Aiken reported light point observation — September 7, 1968

COURSE: Not Reported 8. NO INTERCEPT MADE J. (1) CHECKED WITH SAVANAH RIVER PLANT FOR POSSIBLB LAUCH OF BALLONS-NONE LAUNCHED LAST NIGHT. (2) CHECKED WITH SHAW AIR FORCE BASE WING CO/IAND POST AND BASE OPERATIONS FOR POSSIBLE NIGHT FLYING-NONE (3) NO COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS FROM COLUMBIA S.C. THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES WERE CONTACTED TO DETERMINE IF THEY HAD ANY FLYING OR LAUNCHING OF BALLOONS DURING THIS PERIOD: SHAW AFB, WING COMMAND POST AND BASE OPERATIONS, AKRON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AUGUSTA AIRPORT, COLUMBIA AIRPORT, SAVANAH RIVER PLANT: THERE WAS NO FLYING OR LAUNCH OF BALLOONS DURING THIS PERIOD. BT NNNN UNCLASSIFIED WITNESS REPORT AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA SEPTEMBER 9, 1968 The witness states that on September 9, 1968, he observed a bright light in the sky over Aiken, South Carolina. The light appeared to be hovering and then moved rapidly away. XXXXX XXXXX Aiken, South Carolina 29801 Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena Office (Project Blue Book) as having a witness to an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed on 7 September 1968. 29801 Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena Office (Project Blue Book) as being a witness to an unidentified flying object. If you were a witness to an unidentified flying object on 7 September 1968, would you please complete the attached AF Form 117 and return it in the envelope provided. 29801 Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena Office (Project Blue Book) as being a witness to an unidentified flying object. 29801 Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena Office (Project Blue Book) as being a witness to an unidentified flying object. HOWEVER ONE SIGHTING WAS REPORTED AS: CA RED CENTER WITH 24 LITTLE LIGHTS PAGE 2 RUCLEDX001 UNCLAS AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE RED CENTER. 2ND: 1 OBJECT HOVERED FOR A SHORT TIME THAN TOOK OFF RAPIDLY TOWARD THE HORIZON. Supporting case details: Reported craft or object: Point of Light Institutional response / aftermath: Government or official action; Military intercept or response