DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE6309416
DATE OF SIGHTINGJune 1949
REPORTED LOCATIONOsborn Ohio
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_ 1. DATE - TIME GROUP
2 June 1949 30/01307
3. SOURCE
Civilian
| 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
} One
‘5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION
| 3 - 4 Seconds
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16. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground-Visual
11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
7. COURSE
SW to NE
16. PHOTOS
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9 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
2. CATION
Osborn, Ohio 376
10, CONCLUSION
Other (BRRDS)
bserversestimation of distance from witness was evideteally off.)
Object appeared to be larger than F-80. Aluminum. Object ha
appeared as a conventional aircraft. VYbject had a level fligiit.
Disappeared into clouds. Object wings may have moved up and
down,
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UNCLAS»:
INCIDENT 10. 376
1. Date of Observition 29 Jume 1919 Date of Intervim; 20 June 1949
2.. Exact Tine (local) 2050-2100 estimated (just setting dusk).
3. Place of Observation (1 1/4 tile South) Osborn, Ohio
4. Position of observer Uround
a ; ng “peed of object and the fact ro sound was
5e What attracted attention to object. heard.
6. Ilumber of objects 2
§ Color of object aluninun
9. Shape of convontiona: aircraft
10. Altitude (at cloud luyer) 2000-000 feet 501,0°
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ll. Direction fron observer
12. Distance fror observer 2000 feet when overhsad
13. Direction of flight of object(s) S*7™
14. Tine in sight 3-li Seconds
15. Speed 120° in Sei, Seconds
16. Sound and odor io noise
17. Trail hore |
18. Luminosity Reflected |
19. Projections Conventional a/C
20. Maneuvers level flight
21. Manner of disappearance Disappeared in clouds
22. Effect on Clouds None
23. Additional Information Concerning Object- “iS may have moved up and down. :
2h. Weather Conditions. “
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Mame and address of OSUT VEL: | MC aT TAs: °°, Chic
Occupation and hobbius;:
Radio snjineor, | JAF
Comments of Intorrosator rolativo te intelligence and character of observer(s) ¢
APpeared reliable.
NARRATIVO SUMMARY:
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SUBJECT Msatgat Irid-e - 476
To ae bn, FROM SS DATE 1 } COMMENT NO.
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obtgot whieh wus onsarved 1 1/4 atdus seurh of Cabors, (hte or ot eo Yer At: 3
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fs alle-ai to have coversu ur anvular diacance of 170° yeit GOCONU*. " wi.
seconas, She ob jact war ‘“n stcht, no sourd vas notice.
Ce ‘twas thouvht vour orfice mivcrt offer a vessiblse exoc: raticn er tr is ivciilert
based or conventioral or axnerimeniial aircreft, mown to baves buen a’ roorme in
vicinity at the tive mentioned.
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1. The only jet aircraft in the sir at the soproximete tire anu date cf the reported
sighting was an F-80 #45-&479 which was returning from Chicago, Illinois. ©
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2. Since this aircraft landed at 146, there is a negative report of any known Flight
Test Divisicn aircraft airborne in this vicinity at the tine of the reported signting.
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GUIDE TO INVESTIGATION
UNIDENTIFIED ASRIAL OBJECTS
Incident No. $76
Date of Observation 2.4 A. = Date of Interview a
Exact time of observation (local) _2¢3¢°*21ed
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Place of Observation: la*nvte Sewto, alison oe ee
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Position of observer (air, car, bldg, location of - give detsils:
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What attracted attention to objects: Speed ny Olvs aN
Number of objects and sketch of formation or grouping: ons
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Apparent size (comprare to known object, i.e., sun, moon, thumo
cr fist at arms lenrth):
Lana cise: Can. foe
Color of object: Gfunu.s. iu
Shape (give graphic description - compare with known object):
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Altitude (Anele of elevation above horizon - 0° at horizen,
90° overhead): ;
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Direction from observer (Angle clockwi
When first seen? Whe
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Distance from observer
(Distance to town, blda, etc.,’over
which object appeared to be)? Bsuy ww ouiadaac
Diraction of flicht of object (s): 4.4 [=
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Trail (color, length, width,
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Luminosity (visible by reflection, incandescence, other - de-
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Projections (fins, wings, rods, antennae, canoples, etc.):
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Danes! Orn aS Rle ,
Maneuvers (turns, climbs, dives, etc. - sketch of flight path):
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Manner of disappe arance
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22. Effect on cloudss
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25. Additions iL information cancerning object:
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24, Weather conditions and light at time of sigrting:
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Name.and address of observer;
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Occupat ~) Okc ec
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Comments of Interrogator relative to intelligence and character of
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bserver wear plasses, especially polnroid glasses at time ol
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Relative to Radar Sichti
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1. Re radars now operating on ground
2. Observations of direction, rans
of target:
b. Did target execute any turns? If so, what angle (180°), eae,
and what radtus of turm. If radius of turn was not obdscr-
vable, how long did the target smy in the turn and wheat was
its speed?
c. Note particularly any separation of distant target into
several targets upon approach:
ad, Was radar blip on cathode ray tube well defined and consis-
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tent with size of object; faint; fading, pulsating at regu-
lar rate:
e. Did radar ocho signal disappear suddenly or gradually?
2. If airbourne, when object wa
a. Were there any radar indications or extra noise on radio cir-
cuits:
b. Give estimates of size, speed, maneuvers, etc.
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Guide to Investigation Incident No.
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S. Local flight schedules of commercial, private and mllitary air-
craft flying in vicinity at the time:
(Chock Canadian activity if close to border)
4. Possible releases of testing devices in vicinity sent aloft dy
Ordnance, Navy, Air Force, Army, Veathcr Units, Research Organizations
or any others; obtain computed or observed trajectory of device (the-
dolite, radar readings, etc.)
5S. If object contacted earth, obtxz
depression or spot where object land
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6. Obtain photographs (or original negatives) where available; if
not, secure sketches of:
a. Object
be. Surrounding terrain where object was o»sorved
c. Place where object contacted earth (if this happened)
dad. Maneuvers
e. Formation (if more than two)
8. Obtain fragments or physical evidence where possible.
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