PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD i1
1. DATE 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
Was Balloon
5 - 10 December 1957 Cincinnati, Ohio 000 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balloon
Local. 7:00 -8:00 Z Ground-Visual Ground-Radar 0 Was Aircraft
0 Probably Aircraft
GMT AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar 0 Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE X:Was Astronomical Moon
CY.s 0 Probably Astronomical
No Civilian 0 Possibly Astronomicol
7. LENOTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE Other_.
000 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
Unknown
10-15 minutes one unknown
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
One object round, very bright, larger Object appears to be the moon,
than moon. Object hung or hovered, no however, Venus was very bright but
sound. the image in fo
Venus.
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ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52) ATIC FOrM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)
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32. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an 'A" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
. In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its . In the following larger sketch place an "A" at the position the object was wh en you first sow it, and a "B" at its
position when you last saw it. Refer to smaller sketch as an example of how to complete the larger sketch.
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.When did you report to officlal that you had seen the object?
19 Feb 1958
Day Month Year
Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object?
(Circle One)(Yos) No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One)( Yes No
36.2 Please list their nam
LUVEL
Was this the fst time that you ha seen an bject or jecs lths?
(Circle One)Yos) No
Ithught of it altn
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Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? .m.p.h.
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? feot.
41. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME Midd
ADOM
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBE #
What is your present job?
Ago 38 Sex sale
Please indicate any spucial educational training that you have had. Please indicate any spucial educational training that you have had.
a. Grade schoot 18 .e. Technical school e.e. Technical school
b.Highschool b. High school (Type)_ =
c. College f. Other special training .Other special training —
d. Post graduate
42.Date you completed this questionnaire: 15t 15 ipuil ipul 1958 1958
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19. Reporting Physieal Evidence. Report
promptly the existence of phyaical evidence
(photographie or material):
Photographic:
(1) Seill Photographs. Forward the nega-
tive and two printa. Title the prints
and' the -negatives, or indicate the
place, time, and date of the incident.
(2) Motion Pictures. Obtain the original ONLY CUT IN
flm Examine the film strip for ap-
parent cuta, alterations, obliterations, FILM WAS WHAT
or defects. Inshude in the report com- CAPT VEILHAUER
ment on any irregularities, partic-
ularty if received from other than TOOR TO DAYTON
oileial sourees. TO OBSERVE,
(3) ntal Photographic Informa-
Negatives and prints, in them-
often are insuricient to provide
valid data or to permit firm
(8oAFM. 200-O
classified document receiving limited
distribution.) Information that will
aid in plotting'or in estimating dis-
tances, apparent sise and nature of
object, probable velocity, and move-
ments includes: ments i includes: REVERE =8MM
L (a) Type and make of camera, a)Type and make of camera,
L(b) Type, focal length, and make of REVERE = 12.7 MM F2.8
lens,
(cBrand and t v(c) Brand and type of film, type of film, DAYLIGH7
L(d) Shutter (d) Shutter speed speed used, F8 TYPE
(e) Lens Lens opening opening used, that is, ""
stop,.. stop,.. NONE
(f) Filters used,
()Was tripod (g)Was tripod or solid stand u stand used, used, -NO NO
(bWas "panning" L(b) Was "panning" used, used, -HELD HELD CAMERA IN
L(i) Exact L(i) Exact direction camera was point- HAND in iN SET POSITICN) SET POSITION)
ing with relation to true relation to true north, and
its angle e with respect to the ground.
(4) Other Camera Data. If supplemental
information cannot be obtained, the
minimum camera data required l are
the type of camera, and the smallest
and largest "p" stop and shutter-
speed reading camera.
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CABLES
M & FILE
R DISPATCH
TO: DATE
SAFIS-3, Major Tacker SAFIS-3, Major Tacker 29 May 1958 29 May 1958
FROM: COMMENT NO.
AFCIN-4E
COMMENTS (LIse (Lse reverse, necessary)
AFCIN-4E4g/Capt Cregory/ko/69216
1. ATIC ATIC comment based on its review and analysis strip. Submitted
for any suggested any suggested reply to Mr when film is returned to him.
2. I 2.I Briefly our fin Briefly our findings: dings:
a. The film appears to cover cover late sumer, late sumer, autumn and winter all on one and winter all on one
strip, from the scenes shown from the scenes show ranged from full full foliage of foliage of trees to three
inches of snow. of snow.
b. The object definitely appears to be the moon, and preceded /
immediately by what appears to be two or three persons sitting in a boat in the
midale of the lake at night.
c. Observer could not give the exact date of the sighting, except
that it was sometime in or near the second week in December, i.e., December 5
to the loth. An astronomical check (which the observer can confirm himself)
shows that there was a full, or almost full moon on the nights of December 6,
7 and 8, 1957.
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AFHO  MARMS 56 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM MAY BE USED. GPO 908344

AFHQ 0-86 dated 29 May 58, Subj "UFO" Motion Picture Film -
Cincinnati, Ohio Incident, Dec 5 - 10, 1957 (Continued)
d. We are puzzled by the fact that although directions, locations or
estimated elevations of the object were specifically asked for in both the
official letter (copy attached, dated 8 Apr 58) and in five (5) separate spaces
(questions 27, 30 and 31) of the Questionnaire submitted, no answer was
given.
e. A check with radar units and GoC posts that scan his area 24 hours
of the day, including military and civil flights, as well as other persons show
no report of any UFO or anything unusual for that locality within a three-week
period of the general date given.
f. However, Venus was so bright during the assumed period of the
report that newspapers and science journals commented on it. (Copies attached
for the observer). The image in the film however. is for Venus,
unless telephoto lens were used.
3. We cannot comment on any probable motives on the part of the observer
in submitting a film on what appears to be a picture of the moon, over four
months after the incident took place.
4. Original film for return to attached.
Tchulo Tackulo tut
3 3 Incls: f f H. K. GILBERT H. K. GILBERT
1. Clippings, Colonel, USAF
re Venus AFCIN-4E
2. Ltr dtd 8 Apr 58
3. UFO Film frm
Mr.
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FILE CLASS:
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COORDINATION
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RECORD
AFOIN-4
AF uro" Motion Picture Film - Cincinnati, Ohio Incident,
December 5-10, 1957
AFOIN-4X2c
AFOIN-4X3
AFOIN-4X4
AFOIN-4A
AFOIN-4B
SAL 63, Major Tacker 29 May 1958
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AFOIN-4C ArcIn-4B4g/Capt Gregory/ko/69216
ATIC comment based on its review and analysis strip. Submitted
reply to returned to him.
Br:
AFOIN-4D
a. The to cover late sumaner, autumn and winter all on one
strip, fhom the scenes showm which ranged from full foliage of trees to three
inches off BDOw,
AFOIN-4E b The object definitely and preceded
ately by what aypears to be to in a boat in the
the lake at night.
c. Observer' could not give-the except
that it vas sometime in or near r the second week in December, i.e., December
ARolNeas 1oth. An astronomieal check x(which the observer can confirm himself)
shows that there or almost full moon on the nights of cember 6,
7 and 8,1957.
PERM
TEMP
OTHERS
90 DAYS
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INITIAL
ATIC FORM 144(REV 20 FEB 56) . ROUTING AND COORDINATION SHEET AF-WP-O-29 MAR 56 35M

SAFIS-3/Maj. Tacker/ f/55554
4 Jume 1958
Dear Mx
We are returning 3 your film of an unidentified
object submitt to the Air
evaluation.
The object definitely
an astronomi cal abeck reveals there was a full
the nights of 6-7-8 December 1957.
A check with radar umits and goc units that scan the
ares in question 24 hours a aay, including military and
civil flights, failed to disclose any unusual activity
or reporting within a three week period of the general
date givea. date gived.
Sincerely,
LAWRENCE J. TACKER
Major, USAF
Executive Officer
Public Information Division
office of
SAFIS-3 COMEBACK CY
SAFIS-1 READING CY

This case contains /roll
of film.
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to the lOth. An astronomical check (which the observer can confirm himself)
shows that there was a full, or almost full moon on the nights of Dec. 6, 7 and
8, 1957.
d. We are puzzled by the fact that although directions, locations or
estimated elevations of the object were specifically asked for in both the
official letter (copy attached, dated 8 Apr 58)and in five (5) separate spaces
(questions 27, 30
e. A check with radar units and GOC posts that scan his 24 hours
of the day, including military and civil flights, as well well as other persons show
no report of any UFO or anything unusual for that for that locality within a within a three-week ee-week
period of the general date given.
f. However, Venus was so bright during the assumed period of the
report that newspapers newspapers and science and science journals commented on it. (Copies attached
for the observer). The image in the film, The image in the film, however, is however, is too large for Venus, too large for Venus,
unless telephot unless telephoto ens were used.
,
3. We cannot comment on any probable motives on the part of the observer
in submitting a film on what appears to be a picture e moon, over four
yonths
4. Original - to is attached.
cc: UFO Case Files GEORGE T. GREGORY
AFCIN-4X3 CAPTAIN, USAF
BAFIS-3 oject Officer

27mn Filn subnitted by-
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ubaitting a film on what
the incident took place.
BAAI-AA
3-Incls: H. K. GILBERT
Clippings, Colonel, USAr 6/5/58
Yemus AFCIN-4E .
Ltr atd 8 Apr 58
Filntrm .
AEO-XA
AEOIM-9X3
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AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-P ATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
OHIO
8 APR 1958
AFCIN-4E4
Cincinnati 9, Ohio
Dear
We are in receipt of a piece of colored-motion picture approxi-
mately three-quarters of an inch in I length which you submitted to the
Air Force as a picture of an unidentified flying object. Reference is
made to a recent telephe with Mr. Hieatt of this Center
regarding this matter.
We feel that you will agree that with any investigation or study,
no analysis can be performed on what appears to be a mere white speck
against a dark background. Certain specific data are required such as
the exact time, place, date, I position, 8 azimuth, elevation, movement and
other factual information regarding the object and the circumstances
under which you phot raphed it.
would accomplish the attached
official official UFO questionna UFO questionnaire in as in as much puch detail a6 a8 possible, and possible, and return
it to this center to perait us to the incident.
For purposes examination, it is desirable that the complete
reel be examined, altbough it is realized that some of the frames often
do not contain the UFO in question. Therefore, if possible we would
appreciate the balance of filn. If this is not possible, a brief
statement on the questionnaire to assist us in determining the reason
the object appeared in only four as this represents only
one-fourth of a second in time, normally a period in which it would be
almost impossible raise the camera, find the object, center it and
take an expo rticularly agains night sky.
is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Tishalo Fat
Inclosure: NICHOLAS POST
Assistant Deputy
UFO Questionnaire Science and Components
Forms

U. S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
This questionnair has been prepared so that you can give the U. S. Air Force as much-
Information as the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to ansy you possibly can. The information that you give will
bo used for res garded as confidential material. Your name will not
be used in connection with any statements s, conclusions, or publications without your permission.
We request this personal information so that, if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1.When did you soe the object? Time of day: Betwein 7ic0f
Hour
Cpepr, nd ik. DECEMBER 1957
Doy Month Year (Circle One): A.M. a P.M.
3. Time zone:
(Circl One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Contral b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
, Other
4. Where ware yo 4Wher war
Foaland Joraeland Chio Chis
Neares Clity or Town City or Town ( CiaroComy) ( Csoonconty) State or Country
Additional remarks:
5. Estimate how long you saw the object. 1015 10
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to Question 5. 5.1 Circle one of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to Question 5.
a. Certain a.Certain .Not very sure .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 Ievas
b. Dull daylight .No trace of daylight fmit abaes
c. Bright twilight Don'tremember Carke
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLI SHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, where was the 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
ATIC FORM NO. 154 (13 OCT 54) .

d. Soveral yards away?
. Other
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at ony time? Yes No Don't Know
b.s b. Suddonly speed up and rush away at any time? Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Yes No Don't Know Don't Know
c. c. Break up into parts or explode? Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't Know Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't Know
e. e. Change brightness? Change brightness? Yos No Don't Know /
f. Change shape? Change shape? ang anJ Yes No Don't Know
g. g. Flicker, throb, or pulsate? 2r2r2 2erd Yes No Don't Know
Did the object move behind something at anytime, particularly a cloud? .Did the object move behind something at anytime, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
Did the object move in front of something at anytime, particularly a cloud? , particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, than tell what
it moved in front of: .
.Did the object appear: (Circle One): a. Solld? b. Transparent? c. Don't Know.
15.Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope Yes No
c, Windshield es No 8. Theodolito Yos C
d. Window glass Yos No h, Other

abjict
18. The edges of the objoct were: 18. The edges of the object were:
(Cirela One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Circla Ono): a. Fuzzy or blurred . Other , Other
b. Like a bright star b. Like a brlght star
c. Sharply ouilhodisle ir,curcle c Sharply oulhodil ir,curcle
d. Don'tremember Don't remember
IF there was MORE THAN ONE objoct, then how many were IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? there? Ondy ©n O7
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HOUSE
2. IF POssiBLE, try to guess of estimate what the real size of the object was Iin its longest dimenslon.
loot. MUCH LAREER THAN CAUSE CLASER
22 How large did the object or objects appear as compared with one of the following abjects held in the hand
and at about arm's length?
(CIrcle One): a. Heud of a pin g. Silver dollor
b. Poa h. Baseball
c. Dime 1. Grapefruit
d. Nicket i. Basketball LOOKED AT MOUN
. Chaw ter k. Other WE
f. Half dollor PURPO COMPARE
Ca. Cortain c.Not very sure c. Not very sure
b. Foirly certain b. Fairly certain d. Uncertain
23. How did the oblect or objects disnppar from view?5i/LV ASCENOED TO ASCENOED TO APRAX. APREX
HEICHTHAND HEIEHTHAND THEN SEEMED "SEEMED TO LEAVE QUICKLY TOLEAVE GUICKLY
TO THE RIEHT TOTHERIEHT OR EITHER OREITHER TORNED TORNED OFF LIEHT'S
24. In order that you can give as clear a pleture as possible of what you saw, we v 24. In order that you can give as clear a pleture as possible of what you saw, we would like for you to Imagine that you could would like for you to Imagine thet you could
construct the oblect that you saw. Of what type materlal wauld you make It? How large would it be, and what shape construct the object that you saw. Of what type materlal wauld you make It? How large would it be, and what shape
would it have? Describe in your own words a tommon oblect or objects which whon pleced up in the sky would give the would it have? Describe in your own words a dommon oblect or objects which when pleced up In the sky would give the
same appearance as the oblect which you saw.

28.1 What direction were you movin 2eten auto
ing? (Circle One)
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast J.s Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour. miles per hour.
28.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
29. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One) oking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
a. North North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? 30. (Circle One)
a. North c. East e. South g. g. West
b. Northeast 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 (alevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
a. From true North _ degrees.
degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
.From true North degrees.
b. From horizon degrees.
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