PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
0 Was Balloon
7 Sep 61 Dayton, Ohio 00 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balloon
Local _0503 Ground-Visual Ground-Rodar Was Aireraft
000 Probably Aireraft
GMT 1003Z AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical Me7EoR
Yes Ox Probably Astronomical
.OXNe Civilian o Possibly Astronomicel
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS COURSE Other.
000 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
WNW Unknown
1 1/2 sec 1
10. BRIEF sUMMARY oF SIGHTING 1 red-blue-reen objt, akr of siGhine 1 rea-olue"Brcen OuJe, II. commenrs Description of --- objt is limited
no sound described as a 4th of July rocket onfjowever short no sound described as a 4th of July rocket onfjowever short duration coupled with rocke duration coupled with rocke
larger. appearance is characteristic of a meteor appearance is characteristic of a meteor
observation. It is therefore concluded
enUstat) that sighting was a meteor observation.
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ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)
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IF you saw the object.at NIGHT, what did you notice.concerning the STARS.and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull.moonlight
C. Many c. No moonlight — pitch dark
Don't remember d. Don't remember
The object appeared:
(Cirele One): a As a light . Shiny c. Dark d.Don't remember
Iapeards  wast ighrthan h is If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest:stars?
like a light on an airplana: like a light on an airplane:
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 No Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up ond rush away at any time? b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Yes No No Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Ne Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't Know
. Change brightness? C Yes No Don't Know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't Know
h.Disappear.and reappear? Yes No Don't Know
Did the objoct move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
Did the object.move in front of something at any time, particulorly.a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:_
1. Did the object.appear:  (Circle One): 14. Did the object.appear:  (Circle One): Solid b. Transparent b. Transparent c. Vapor c. Vapor d. Don't Know
Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses b. Sun glasses Yes Yes No f. f. Telescope Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yas No
.d. Window glass Yes No h. Other  NAked eye ALSD

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The edges of the object.were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or.blurred Other on aipllan
b. Like a bright star
c.Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? too
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25. Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business.section of a city?
Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open.countryside?
C. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) .. Flying over a city?
. At sea Flying over open country?
f. Other 9. Other Huber HTs ResidenTi4l AReA
27. What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
Oust looked out the lnidow
and then saw it. holding positön
fhinkung (9u Ao went oütdoont tt see it
IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete.the following questions: IFy wer MOVING I AN AUTOMOBILE  her vehicl a th thn coplet follow quests:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North a. North c. East East e. South Sowt g. .West
b. Northeast 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
29. What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. North c. East . South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
30. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One) 2
cge West it
a. North djict . South h. Northwest
.Northeast Northeast d. Southeast outheast f. f. Southwost Southwest i. Overhead i. Overhead
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation). from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
a. From true North 15 21
31.2 When it disappeared: 31.2
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the path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
motion was slow like a balloon
travlng m an cuurents.
2. How large did the object appear.to you as compared to an object with which you are familiar? clo nile aw
how.much of the object is covered by. the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment:at the time how. much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment:at the time of the sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
23. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
no
24. In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of. what you saw, dos common object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object own words t
which you saw.
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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.
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In the folloying larger sketch place an A at the position the pbject was when you first saw 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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What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One) WEATHER (Circle One)
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
5.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Day Month Year Year
Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object?
(Circle One) Yos s No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? 36.1 IF you answered YE , did they see the object too?
(Circle One) Yes No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
3. Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) Yos No
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones?
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38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it?
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3 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?
Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
Please give the following information.about yourself:
NAME NAME —7 Middlo Neme Middl Neme
ADDR Dayton Daytn 24 Chio Ohio
City City Zone Zone State
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TELEPHONE NUMBER if off Troy Pike Try Pike
Ago Sox M 262
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any education, which.might:b pertinent.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2 LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
o Was Balloon
Sep 8 61 Dayton, Ohio Probably Bolleon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION D Possibly Balloon
Local 2305 EXGreund-Visual Ground-Redar Was Aircraft
100 Probably Aircraft
GMT_ 09/04057 AirVisual Air-Intercept Rader Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical CAPELA
Y.s $ Probably Astronomical
IXMe Civilian 0 Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH TION NUMBER OF COURSE Other.
000 Insufficient Data for Evaluation
Several hours 1 NE Unknown
Several hours 1 NE
10. BRIEF sUMMARY oF sIGHTINoBright objt varying t objt varying in in C C 11. COMMENTS AL1 11. COMMENTS AI1 indications indications point to obser- point to obser-
color fm red to orange to blue observed on color fm red to orange to blue observed l on vation of star Capella, 1 star Capella, 1 of brightest of brightest stars
succeeding nights for several hours in the in northern hemisphere. Apparent color in northern hemisphere. Apparent color
Northeast. Also gav Northeast. Also gave pearance of changing pearance of changing RT and birghtness hcange was due to scintilla- and birghtness hcange was due to scintilla-
size. tion. Earth's atmosphere has sir currents at tion. Earth's atmosphere has sir currents at
varying temperatures at the boundry betwe¢n varying temperatures at the boundry between
2 currents there is a mixing of air masse$ is a mixing of air masse$
which give rise to irregular motions in a
beam of light coming fm a star. Fact that beam of iight coming fm a star. Fact that.
witness observed objt for long periods and
on subsequent nights substantiates obser-
vation of a star.
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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 possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions.as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes, and wil Il be regarded 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 necessary, we may contact you for
further details. 2
1. When did yousee the object? . When did yousee the object? Time of day: .Time of day: 2305 2305 leo. leo.
Hour Minutes
Sep 196 196
Day Modth Year (Circle One): A.M.. A.M.. or P.M P.M.
3. Time Zone: .Time Zone: (Circle One): a. (Circle One): a. Eastern
(Circle One): a._ (Circle One): a.Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
b.Central b. Standard b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
Where were you when you saw the object?
Daryton Oleis
Nearest Postal Address ty or Town State for Country
Additional remarks: -
. How long was object in sight? Hours
Minutes Seconds
5.1 How was time in sight determined? SeVerAL HOUrS
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b.-Fairty certain d. Just a guess
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright . Bright
b. Cloudy Cloudy b. Cloudy
IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
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IF you saw the object.at NIGHT, what did you notice.concerning the STARS.and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
.a. None a. Bright moonlight
bA few b. Dull. moonlight
c. Many No moonlight pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
The object.appeared:
(Circle One): As a light b. Shiny c. Dark Don't remember
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest:stars?
Brighter
Did the object: .
(Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to sta tand still at ahy time? Yes No Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush:away at any time? b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Yes No No Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't Know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't Know
f. Change shape? Yes (No Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't Know
h. Disappear.and reappear? Yes No Don't Know
Did the objoct move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. - IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
Did the object.move in front of something at any time, particularly.a cloud? .
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:
1. Did the object.appear: . (Circle One): 14. Did the object.appear:  (Circle One): a. Solid b. Transparent c. Vapor c. Vapor Don't Know Don't Know
Did you observe the object through any of the following? 1.Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses (a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes Yes No
c. S. Windshiold Windshield Yes Yas No N g. Theodolite T! Yes V No √
.d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL JINFORMATION SHEET
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information.as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions.as you possibly.can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes, and will be regarded 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 necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1. When did yousee the object? When did yousee the object? .Time of day: 2Time of day: 5:03
7 Hour Hour Minutes
560 61
Day Month Year (Circle One): (Circle One): A.M). A.Mj. or or P.M.
3. Time Zone: (Circle One): o Easterh
b.Contral b.Contral (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
. Other
4. Wherawe ou when you saw the o
DAYTON +1
State or Country
Additional remarks:-
5. How long was object in sight? 12
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
a. Certain Not very sure
b. Fairly certain. Just a guess
What wgs the condition of the:sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. a. Bright Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy Cloudy
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you In front of you d. To your left To your left
b. In back of you b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right c. To your right f. Don't remember
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Tell in a few words the following things about the object.
a. Sound 7o 3und
b. Color W lite Turnin 1a8 thi Blu,
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raw a picture that will showthehap othe objector bjectLabeland includin yoursketch.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 object was.moving.
Round andor atar-alayged.
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The edges of the object. were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or.blurred . Other -
b. Like.a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember b
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a pictu how they were arrangeand p arrowo show.t rection.that they.were travel.
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the path, a "B at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
How large did the object appear to you as compared to an object.with which you are familiar? 21. How large did the object.appear.to you as compared to an .are familiar?
Freom Souser siy Tr LinHead
Wwish to know the angularsizHold:a match stick at arm's length in line with a knownobjectandot We wish to know the angularsizeHold:a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object.and.note
hmuc ft cover y thead hmatcI y pored th experientat ti how.much of the object is covered by. the head of.the match. If you had performed this experiment:at the time
of the sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
Allofitin Allofitin ervered. ervered.
Fnetioae
2. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
no
In order that you can give as cleara picture as possible of.what you:saw, 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.
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25. Where were you located when you saw the object? 2Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of.a city?
Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car In open.countryside?
c. Outdoors .Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) .Flying over a city?
. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other_ g. Other
2What were you doing at the time you saw the object,and how did you happen to notice it? 1
I wMOVING IUTOOBLE hic   t cl lo qu IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other. vehicle at the time, then complete.the following questions:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 28.1 What direction were you moving (Circle One)
a. North . North c. East Fast .South outh g. West
. Northeast 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
What direction were you loc ooking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. North c. East . South .h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overheod
30. . What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. North c. East •. South /h. Northwest
. Northeast o.Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest i. i. Overhead Overhead
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of dogrees the object.was If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of dogrees the object.was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation). from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
a.From true North23degrees. a. From true North_ 25degrees.
b. From horizon__. b. From horizon_ 45 degrees. 4degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
a. From true North 25 degrees.
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39 Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
Stationary
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?.
Please give the following information.about yourself:
NAME First Name Middl Name Miadl Name
ADDRESS Olio Ohio
Nayto Nay ton State
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Ago21 Sox Male
Indicat any additional information about yourselincluding anyeducationwhichmigh:b pertinent.
42. Date you completed this questionnaire:
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34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One) WEATHER (Circle One)
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
Don't remember
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? atd yoereporr mhar.you hud seen The objeer?
FTD-OD FTD-OD
Day Day Month Year
36. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? 36. Was anyone olse with you at the time you saw the object?
(Circle One) Yos) Yos No No
36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? 36.1 1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) Yos No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
3. Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Cirele One) Yes No threr day
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones?
38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it? 38 In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it?
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
o Was Balloon
24 Sep_61 Dayton, Ohio 0 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4 TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 Possibly Balloon
Local_ 0020 Ground-Visual Ground-Radar 0 Was Aircraft
0 Probably Aircraft
GMT. 240520Z AirViswal Air-Intercept Radar OX Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
Yes . Probably Astronomical
D:No Civilian 0 Possibly Astronomical
LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 9. COURSE 00 Other_
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
0 Unknown
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10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING re- 11. COMMENTSAItHOugh no estimate 0
gredlon; round.-Mesnt 3 misbed at L5^, twune round, -Nesnt : twmel iistance was given, duration o dstance wae given, duration of sighting nd Eghting dni
And vent D and lW. Locked Like-ater except, for And vent N and lW. Locked Like-atar exoopt, for movomans Lndigetas probable sightd Indigutas probable sightin ot a/1. of w/1.
povesent. rovesent.
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information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes, and will be regarded 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 necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day:
Hour Minutes
Day Month Year (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
3. Time Zone: (Circle One): : a. Eastern
(Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
City or Town City or Town State or Country State or Country
Additional remarks:- Additional remarks:
.How long was object in sight? 5. How long was object in sight?
Hours Minutes Seconds
time in sight determined? ght determined?
a. Certain Certain c. c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess d. Just a guess
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy b.
located as you looked at the object?
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(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
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8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A fow b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight — pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
The object appeared:
(Circle One): a. As a light b. Shiny c. Dark d. Don't remqmber
If it appeared as a light, was it hter than the brightest stars?
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't Know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't Know
e. Change brightness? Change brightness? Yes No Don't Know
f. Change shape? Change shape? Yes No Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't Know
h. Disappear and reappear? h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Yes No Don't Know
Did the object move .Did the object move behind ind something at any time, particularly a cloud? I something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes Yes No No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind: it moved behind:
Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:
14. Did the object appear: (Circle One): a. Solid b. Transparent c. Vapor d. Don't Know
following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
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Tell in a few words ollowing things about the object.
a. Sound
b. Color
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 object was.moving.
18. The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
.Like a bright star
c. .Sharply outlined Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
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of the sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
common object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same app earance as the object
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16. Tell in a few words the following things about the object.
a. SoundMene
b. Color Rihliad, Biid: Grin.
Draw a picture that will show.the shape of the object or objectsLabel:and includein your skotch.any details
of the object that you.saw.such as wings, protrusions, ete., and especially.exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow.beside.the drawing to show. the direction.the object was.moving.
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18. The edges of:the object:were:
(Circl One): Fuzzy or.blurred . Other
b. Liko a bright star
c. Shorply outlined
d.Don't remember.
19. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? Gnls And
oraon.that hyta.
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. At sea f.
f. Other g. Other
2. What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
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28.1 What direction were you moving? Circle One)
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
28.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
(Circle One) Yes No
What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
. North c. East e. South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
What direction were (
g. West
a. North c. East e. South South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
31. 1 If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular r direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North (thru east) and also th number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared:
aFrom true North ~
degrees.
b. From horizon degrees.
31.2 V When it disappeared:
aFrom true North degrees.
From horizon degrees.

2Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a. Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g.
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4 28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast 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
What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a. North c. East . South h. Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
30.What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
g. West
a- North c. East South h. Northwest
31.1 When it first appeared:
a.From true North degrees. ~
b. From horizon degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
a. From true North degrees.
b. From horizon degrees.

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show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it.
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In the following larger sketch place an A" at the position the object was when you first saw it, and a "B" at its
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CLOUDS (Circle One) Circle One)
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
. Don't remember
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When and to whom did you report that ycu had seen the object?
Day Month Year
object?
(Circle One) Yes S No
36.1 I IF you answered YE
(Circle One) Yes No
36.2 Please list their nam Please list their names
Was this the fst time that you had seen an object bjcts lie this? Was this the first time that you had seen an objector jects lie this?
(Circle One) Yes No
37.1 IF you answered NO,
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Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
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IF you answered YE
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?_
Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME Name Middl Namo
ADDRES Stato
City Zono
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Ago • Sex
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any education, which might be pertinent.
B
42. Date you completed this questionnaire: this questionnaire:
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IF you saw the object.at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS.and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None Bright moonlight
b. A few b.Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight — pitch dark
d.Don't remember d. Don't remember
.The object appeared:
(Circle One): a. As a light b Shiny c. Dark d.Don't remember
a
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? 10. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? YES 9
1Did the object: Did the object: (Circle One for each question) (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't Know
b.Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes ②② Don't Know Don't Know
c. Break up into parts or explode? c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Yes Don't Know
d. Give off smoke? Yes 229 Don't Know
Change brightness? es Don't Know
f. 'Change shape? Don't Know
g. Flash or flicker? Yos Don't Know
h. Disappear.and reappear? Yes No Don't Know
Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No) Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
.Did the object.move in front of something at any time, particularly.a cloud?
To (Circle One): Yes No Don't Know.. IF you answered YES, then toll what
in front of:
14. Did the object appear:  (Circle One): a. Solid b. Transparent c. Vapor Vapor Don't Know d Don't Know
Did you observe the object through any of the following? 15. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes (No)
b. Sun glasses b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes ② No)
c. c. Windshield Windshiold Yes 2 №\o$ g. Theodolite Theodolite Yes No
g.
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other

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. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One) WEATHER (Circle One)
Ca. Clear sky a Dry - aft Ken
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
35.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
7 sep
Day Month Year Year X
36 Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? 36. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object?
(Circle One) (Circle One) Yes Yes) No
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36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too?
(Circle One) (Circle One) Yes Yos No
36.2 Please list their names and addresses:
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37. Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this?
(Circle One) Yos No
37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones?
38. In your opinion what do you think the object was and what might have caused it?
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25. Where were you located when you saw the object? 2Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
In the business.section of.a city?
a.Inside a building b. In the residential section of.a city?
.In a car c. In open countryside?
c Outdoors d.Near an airfield?
d.In an airplane (type) . Flying over a city?
. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other
2What were you doing at the time you saw the object, and how did you happen to notice it?
Knb hen 1nb a b shy b el
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IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or oher vehicl at the time, then complete.th following questions: 2 IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other.vehicle at the time, then complete. the following questions:
28.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) u movina?. (Circle Ono)
a. North c. East . South g. .West
b. Northeast 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
2 What direction were you looking when you first saw the object? (Circle One)
West
@ North c. East . South :③ Northwest
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
30. What direction were you looking when you last saw the object? (Circle One)
9 West
a. North a.North c. East c. East South South Northwest Northwest
. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest i. Overhead
If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was If you are familiar with bearing terms (angular direction), try to estimate the number of degrees the object was
from true North (thru east) and also the number of degrees it was upward from the horizon (elevation).
31.1 When it first appeared: 31.1 When it first appeared:
a.From true North_ a.From true North _degrees.
b. From horizon degrees.
31.2 When it disappeared:
a.From true North degrees.
b. From horizon. degrees.
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39.  Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circie One) Yes (No)
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
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(Circle.One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?.
Please give the following information.about yourself:
NAME NAME ast Name Namo Name Middl Neme Middi Neme
ADDRESS. ADDRESS. AUE DA.170 Jo DA10 Jo City Stato
TELEPHONE NUMBE. TELEPHONE NUMBE.
Ago 38 Sox M
Icataditinalnfoatinabou oursncludiyucatihicmighprt.
Opirabes t hadlit
Bonaly in DATA Prreing s0
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42. Date you completed this questionnaire: 7 :Doy Sepe to Month
Worhs Worho nights nights and request and requent you do nt cull hi cull hin
unitil untid o ofte if you bve othe questions

PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2. LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
1. 0 Was Balloon
7 Sep 61 Dayton, Ohio Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION D Possibly Balloon
LocaR200 GreundVisuel Ground-Redar Ke Was Aireraft
00 Probably Aircraft
GMT080300Z AirVisual Air-Intercept Rader Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS SOURCE Was Astronomical
Ys 000 Probably Astronomical
XKNe Civilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION NUMBER OF OBJECTS . COURSE Other.
lst not given 1st NNE 000 Insufficient Date for Evaluation
2nd l ea 2nd Random Unknown
15-20 x min
10. 10. BRief summaRy of siGHtinoObjt looked like light BRIEF sUMMARY oF sIGHTINGObjt loOked like light 11. I. comenfsFm description of observer lst comMenrs Fm description of observer lst
on a/c, flash, etc., however appeared to have on a/c, flash, etc., however appeared to have objt with red and green blinking lights objt t with red and green blinking lights
random movement and stand still. Changed colofwas undoubtedly and a/c. Second sighting random movement and stand still. Changed colorwas undoubtedly and a/c. Second sighting
fm green to white to red. 2 sightings. lst with random movement and a white light
traveled NNE; wnd going W and sinking motion, traveled NNE; wnd going W and sinking motion, was probably a balloon. was probably a balloon.
slow like balloon in air currents.
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[ 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 possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer many questions.as you possibly can. The information that. you give will
be used for research purposes, and will be regarded 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 necessary, we may contact you for
further details.
1. When did yousee the object? .When did yousee the object? .Time of day: Time of day: 2200 2200
Sep Hour Minutes Minutes
Sip 61 41
Day Mgnth Mgnth Year (Circle One): A.M. or P.M. A.M. or P.M.
3. Time Zone: (Circle One): (Circle One): Eastern Eastern
(Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. b. Central bStandard b<Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? (Huben
Dayton 24
Nearest Postal Address fity o Town State or Country
Additional remarks:
5. How long was object in sight? 15-20
Hours Minutes Seconds
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
0. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT NIGHT
a. a. Bright a. Bright a. Bright (STRS shiNiNG, No MN)
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7. IF y AYLIGHT, whre was the SUN locatd as you looked at te ject?
(Circle One): a. In front of you a. In front of you d. To your left To your left
b. In back of you b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right To your right f. Don't remember
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