Patuxent Radar Incident of 1964

Summary

This 1965 document details an investigation into a UFO incident that occurred in December 1964 at the Patuxent Naval Air Station in Maryland. According to the report, radar systems detected multiple unidentified objects at high speeds, sparking significant interest from the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). The Air Force attempted to explain the event as a radar malfunction, but NICAP argued that there were three distinct sightings, including an object that made a sharp turn and disappeared from the screen. The document also highlights NICAP's concerns about possible witness intimidation by military authorities.

The text reflects the tension between civilian organizations and government agencies at the time, with NICAP seeking transparent information on sightings. While the Air Force often classified many cases as unidentified, NICAP insisted these phenomena deserved closer scrutiny. The document includes details about witness interviews and the use of official forms to gather testimonies, showing efforts to document events that defied conventional explanations.