DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE6960568
DATE OF SIGHTINGOctober 1959
REPORTED LOCATIONEastbourne England
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PROJECT T 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2 LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
11 Oct 59 Eastbourne, England 000 Was Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP Probably Balloon
4 TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Belloon
Local 1745 xKGround-Visual Was Aircraft
Ground-Radar 000 Probably Aircraft
GMT_ 11 17452 AinVisual Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS Air-Intercept Radar
Yes 6. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
N Civilian 00 Probably Astronomical
Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE 0 Other.
2X insufficient Data for Evaluatian
30 Sees one West D Unknown
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS 11. COMMENTS
Obj rnd in shape when first seen, changed Obj rnd in.shape when first seen, changed to Due to lateness
shape e of kite as it move of kite as it moved to West, size of a to West, size of Due to lateness of rpt, and loca- of pt, and loca-
Aime, aluminum color, speed estimated to be dime, aluminum color, speed estimated to be tion of the sighting, it is impractic
between a000 and 5000 MPH, alt of 20-40 miles. Lack of necessary to investigate this sighting g further further
Disappeared into the sunset. Disappeared into the sunset. data precluèes a
valid conclusion.
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34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
34.1 CLOUDS (Cirdle One) 34.2 WIND (Circle One)
Clear sky No wind
6. Haxy Slight breeze
c. Scactered clouds c. Strang wind
d. Thick or haavy clouds dDon't remamber
Don't remember
34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Cirde One)
2. Dry . Cold
b. Fog, mist, or light raim b. Cool
c. Modarate or heavy rain Warm
d. Snow 2. Hot
e. Don't remember .. Don't remember
35. When did you u report to some offcial that you had seen the object?
Day Year
36. Was anyone else with you as che time you saw che object?
(Circle One) Yey No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) Yes No
36.2 Piease list their names and addresses:.
Hod Fnlane Hod
37. Was this the first time that you had segg an object or objects like this? 37, Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) Yes (No) (No)
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what cireumstances dd
you see ocher onest you see other ones?
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38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have cauaed it 38. in your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have cauaed is
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dentified flying objects received
by the agency.
Again, let me repeat how pleasant it was to hear from you. — Your Your
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appreciated. appreciated.
Sincerely,
HAROLD W. GRANT
Major General, USAF USAD
Director of Telecommunications
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report. The individual involved is observer for some time.
also
inclosed herewith.
Sincerely,
Herad W.Ggant Herad wGgrant
HAROLD W. GRANT 2 Atch
Major General, USAF l. Photo and report 1. Photo and report
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This CASE Includes
ONE (1) 4"x5 photo.
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lst Ind (AFCIN-4D4a) 15 November 1960
TO: AFCIN-4E2x
l. A positive identification of the objects which appear in
these three photo prints is not possible with the limited
information furnished.
2. /It is suggested that the negatives of these photographs
be obtained fr the possible, and also that more
details concerning the
were taken be given. Here pictures taken through a window
glass? Inside a building? Were the inside lights on? Were
they taken from an automobile?
3. The two photographs dated 26 Sep 60 26 Sep 60 show three show three images images
which cannot be mhdoh explained photo analysis. It is stated
in the lettar dated 29 Sep 60 that t these ob-
jects is about l5 meters and objects
are out of focus which could mean very
small and close to the camera It is
possible that either the negative ould be
retouched since the intensity of dark objects is much
greater than the other dark areas or these prints.
WILBER PRICE, JR., 2 Atch
Chief, AFCIN-4D4 n/c
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of unidentified flying objects is vested in the Air Technical
Intelligence
to pass your request to the Center for further action.
Accordingly, I have this date passed your letter to the Commander -
of the Center who has already received your original photograph
as General Grant indicated in his letter of 19 October to you.
Again, on behalf of General Grant, let me express our appreci-
ation for your continued interest in Air Force matters.
Sincerely. t.
JOHN E. MORRISON. JR
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Policy & Objectives Division
Directorate of Telecommunications
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TO Commander
Air Technical Intelligence Center
1. Reference is made to 19 October 1960 letter from Major
General Harold W. Grant, Director of Telecommunications,
inclosing a photograph of an unidentified flying object submitted
by Inclosed you will find a note from
dated 28 October 1960, in which he offers to pro-
vide the Air Force negative of the above photograph.
deemed approp
FOR THE
JOHN E."MORRISON, JR. JOHN E. MORRISO 2 Atchs
Colonel, USAF . Ltr fr 1. Ltr fr
Chizi, Policy & Objectives Division Chizf, Policy Objectives Division 2.
Directorate of Telecommunications
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photograph previously sent in. Request forward the negative
to ATIC, Attn: AFCIN-LE2x, plus the following information:
a. Type and name of camera.
b. Shutter speed used.
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c. Lens opening ("f" stop) used.
d. 4.
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f. f. Time and date the photograph was taken.
g. Was the photograg taken from inside a building? building?
3. Attached are copies of copies the letters from General General
Grant.
FOR THE CO C
Ti Fi
PHILIP G. EVANS 2 Atch:
Colonel, USAF 1. Cy 1tr 10 Sep 60 Cy ltr l0 Sep 60
Deputy for Science and Components Deputy for Science and Components sgnd
2. Cy ltr 23 Oct 60
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23 December 1960
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Your letters of l0 September and 28 October l960 sent to
Major General Harold W. Grant have been referred to this office.
In regard photograph of the alleged unidentified
flying object w possess, will yo please submit the
original negati photograph to Technical
Intelligence ight-Patterson Air Base, Ohio with
the following info rmation:
used; how was camera held?; lens opening ("f") stop) used; time
and date the photograph was taken, and was photograph taken
from inside a building?
The results of the analysis and/or evaluation will be sent
to you as soon as completed, and the original negative will be
returned at that time.
Sincerely,
al LAWRENCE J. TACKER
Lt. Colonel, USAF
Public Information Division
Office of Information
San Diego 2, California
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APPENDIX III
Form A
U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET
This questlonnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air
Force as much information s possible concerning ths unidentified aerial
phenomenon that you have observed. Please cry to answer as many questions
as you passibly can. The inlormation that you zive will be used for research
purposes, and will be regarded as confidenttsi material. Your nama 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 necessary, we may contact you for further details.
I.When did you see the abject? 5 45
2 Time of day: Minutes
1c Hour
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Dsy Month Yoar (Cirdle One): A.M. or P.
3. Tims zone? (Circle One):a.Dayliche Saving
(Circie One): ds Eastern b. Standar
Cencral
c Mountain
d. Pacific
Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? Hils) ENEnAND
EASTKOOCNE SUSSER
Nearast Postay ddress City or Town State or Country
Additional remarka: NGED SXLLOWWS
ERSTRAURNE
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S. Estimate howl ong you saw the object. - -
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 Crde one of the following to Indicate how certain you are of your answer to
Question S. Guestion S.
accartin accartain c. Not very sure
b. rairly certain d. just a guess
6. 6. What was the condition of the sky? What was the conditlon of the sky?
(Circle One): (CIrce One): 2. 2. Bright daylight Bright daylight d.Juse a trace of daylighe. d. Juse a trace of daylighe.
. Dull dayilrht b. Dull davilrht e. e. No trace of daylight No trace of daylighs
esright swillght eright twillght 1. Don't remumber
7. IF you saw the object ouring 7.IF you saw the object euring DAYLIGHT. TWILIGHT. br DAWN, where was th.e
SUN located as you locked at the object?
(Circle One): aLn front of you aIn front of you west d. To your left
b. in back oryou b. in backoryou Overhead
e. To your right e. To your righe Don't remember Don't remember
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IF you saw the oblect at NIGHT. TWILIGHT, or DAWN, what did you moclce concerning the STARS and MCON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One]:
a.None 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
b. few Bright moonlight
c. Many b. Duilmcanltishs
d. Don't remember No moonlight- -pitch dark
d. Dow'arumember
9. Was the object brighter than the background of the sky?
(Crdle One): Yes b. No
c. Don't remember
I0.
IF It was BRiGHTER THAN the sky background, was the brightness like that of an automobile headlighti:
(Circle One):aA mila or mara iway (a distant adiz) b.
Several blacks away?
c. A block away?
d. Several yards away?
a. Other
II. Did the object:
a. Appear to stand stil at any time? (Circle One for each) question)
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't know
C. Break up Into parts or explodel Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smake? Yes No Don't know
Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
Change shape? Yes No Don't know 1 know
2. Flicker, throb, or puisate? Flicker, throb, or pulsatel Yes Yc No Don'c know Don'cknow
Yes No Don'c know Don'tknow
12. Cid Cid the ob!ect move
(Cirdle One): (Cirdle object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud? One): Yes behind something at any time, particularly a (No) cloud?
what it moved behind: what It noved behind: Don't know. IF you answered YES, then sall IF you answered YES, then tail
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13. Did the object
Did the object move in frons of samething at any time, particularly a cloud? (Circle One): (Circle One): move in front of samething at any time, particularly a cloud? Yes
what it moved in front of: NO Don't know.
IF you answered YEs, then tell
14. Did the object appear: (Cirde One): Did the object appear: (Cirde One):
Soild Solld b. Transparent? c b. Transparent? e. Don't know
15. IS. Did Did Don't know
Iyou observe the objece thequgh you observe the objecz thequgh any ofthe of the following? following
8. Eyeglasses Yes
b. Sun glassen Sun glasses Yes N N0 e. Binocuhart Tes
C. c. Windshield Yes t. 1. Telescooe Telescose 222
d. Window ghats ghaes NO 8- Thewtolite Thewtolite Ye Yer
Yes No No h. Other
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16.Tell in a few words the following things about she object.
a. Sound NOVG
b. Color
17. Draw a picture chat 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, protrusiane,
ete., and especially exhaust trails or vapour trails. Place an arrow beside the
drawing to show the dicection the object was moving.
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i8. The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy yor blurred Other
b. Like a bright star
Sharply outined
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
19. IF there wEs MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 19. IF there wEs MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction
that chey were traveiing. that they were traveling.
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20. Draw a picture that wil show the motlon thae che object or abjects mads. Place
an "A" at che beginning of the pas. "Bat the end of the pach, and show any
changes in directian during che course.
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21. IF POSSIBLE, try to guess or estimatg what the real size of the objec: was in its
longest dimension. feat
22 How large did che object or objects appear as compared with one of che foilcwing
abjects held in the hand and at about arm's iength!
(Circle One): Head of a pin 2. Silver dollar
Pea h. Baseball
Dixe C. Dime I. Grapefruit
d. rickel J. Basketball
.. Quarter k. Other
f. Half-dollar
2. Circle One of the following to indicate how certain you are of your answer to Circle One of the follcwing to indicate how certain you are of your answer to
Question 22. Question 22
Certain Certain c. Not very sure
5 6. Fairly certain Fairly certain d. Uncertain
23. How did the oblect or ghiects dlsagpear from vley chiects disagpgar from vlew?
24. In order that you can give as clear a plcture as passible of what you saw, we would In order that you can give as clear a plcture as passible of what you saw, we would
lika for you to imagine that you for you to imagine that you could construct the object that you saw. Ofwhat the object that you saw. Ofwhat
cype material would type macerial would you make ie? How large would you make it? How large would it be, and what shape would It bc. and what shape would It
navei Describe in ycur own words navel Describe in yaur own words a comman comman object or objects which when placed object or objects which when placed
up in the sky would zive the same sppearance as the object which you saw. the object which you saw.
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25.
saw the abject! (Circle One): Where were you locsted when you
2 Were you (Circle One) Page 3
b. In a car Inside a building a.
c. Outdoors In the business section of a city?
O. At sea d. in an airplane b. In the residential section ofa dity? In open countrysidel
1. Other Flying Flying near an airfield?
T0:Mc Flying over overa city?
27. What Other upen country?
notice it/
were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen se
Qy Cd.
28. Lai
IF you were MOVING I
complete the following g questions:
22.1 What direction IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehIcle at the time, then
. North were you moving? (Circle Onel c. Ease
b. Northeast Jouth
28.2 How fast were d. Southenss 1. Southwest s. West
you maring? h. Northwes
28.3 Did you stop at any time whlle you were looking at the object? (Circle One) miles per hour
29. aene) Yes
No
What directian were you looking when you firat saw the object? (Circle One) a. North
b. Northeast c. East
d. Southeast .South . South
f. Southwest West
20. Whac direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle. Ooe) 2 North Northwert
d. Norcheast . Northeast c. East 0.
d.'Coutheast 1. 1. South
31. If you are famillar with bearing Southwest z.West
number of degrees the object was terms (angular h. Northweet h. Northwees
it was upward from the horizon (elevation). it was upward from the horizon from from true Narth and
31.I When It first appeared: (elevation). direction). try to estimate the also the number of degreee
a. From true North also the number of degrees
b. From horizon
31.2 When it disappeared: 2.
b. From horizon From horizan From true North
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In the following sketch, Imagine that yousre st che point shown. Place an "A"" on the curved line toshow how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when youfirst saw et. P:ace
line) when you lost saw c. "B" on the same curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon {sky-
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33. In the following larger sketch place an "A at the postion the obiect was when you firat saw 3. In the folfowing larger sketch place an "A"" at the position the obiect was when you first saw it, and a "g" at its position when you last saw it. Reier tosmallersketch it, and a "g" at its position when you last saw it. Reier tosmallersketch as an exampie of
how to complete therlarger sketch. how to complece therlargar sketch. as an example of
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3.Do you think you can estimate the speed of che object?
(Circle One) Ye No2
If you answered YEs, then what speed would you estimate? 5cce m.p.h.
40. Do you chink you can estimate how far sway from you the objecs was?
(Circle One) No 2c-40
IF you anawered YEs, then how far sway would you say It was? io
41. Pleese give the foilowing informaclon about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADORESS cid
Strest City Zone Scate
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Whst is your present job?
Ago Sex M4n!
Please indicnte anyspocial educational training that you have had.
P Grade school . Technical school
b. High school. (Type)
c. College Other special tralning.
d. Post graduste. medr
2. Date you completed this questionnaire: 42 Date you completed this questionnaire: 25 6ct 1959 6ct 1959
Day Day Month Year
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