UFO sighted in St Louis Missouri in 1967

Summary

A star-like yellow object the size of a silver dollar was observed in St Louis, Missouri, on October 28, 1967. The witness saw it for one minute, moving from southeast to northeast. Although a balloon was initially considered, the report data points to it being likely an aircraft. The object's description, duration of sighting, and flight path are consistent with an airplane, leading investigators to rule out other explanations such as astronomical phenomena or balloons.

The report, classified under Project 10073, was analyzed by the Air Technical Intelligence Center. Despite the lack of photographs or radar data, the civilian witness's account was sufficient to classify the case as likely caused by an aircraft. Such records were common during the Cold War era, when any unidentified phenomenon was rigorously investigated. The St Louis case, while not revolutionary, reflects the methodological process used by military authorities to evaluate UFO reports.