DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE8692853
DATE OF SIGHTINGJune 1961
REPORTED LOCATIONHaverhill Massachusetts
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pebitively that the object was stationary. and
in opposite direction at a rate which depends upod
objeot and witness, end witnesses object and witness, end witnesses veldocity. Regarding foreground, object would
beokground, beokground, moving in the same direction at a sldwer rate, how much depending on the same direction at a sldwer rate, how much depending on the same
arbear to be moving in the same arbear to be I mile away, but gives detail after a 30 I mile avay, but gives detail after a 30
three thiree factors. Ntness stated that factors. ; Wtness stated that the object was
sepond observation. Quite probable that the object was a low scud type cloud, and that the observation. Quite probable that the object was a low scud type cloud, and that the
bionding into the background was actually joining bllonding into the background was actually joining lanother cloud. Janother cloud. Possible that the diamal Possible that the diamal
weathor conditions and reduction in visibility conditions and reduction in visibility had poychologieal and direot bearing on the and direct bearing on the
weathor object that inat would would cause threat to the socurity of cause threat to the soourity
cise. No evidence that there was any such clse. No evidence that there was any such tybe was was present. Concluded that the witnegs present. Concluded that the witnegs
tle Us or that anr internlanetary vehicle of tlh Us or that anz internlanetary vehicle of ony tybe CLOUG CLOUG.
ATIC FORM 329 (23V 26 327 62) ATIC FORM 329 misidentiried a common misidentiried a co
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1 - 20 JULY 1961 SIGHTINGS
ADDITIONAL CETI NGS'(G NOT CASES)
DATE LOGATION
SOURCE EVALUATION
13 El Paso, Texss/Alanogordo, New Mex
13 Mt Ranier, Washington (Ltr)
15 Centerville, Ohio Newsclipping
18 St Augustine, Florida Memo For Record (Duty Officer)
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c. c. What was the What was the : alevation of the object elevation of the object when flrst sighted? That
is, was it halfvay between the horizon and overheed, l/3 is, was it halivay between the horizon and overhesd, 1/3 of the way up of the way up
3o0L from the horizon rerhead, etc. d, etc,
from the horizon
- - a. Were the car wir Were the car wi
2. 2. Attached is a copy of a letter fror roporting the reporting the
slghting of a Uvo. A valid slghting of a UFO. A valid conclusion cannot conclusion cannot be mnade be made from the limited
information reported. information reported. Therefore, suggest your refore, suggest your office send send him an APIC him I an ATIC
Form 164 Form 164 completion. tion.
3Puly 2 Atch
Colonel, GSAF 1. Cy ltr dta
Deputy For Science 15 Jul 6l, w/atch form.
and Components 2. Ltr fr
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not see the object.
I have studied the UFO question since 1947 and
on convinced that the gemuine reports aro those of
Interplanetary Deyices. apnreciate both the USAP
position of "silence" NTCAPLS position that the
public should be told nt a duplicate
NTCAP UFO Report It Ie ommation. You
may send ATIC Fo r its equivaler tohe oo Lywre wifo
if you are if you a report. eport
I would add that although disclosure to the disclosure to the
publie of the faots behind publie of the facts behind the UFO the UFC is indeed is indeed 1 a rick,
novertheless, novertheless, I beliove I beliove that in the long run that in long run that it
would be best for the USAF to he UsAF to indoctrirate indoctrirate the public the public
* as coon a3 possible possible in order to prevent mass order to prevent mass hystoria
if Iandings or if Inndings or cass close cbservaticns cass close cbservaticns are attempted.
As a Minister, I believe I believe that mary that mary Christians are
propared to aocept the faet that we are not alone in propared to aocept the fact that we are not alone in
God's Universe. Be honest with the publie. God's Universe. Be honest with the publio. There has There has
been too much contradietic the past. he past.
.
Yours Sincere
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the trees on the other side of the field. It vas definitely not
It wes t motionless. I saw only one side of the object and one of
Easterly direction,
I feel that there must Logical answer for what I BOW ns
I have always pictured Flyibg Saucers es sonething trensparent
or ethereal and not a down-te-earth solid object iike I saw
al though my husband, a HICAP member and Saucer enthusiast informs
mo that hundreds have seen solld UTO's. Mhat I wns wag definitely
not an airplane, bird, eloud, blimp nor my imagination. I-can
only rey that it WES en Unid ied Objeat in the air.
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE ON AERIAL PHENOMENA
1536 Connecticut Avenue N. W.
NOrth 7-9434 Washington 6, D. C.
REPORT ON UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT(S)
This form includes questions asked byt the United States Air Force and by other Armed Forces' investigating agencies, and additional
quastions to which answers are needed for full evaluation by NICAP.
After all the information has been fully studied, the conclusion of our Evaluation Panel will be published by NICAP in its regularly
issued magazine or in another publication. Please try to answer as many questions s as possible. Should you need edditional room,
ploase use anothersheet of paper. Please print or typewrite. Your assistance is of great value and is genuinaly appreciated. Thank you.
lan Place of Emplayment "SEWIFE
Occupation HovsE WIFE
Education SCNE-L
Special Training
Telephone Military Service
2. Date of Observation 2+ Jue /961 Time AM 2:00 PM Time Zone
ChanMN
3. Localiry of Observation HAVeRhIaL, MASS. ONIHEHT
4. How long did yau see the object? Hours Minutes so Seconds
5. Please describe weather conditions and the type of sky; 1.e., bright daylight, nighttime, dusk, etc.
DRIZTLE,
6. VISIRG File moal STORH
7. If seen at night, twilight, or dawn, were the stars or moon visible?
Were there more than one objecr? If so, please tall how many, and draw a sketch of what you saw, indiceting
direcrion of movement, if any.
9. Please describe the object(s) in detail. For instance, did it (they) Please describe the d s a source of ligh a.source of light ; was it revolving, was it revolving,
etc? Please use additional sheets of paper, if necessary.
10. Wes the object(s) brighte NO NACK NACK
11. If so, compare the brightness with the Sun headlights, etc.
12. Did the objecr(s) - (Please elaborate, If you can give details.)
a.
3 b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time?
c. Break up into parts or explode?
d. Give off smoke?
2. Leave any visible trail?
4. Drop anything?
5. Change brightness?
h. Change s shape?
i. Change color?
13.
14. Was there any wind? If so, please give directian and speed. /N/
15. D yubserv tthrough an optical instruent  therwinshield windowpane, storm window, screening,
ate? What?
16. Did the object(s) have any sound? D T y What kind? How loud? W
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17. Please tall if the object(s) was (were) -
a. Fuzzy or blurred.
b. Like a bright star.
c. Sharply outlined.
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23. How did the objecr(s) disappear from vlew? wHYnS WHAT
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24. Compare the speed of the object(s) with a piston or jet aircraft at the same appurent altitude.
URED ceNvEn TONAL MIRCRAFT
26. Please estimate the distance of the object(s). %- Mi
27. What wes the elevation of the cbjecr(s) in the sky? Please mark on this hemisphere sketch: 1
28. Names and addresses of other witnesses, if any. AwAe TREE 16663
29. Please draw a map of the locality of the observation showing North; your position; the direction from which the object(s)
appeared and disappeared from view; the direction of its course over the cren; roads, towns, villages, railroods, and other
landmarks within a mile. 1S7
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32. Please enclose photographs, motion pictures, news clippings, notes of radio or television programs (include time, station and
date, if possible) regarding this or sim vations, or any other background d material. re eturn the material to you.
33. state, county, or local officlals? If so, please siate
the name and rank office, questioning took place. NO
Ware you asked or told not to reveal or discuss the Incident? If so orders inentioned? Please
elaborate carefully.
34. We should like parmission to quole your name in connaction with this report. This action will encouroga other responsible
eitizens to report similar observations to NICA?. However, If you prefer, we will keap your name confidential. Please note
your cholce by checking the proper statement below. In any case, please fill In all parks of the Form, for our own confidential
files. Thank you for your cooperation.
You may use my norne. ()
35. Signature:
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Manchester, Tennessee Mlitary SATELLITE
22.40N 154.15W (Pacific) AIRCRAFT
Glen Spey, New York Civilian AIRCRAST
Mevada, (S of Reno) UNIDENTIFIED
Cogemish, Michigan INSUFFICIENT DATA
Fairborn, Ohio AIRCRAFT
Coean City, New Jersey INSUFFICIENT DATA
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada AIRCRAFT
30.30N 76.25W (At1antio) Military Astro (BALL LIHTIINIG)
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10 Golden, Colorado INSUFFICIENT DATA
10-21 Los Angeles, California Militery BALLOON
11 %ashington, D. C. UNIDENTIFIED
11 Springfield, Chio Astro (ETECR)
21 lagshead,North Civilian INSUFFICIENT DATA
12 Canai, British Canada Other (UNRELIABLE FEFORT
12 Falatka, Florida Astro (METECH) Astro (METECH)
13 23.16N 62.27 antiol antio) AIRCRAFT
E of Montieellc E of Montieello Clinois inois y ary Other (FLARE, ALCOHOL,
15 115.274)
17 Nevada (36.05. Nevada (36. IAGLNATION) IMAGLNATION)
Military SATEILITE SATELLITE
.18 18 Canp Wolters, Cans Canp Wolters, Cams Mlitary SATELLITE
18 00.493 170.244 (1201f1c) 00.493 170.24# (2201f1c) Slick Airlines Astro (IETEOR) Astro (ETEOR)
19 26 147w (Pacifie) 2611 147w (Pacifis) INGUFFICIENT DATA INSUFFICILNT DATA
19 19 Faymondville, Tezas INSUFFICIENT DATA
19 19 Hanilton, Ohio Military Astro (METECR) Astro (METEOR)
20 33.300 125.58W (Gacific) (acifio) Airline_(Cd RADAR)UNIDENTIFIED
20 Heuston, Texas
ADDITIGUIAL REPORTED SISMTIGS (NCT CAS:S) CASTS)
SOURCE EVALUATION
DATE LCHSTION
Sacramento, California News Clipping
Suithwiok, Massachusatta Meva Clirping
England News Clipping
-5 Wieconsin News Clipping
Mt. Hope, Nows Clipping
Muskegon, Michigan News Clioping
Burlington, Horth Carolina
Yuron, Missouri News Clirping
Mt. Hensant, Michigan News Clipping
10 News Clipping
11 Sacramento, California
12 Seattle, Mashington (Ltr)
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