PROJECT BLUE BOOK

1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
6 February 65 Liberty, Chio
SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian METAL BALL
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
N/A
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
N/A Metallic sphere submitted analysis.
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION SEE CASE FILE.
N/A COMENTS: Object turned over to ASD for analysis and deter-
minati on of f source and/or use. Object determined to be steel
1. COURSE alloy sphere of US origin with n three possible uses included in
N/A analysis report. Ball returned to owmer. (26 March 1965).
8. PHOTOS
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FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Provious oditions of thio form mey bo ueed. Provious editions of this form mey bo ueed.
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COMPLAINT OR CASE NR.
EVIDENTIAL OR ACQUIRED PROPERTY RECORD
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AIR FORCE ACTIVITY RECEIVING PROPERTY BY WHOM RECEIVED BIN NR.
erations Division - EVLAC Ptl. C.F Pinkerman
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON FROM WHOM PROPERTY WAS RECEIVED PURPOSE OF ACQUISITION
Found at Liberty, Ohio Found Itcm
LocaTion of PRoperTy (Specific data required when lost or abandoned property is found or recovered)
Bidg. 296, Area A
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF IIEMS (IncIude model serial number. marks or initials. identifying characteristics
NR. QUANTITY condition and value. as appropriate)
1 9" unidentified object, round, metal, with 4 set screws around center.
LAST ITEM ////
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CERTIFICATE
The undersigued certify that the items listed above constitute a true and complete list of all propertylies) acquired by the Air
Force at _ 1200 hours on 6 Feb 19_65_from Ptl. C. Pinkermn
(Typed or printed name)
PERSON RELINQUISHING TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATICN OR ADDRESS SGATURE
lySeisberman
PROPERTY CHARLES O. PINKERMANl, Ptl. EWLAC
PERSON RECEIVING TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS SIGNATURE
PROPERTY ROBERT_K._MAGREEVY,_TSgt EWLAC
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS SIGNATURE
WITHESS PAUL V. LAMBERT, Ptl. EWLAC Dault.Sinbe
AF FOTO 52 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE.
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CHAIN OF CUSTODY
(Include typed or printed name and organization, or acidress of
the transferor and transferee and their signature)
ITEM QUANTITY DATE FROM TO (Include Postal Registry
NR. Nr. Voucher Nr. etc) PURPOSE OF CHANGE OF CUSTODY
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CERTIFICATE OF FINAL DISPOSITION
The undersigned cert ify that the final disposition of the property listed on the face of this Property Record was as follows:
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PERSON MAXING FINAL TYPLD OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDR ESS SIGNATURE
DI SPOSITION ROBERT K. MAGRAEVY, TSt. EWLAC m ,
PERSON TO MIOH FINAL TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS
DISPOSITION WAS KADE WILLIALL S. FULLII, ALC FOD
PERSON WITHESSING TIPEO OR PRINTEO NAME OPGANIZATION OR ADDRESS
FINAL OI SPOSITION PAUL V. LADERE, PEL EMLAC R U
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Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
29 Mar 65
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Dayton, Ohio
Dear Sir,
The sphere that was submitted to the Air Force at Wright-
Patterson AFB, Ohio was tested at the Air Force Materials
Laboratory. copy of their report is attached. While no
specific identification of the object made, tests con-
ducted, confirmed that the object was of American origin
and did not exhibit evidence of space residence. and did not exniblt evidence space The sphere The sphere
is being returned to you under sepera is being returned you cover.
We appreciate your duty as an American American citizen in citizen in
submitting this obje Air Force for analysis.
Sincerely,
Major, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book
ECEI m/: seved
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Negative By
Duplleate Positive By Other
Develop By XX Gloss XX Singl Wt
Contact Prints By Matto Doubi Wt
No. of Coples Four(4) EA
MATERIAL FURNISHED:
Shoot item from all angles using a ruler for measurement
REMARKS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
RECEIPT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK
I certify that I have recelved originals, negatives and. prints, all to be
used in the service of the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ONLY.
TDDPP WORK ORDER NO.
·NAME RANK DATE

Duplicate Negative By Continuous Prints 1
Duplicate Positive By Other
Develap By X Gloss XX Singlo Wt
Contact Prints By Matte Double Wt
No. of Coples Four (4)
MATERIAL FURNISHED:
I unidentified object
REMARKS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: EM
Take- shots of inside w/ruler Take shots of inside w/ruler
RECEIPT FOR
I certify that I have received. 1 originals, negat atives and prints, all to be
used In the servIce of the UNITED STATES GOVERN ENT ONLY.
TDDPP WORK ORDER NO.
NAME RANK DATE 2-142

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originals, negatives
USed in the SerViCe of the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ONLY.
TDDPP WORK ORDER NO.
·NAME 3-811
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New Lebanon, Ohio
Dear Sir,
The sphere that was subaitted to the Air Force at Wright-
Patterson AFB, Ohio was tested at the Air Force Materials
Laboratory. copy of their report is attached. While no
specific identification of the object was made, tests con-
ducted, confirmed that the object was American origin
and did not exhibit evidence of space r The sphere
is being returned to you under seperate
c 4 We appreciate your patriotic duty as an American citizen in
submitting this object to the Air Force for analysis.
Sincerely,
HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr
Major, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book

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f. Sphere is an aluminum (195 casting alloy) that
has been rough machined at both ends and at the equator. Ex-
ternal finish was a black paint. Set screws are steel, l/4
diameter, 28 threads per inch with Allen wrench head fitting,
recognized as Standard American. Steel alloy is of the 4lo0
series type.
g. This container was apparently designed for compressive
type loads. The design is such that it would not be suitable
for internal gas pressures because of the relatively weak
method of closure.
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ports or marl kings other than the machining tool marks.
i. There is evidence t that a gasket had been used at the
closure flange although no gasket material remained.
MATERIALS, THE KEY TO AEROSPACE PROGRESS

wave and blast, for example from nuclear blast. Some years S ago the
University of Dayton Research Institute manufactured containers some-
thing of atomic
tests in Nevada. However the project engineer on that program ex-
amined the sphere we now have and he discounted it as being one of
the used by them.
c. Deep submersible test device. A Not a
tion since there are no external connections for anything. anything.
3. The sphere is available for The sphere is available for pick pick up if you so < up if you so desire. No
additional l tests are contemplated without further ted without further instruction
from your office.
W-.
W. P. CONRARDY, Chief 1 Atch
Materials Engineering Branch Photos (2)
Materials Applications Div

Ptl Pinkham said the boys sounded like truth.
made a call to the Cormand Post and asked them to pick k up an
unknown object from his farm.
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COMPLAINT OR CASE NR.
EVIDENTIAL OR ACQUIRED PROPERTY RECORD
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AIR FORCE ACTIVITY RECEIVING PROPERTY BY WHOM RECEIVED BIN NR.
crations Division EVLAC Ptl. C. Pinkermon
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON FROM WHOM PROPERTY WAS RECEIVED PURPOSE OF ACOUISITION
Found at Liberty, Ohio Found Item
LOCATION OF PRoPeRTY (Specific data required when lost or a abandoned property is found or recovered)
Bldg. 296, Area A
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS (Include model serial number. marks or initials. identifying characteristics
NR. QUANTITY condition and value, as appropriate)
1 9" unidentified object, round, metal, with 4 set screws around center.
LAST ITEM ///
CERTIFICATE
The undersigned certify that the items listed above constitute a true and complete list of all propertylies) acquired by the Air
Force at _ 1200 hours on 6 Feb 19_ 65_from Ptl. C. Pinkermin
(Typed or printed name)
PERSON RELINQUISHING TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS
PROPERTY CHARLES 0. PINKERMAll, Ptl. EWLAC
PERSON RECEIVING TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS SIGNATUFE
PROPERTY ROBERT K. MAGREEVY, TSgt EWLAC
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS SICHATURE
WITHESS PAUL V. LABERT, Ptl. EWLAC
AF FORM 52 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE.
SEP 60

CHAIN OF CUSTODY
(Include typed or printed name and organization, or address of
the transferor and transferee and their signature)
ITEM QUANTITY DATE FROM To (Include Postal Registry
NR. Nr. Voucher Nr. etc) PURPOSE OF CHANGE OF CUSTODY
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CERTIFICATE OF FINAL DISPOSITION
The undersigned cert ify that the final disposition of the property listed on the face of this Property Record was as follows:
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PERSON MAKING FINAL TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDR ESS SIGNATURE
DISPOSITION ROBERT K. MAGREEVY, TSgt. EWLAC 170
PERSON TO WHOM FINAL TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS
DISPOSITIOH WAS KADE WTLLIAM S. FULLI, ALC EOD
TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ORGANIZATION OR ADDRESS Piblan
PERSON WITKESSING
FINAL DI SFOSITION PAUL Y._LAEIE._P EMLAC

This case contains 1
package of ametal alloy,
6, 4x5" "negatives, 2, 724
and 17, 8'x10"
photo.
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