DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE8677825
DATE OF SIGHTINGJuly 1962
REPORTED LOCATIONMalden Massachusetts
FRAMES7
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
I. DATE 2 LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS 7
o Was Balloon
7 Jul 62 Malden, Massachusetts o Probably Balloon Balloon
3. 3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4 TYPE OF OBSERVATION 4 TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 Possibly Balloon
DATE-TIME GROUP
Local Local_ Ground-Visual Ground-Radar Ground-Radar o Was Aircraft Was Aireraft
a Probably Aireraft Probably Aircraft
GMT GMT. 08/0315Z 08/03153 AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar D Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS PHOTOS 6. SOURCE SOURCE Was Astronomical WasAstronomical
Ys 00 00 Probably Astronomical Probably Astronomical
.ONo .OxNo Civilian Civilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. 9. COURSE 0 Other.
1 rpt =2 =2 mins O Insufficient Data for Insufficient Data for Evaluation
D Unknown
2 rpt rot - 20 mins min mor$ one -
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
One oval white obi w/one bright lightNo elevations or azimuths given.
moving up & down. Obd disarpeared Possible Astro or balloon sight-
behind trees after seeming to zig ing. Caonot evalunte xithout
zag back e forth. Znd rpt of orange positional information. Case
circular obj disappearing after listed as insufficient duta.
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REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FL YING OBJECTS 8 Jucy 62
ie word "negative" in reply to any numbered item of the following report format will indicate that all logical leads were
:veloped without success. The phrase "not applicabl (N/A) will indicate that the question does not apply to the
sighting being investigated.'
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Civilian (Name, age, mailing address, occupation)
MALDEN 10r
Military (Name, grade, orgartization, duly, and estimate of reliability)
LOCATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Exact latitude and longitude of each observer, or Georef position, or position with reference to a known landmark
TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING
Zulu time-date group of sighting Zulu time-date group Light conditions (use one of the following terms: Night, day, Light conditions s (use one of the following terms: Night, day,
dawn, dusk)
Q3152 Q3152 DARK
DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT(S)
Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nic Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, quarter, half dollar, silver hal dollar, silver
dollar, base ball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the hand at about arms length dollar, base ball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the band at about arms length
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Shape Color Color Number Formation, if more than one Formation, if more than one
CIRELAK ORANCE aE
Any discernible features or details
2HIN THEN VANISHED
STAYED Fon
Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to size of object(s)
Sound, if heard, describe sound
Other pertinent or unusual features
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT(S) TTON OF COURSE OP OBJECT(S)
What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s)? What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s)?
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Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) when first observed
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) upon disappearance Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) upon disappearance
cription of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
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Manner of disappearance of object(s)
Length of time in sight
MANNER OF OBSERVATION
of radar)
Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars, and so forth) used and description thereof
If the sighting is made while airborne, give type aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed, and home station. If the sighting is made while airborne, give type aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed, and home station.
WEATHER AND WINDS-ALOFT. CONDITIONS AT TIME AND PLACE OF SIGHTINGS
Observer(s) account of weather conditions
Report from nearest AWS or U. S. Weather Bureau Office of Ceiling Visibility
wind direction and velocity in degrees and knots at surface Amount of cloud cover
6,000' c. 30,000'
10,000 50,000' Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located
16,000' 80,000
20,000'
Any other unusual activity or condition, meteorological, astronomical, or otherwise, which might account for the sighting
Interception or identification action taken (such action may be taken whenever feasible, complying with existing air defense
directives)
Location of any air traffic in the area at time of sighting
TItIS REPORT WAS WAS CALLED in TC
MIE ME BY BOSTON BOSTON FLT. FLT. SERVICE .
By 2
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Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs
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REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
e word "negative" in reply to any numbered item of the following report format will indicate that all logjcal leads were
veloped without success. The phrase "not applicabl A) will indicate that the question does not apply to the
sighting being investigated.
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Civilian (Name age mai address, occupation) . GARBACE TRUCA
ILLEKICI TOWN OF BEDORD
Mitkary (Name, grade, orgartization, duty, and estimate of reliability)
LOCATION OF OBSERVER(S)
IN BILLERCEA
TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING
Zulu time-date group of sighting auate group or sightng Light conditions (use one of the following terms: dawn, dusk) ms. Mgnt, uuy, Night, day,
03152 DARK
DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT(S)
Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nick half dollar, silver
doilar, baseball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the hand at about arms length doilar, baseball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the hand at about arms length
Shape Color 4 Number Formation, if more than one
OVAL OVAL UIITE UITITE ONE
Anv discernible features or details Anv discernible features or details i f
CNE BRIGHT LIGHT 7 HOVNG Up
AaD DOWN
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Tail, trail, or exhaust, including s size of same compared to size of object(s)
Sound, if heard, describe sound
Other pertinent or unusual features
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT(S)
What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s)?
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Angle of Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) when first observed elevation and azimuth of the object(s) when first observed
60^0} $60^}$ * *
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) upon disappearance
BEitIND TREES
cription of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
216 2AC- BACK X FORTH
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Date
REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FL YING OBJECTS
ie word "negative"" in reply to any numbered item of the following report format will indicate that all logical leads were
eveloped without success. The phrase "not applicabl A) will indicate that the question does not apply to the
sighting being investigated.
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Civilian (Name, age, mailing address, occupation)
Military (Name, grade, orgartization, duty, and estimate of reliability)
LOCATION OF OBSERVER(S)
Exact latitude and longitude of each observer, or Georef position, or position with reference to a known landmark
TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING
Zulu time-date group of sighting Light conditions (use one of the following terms: Night, day, Light conditions (use one of the following terms: Night, day,
dawn, dusk)
DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT(S)
Size compared to a known object (use one of the following terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarter, half dollar, silver
dollar, baseball, grapefruit, or basketball) held in the hand at about arms length
Shape Color Color Number Formation, if more than one
Any discernible features or details Ary discernible features or details
Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to size of object(s)
Sound, if heard, describe sound
Other pertinent or unusual features
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT(S)
What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s)?
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) when first observed
Angle of elevation and azimuth of the object(s) upon disappearance
cription of flight path and maneuvers of object(s) cription of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
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Manner of disappearance of object(s)
DI01'T DISAPPEAR
STILL THERE
Length of time in sight
20 M1N AT LEAST
MANNER OF OBSERVATION
Use one or any combination of the following items: : Ground-visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic. (lf electronic, specify type
ofradar
Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars, and so forth) used and description thereof
If the sighting is made while airborne, give type aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed, and home station. If the sighting is made while airborne, give type aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed, and home station.
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WEATHER AND WINDS-ALOFT. CONDITIONS AT TIME AND PLACE OF SIGHTINGS
Observer(s) account of weather conditions Observer(s) account of weather conditions
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Report from nearest AWS or U. S. Weather Bureau Office of Ceiling Visibility
wind direction and velocity in degrees and knots at surface C
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6,000 30,000
10,000' 50,000' Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located
16,000' P 80;000'
20,000'
Any other unusual activity or condition, meteorological, astronomical, or otherwise, which might account for the sighting
Interception or identification action taken (such action may be taken whenever feasible, complying with existing air defense
directives
Location of any air traffic in the area at time of sighting
Position title and comments of the proparing officer, including his preliminary analysis of the possible cause of the sighting(s)
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Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs
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