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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2 LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
7 Aug 63 Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois 0 Was Balloon
0 Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 0 Possibly Balloon
Local Local 2135 DST Ground-Visual Ground-Radar Ground-Radar XX XK Wos AirerafAdvertising
0 Probably Aircraft Probably Aircraft
GMT. 08/0235z AlrVisual Air-Intercept Radar Air-Intercept Radar D Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS . SOURCE 6. SOURCE 0 Was Astronomical
Yes 0 Probably Astronomical
No civilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENOTH OF OBSERVATION B. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE Other.
000 Insufficlent Data for Evaluation
3 min one North Unknown
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Object resembling a chain of electrie light Investigation by JAH revealed that the
bulbs sighted in flight to North. Red and object was an a/c towing an advertising
fuzzy. Two shapes., one like an a/c light.
and then the one that was fuzzy. Changed
shape three times.
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August 15, 1963
Northbrook Aviator Explains
Those 'Mysterious Lights
Strange lights" reportedly seen meister, an employee of Priester
last week in several seetions of Aviation Company, Pal-Waukee
Ilinois were an electrie adver. Airport, Wheeling. said the sign
reads, "You Can Learn To Fly in
tising sign behind a plane, says One Week-Priester Aviation--Le-
the Northbrook pilot who few the high 7-1200." George Priester is
craft. owner of the airport and the avia-
Robert Burmeister. 1705 Happ tion company.
road. said he was pulling the Mr. Burmeister said reports of
sign. which has 350 light bubs, unidentified flying objects' have
over the areas where the lights been received before in arens over
were seen. which he made night flights with "
Unless Cniess the viewer is directy f tre sign the viewer is directly the sign
bereath. it. the sign appears to be bereath it. the sign appears to be Dr. Allen J Hynek director of Dr. Allen J Hynek director of
a series of rolling lights because a series of rolling lights because Nocthwestern University's Dear- Northwestern University's Dear-
the message is flashed acrons the the message is flashed acrons the born Observatory. supported Mr. born Observatory. supported Mr.
sign," the ptlot said Mr. sigh," the ptlot said Mr. Bur- Bur- Burrneister's statements.

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE I. DATE 2. LOCATION 2 LOCATION
12. CONCLUSIONS CONCLUSIONS
8 Aug 63 8 Aug 63 Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois 0
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 3. DATE-TIME GROUP Was Balloon Was Balloon
4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 00 0D Probably Balloon
Local Local. Possibly Balloon
Ground-Visual Ground-Radar 0 Was Aircraft
GMT 09/01202. GMT 09/01202. AlrVisual 0 0 Probably Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 8. 8. SOURCE Air-Intercept Radar 0 Possibly Aircraft
Yes 0 Was Astronomical
7 No No 00 0 Probably Astronomical
7. LENOTH OF OBSERVATION civilian 0 Possibly Astronomical
8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. COURSE
DOD Other
one hr one Unknown Insufficient Data for Evaluation
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING stationary
Obj in the North observed for over one hour. 11. COMMENTS
Reported to be stationary. Described as a Description indicates a possible
floating colored li ght, red on top and green aurora sighting. Positional data
on bottom with ight points. Located at a furnished is confusing. Ob reported
about the same location as the moon(?)... in the North between the Moon and the
Observed with field glasses. Sky hazy. No wind North Star. Moon is at 23.14falmost
on the Horizon In the East at the
reported time. No bright astro body
is in the area reported. Aurural
displays were common during the early
days of the month. Insufficient data
presented to substantiate this analysis.
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COMBAT READIMESS TRAINING OPERATIONS -
6LTH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON, MEDIUM (RESERVE)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
OU HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Chicago 66 IlLinois
REPLT TO
ATTNOF: CRT 6 September
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO: Air Force Systems Command
Foreign Technology Division
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
R 200-2, is
submitted fo or your information.
a. Description of the Object(s): d. Time and Date of Sighting:
1. Floating colored light, red on 1. 090120 to 090220 L August 1963
2. bottom, green on top w/approx 2.
3. 7 or 8 points.
4. e. Location of Observer(s):
5. 5. Chicago, Chicago,
6. Illinois
7. f. Identifying In:o on (s):
8. 1. Mr Mr.
9. 2. Chgo, IlI
b. Description of C Description of Course of ourse of g. Weather and winds.
Objects(s): 1. 1. Sky hazy, no winds Sky hazy, no winds
2.
1. Due North of location of 3.
2. 2. observer, observer, ,about same location about same location 4.
3. 3. of moon, of moon, and and between moon and between moon and 5.
4. 4. North Star. Appears to be North Star. Appears to be 6. 6.
5. stationary. 7.
6.
c. Manner ervation:
1. Naked eye glasses.
2.
3. itone a
THOMAS A. HILQÜIST
d. Time and Date of Sighting: Base Operations Officer
1.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE 2LOCATION LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
0 Was Balloon
9 August 1963 Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois 0 Probably Bolloon Probably Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP 4. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION 0 Possibly Balloan
Local 2235 Local 2235 OKGround-Visual CKGround-Visual Ground-Radar QO Was Ahcroftw/Advertising
Q00 Probably Aircraft Probably Aircraf
10/04352 AlrVi suel Air-Infereopi Radar Air-Intereopi Radar D ossibly Aircralt sign Possibly Aircraft sign
GMT 0 AlrVisual
5. PHOTOS . SOURCE 0 0 Was Astronomical Was Astronomical
Yes 0 Probably Astronomicol
xOX.No civilian 0 PossiblyAstronomical
7. LENGTH OF.OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS . COURSE 00 Other.
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
0 Unknuwn
not reported one not reported
10. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Letter to Dr J Allen Hynek describing a Check with.local agency indicates that
sighting of a UFo. Drawing of object gave there was an a/e towing a sign over
all indications of an a/e towing an electrieal Chicago at that. time.
advertising sign.
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HEADQUARTERS CHHA
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TDEW
SUBJECT: Request for UFo Information 3
TO: Hq USAF SAF-OIPB (Mrs Gaiser)
Wash 25 D C
1. Reference the attached letter from Mrs dated 11 Aug 63,
requesting information on an unidentified flying object. Records
indicate no pre m Mr
2. The attached letter is a suggested . letter.
FOR THE COMMANDER
ERIC T de JONCKHEERE 2 Atchs
Colonel, USAF 1. Ltr, Mrs
Deputy for Technology 11 Aug 63
and Subsystems 2. Suggested Reply *

HEADQUARTERS -
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO
REPLY TO
ATTN OF:
SUBJECT: UFO Information
10: Mrs
Chicago, I1linois, 60608
Dear Mrs
Dr J Allen
regarding an o
In all probabil the object which you observed is an aircraft,
towing advertising sign.
Sincerely,
A

November 5, 1963
Dear Mrs
Dr. J. Allen Hynek has forwarded to us your
letter of August 11, 1963, regarding an object
that you sighted n Friday, August 9, 1963.
In all probability the object which you
observed was an aircraft towing an electrical
advertising sign.
Sincerely,
L. MASTON M. JACKS MASTON M. JACKS
Major, USAF USAP
Public Information Division
Office of Information
Mrs
Chicago, I11inois 60603
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be used for resea oses. Your name will nol be used in connection with any statoments,
conclusions, or publicati s without your permission. We request this personal information se
that if it is deemed neces: may contact you for further details.
When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 35
Hour Minutes
7 $8{1963
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One) 3. Daylight Saving
b. Central o Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. 4. where ware you when you sow the object?
Nearest Postal Address Nearest Postal Address Cig or Town Cig or TWo. Stats or Cour'y Stats or Courry
.How long was object in sight (Total Duration) 3
(Tatal Duration)
Hours Minutes Minutes Seconds
a. Certain Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain a guess
.lo gesss
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes. No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy
7.IF you sow the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the otject?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left
b. In bock of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164. Jul 61, which is ohaole'r.

Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid As a light
b. Transparent 8. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
The edges of the object were: . The edges of the object were:
(Circle One):) (Circle One)) Fuzzy or blurred e. Ongr Shangd Funlighs,
Like a bright star Lid Fie33y/
c. Sharply outlined Shocnly eutlined 22pas
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for eoch question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yos No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? YYes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightness? Don't know
f. Change shape? 222 Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Don't know

much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experimani at the time of the sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
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Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving. Whit light
Red red
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Abope ohaged I fent N South
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(Circle One):
a. _In the business section of a city?
Inside a building b. An the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (rype) . Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
1. g. Other
2. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complats the fallowing questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East . South 3. Wast
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? _miles per hour. :
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
2el Slipe
pinjein on.it
-a Red tailias comt
3ud2lupe

when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass whers you last saw rhe abject.
90° 7,5
60°
NW NA
30
1s·B
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2.. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects mude. Place on A" at the beginning of the
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
A
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the directior that
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32. Please ow information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middl Name
Chuig 37 2El.
ADDRESS
Street City Zon S10t
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 44 SEX
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experiencs, which might be perinent.
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.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
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