PROJECT BLUE BOOK

1. DATE -TIME GROUP LOCATION
J.,1 64 - Sen 64 Fosterdale, New York
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
civilian
4. NUMBER OF CBJECTS Reports were evaluated as Jupiter, Meteors, ECHo I and II and
A/C. All sightings interpreted as misidentification of
singly some inoum.of.conventional abjs.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION TI. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Multiple reports by one observer and his associates
n/a of some known or conventional object.
6. TYPE OF OBSERYATION
ground visual
7, COURSE
n/a
8. PHOTOS
D Yas
No
7. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
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No No OTC:
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Rrevloua editions of thiv form way be uaed. Rrevloua editions of form way be uand.
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HEADQUARTERS
26TH AIR DIVISION (SAGE)
Unltod Statea Alr Forco
Stowart AFB, Naw York
SACE.
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: 260IN 14 Aug 64
SUOJECT: UFO Reports from Mr.
TO: 4603
reports are returned herewith.
2. This directorate does not have ility of investigating
UFO sightings.
3. UFO investigative responsibilities are assigned to the commander
of the Air Force base nearest the location of the reported UFO sight-
ing (paragraph 3b, AFR 200-2).
FOR THI MMANDER
Bnyer A Hlhel
BRYCE A. HEDLUND BRYCEA. HEDLUND 1 Atch 1 Atch
Lt Colonel, USAF UFO Reports UFO Reports
Director of Intelligence Director of Intelligence
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Relessed for/
Base Operations
Steward Alr Force Base
Newburg
New York
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I may stumble across - as the next days days pass.I have have placed it t in chron- in chron-
ological order.
In conclusion, I would like y In conclusion, I would like you and your asscociates to view my infro.
as reliable and most pleased to hear from u,request-
ing interviews with whatever.I am ready
anytime.Just call.
RHV/IFR.

Report A1
Submitted by a Mrs. and
'Column 9
Date;July 29,1964
Time;Approx.8:30 QM,
Condition of Sky;dlear
Wind at surface;None
Residence of Witts.Fosterdale,N.Y.
Optical Aids;None
Color of Objeet;None seen
one''(quote)
Course;South by Southwest to North.
QUESTION:Was t this very noticable ? ANSWER:Well
s this re- this re-
sure.
Wittnesses other than desoriber:None
Shape;Not Defined Shape;Not Defined
C
Brightness;PositiveA
,
an illusion created by a satellte.

Report #2
Submitted by Mrs-
'Column 9'
Date;July 31,1964
Time;Approx. 9:00 P.M.
Condition of Sky;Clear
Wind at surface;None
Resident of Witt;Fosterdale,N.Y.
Optical Alds;None
Golor of Object;None Seen
Speed;Fast
Baw Courae;Straight-South to East.
Comments o on Course(altitude 45 degrees)
Other Wittnesses; matches this,but see comments)
lrs Report #3) Report #3)
Report #3)
Mrs
Shape;Not visible
oyo.
Brightness;Very brillant Brightness:1 onillant
SizejNot sure
that it was a
this his ro-
port is identioal to this.
J

Optical AldayNone
Color of Object;White
Speed;(no eatimate given however,it took approx.5 minutes to transit the sky)
Course;South to North
Comments — stated this/#48
Shape;3ize of a peo at arn's I length
S; Brillant
Brightnese;Very
Size;(see shape)
Comnents;Mr. stated that the UFO resembled the satelite "ECHO".A more
importent factor than this is that predicted that
it vould be seen and the approximate time.Two days before.We nesday and Thurs-
the same time,everything exsctly
that had pointed the
presence of
summer resi-
dent of Fosterdale,who resides Wveaue, Bronx Tew York a at
the sessons that she is not here.
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Report 44
Submitted, by and
Date;August 3,1964
Time;Not sure,but possibly 9:45 9.m.
Gondition of Sky;Olear
Wind at Surfaoe;Breeze from the west
Residence of Witt. Fosterdale
Optical Alds;50 IM Binoculars (to no avail-resemblance same through them)
Color of Ooject;Amber
terms of an airoraft at that posible height)
Course;West to Northeast
Comments on Course;None (straight course)
Other Wittnesse
Shape;9lSe of A pa4 A5 APaNS leAdShNot defined Shape;94Se of A pAH M5 ApaNS leMgShNot defined
Brightness;Fairly Bright Brightness;Fairly Bright
Size;se# sooye size of a pin st arm' Size;Se# #ogye size of a pin st arm's ' s length
Comments;This object was trailed by Comments;This object was trailed by a 1 2 plane,which was quickly closing.
Si 2 repated the obfetT t yor mondey Migtt, the fr salled ita cattte abfe to you mondey Migth. the ffor slledita cattt
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Report
Submitted by Mrs.
Date; August 7,1964
Residence of Witt-Fosterdsle,n.y-
Optical Alds;None
Color;Not Sure
Spead;Moderate
Course;West heading North by NorthEast
Commenta;None
Other Wittnesses;None Other Wittnesses;None
Shape;Not defined
Brightness;Extremely Bright.
Size;Pin at arm's length Size;Pin at arm's length
Comments;No noise heard,as in all Comments;No noise heard,as in all the the other ones
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Report 46
Subnitted by and Transeribed by
Date;August 7,1964
Approx time; Not sure,roughly 10:00 PM.(EST)
Condition of Sky;Cirrius Clouds
Wind at Surface (from east)
Optioal Alds:5OMM binoculars
Color;white
Speed;Extreamly slow.
Course;west heading east
Comments on course;ho irregularly (possible illusion)for about , 15 seconds
Other witt; None
Shape;Not well defined Shape;Not well defined
Brightness;Fairly Faint
Size;That of a pin at arm's length Size;That of a pin at arm's length
heard. heard.
N2:A N2:A0 D md Chighr then dad)

Report #7
Submitted by n and Transoribed by
August 8,1964
Time;9;12 or around then
Condition of S Skyuds;Cumulus clouds with cirrius seattered
Wind at Surface;Not remembered
Res.of Titt.;Fosterdale,N.Y.
Optical Aids;None
ColoryWhite of Amber
Course;West heading 6 Northerly
Comments on Course;None
Other Witt
Shape;Not distinguished
Size;Pin at arm's length
Comments;Phoned the base,and was promised an answer. 2
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screened
and there is no Velten having observed
a UFO.
i 2. It will be noted in his latter that the investigating officer
1 remarked that the sightings had natural explanations. According
M to Air Force Regulation 200-2, if investigating officer does not
considered the reports surficient significance they need not
bd forwarded in accordance with this emuls n, since the sizht-
gical
in in
1963 which revealed that he is President of a club called the
Teenage Astroncmers or America. Teenage Astroncmers or America.
FOR THE COMMANDER
ERIC T de JONCKCIKERE 1 Atch
Colonel, USAF a/a
Deputy for Deputy ror Technology chnology
and Subsystems and 3ubsystems
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Sir:
As of yet, I have not interviewed all my wittnesses.Hope to hear fron
the informal structure and errors of contents.
Limitation on time.
Sincerely,
Plu crony
quston i Me
Teliphon" Sahe
Li1ses Lisen
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HEADQUARTERS
2STH AIR DIVISION (SAGE)
Ualrad Statas Alr Foreo
Slewort AFB, Now York
MEPLY TO
ATTN OF: 260IN
BUSJECT: Repert of Unidentified Flying Object 30 Sep 1964
TO: AFSC (FTD)
Wright-Patterson AFB
Uhis 4,5433
Forwarded in aceordance with paragraph 13b, AFR 200-2, dat ated 20 July
1962, as changed.
MlDoC
BRYCE . HEDLUND 1 Atch
It Colonel, USAF UFO Report
Direetor of Intelligence
a

"I sat in my chair, faoing the south west,and concerned myself for the
present at testins my memory with star
dead ahead,and Acturus in Bootes to my right-Vega in Lyra was almost at
ucts most of Sags-,and part of Oph. It
that is very faint is seen through the leaves,it seems
so at firat I later,a bright
I through my binoculars at the objeot.It through t resem-
that it was healins in.It was traveling from south to west.Then, I watched
in,and an not sure,but think Airman Jameson (2nd. Class)answered.I then res-
uned watch which n was uneventful.

26013
Repcrt of Unidentified Flying Objeot 30 Sep 1964
ARSO (PTD)
Gright-Patterson AFB
Ohio 45433
Fervarded in aucordance with paragraph 13b, AFR 200-2, dated 20 July
1962, as changed,
ERXOE A. HEDWUND 1 Atch
Lt Colonel, USAP UFO Report
Dirootor of Intelligence
:

Telescope" an He atates that he is a member
of the Sky and deacribad by
him an an
recreation farm for 160
Ugo research.
if I would lend UsAP prestige in order to secure parmlssion from
as in UrO observation poat. I declined.
y

Particular atteation should be given
to paragraphs la and 4a, AFR 200-2.
JACKA. NOLL 2 Atch
Captain, USAF 1. SO M-173
2. Lt5 From

Telescope" a "Saucer News". He states that he is a member
of the Sky and cope Society. "Saucer News" is described by
him an an him an an open-mi magazine. nagazine.
c. Mr parents manage parents manage a recreation farm for 160 a recreation farm for l6o
aged guests of the Worker's Benefit Fund. They appear to be kept
fully occupied by the guests and only slightly aware
UFO research.
3. On 5 September 1964, Mr. telephoned me. He inquired
if I would lend USAf prestige in order to secure permission from
the Board of Directors, Worker's Benefit Fund, to use the farm
as an UFO observation post. I declined.

replied that he too thought it was the planet Jupiter; however,
since he could not POsITiVELY (Capitals mine) identify the light as
the planet Jupiter, it should be reported to this base as a UFO.
5. I recommend that my report of 3 September 1964, the above
information and the attached letter (Attachment II) be reviewed
before future investigative action of reports of UFO's by Mr.
are undertaken. Particular attention should be given
to paragraphs la and 4a, AFR 200-2.
Neel
JACK A.I NOEL 2 Atch
Captain, USAF 1. SO M-173
2. Ltr From
2.
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HEADQUARTERS
46O3D AIR BAS GROUP (ADC)
Unitod.States Air Force..
Stewart Air Forcs Base, New York 12554
SPECTAL ORDER 26 August 1964
M-173
Sg, ADC, this eppointed investi-
gating offieer for the purpose vestigating unidentified flying objects
reported by Fosterdale, Mew York. Upon commletion of
investigation, report will be prepsred as outlined in para l4, AFR 2oo-2.
* Indicates the concurrence of the Commander concerned.
GRADE, NAME, AFSN
*CAPT JACK A NOEL, A0302186
FOR THE COMMANDER
Elaes Naned
ELEANOR NANOD DISTRIBUTION:
and Lt, USAF Lo-Individual
Asst Chief of Admin Services Asst Chief of Admin Services 2-Organization 2-Organization
2-4603CCR 2-46030CR
1-4603CAS-0
5-CBPO-PMP
5-46030M0
$-
1-173

We are prepar face ridicule from the publ A . we need is
your "A-OK". your "A-OK".
We do not believe in hoaxes.We are all open-min ded.Several adults
are school teachers.We will are school teachers.We will always give a always glve a complete,honest comolete,honest report.No
conolusions whatsoever wil drawn.Members will be forbidden to drawn.Members will be forbidden to
discuss any sightings discuss any sightins oubl them-
Belves.Striet seourity measures on our part will be taken. will be taken.
Sincere
Prelimlnary director
of CAPIC

c. Mir reereation farm for 160
aged gueste'
I
UFO research. 3
telephoned me. He inquired
If I would lend UsAF prestige in order to secure parmission from
as an UrO observation post. I declined.

-
He bdoener
HEADQUARTERS hogeaid
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITEO STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE DASE, OHIO
REPLY TO TDEW
ATTH OF:
SUBJECT: Request for UFO Inforation
1. 001 1863
TO: Hg USAP SAF-OI 3b (MrS Gaiser)
Wash 25 D C
L. Reference the attached letter fro requesting
information on unidentified flying objects. This letter is
forwtrded to your office for whatever action you necessary.
FOR THE COMMANDER
Cas
JONCKIEERE 1 Atch
Colotel, USAF Ltr fm
Deputy for Technology 25 Sep 25 Sep 63 63
and Subsystems
1

"Tonog Je
or
Amoe"
tosteredle, M M
Commander; September 25,1963
Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio.
Dear Comander:
If it is not asking too much,my association and I were wondering
if you might send us some Unidentified Flying Object
than the Mantell case,the Iewhouse,ete.We realize that you are an reports other
officer in the armed forces nd are not at liberty to reveal all
that you know (Title 18,U.S. Code,793).Bat if some incidents or
photographs are available for o disposal,we would appreciate
them greatly.
Please inform us where we might be able to eSs
any mail
Thank You for your time and
Sincerely ur
a e  e
President

"Teccaga Aslronomers
of
America"
Fosterdule, N. Y.
TDE- Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio
3. 3-

Cotober 1, 1963
Dear
The Base Commander at Andrews Air Force Base
has forwarded your letter to us for reply. We
are Aerdal Phenomena and stories
Air Force Unidentifled were thoroughly
of several sightings, all of which
investigated by t1
Mr. Edward Ruppelt, the book on
unidentified flying objects, s deceased.
Sincerely,
MASTON I M. JACKS M. JACKS
Major, USAP
Public Information Division
office Office of Information
Inclosures
Mr. Mr.
President President
Teenage Astronomers of America

Base Controls Commander of
Andrews Air Force Base Amgiog
Maryland Nestortale, M. X
Dear Sir:
Poasibly you might be able to send us Edward Ruppelt's address.
subject or Unidentiried Flying Object's rough our research we
remember your base as the soene for dozens
reports.
Thank Y You!!.
Sincerel
President
Anerlia"
Fosterais, N, 7.
1* 1
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VEL7OY
September J 11,1963
Project Blue Book Imformation Center
SAFOI-3 Hq USAF
Rcom 4C-916
The Pentagon
Washingto C
To whom it may concern:
Please se imformation possible of the Unidentified
Flying Object re filed under Unknown.Prererably
suoh as Edward Ruppelt in his book "Report or UFO's!
Several such incidents, I believe,have been sighted on Radar,
mostly during the l948-52 era.It is this type c of material that
we wish to obtain.
With many thanks for your time
Since
President
2 broke Aent i7S3 I hroben Aent 17563
2-

3. I recommend that my report of 3 Ceptembar I9o4, the above
information and the attached letter (Attachment i) be reviswed
before future investigative action of reports of UrO's by Mr.
Ronald
to paragraphs la and 4a, AFR 200-2.
Jicb Tiup
JACK A. NOEL 2 Atch
Captain, USAF 1. 8O M-173
2. Ler From Mr.
2.

b. Reference attachment 2, UFO Reports, 9 Sep 64 with 2 attachments: b. Reference attachment 2, UFO Reports, 9 Sep 64 with 2 attachments:
Agree with investigating officer's recommen
4. I 4. In view of the obvious interest and persistence displayed by Mr. In view of the obvious interest and persistence displayed by Mr.
and his group in reporting as UFOs any and all flying objects not
readily and positively identifiable, recommend attached reports and any
future reports from Mr. , be processed in accordance with paragraph future reports from Mr. , be processed in accordance with paragraph
6d and 3, AFR 200-2. 6d and 8, AFR 200-2.
FOR THE COMMANDER FOR MANDER
00
SAMUEL A STEERE, JR/ 2 Atchs
Lt Colonel, USAF a/s
Director of Operations

self-explanatory and do
Mr. on 24 August 1964, in accordance with AFR 2= August I9o4, in accordance with AFR
200-2 (Attachment III). 200-2 (Attachment ILI).
a. Description of object:
() Shape: Like an arrowhead.
(3) Color: White.
(4) (4) Number: One. Number: One.
(5) Formation: None. 5
(6)
None.
(8) Sound: None.
(9) None.

b. Description of course e of object:
( Bright first noticed.
(30-40 angle of elevation, height - unknown, azimuth
relative to observer - 0 degrees.
straight, South to West.
c. Manner of observation:
(3) N/A. (3) N/A.
d. Time and date of sighting: Time and date of sighting:
(1) 25/0124Z.
e. 41°42' N 74°56' W
f. Identity of observer:
(1 , Fosterdale, N. Y. Fosterdale, N. Y.
(2) Occupation: High School Student.
(3) Age: 15 years.
Fair.
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at 35, 000 feet MSL.
(3) Ceiling: Clear.
(4) Visibility: 15 miles.
cover: None.
None.
3M plus 14, 5M plus 11, 8M plus 4, M plus 5, 15M minus 8,
20M minus 14, 30M minus 36, 35M minus 46, 40M minus 59, 20M minus 14, 30M minus 36, 35M minus 46, 40M minus 59,
45M minus 61, 50M minus 62. 45M minus 61, 50M minus 62.
h. h. Unusual activity: None. None.
i.
2) (2) S
(3) Contacted Space enter, Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
j. Air traffic:
(1) Satellite Echo I transiting area from West to East at
approximately 0130Z, 25 August 1964.
(2) Low, intermediate and high altitude airways over area.
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meteor burning out in the atmosphere.
2) The course of the object, and its speed would rule out
the possibility of it being a satellite, ballon, aircraft, object
(3) When discussing the sighting with Mr. he
declined to attempt to identify it. He feels that if he cannot positively
identify an object he should report the sighting as'an unidentified
Llyi-ig object, flying object,
(4) My conclusion based on the information above is that the
object was a meteor.
SACK A. NOEL JACK A. NOEL 3 Atch
Captain, USAF 1. I Rept of UFO's
2. Newspaper Clippings
3. Rept of UFO Rept of UFO
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