DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE9075213
DATE OF SIGHTINGJuly 1965
REPORTED LOCATIONGunneson National Monument N M
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1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
2 July 65 03/0600z Gunneson Nati onal Monument, N. M.
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Military & Civilian Satellite (ECHo I)
4. NUMSER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
15 Minut es Object like a star zig-zagging across sky and di sappearing
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION over the horizon to the East. thite. Also varied speed. over the horizon to the East. thite.' Also varied speed.
General direction Nest to East. Initial cbservation at 75 General direction West to East. Initial cbservation at 75
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual deg elevati on. deg elevation.
7. COURSE 7. COURSE COlNEMrS: On 2 July at lO54 PM the Satellite ECHO I was over COlIEMTS: On 2 July at lO54 PM the Satellite ECHO I was over
Zig-Zag, East Zig-Zag, East New Hexico heading NE at. 43 deg elevati on North of Albuquerque. New Nexico heading NE at. 43 deg elevation North of Albuquerque.
8. 8. PHOTOS This placed EcHo over the area of observation. Zig-Zag lotion This placed ECHo over the area of observation. Zig-Zag motion
and apparent changes in speed attributed to atmospheric
Yes Y. conditions or illusi on. conditions or illusion.
XXNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
XXNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 O-329 (TDE) Previous edsuome of thie Form may be weed.
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2JUNY1961
Headquarters
Air Force Special Weapons Center
Air Force Systens Command
United States Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: SWS
SUBJECT: U.F.O.
TO: FTD (FTEW)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Attn: Capt Quintanilla
The attached form was raceived by the undersigned and is forwarded
to you for your information. to you for your information.
FOR THE COMMANDER
Jaul Fahtoron
SAUL FAKTOROW l Atch l Atch
Major, USAF UFO Questionnaire UFO Questionnaire
Chief of Safety Chia 3 July 1965
TOT
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b. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first
observed,
NW when first sighted/ 75° elevation
c. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
Eastern horizon
d. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
Zig zagc Lig zag course, varing speed course, varing speed
e. How did the object($) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
Slowly over horizon (East)
f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, I hour, etc.)
Fifteen minutes
3. Manner of Observation:
a. Use one or any combination of the following items:
Ground-visual, air visual, gr ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(If electronic, specify type of radar)
Ground-visual
b. Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars,
etc.) used and description thereof.
None
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UFO QUESTIONNAIRE
Description of the Object(s):
a. ShapeBright Star/round
b. Size compared to a known object (Use one of the following
terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarter half dollar,
held in the hand
at about arm's length.
Pinhead to pea.
c. Color. White
d. Number One
e, Formation, if more than one than one --
f. Any discernible features or details Any discernible features or details None
Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared Tail, trail or exhaust, including size of same compared
to size of object(s)
None
h. Sound; if heard, describe sound None
i. Other pertinent or unusual features Zig zag path/
varing speed/ general direction constand West to East o
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
a What first called the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
Star gazing_and appsered in big dipper Star gazing_and appeared in big dipper
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c If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type -
of aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed,
and home station.
N/A
4. Time and Date of Sighting:
a. Zulu time-date group of sighting_ 0600; 3 July 1965
b. Light conditions (Use one of the following terms: Night,
day, dawn, dusk)
Night Night
5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
of each observer, and/or geographical position
The south rim camp ground of Black Canyon of the Gunneson National Monument The south rim camp ground of Black Canyon of the Gunneson National Monument
6. Identifying Information on Observer(s): Identifying Information on Observer(s):
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing address, occupation, and
estimate of reliability.
Mr. Dearborn, Michigan/ Salt Miner/
(He scunded sincere and interested.)
b. Military - Name, grade, organization, duty, and estimate
of reliability.
Lt. Col. Billy Wallis/ 42/ 4ll Missouri S Strast, Hew Liberia, Louisiana/
US MCR (reserve)/045415
7. Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions.
Clear/ No wind Clear/ No wind
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POSTAGE AND FEES PAID
AFSWC (SWSS-1)
Kirtland AFB, NMex Kirtland AFB, Nex
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
FTD FTW)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Attn: Capt Quintanilla