PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969

CASE REFERENCE8678562

DATE OF SIGHTINGJuly 1963

REPORTED LOCATIONMorehead Kentucky

FRAMES5

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14 .1 PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
I. DATE 2 LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
27 Jul 63 Morehead, Kentucky Was Balloon
000 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Possibly Balloon
Local 2025 EST Ground-Visuel Ground-Roder Was Aireraft
28/0125Z Probably Aircraft
GMT. AirVisud Air-Intercept Roder D Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE Was Astronomical
Yes 000 Probably Astronemicel
N civilian Possibly Astronomieel
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION OBJECTS 9. COURSE Other.
000 Insufficient Data for Eveluation
2 min one SE Unknown
0. BRNEP NTING 11. COMNENTS
Small white light traveling twice as fast as No information presented to indicate
ECHO. Looked like a dim star. Faded in that this was not normal a/c
distance. Passed overhead. Flight to SE. observation. Flight, description
and duration with this analysis consistant.
ATIC FORM 329 (REV 26 SEP 52)
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!
Gentlemen: In making this sighting
I was strongly motivated to think of
the object as a high flying jet,
even though no sound and only one
light. Perhaps it would be easier
if this angle were checked out
first.
I would appreciate hearing
too much trouble.
Yours truly. truly,

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E H
5 -PM JUL 29
1 1063
L KY
Morehead, Ky.
TDE-
Atrial Phenomena Group
Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center Aerospace Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio.
IP 1 CL

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The moon and most of the stard were visible
∞ Were there more than one object? no if so, please tell how mainy, and draw a sketch of what you saw, indicating
direction of movement, if any.
a Please describe the object(s) in detail. For Instance, did it (they) appear solid, or only as a source of light; wos it revolving,
if necessary. a small white light traveling about
10. Wes the object(s) bri Wes the object s)bri
Yes.
11. If so, compare the brightness with the Sun, Moon, headlights, etc.
About as bright as a small About as bright as a small star.
12. Did the object(s)- (Please slaborate, if you can give details.) (Please elaborate, if you can give details.)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? no
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away et any time? Suddenly speed up and rush away ot any time? no
c. Break up into parts or explode? Break up into parts or explode? no +
d. Give off smoke? not visible not visible
e. Leave any visible trail? no no
f. Drop anything? no
g. Change brightness? no
h. Change shape? no
i. Change color? no
13. Did the object(s) at any time pass in front of, or behind of, anything? If so, please elaborate giving distance, size, etc, if possible.
Passed beside a bright star and moved on dowm the valley.
14. Was there any wind? If so, please give direction and speed.
Not at the residence where the observation was made
15. Did you observe the object(s) through an optical instrument or other aid, windshield, windo
etc? no. What? naked eye
16. Did the abject(s) have any sound? no What kind? How loud?
17. Please tell if the object(s) w (were)-
a. Fuzzy or blurred.
b. Like a bright star. like a dim star but plainly visible.
c. Sharply outlined.

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None to be found
26. Please estimate the distance of the objects)
What Could ,not because,of .ins
27.
Stright overhead.
28. Names and addresses of other witnesses, if any.
Mrs. (Both) Moreh which the object(s)
29. Please draw a map of the locality of the observation viDO North position; the
appeared and disappeared from view; the direction of course over the area; roads, towns, ages, railroods, 'and other
landmarks within a mile. V PAtH
OF
RESIUENCH 15 OBICCT
APRROY. I MILE I
RESIDENCE
NERTHWEST OF
MORCHEAD. OZGHSAD
30. Is there an airport, military, govemmental, or research installation in the area?
Small airstrip about miles west of residence 6
31.
no.
32. Please enclose photographs, motion pictures, news clippings, notes of radio or television programs (include time, station and
the Please
elaborate carefully.
34. We should like permission to quote your r name in connection with this report. This action will encourege other responsible
citizens to report similar observations to NiCAP. However, if you prefer, we will keep your name confidential. Please note
your choice by checking the proper statement below. In any case, please fill in all parts of the form, for our own confidential
files. Thank you for your cooperation.
You may use my name. (x) Plaase kaep my name
35. Date of filling out this report: 7/27/63 Signature: