UFO sighted by pilot in Maine in 1963

Summary

In January 1963, a pilot at Loring AFB, Maine, spotted a small white object crossing the constellation Sagittarius. The object remained visible for three minutes, prompting an official report with the conclusion that there was insufficient data for evaluation. Although a balloon, satellite, or aircraft were considered, no definitive determination was reached. The report noted that further information was expected after the pilot's landing and debriefing, but this never materialized. The lack of concrete data and the astronomical location of the sighting add an air of mystery to this case.

The report, classified under Project 10073, was sent to several military and intelligence units, including the Foreign Tech Division. Despite recording details such as the time and approximate position of the object, no photographs or radar data were included. The pilot, identified as Lehman, did not provide additional information during the initial transmission. This case reflects the difficulty the U.S. Air Force had in classifying unexplained aerial phenomena in the 1960s, and how many reports remained unresolved due to the lack of further data.