UFO Sighting in Lexington Missouri 1967

Summary

In March 1967, a 15-year-old boy in Lexington, Missouri, reported seeing an unidentified flying object (UFO) for three minutes. The object appeared in the northwest sky and moved toward the northeast, following a slow and silent trajectory. The witness claimed the object was between 15 and 20 feet wide and five feet high, with a dull gray color and no lights. Although the observer took photographs, later analysis revealed the object was much smaller than described. The photos showed a slight vertical panning, suggesting the object was rising or falling rather than floating. Additionally, the analysis indicated the object was between the observer and a nearby house, making it even smaller than the witness estimated.

The Air Force requested additional information about the camera and photographic conditions, but the final report concluded the object could not be identified with certainty beyond being a dark, elliptical mass. The report also noted the observer had sent negatives and requested enlarged prints, indicating his interest in sharing more details. Despite contradictions between the description and photographic evidence, the case remains unresolved, leaving open questions about the nature of the object observed.