A confusing UFO sighting in San Bernardino 1963

Summary

In March 1963, a man from San Bernardino, California, claimed to have seen an unidentified flying object (UFO) flying low over his house. According to his report, the object was about 100 feet in diameter, had white lights, and was moving at a speed of 1400 knots. However, the official report labeled the witness as extremely unreliable. The observer contradicted himself multiple times, switching between descriptions of nine lights to two or three, and even changing the object's size and speed. Additionally, the investigator who interviewed him described the man as unstable, with signs of heavy alcohol consumption and an appearance suggesting habitual drinking.

The local investigation found no physical evidence or confirmation from other sources such as control towers or observatories. The responsible officer concluded that the sighting was likely a misinterpretation of a natural phenomenon or an aircraft. Despite the inconsistencies, the case was documented as part of Air Force records, though with a strong bias toward doubting the credibility of the report. The file also notes that the witness attempted to contact General LeMay, adding a curious detail to a case that, in essence, appears to be an example of how UFO reports were handled during that era.