PROJECT BLUE BOOK

3. Notallic grey dolor with red-
orange color'or' glow on close
Groind-Visual Jourd similar to vaccum dloaner ao ohject departed, Shape ofl
7. COURSE 7. COURSE objsot like a muchroom or light bulb. Object db objct like Vom or light bulb ad hoverits hoverits
about 4 ft off about 4 It off the ground. Obje ct vanished by mowing Obje et vanished by mowing herizont herizont
Up & Mest Up & Mest tally to_ the Nest. Wk Was partly cloudy. Additional witnessl partly clouy. Additional witnessl
3. PHOTOS 3. PHOTOS reportedly hnd dir atalled too. Isolated low clouds in tls abea
0 Yeus 0 Yes collenrS: With the shape reported as a mishroom, a low cloud colnenrS: With the shape reported as a mshroom, a low cloud cll3s cl)3s
XCNo XXNo to the olservor is unlikely. One (cloud) further away night
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE asslume asslume
this shape. A cloud observation or some unusual WX phenomena this shape. A eloud observation or some unusual WX phenomena
D Yes might trigger the report however this would not aocount for the might trigger the report however this would not aocount for the
I Mo It Mo reperted car stalling. Case regarded as UIIDHNTTPID. Case regarded as UIIDHTTFID.
PORM
FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Pavioua aditions o faes uard.
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(3) The object vanished as it appeared to start moving
horizontally to the west.
(4) The flight path was limited to a steady hover except for
the rapid vanishing maneuver.
(5) The observer viewed the object approximately 25 seconds.
Manner of observation:
(1) Ground - visual.
(2) No optical aids were used.
d. Time and date of sighting:
(1) 0840 Local (1340 Zulu), 23 January 1965.
(2) Light conditions: day.
e. Location of observer: Driving northwest on U. S. Highway 60 at
the intersection of State Route 6l4, approximately five miles northwest
of Williamsburg, Virginia.
2. Identifying information observer:
(1) Name: (1) Nome: Mr
(2) (2) Address: Address: Richmond 30, Virginia. ichmond 30, Virginia.
(3) Age: 31 years
S. Weather and Weather and winds: winds:
(1) Observer's account of weather conditions: Partly cloudy
with ona-half of the sky covered with clouds, no wind, with one-half of the sky covered with clouds, no wind, and a 40 degree and a 40 degree
fahrenheit temperature.
(2)
Bureau Airport Station, Byrd Field, Richmond, Virginia): Airport St Byrd Field, Richmond, Virginia):
(a) Wind direction and velocity:
Surface 225/6
5,000 260/25
10,000 240/37
18,000 260/68
25,000 280/58
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tralfic was reported.
k. This report was prepared by First Lieutenant Robert R. Dockum,
USAF, 4500 Air Base Wi ing (Doo-ll), Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The
daseription of the objact was given by My to Lieutcnant Dockum
during a personal interview on 26 January 1965. This was the first time
Me. would consent to an interview. Mr. Mr stated that another
cer had been stalled, and that another man had seen had been stalled, and that another man had seen the object. Mr.
said that he was so shocked that he did not get a said that he was so shocked that he did not get good description of description of
the other man. He did say that he was elderly and was driving was driving an old an old
black Chevrolet which was following closely behind black Chevrolet which was following closely behind his his cat. car.
1. A possible 1. A possible cause cause of the reported object is the sun reflecting the reported object is the sun reflecting
off of a weather ballocn. The possibility of a weather balloon being The possibility of a weather balloon being
in the area was confirmed (as stated in "h" above) by the Richmond
Weathar I Weathar Bureau. Bureau.
B. Another possible cause of the reported object is the sun possible cause of the reported object is the sun
reflaction, temperature inversion, and possible isolated low clouds com-
bining to form a mirage. The only confirmation of isolated low clouds
being Ln the area was a voluntary statoment made by a Deputy County
Sherit: at the time Lieutenant Dockum was searching the cornfield. The
Deputy Sheriff stated that low clouds had briefly moved in from east to
west about the time of the sighting.
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n. No physical evidence was reported to exist.
2. The observer was proupted to report his sighting after hearing of
many other Uro sightings in Virginia. He was vury anxious to have his
nase withhald from the press due to his business position. The un-
idantifiad observer made a report to the Williamsburg, Virginia City
Police Degertment. The report was released by this department to the
press and consequently prompted many other reports; mainly from the
Richnond, Virginia area. Most of the other reports re passed to the
press and radio stations in the Richmond area and not to the Air Force.
FOR THE COMMANDER
3T FORSTER
Lt Col, USAF
Deputy Commander for Operations
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c. The witness atated that he was shocknd and did not get a good
deseription of the object, yet the E measuroents, color, ete, or the
object were vividly
d. How did Mr determdned that the car following hin stalled?
If his car sputtered briefly it is poasible that the car behind him
stopped or slawed to avoid an accident and the socond reported stalling
is incorrect. is incorroct.
0. e. The The unidenti fiad obsorvers unidenti fiad obser report to rooort to the Williansburg the Wiiliansburg Virginia,
City Police Departrx Derart io deaired, deaired,
2. 2. Specifie Speeifle reascns arg desired for Mr fadlure to consent fadlbre to consent
for an interview t for an interview until 26 Jamuary, while until 26 Jamuary, while the sighting was on 23 January. the sighting was on
Also from the report (par I and K, page 3 of attached latter) it is not Also from the reoort (rar) I and 23 January.
o the progs.
2. Copias of local newspaper alghting 1s
desired.
FOR HE CONUDER
H3CTOR QUDNTANIILA, Jr 1 Atch
Major, WAr Ltr, Znitial Rabort of
Chiet, Aorlal Fhencnona Branch Inveatigatd on of UFO,
dtd 1 Fab 65

him if his car stalled,
Mr the man said yos.
said thats all he asked him and they both departed, getting into thedr
own cars shalting their heads. Mr dg said the man bahind him was an elderly
inon driving an old Chevrolet.
d, Mr reported the sighting to Deputy Sheriff Dubton. Dutton did
not keep a written report of what Mr said. Dutton in tum told Trooper
Ferris what Mrv told him, Dutton gave the information to the Williamsburg
Press, not Mr which was firgt said. Alo the witness that was behind Mr
Iat the sighting made a report to the Williamsburg Police Departuent but
ranted his nalle to TOD be wi thheld, hheld. Also Mr :lso said he did not want his name said he did not want his name
mentioned.
e, Mr said he did not say ho would not tallk to anybody befor 26 said he did not say ho would not talk to anybody befor 26 Jan. Jan.
He said that it was more convenient for him to be interviewed on 26 Jan and
investigating officials set appointreent for this date. investigabing officials set appointrent for this date.
NOTE: Mr M told It Dockum he thinks the ob ject was a solid objeet and it told Lt Dockauwm he thinks the ob ject was a solid objeet and it
is an Air Vehiole that the Air Force has. is an Air Vehiole that the Air Force has.

appreclate a copy for cur case diles and any
additional information which you may have as to a poasible : cause of
this sighting. We vould also Like to lanow if additional reports had
been made 'in the area and if you bave Dhe Prea wou euy intorzation ety cars cars
atalling, as the repor atalling, as the idicated. cated.
We bave been We have been : receiving inquiries from various Members of the press
and there is some urgency regarding and there is sone urgency regarding this matter. Any infornation
which you which you may will be appreciated. be sppreciated.
Bincerely,
EECTORQUINTANILLA, Jr HECTORQUINTANILLA, Jr
Ma.jor, USAF Ma.jor, USAF
Chiaf, Aerial Phenozena Branch
.
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COL G W. WOODSON JR SUPAITLE CAPT.R:D.NING
MAJOR H. W. DURGESS BAEYDPGR
EXTCUTIVLEorfICER CAPT C.M.LINOISY INVLTOATOAN0NECOND9
MAJOR J D PEAHSON FELO SULIRVISON GAPT A HOLCOMU
CAPT.M.S. URICK PROPERIY AND EINANCE
PNUXLONNELANOTIAIN2 DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE CAPE L.T. MARSHALL COMUSICAYION OLIOAN
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, 23519 ADDUN BLY TO
Macch 10, 1965 STATE POLICCHEADDDAMICRS CAPTAIN R, M TERRY
NOHPOLVSNA29 BOX13205
Najox Mector Quintanilla, Je., USAr
Colal, Aerlal Phanoneia Braush
PED(TOEN)
Wrlght-Baterson APs, Ohte 45435
Deer Hajor Ouintamiila:
Your lethor of March 19o5, addressed to Trooper R. D. Fareis, Virglata
State iighway Patrol, "uil lanbburg, ViegLala, has boen for warded to thds
oftice for reply.
Treoper Ferris did aet (lle a veporr on the unidantiftad Flylog object.
All laforimation oheatbad by hin vau subsequently curaed over to Aie Force All Laformation oheatsad by-hie wau subsequently curaed ovcr to Aie Force
Lovestigators Crom Laagley Field. Ne has not received ndditional infovug- Lovsstigators Irom Laagley Field. He has not received ndditional infovug-
eion on thls inctdent and has not heard of other incidants. cion on thls inctdent and has not heard of other incidants.
Very truly yours,
82Leng hi Lenng
R. M. TEANG, SAPMAEN M. TEANY, SAPVAN
Combendtng Flfeh Divialon Coweendtng Filfeh Divialon
RNT:eP
cer Sargeant E. F. Lootts ce: Sargeant E, F. Lootts
Trooger R. D. Farris
"MAKE COURTESY YOUR CODE OF THE ROAD"
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COMMOnWeALtH OF VIRgINIA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE OLK TOWARD COE  ES
BOMAORAIRCHMOND,YA.23210 VIRGNIN STATE PULICE DM
1995 THE MARCheh ts
DINICCN 5 VA.
P. D. BOX 13285 , . 04X 10283
HOSEOLK 19, UAL HOSEOLK 19, EA.
1 8MAR 135 1 8MAR 13-5
A Najor Hector Quintanilla, Jr., USAF Najor Hector : Quintanille, Jr., USAF
Chief, AerLal Phenovena Branch Chief, AerLal Phenowene Branch
FTD (TDEN)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
"KNOW AND OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS"

Hq USAF SAFOI-CC (Mrs Munt)
Wash DC 20330
Results of investigation to date regarding the observation on
23 Jan 65, near lliamsburg, Virginia, by tvo Richmond men who
desire that their names be withheld the preas, fails to
indicate a plausible explanation. This is the regorted sighting
of an object observed for a peried of twenty-five seconds, follow-
ing the car stalling of the observer. The sighting is currently
I MOLO FOR MEE
HECTOR QUINEANILLA, Jr
Major, USAP
Chier, Aerial Phenomeca Branch Chiaf, Aerial Phenomena Branch

to a vacus cleaner. there was a sound similar
After the object disappeared, first observer got out of his car and
went and asked I the I witness that was behind him if his'car had stalled. Seeond
also seen the object.
The observer was prompted to report his sighting after hearing of many
other Uro sightings in the Virginia area. First observer told investigatiug
orrieer (lt. Dockum) that he thinks the object was a solid object and thought
Lt wes an Air Vehicle tbst the Air Force has.
COMMENTS
There vas a low altitude temperature inversion reported by the Weather
Bureau Airport Station, Byrd Field, Richmond, Virginia, which could have
resulted in the unusual phenomenon. The Richmond Weather Station stated
that no know weather researoh ba lloons were in the srea. Howaver, on odcas-
ion balloons launched frcm other states have been found in Virginis. The
nrea was searched by Lt. Dockum and no physical evidence of anything unusual
was found.
Another possible cause of the reported object is the sun's reflection, cause of the reported object
tomperature inveraion, aad possible isolated
mirege. The Deputy Sherifr that was present with Lt. Dockum, at the time the
field was being searched, stated that there vere low clouds in the area
moving frem esst to west, at approximately the time of the observation. There
is nothing to sccount for the car stalling as observer so stated.
Since no conclusive evidence can establish the identity of the object the
case is carried as unidentified by the Air Force. Although the possibility
exists that the sighting was a descending weather balloon, this is not con-
clusive evidence to substantiate the identity ss such.

Caguar B6, 1965 -- Willindsours, Vinginis --hvo Riohsond B Budineed-
tan (asked to ramain anonymous) roported to Jamas City County Deputy
Shariff that a tall aluminum-oolored, oylinder shaped UFo 75 feot
above the a their oar during the fow
seconds the object was in viaw. It ; had green and yellom lights on iss
oide. Five Virginia Tech students reported a UFo with three yellow
linhta and one 90 00 590 4 the ground and
folloved their follored their car car ' for a long distanoe along a darkened for s long distanoe along a darkoned highway. TV highway. TV
interference interference t was reported in the vioinity as the Uro pacsed by.
SOURGE: Richmond Times Diopatoh, Virainia. Times Diopatch, Virzinia.
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No' Cace, Inforatdon Cnly
Souroe: PuIC Bullatin, Vel a, M 23 Jinway 1y65
Williaosdure, Va
B
Wyliamsburg... January 23, 1965... Two Richmond men
on Rte. 60, travelling in opposite directions, auddenily saw a
"thing" hovering over" a corn fleld... und about that time each
of their cars stalled down, and they both claim they were unable
to agaln start their cars uatil the "upside down ice cream cone
shaped thing" suddenly took off at high soeed. An Air Force
spokesman presumed that it was a weather balloon.
Editor's Comment:
Pecullar goqudun and uctions for a balloon, I presume. Pecullar pogdun and uctions for a balloon, I presume.
There is also an unverified report of several Portsmouth, Va., There is also an unverified report of several Portsmouth, Va.,
men having soen the "thing" land in a Oald aeverad days ago. men having:s "thing" land In a Osld aeverad days ago.
They claim to have seen stranigelooklng"things" come out of the They claim to have nstratigelooklng"things" come out of the
strange craft. strangecraft.
Almost dally, Virginians are reporting UFOs in several parts
of the State. And some claim to have seen littie Martian types of the State. And some claim to have seen little Martian types
wandering around on the ground. (?) wandering around on the ground. (?)
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Inforetion Only Milivshrg, Virginia
Souoe: MLapoe 2 Jmuary 1965
Soucer News, Vol 12, 1, Narch 1965
1
Other rocont Virginla incidents include the following: Tso men
detving near willlamaburq i in saparate cars told pollce that they opotted a
Plying saucer nsar a highway intersaction. It was a tall, aluminun-colored ob-
juet, that thelr car engines died for a few
Poat above the ground, Both sen said
seconds shile the UFO was in viev, but started up sgaln as soon as tha object
ses out of siqht.
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By TROY WILLLAMS flying objects (UFO). Project
Daily Press Military Writer personnel are located at Wright-
MA Langley Air Force Base Patterson Air Force Base in
an is nowi in the process of Ohio and at the Air Force En-
vesigating an unidentifted formation Office in the Pen-
ing object slghted near Wil- tagon.
smshurg Saturday bv two The spokesman sald there has
Mhmond men, a sookesman been a marked increase in the
Thr Project Bluebcok offfce it number of UFO reports in re-
Ch Pentagon said Monday. cent weeks. Included among the
Howevar, the spokesman said. recent reports are the one from
his is the oniv unidentified flv- the Peninsula and those from
ing object rebert received from the Lynchburg and Harrisonburg
:tre Peninsula in several months area.
and the only one irom the area When asked if Project Blue.
.under investigation at this time. book attributes the sightings in
Project Blueoouk is the Inves-anv way with the number of av wawan themaaber ot
thsative office for unidentified flving saucer articles appearing dieative office for unidentified fiving saucer articles appearing
recentlv in national magazines. recentiv in national magazines.
the srokeoman said. "well those the srokeaman said, "well those
articles do stimuiata the read.
for's literast." for's Ifterast."
The sookesman pointed out
that Langlev Air Force Base is that Langlev Air Force Base Is
not authnrized to reoort on their
investigation of a UFo unlnes invastigation of a UFo unines
the th laet is definitalv identified
be the bi the hase's investigating
ceam. tam.
As soon aa a UFO retort is re- As soon ta a CFO retort is re-
ceived an iovestigating team is ceived an lavestigating team ie
jenrginted from the nearest Air
Force base.- if the team is un. Force base.if the team is un-
-his to make an identifieation his to make aa identifiration
thoir findings are turned over to thilre findings are turned over to
the Prajact Bluehonk office at the Praiact Bluehonk office at
Wrighr.Pettarson AFB. In hyrn Wrighr.Peitarson AFB Tn hem
the Writat-Patterson Air Farce Darge
Base submits its findings to the 2
Pontagon office which releases "..
darn to the news medla.
Since 1347. Project Bluebook
has investieated over 9.0oo re-
borts of unidentified obiects and
loniv Ill are still listed as un-I
solved." the sookesman said.
in ail the investigation, the
snokesman continued. "wa
neler received anv information
thal the objects seen oresentad
onv threat to the security of
ths United Stated or rogregantaul
any arivance technolouteal in.
farrnation bevond prosent das
cintitiekmnwledge
A recent issue of a national
roogarine carried an article by
retleed Marine Coros Mai. Don-
sly B Kevhoe under the titla
S Air Forca Censorshin of
the UFo Sightings.'
The artiele statea that the
Gernini caosule was still in its
frst orbit when four spacecraft CHEENA
Lol tinknown orimin flew up to It
and-shtle startled radar track-
e walrhed. the four took up
woant around the cansule.
Whoater was Jouide the four
strange snocecraft, the artieio a
ads. Saearl to ha jnsnoerina
The casstile minutely and with
cira
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NEWPORT NEWS ISAIN oFFICE press
Gial 244-8421 215 25th Street Daioe
HAMPTON BUREAU PAGE 3
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRG NIA, TUESBAY MORNING, JANUARY 76, 1965
Dial 723-3367 117 North King Sueet
Langley Team Investigating
UFO, Bat Report Unlikely
TROY WILLIAMIS |flying objects (UFO). Project personnel are located at Wright
Daily Press Aliitary Writer By Patterson Air Force Base in
team is now in the proeess of A Langley Air Force Base Ohio and at the Air Force In- formation Office in the Pen-
mnvestigating an unidentified unvestig:ting an unidentified jtoriaiod e flying object sighted near Wil flying object sighted near Wit-tagon. tagon. The spokesman said there has The spckesman said there has
liamsburg Saturday by two Iticlamond men, a spokesinan Iticlmond men, a spokesinan been a marked increase in the number of UFO reports in re
fur Projecf Bluebook office in. fur Projecf Blucbook office i. the Penlagon suld Monday. the Penlagon suid Monday. cent wecks. Included among the recent reports are the one froin
However, the spokesman said. However, the spokesmal said. recent reports are the one froin the Penlnsula and those from the Penlosula and those from
ing object report received from Ithis is the only unidentified fhy- fing object report reeeived from the Lyachburg and Harrisoaburg
the Peninstls in several months the Peninsuls in several months area. ares. When asked if Project Blue- When asked if Project Blue
and the only one from the area under investigation at this time. under investigation at this time. bock atiributes the sighlings in
Project Blacbook is the baves jaay way with the number of Project Blacbook is the inves- unidentifiediflving saucer articles appearine aay way with the number of
-figalive office for umidentified flving saucer articles appearine recently in national magazines. vines
the sookesman said, "well those articles do stinudate the read-
er's interest." The sookesman pointed out
Ithat Langlev Air Force Base is not aathorized 1o report on thei
investigation oi a UFO inless The obiect is definitely identified
by the base's lnvestigating
tean As soon as a UvO report is re-
icelved an investienting tean is sonointed from the nearest Aie
-jable to make su idenbfiestios Foree base. If the team is un
the Prolect Bluebonk offics at Wheir finlimes are turaed over to
Wrisht-Patt-rson AF'B In fuen the Wrioht-Patlerson Air Foren
Pentagon office which releases Base sabmits its findings to the
data to the news medis. Since to47, Project Bluebook
has investiealed over 9.ood re- borts of unidentified obieels and
only lit are still listed as un fuod"r the stokesman said

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4S0OTH AIR BASE WING HEADQUARTERS
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VIRGINIA 2336S UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
AFTNY D0/2711
SUNJECT: Initial Report of Investigation of Unidentified Flying Object
TO: AFSC (FTD)
45433
1. The following information is presented as directed by paragraph 14,
AFD 200-2:
B. Description of the object:
(1) Shape: Mushroom or light bulb.
(2) Size: 75 to 80 feet in height; 25 feet diameter at top,
and 10 feet diameter at the bottom.
(3) Color: Matallic gray with red-orange glow on close side
and blue glow on far side.
Number: One.
(5) (5) Formation: None. Formation: None.
(6) Discernible features: Discernible features: None.
(7 (7) Tail: Nona.
(8)
and vanish. and vanish.
b.
(1) (1) The obsarver's attention was first called to the object
when his l964 Cadillac car stalled and he when his l9e4 Cadillac car stalled and he looked to his left. looked to his left.
(2) The object was first observed hovering with its bottom
four teet off the ground and on an azimuth of southwest from the
observer. It was 5o0 feet southwest of U. S. Highway 60 and 125 feet
northwest of State Route 6l4.
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