PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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1. DATE TIME GROUP LOCATION
19 Ny 53 20/0440Z Mlington AFB, Texas
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
llitary AMCRAFT
NUMBER OF OBJECTS Flight service of San Antonio and Ft ilash., unable to dive the
One desired informition on a/c in area of sirhting. Possible A/c dpsv.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
·1 1/2 linute Round, velladh object travled at a high rate of spced at n
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION BSERVATION estineted altitude of 30,ooo ft. estineted alti.tude of 30,oo0 f Object not as bright as sthrs. Object not as
Thoodolite wes applied for mensurin purposos, but the object Thoodolite wes applied for measurin ' purposos, but the object
Ground-Visual was travalign too fast.
7. COURSE 7. COURSE
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8. 8. PHOTOS
Yes
NXNe
9. PHYSICAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IDENCE
Yes
No
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Intalligence, 3605th Obar IR-1-53
Tng Wg. El on ArB, Texas 1
Statement of faots received from A/30 Wendell C. Srith, AP 514
This Airmn is assigned to Hq Sq See Air Base Group, Ellington AlB,
Houston, Texas where he mployed as an airorart dispatoher.
On the evening of the 19th of lay 3953, the airmen were at their
raspective cuties at Base Operations when a telephone call was received
from an unicentified person ofr base asking what type aireraft vas in
the vicinity of Houston and Elliagton AXB. The Airmen went out to
obeerve the object which mas bright yellowish orange although not as
hright as the stars. When first sighted, between 2230 and 2245, the
objeot was directly overhead. The object rerainod visible from one to
two rimutes. During this time, it followed straight course from 90
to 270 shape appeared to be round. No exhaust trall 38.9 seen.. of5e
There mas no soumd heard, Laneuver atraight line. Sighting
contimued above tbe horizon until: it longer visible, due to
distance. The cbservation was irom the surface and w9s visual although
an attempt vas made to an attempt was made to obtain a fix with theodolite obtain a fix with theodolite which was unsuccesg- which 703.8 unsuccess-
full. full. Speed Speed was was very fast but very fast but unable to be estimated uneble to be estimated accurately as size accurately as size
of object and altitude vere unknonm. The skies of object and altitude vere unkek The skcies were clear with wind at
the aurface lighb The light.. The surface air was varme surface. air was warle There was no known There was no know meteor- ametoor-
clogical clogical sctivity to accounnt sctivity to account for the sighting. or the sighting. There is no physical There is no physical
ovidenoe ovidenoe such as photographs to work up sighting. such as photographs to work up sighting. There was no inter- There was no inter
ception taken. l49th ACay Sq this base was contacted buò did not taken. 149th AC& Sq this base was contacted but did not
ruceive receive 8 retune return,
Mondeld C. &mith Nondell C. &mith
A/3C Wendell C. Smith Wendell C. Smith
Hq Sq Seo 3605th Air Bse Gp.
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Form A
U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U. S. Air Force as much
information as he unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to ansy any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes, and wil egarded as confidential material. Your name will not
be used in connection with any statements, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
We request this personal information so that, if it is deemed necessar may contact you for
further details.
.When did you see the object?
Hour Minutes
1E
Day Monh (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
3.Time zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern a. Daylight Saving
Central b. Standard b. Standard
c. c. Mounta in
d. Pacific Pacific
e. Other_ e. Other _
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4.Where were you when you saw the object?
ELLINGTON AFB ELLINGION AFB HOUSTON TEXAS TEXAS
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or Country
Additional remarks: AT Additional remarks: A BASE OPS
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Estimate how long you saw the object. 182
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to Question 5.
Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess
What was the condition of the sky?
(Circle One): a. Bright daylight d. Just a trace of daylight
b. Dull daylight No trace of daylight
c. Bright twilight f.Don't remember
7. IF you saw the object during DA SUN located as you looked at
the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b.In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember

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IF you saw the object at NIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None Bright moonl ight
b. A few .Dull moonlight
Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d.Don't remember
9.Was the object brighter than the background of the sky?
(Circle One): a. Yes No c. Don't remember
(Circle One) a. A mile or more away (a distant car)?
b.Several blocks away?
c. A block away?
N/A d.Several yards away?
. Other e. Other
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes 999999 0999999 Don't Know
e. e. Change brightness? Change brightness? Yes Don't Know
f. Change shape? Yes Yes Don't Know
g. Flicker, throb, or pulsate? g. Flicker, throb, or pulsate? Yes Don't Know
.Did the object move behind something at anytime, particularly a cloud? 12. Did the obiect move behind something at anytime, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes N Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:_
Did the object move in front of something at anytime, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes N. Don't Know. IF you answered YES, than tell what
it moved in front of:.
Did the object appear: (Circle One): a. Solid? b. Transparent? Don't Know.
15.Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite
d. Window glass Yes No Other ESISHT
TRIED To Get Fix We FAST

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Ti  f words the followng things about the ct
. Sound NONE
17. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. Place
an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the objoct was moving.
18. The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred .Other - . Other _
b. Like a bright star b. Like a bright star =
Sharply outlined
dDon't remember d. Don't remember
1. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 10 there?
N/A

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20. Draw a'picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A' at the beginning
of the path, a "B' at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
STRAIGHT COURAS- WEST
IF PossiBLE, try to guess or estimate what the real size of the object was in its longest dimension.
UNKNOWNfeet.
22. How large did the object or objects appear as compared with one of th - following objects held in the hand
and at about arm's length?
(Circle One): a. Head of a pin g. Silver dollar
Q Pea h. Baseball
c. Dime i. Grapefruit
d. Nickel i. Basketball
e. Quarter k. Other
f. Half dollar
@ Certain c.Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Uncertain
23. How did the object or objects disappear from view? S 7RAIGHTACROSs SKY
UNTIL NO LONGER UISIBLE TD THE EYE
would it have? Describe in your own words a common object or objects which when placed up in the sky would give the
same appearance as the object which you saw. TO BE SEEN.
ANY TYPE -ZS BRIGHT ENOUGH
THE ACTITUDE.

LALC FROM UNK
TO PHE S.SIDE DE DPS AND NOTICED OBJECT.
questions:
28.1
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast N/A d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) . Yes No
2What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
DIRECTLY OVFRNEAD
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
30.What direction were looking when you last se
a. North c. East 8. South @ West
b. Northmast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
a.From true North degrees.
.From horizon_ degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
a. From true North 270 degrees.
b. From horizon_30_degrees.
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. Dry a. Cold
b. Fog, mist, or light rain b. Cool
c. Moderate or heavy rain > Warm
d. Snow d. Hot
Don't remember a. Don't remember
When did you report to some official that you had seen the object?
19 MAY 1953
Day Month Year
36. Was anyone else with you at th time you saw the object?
(Circle One) No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
X2
A/se A/3e
A/se A/3e
(Circle One) No
N/A
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38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it?
NO OPINION
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39. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? m.p.h.
(Circle One) Yes No y
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? 30,000_feet.
Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME Lasy Name First Name Middi Name
ADDRESS EAFB TEXAS
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER
What is your present job? _ACFT.D/SPAreNER What is your present job? _ACFT._D/S PAreNER -
Ago_.20 Age-20 Sex MALE
Please indicate any special educational training that you have had.
a. Grade school_ e. e. Technical school EUND.ELC. e. e.
High school . X (Type)__ 4Tvnol
c. College _ Other special training
d. Post graduate OJT DISPATaNER
42. Date you completed this questionnaire: 20 MAr 1953
Day Month Year

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DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS,
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DD 3 REPLACES NME FORN 173, 1 MAY 44 16-38223-3 G OFPICE
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WAS OF ONE MINUTE AILD THIRTY 3EO _PD ELLINGTON AFB LOCATED
CICTS 3A,  FT OAJICT NAS SIGHTED BY SIX AIR FORCE P LEL PD
SXPERISUCE RANSE FROM CETOA IVICE PD DUTY VITH BASE
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WAS MOVING TO FAST FOR MEA ONE BAKER 25 LANDED AT 2245C.AT
ELLINITON AEB PD PILOT CVERHEAR GTONLCCALIALKING IO_EAER TOMER
ABOUT FLYING OBJECT CMA FILCT SEARCHED SKY BUT COULD NOT I DETECT
FLYING_ CDJECT PD UNCLASSIFIED

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P/R JEDEN JEDST JEDWP P/R JEDEN JEDST JEDUP JEPHO JUFGO 555 JEPHQ JUFGO 555
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P/R 2022367 P/R 202236Z DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 AFTER 12 YEARS. YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10 DOD DIR 5200.10
IFH CO ELLINGTON AFB TEX IFE CO ELLINGTON AFE TEX
TO JEPHA/DIR OF INTELL HO USAF WASHDC TO JEPHA/DIR OI NTELL HO USAF WASHDC : .
JEDWP/AIR TECH INTELL CEN WRIGHT JEDWP/AIR TECH CEN WRIGHT - SON AFB ORIO ON AFB OFIO
JEDEN/CG ENT AFB COLO
JEDST/CG ATRC SCOTT AFE ILL
INFO JWFGO/CG FTAF WACO TEX UNCLASSIFIED
LISTED BELON VERE TAKEN
FROM A USAF TECH -INFO
1. 19 MAY 1953
2.223D TO 2245
3. B. (E)
R. ELLINGTON AFB, HOUSTON, TEXAS. AT BAS OPS BLDG.
5. 1 T0 2 NINUTES 5.1 (A)
S. (E)
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13. NO *
14. (C)
EAS
HOVING TOO FAST
16. (A) NONE (B) YELLOUISH ORANGE 16. (A) NONE (E) YELLOUISH ORANGE
17. SEE WRITTEN REPORT 17. SEE WRITTEN REPORT i
18. (C)
19.N/A 19. N/A
28. STRAIGHT COURCE, EAST TO WEST
21. UNKNOWN
22.(B)22.1(A)
23. STRAIGHT ACROSS THE SKY UNTIL NO LONGER VISIELE TO THE EYE
WHAT SHAPE IT WAS WOULD
25.(C)
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27. A/C DISPATCHER AT BAS OPS REC TP CALL FR UN IOWN PTY IN CTY ASKING
WHAT TYPE OF -
PERSONS IN BAS OPS LLDG
NOTICED OBJECT.
28.N/A
29. DIR OVERHEAD
3D. (G)
31.1 (A) 9 DEGREES (B) 95 DEGREES
( 31.2 (A) 279 DEGREES (B) 3% DEGREES
32. SEE WRITTEN REPORT
33. SEE WRITTEN REPORT
~ 34.1 (A)
34.2.(E)
34.3 (A) 34.3 (A)
34.4 (C)
35. 19 MAY 53
36. YES 36.YES
36.1 YES
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A/3C VANDA W. LYDAY, HQ SO SEC, 36O5TH AB GP
A/3C MARLE! S, HO SO SE AB GP
37. YES
37.1 NOT APPLICABLE
38. NO OPINION
39. YES, 1500 DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS:
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A/3C WANDA W. LYDAY, HQ SO SEC, 36O5TH AB GP
A/3C MARLENE IAB GP
37. YES
37.1 NOT APPLICABLE 37.1 NOT APPLICABLE
38. NO OPINION
39. YES, 1500 39. YES, 1500 DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS: DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS:
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS. DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
40. YES, 30,229 FT DOD DIR 5200.10
42. YES, 30,229 FT
41. SMITH, WENDELL C., A/3C, HO SQ SE 84, ACFT
DISPATCHER, AGE 2 DISPATCHER, AGE 20, MALE, L, FUND FUND
& OJT DISPATCHER SCH TA
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HEADQUARTERS
3605tH OBSERVER TRAINING WING UNCLASSIFIED
ELLINGTON AIR FORCE BASE
HOUSTON. TEXAS
GD 25 May 1953
SUBJECT: FLYOBRPT
TO: Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Attention: ATIAA-2c
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base ?
Ohio
Subnitted herewith information copy of Intelligence Report, R-l-53,
subject as above, in accordance with Air Letter 200-5, dated
29 April 1952.
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b
1 Incl 1 Inel PAT H. LADNER
Forn 112 w/atchmt Form 112 w/atchnt Major USAF
Wg T&O Officer
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DOWNGRADED AT 3 YEAR
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 X INTERVALS;
DOD DIR 5200.10 YEARS.
UNCLASSIFIED
(ESURIGTED

Leted 21 weaks eleatronie itudarentals, and las had io weeks pllot troining. Reagea
on ai lure to acmplate pdlot training was poor dopth parcoytion. Ainaan wos giyon
car-the-job training ZOr Streraft digpatcher. Damring int adrman muy caln and
ard with no bositation.
2. This vayittac
baing no rAy Taohnieal I Intormation Sheot availabls on this boss at this tine. A
roquisition for these forns has boen sent to Air Tocknionl Zrtolligonce Conter,
om Atr Soroe Base, Chio /Wei iint aliid nut L
20u-5 tmi
3. Ths metrologieal 3e The sotrologtead copertment at the Untveraity a was cantocted is
possihility possihility of of planeta and motoord. I wras their opinion that the cbjeot ws not opinion thad the chjeot ws not
a plamat as the plaets plamets could not be soen with the nalced oge at this tine of yoor,
and the desaription od the and the lesarintion of the object did not appaar objece did not appaan to be that ot a motocs. to be that of a motocr.
APTROVED:
PAT H. LADIER
ajor U3AP
2 Wg T2O
INCLS.
Statamant, 4/30 v. G. Snith
DOVNGRADED AT 3 YEAR INTERVALS;
DECLASSIFIED AFTER 12 YEARS.
DOD DIR 5200.10
UNCLASSIFIED
DISIRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOF B Intelligence, Beadqumyters Chitod States Air Poreo, iz)
Abr Tech Mabel Center 3. ATIAA-20, Fhrigrt-Pattorson Air Force Dagoy Chio (L cow)
Comanding General, Air Training Comaand, Scott Air Forco Daso, nlipla (2d copy)
Coaranding GanoraL, Flying Training Ar Ferce, Haoo, Texn Ced cow)
MOT& THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 5O U. S. C.-
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