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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
I.DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
August 1965 Albuquerque, New Mexico
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilien A/C
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
1,4
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2, 3 Minutes One object initially, four later. Bluish at first thought to
be stars. be stars. Objects in trail. Near moon. Flame at Objects in trail. Near moon. Flame at back. High
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 6. TYPE OF OBSERYATION in West, seemed in West, seemed to go higher. 3 Mimutes for first first
object, 2
Ground-Visual (BX) minutes far the other four. Observed with BX. minutes f
7. COURSE COMMENTS: Date nct included. Degrees of arc Degrees of arc through which objeqts through which objeqts
Manuvers, Not Stated mcyed not included. Possible Possible A/c or Satellites. If motion confined A/c or Satellites. If motion confined
8. PHOTOS . PHOTOS to small area and disappearance caused by clouds obscuring area to small area and disappearance caused by clouds obscuring area
objects could be stars. Insufficient Data pending retum of
Yos Form 164's. Object passed through considerable are, No data
XX No kresented to indicate that the cbjects could Nor have been a/c. Gresented to indicate that t the cbjects could Nor have been a/c.
9. PHYSICAL 9. PHYSICA VIDENCE IDENCE
Yes
No No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previoua editions of this form may be used.
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8.IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a, Bright moonlight /
b.A few b. Dull moonlight
c.7 Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remamber Don't remembar
9, What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER(Cirele One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): ibict ws bith solir w bith solie
Solid a Solid (@) As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't ramember
c. c. Yapor
11. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): 11. If it appearod as a light, was it brighter than the brightast stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. Abou? the same c. Abou? the some
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common objact:
12. The edges of the object wore;
(Cirale One)( a.) Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
D. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined mte
d. Don't remember
13.Did the object: (Circle One for eoch question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b, Suddanly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoka? Yes No Don'tknow
3. Change brightness? Yes No Don'tknow
f, Change shape? Yes No Don't know
3. Flash or flicker? Yos No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yas No Don'tknow

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16.Did the cbject move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _
17. Tall in a fow words the following things about the object:
a. Soundnooeknd
s.CLjht tu2ge
.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at tha tine of the
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
19. Draw a picturs that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any datails E
of the abject that you saw such as wings, protrusions, ete., and especiatly exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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22. Whers were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a. Inside a building In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car In open countryside?
c, Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
.At sea f. Flying over open country?
6. Other Other
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle Ona)
aNorth c. East . South 9. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fost wors you moving? milas per hour.
to a.
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60 wheNe hoNyid-dat,an
43 NW
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.Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the baginning of tha 28. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the baginning of the
path, a "8" gt the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course. path, a "8" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
Chagfthis puintB Chadge this point B
tM.C.dretian tM.E.dreton
29. IF there was MORE THAN ONE obiect, then how many were there? .
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an crrow to show the direction that they were travaling.
siri time oneli
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These
a southard directon
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Was anyone ais with you at tha time you saw the object? (Circle Ona) Yes No
tircle One) $Yas}$ No
31.2 Plaase list thair names and addrasses:
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Mie
vet.
.Please give the following information about yoursalf: 32. Pleasa give the following information about yoursalf:
NAM
Last Nams First Name Middl Nama Middla Name
ADDRESS GO GOo Alhugce Alhuge NidMexics Mad M12xic
Streat Straat City City Zona Zona Stors
TELEPHONE NUM TELEPHONE NUM AGE SEX F SEX
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you raport that you had sean the abjact?
aoguct 116
Day Month Yoar Base

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his qusstionnaire: 20 Eptimber196.5
Day Month Ynar
Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequatsly covered in the specific points of the
quastionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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U.S. AIR FORCE CHNICAL INFORMATION
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This questionnaire has bean prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concarning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observad.
Plecse try to answ y questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for resear
concluslons, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deamad necessary, we may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 9.30
Hour Minutes
Auquat 1965 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (CircleOne): a, Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
b. Contral Central Standard b. Standard
(C. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. e. Other Other .
4. Whers were you when you saw the object? 4. Whers wore you when you saw the object?
C Mi Merie
Naarast Postal Addrass City or Town State or County
.How long was object in si (Tatal Duration)
Hours Minures Seconds
a. Cortain c. Not very sure
o. Fairly certain d. just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight datermined?
5.2 Was objeet in sight continuously? Yas No.
.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
o. $a$ Bright
b. Cloudy 5. Cloudy
(Circla Ona): a. In front of you d. To your loft
b. In back of you e, Ovarheod
c. To your right i. Dan't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form superzodes PTD 164. Jud 61, which is obsolsto.

Pago 2
8.1 STARS(Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None (a. Bright moonlight
b.Afow b. Dull moonlight
) Many e. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don'tremember d. Don't remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the objecr?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky (a Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
(0) Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
Solld As a light get wane bothsolid and light
G.
o. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
a. Brighter c. About the same
Dimne Don't hnow
12. The edges of the object were:
(Circle Ona):) Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
e. Sharply outlined
d. Don't ramember
13. Did the object: (Circle One for eoch question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes) No Don't know
5 Suddanly spoed up and rush away at any time? Yes) No Don'tknow
c. Break up into parts or exploda? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoks? Yes No Don't know
7. Change brightness? Yes No Don'tknow
f. Changs shape? Yas No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don'tknow
h. Disappear and reappear? Yas No Don'tknow

15. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yos No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
16. Oid the object move in front of something at any tima, particularly a cloud?
(Cirele One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YEs, then tell what
in front of: _
.Tail in a few words the following things about the abject:
c. Soundn
b.Color b. Color with intie mislu  wut lgh
. We wish to know the angular siza. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known objoct and note how . We wish to know the angular siz. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known objoct and note how
much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your skatch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, ete., and especially axhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
YOy

:
(Circls One) Yos (No
IF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was? _
22. Whers were you located when you saw the abject? 3. Were you (Cirale One)
(Circla One):
a. In the businass section of a city?
a. Inside a building 6. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
a. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airpiane (rype) o. Flying over a city?
a, Al sua f. Flying ovar open country?
f. g. Other
.IF you were HOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vahicls at the time, then complete the following quastions:
24.1 What direction ware you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East 0. South g. West
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h.Northwest
object or objscts which, when placad up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER (AFSC)
KIRTLAND AII IRCE BASE, NEW MEXICO 87117
REPLY TO ATTN OF SWSS-2
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Reports
TO: FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio
In accordance with telephone conversation between Major
Faktorow and Sergeant Moody, the attached Ufo reports
FOR THE COMMANDER
Cale
CALE C. HERRY, Capt, USAF 5 Atchs
Flying Safety Officer Flying Safety Officer I. I. UFO UFO Rep Rep
2. UFO Rept
3. UFO Rept
4. UFO Rept
5. UFO UFO Rept
AFSWCL(SWSS-2 AESWCL(SWSS-2
Kirtland AFB NMex

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path, a "" at the and of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
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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 direction that they were traveling.
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Was anyone sise with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
31.1 IF you answered YEs, did they sae the object too? Circla One Yes No
31.2 Plsase list their names and addresses:
My."
Miss ace Y.co.
7k. albenqnque hew Merce
Mi.
32. Plaasa givs the following information about yourself: 32. Please givs the following information about yourself:
NAA
Last Name First Nam Middl Name
ADDRESS M New Mexice NewMexica
Streat Straat Ciry City Zone Zone Stats
TELE PHONE NUME AGE AGE SEX SEX L.
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special axperience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the objsct? HitlamdbuforeBu
august 1965
Day Month Yoar 8 siglitinga-

HMHV
Pago 7
20 Se pite mber126.5
Day Month Yoar
Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the specific points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting. 1
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1. DATE : TIME GROUP LOCATION
2 August 65 03/0450z Albuquerque, New Mexico
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astronomical (METEOR)
Duration possibls metecr. Description of brightrsss and trail
MUMBER OF OBJECTS in accord wi th this analysis. Blinking on and off three times
ThO (1) boes nct fit. Additional witnesses did not report blinking.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
6 Seconds, 12 Seconds 6 Seconds, 12 Seconds 1. Two cojects like "comets", one behird the other. Headed
South leaving trail of light. Appeared to go on and off South leaving trail or light. Appeared to go on and off
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION three times for a duration of 2 seconds each. three times for a duration of 2 seconds each. A/c West of
Ground-Vistal Ground-Vistal Lights, Bright white.
2. Light just like lightning going Sough. Secord and third 2. Light just like lightning going Sough. Secord and third
7. COURSE 7. COURSE light just behind. Appeared to be abaut 3o0 yds wide. light just behind. Appeared to be abaut 3oo yds wide.
South Estimated 30 niles away. Tail as long as yard stick at arms
3. PHOTOS PHOTOS length with sise of object as gold ball,
Yos D Yos
CN
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
X No
FORM
FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Previous oditions of this form mny be uaed,

NEMO FOR THE RECORD: 3 Aug 65
tland ArB, bas
. majority of which are playing lights.
David N
Moody save hin a verbal okay.
press by the Base PIO. Informed
and that AFR200-2 provides for
information on identified information on identified i objeats, such as known a/c, ete because
they
are not unidentified. are not unidentified.

Headquarters
Air Force Special Weapons Center
Air Force Systems Command
United States Air Force
Kirtland Air Force Base. New Mexico
REFLYTO ATTN OF
SWS 3 August.1965
BUBJECT U.F.O.
TO FTD (PTEW)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Atth: Sgt Moody
1. In accordance with telephone conversation this date, attached
are copies of information received on alleged UTO's. The weather
at 2255 local was 7000, scattered 12,O00 broken, 50 mile visi-
bility, temperature 64, Dew point bility, temperature 64, Dew point 57, winds 57, winds 0 at 5 kmots, alti-
meter setting 3oll.
feel that the sitings are probably over-flying aircraft in the feel that the sitings are probably over-flying aircraft in the
broken cloud decks. This type of sky coverage is unusual in this broken cloud decks. This type of sky coverage is unusual in this
area and there has been heavy Uro publicity that you are quite aree and there has been heavy Uro publicity that you are quito
familiar with.
,
FOR THE COMMANDER
Saul Faktnoun 1011
SAUL FAKTORCW, MajOr, USAF 4 Atchs
Chief of Safety UFO Reports

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NAMEOF soo(Last. First. Middle lnitiai) GRADE PHONE SIGNATURE
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I acknowledge receipt for classified messages listed in sectien l.
DATE PHONE SIGNATURE AND GRADE

silver dollar,
at about arm's I length. ASS0M6 TH5 1S 1H1E LENCTU 6F THE
1 Boo yaRds wide BRIEHTLIGUT SHI:TS) 5.D.C. WAS
UNCLNTAMOF NPRETA TISTY
c. color bug't ufite Dike lightenig
Number thrie
e.
ore behd the otter
f. f. Any disce Any d nible features or details eatures letails
9. 9 Tail, tra Tail, trai or exhaust, including size of same compared exhaust, including size of same compared
to size of object(s)
h. Sound; if heard, deseribe sound Sound; if heard, describe sound
Other pertinent or unusual features
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
a What first called the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
The O.D. ricned thir rijaort
A S.DO dit at toik  th

b. Angte or elovatron and azimuth of object(s) when fins
observed.
O.bpii ptanl tobe
N.n.
C Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
d. Deseription of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
heared 2tuight south
e. How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, I hour, etc. 5 minutes, I hour, etc.
6 6 secondd secondd
3. Manner of Observation: Manner
a. Use one or any combination of the following items:
Ground-visual, air visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(lf electronic,s specify type of radar)
Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars,
etc.) used and description thereof.
2

TAM
speed,
and home :station.
4. Time and Date of Sighting:. LOCAL
2150
a.
b. Light conditions owing terms: Night,
day, dawn, dusk)
NIGHT
5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
of each observer, a nd/or geographical position
SAN FideiN.in,
o. O Identifving Information on Observer(s): Identifving Information on Observer(s):
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing Civilian - Name, age, mailing address, occupation, and address, occupation, and
estimate of reliability.
SAN F,d.L N.M. SANF,dIN.in.
b. Military Name, grade, organization, duty, and estimate
of reliability.
7. Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions.

terms: half dollar,
silver dollar, baseball, - held in the hand
at about arm's length.
Small, at first thought stars
e. ColorB Bluish
d. Number One at first near moon, - four later
e. Formation, if more than one  4 in trail
a
f. Any discernible features or details None
g. g. Tail, trail, Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared exhaust, including size of same compared -
to size to size of object(s)
Little flame at back end
h. Sound; if heard, deseribe sound_ Sound; if heard, deseribe sound None
1
i. Other pertinent or unusual features None
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
a What first called the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
Looking at moon saw movement

it annd
c. ColorwiIE
d. Number_Iwo
e. Formation, if more than one_ following the ithir
f.
Tail, trail, Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared
to size of object(s)
tail r fail 2 Cong 22 22 asond afk f Jundfak t ansst
lengyth length
h.s Sound; if heard, describe sound
NONE
Other pertinent or unusual features
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
What first called the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
rotued the Uros
ThE OD

b. Angid or elcvatron and azimuth of objeet(s) when  s
observed.
vfeial
c. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
kitlord AFB
d. Deseription of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
stnight poth douth
e. How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
ttonfie
f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, I hour, etc.) 5 minutes, | hour, etc.)
Blinked or thne tesee Blniked on thne teie we
vinfl Ik ri
3. Manner of Observation:
a. llse one or any combinatron of the following items:
Ground-visual, air visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(if electronie, specif type of radar)
Gnourd vil
Statement ds to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars,
pNe

5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
ad MENAUL 2
Altgverqne
6. Identifving Information on Observer(s):
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing ress, occupation, and
estimate of reliability.
AGE
He iad brth h h
SAFEWAY STORCS LLRK
estimate

y
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
3 August 65 04/02302 Alluquerque, New Maxico
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian FLARES/FIREWORKS FLARES/FIREWORKS
Description indicates flares or fireworks. Verti cal motion not Description indicates flares or fireworks. Verti cal motion not
d. d. NUMBER OF CBJECTS NUMBER OF OAJECTS consi stant with meteor cbservations and duraticn too brist far consi stant with meteor cbservations and duraticn too briet for
Two liecay of space debris. decay of space debris.
S. LENGTH OF O3SERVATION 5. LENGTH OF O3SERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
3 - 4 Secands Two objects observed several mimutes apart. To objects observed sereral mimtes a One green other
s. TYPE OF OBSERVATION yellow, Glowing green objset falling to Earth. Second cbjeet
disappeared into scy straight up. Observation duration 34
Ground-Visual seconds.
7. COURSE
Down & Up
8. PHOTOS
You
N
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Ys
BRNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 O-329 (TDE) Provious edidone of chia lorm mey be usod.
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UFO QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Description of the Object():
a. Shape_ as large as a basketball
b. Size compared to a known object (Use one of the following
terms: Head of a pin, pea, dine, nickel, quarter, hal dollar,
held in the hand
at about arm's length.
c. Color Green
d. Number Two
e. Formation, if more than oneNo formation, two were seen
minutes apart about 2 miles frm observer
f. Any discernible featurs or details
9 Tail, trail,
None
plunged to the ground, turned yellow and disappeared, other =
disappeared into sky.
2. Description of Course of ject(s):
a What first called the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
Glowing green object fallingt earth.

b. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first
observed.
1,000 feet elevation
c. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
First-seen disappearing several feet above earth; second-
disappeared into sky straight up.
d. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
e, How did the object(s) disappear? How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
They both faded out, the first faded with a yellow color, the They both faded out, the first faded with a yellow color, the
second with a green color.
f. How long (rere) the object(s)visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, I hour, etc.) S
3 to 4 seconds
is
3. Manner of Observation:
a. Use one or any combination o the following items:
Ground-visual, air visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(If electronic, specify type of radar)
1
Ground - visual a
b. Statement- creI aids (telescopes, binoculars,
eto
None
0
1
i3 to
f

C. If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type
of aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed,
and home station.
Not applicable
4. Time and Date of Sighting:
a. Zulu time-date group of sighting 3 Aug 65, 1930 hours.
b. Light conditions (use one of the follow ng terms: Night
day, dawn, dusk)
Night
5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact Location of Observer(s): Give exact dreitude and lony dreitude and lory tude tude
of each observer, and/or geographical positior
Albuquerque - Echo ridge mesa 2
6. Identifying Information on Observer(s): Identifying Information on Observer(s):
a, Civilian - Name, age, mailing dress, occupation, and
estimate of reliability.
N.E. Albuquerque
student (teenager)
b. Military Name, grade, organization, duty, and estimate
of reliabilit
Not icable
7. Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions.
Calm, clear, starry sky
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION AL BUGEKaNE , N Merco
5 August 65 06/0330Z Near Farnington, New Mexico
3. United Airlines Flight United SOURCE Airlines Flight 10. CONCLUSION
8087 from Detroit to I from Detroit to I A Astro (METEOR) Astro (METEOR)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One Investigating official regards as a meteor.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Not Reported One birhgt object moving rapidly. Flight from NW to SE.
t.. t.. TYPE OF OBSERVATION General description of meteor.
Air-Visual
7. COURSE
SE
8. PHOTOS
2
Yes
XNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
No
FORM
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UNCLASSIFIED WGDOM-0B 02 156 AUG 65.
FOR: SECRETARY OF THE AF (SAFOID, CSAF CAFNIND. NORAD
CNOCC), ADC (ADOCP) AND (ADCIO-P), 460D ABWG (WGOOM).
UFO. UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT REPORT. UNITED AIRLINES
8287, ENROUTE FROM DETROIT TO LOS ANGELES RELAYED UFO
REPORT OT THIS STATION THRU DENVER ARTC. FORMAT FOLLOWS
PAR 14, AFR 230-2. DETAILED INFORMATION NOT
AVAILABLE AS UNABLE TO CONTACT PILOT.

DEF AR' WENT OF THETAIR FORCE
MESSAGE ST/FF MESSAGE BRANCH UNCLASSIFIED
AFIN: 52752(7Aug65) Pg 2 of 5
A- (1) NOT REPORTED
() NOT REPORTED
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(3) BRIGHT (3) BRIGHT
(4) ONE
(5) NA
(6) NOT REPORTED 6)NOT REPORTED
(7) NOT REPORTED
(8) NOT REPORTED
(9) REPORTED AS MOVING VARY RAPIOLY
B. (1) NOT REPORTED
(2) NOT REPORTED
NOT REPORTED
(4) TRAVELING FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST
(5) NOT REPORTED
6) NOT REPORTED
C.(1) NOR REPOF C. (D) NOR REPORTED-ASSUMED AIR VISUAL TED-ASSUMED AIR VISUAL
(2) NOT REPORTED NOT REPORTED
(3) UNITED AIRL INE 8087, FLIGHT LEVEL 318, HEADING
EST IMATED 24EDEGREES MAGNETIC, SPEED UNKNOWN, ENROUT
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b. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first
observed.
High angle to west
c. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
d. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
Seemed to travel in straight line, then up.
e. How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.) North, etc.)
Seemed to go higher
f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific, How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, I hour, etc.)
First one - 3 minutes
Second four - 2 minutes
3. Manner of Observation:
a. Use one or any combination of the following items: -
Ground-visual, air visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(if electronic, specify type of radar)
b. Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars,
etc.) used and description thereof.
Binoculars
.
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MESSAGE ST/FF MESSAGE BRANCH UNCLASSIFIED
AFIN : 52752(7Aug65) Pg3d5
TO LOS ANGLELS FROM DETROIT.
D. (1) 8323Z, 6 AUGUST 1965,
( NIGHT
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J-64,
F. AIRL INE PILOT-OTHER INFORMATION UNKNOWN, EST IMATE
16000 FEET: 310/29
20000 FEET: 299/15
30000 FEET: 330/25
50000 FEET: 323/15
80000 FEET: 25/15 8
G)NO CEILING, B MILES VISIBILITY
3/8 ALTOCUMULUN, 1500 FEET ABOVE MSL
(5) NONE
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INCOMING DEFAR' MENT OF THE AIR FORCE
MESSAGE ST/IFF MESSAGE BRANCH
APTN 52752(7An555) rg 4 of 5
(S) TROPAPAUSE INVERSION SIDAD FLET NSL, NO OTHER
SIGNIFICANT INERSION
(7) NO RECENT BALLOON RELEASE .
W. CHRISTHAS STAR AND PEOASVS "A" SATELLITES WERE
PAGE  RURIFVAGSO1 UNCLAS
VISIRLE IN THE AREA AT APRROXIWATE TINE OF SIONTING,
MOWEVER DIRECTION OF TPAVEL FOR DOTN NAS FROM COUTNWEST
TO NORTMEAST.
1. NONE
L NONE
K. CAPT OONALD O. DEHOFF, ASST BASE OPERATIONS OFFICER,
PETERSON FIELO, COLORADO. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS: OBJECT
BAY HAVE BEEN KNOWN SATELLITE HONEVER DOLBTFUL IF
EXPERIENCED AIRLINE PILOT WOULD KHAKE 9O DEGREE MASTAKE
IN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF OBJECT. ADDIFIONAL INFOR-
MATION RECEIVED FROM SPACE TRACK CENTER, NORAD COO,
ENVER CENTER AND WEATHER PRACTICALLY EL IVINATE POSSI-
BILITY OF CBJECT BEIS AN AIRCRAFT, OTHER KNOUN SATELLITE,
DECAYING ORBITAL SATELLITE OR DEBRIS OR UNUSUAL WEATHER
PHENONENA. IT I3 THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER'S OPINION
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"INCOMING
MESSAGE DEP.IR' VENT OF THE AIR FORCE
ST/FF MESSAGE BRANCH UNCLASSIFIED
AFIN: 52752(7Aug65) Pg 5 of 5
THE OBJECT WAS A METECR IN THAT THE DISCRIPTION IN
GENERAL FITS THAT OF A METEOR AND A NAJOR WETEOR SHOUER
IS DUE TO REACH ITS APEX ON 12 AUGUST.
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Reference the attached ufo report fron on his
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observation of 5 Aug 65. Request your evaluation.
Sincerely,
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UFO QUESTIONNAIRE
Description of the Object(s):
a. Shape Observed only beamless light
b, Size compared to a known object (Use one of the following
terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarter, half dollar,
silver held in the hand
at about arm's length.
Pea
c. Color Brilliant white light
d. d. Number Number One Une
e Formation, if more than one Formation, if more than one Only one
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f. Any discernible features or details None None
except extreme speed except extreme speed
g. Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared
to size of ob ject(s)
None T .
h. Sound; if heard, describe sound
None a
i. Other pertinent or unusual features
Light definitely flashed once
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
a a What first called the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
Observer caught sight of it purely by accident. It was high in his I
field of vision and the object's movement immediately distinguished
it from the stars.
4.1

b. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first
observed.
Object was or appeared to be below the scattered cloud cover which
observer estimated was 4, Oou to 5,Oo0 Feet above the terrain.
Direction was south by southwest.
C. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
Speed and direction remained constant
d. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
If observer's calculation of cloud cover elevation is correct, he
viewed this object traveling in a straight path for approximately
10 to !2 miles in less than three seconds.
e. e, How did the object(s) disappear? How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
Instantly.
a
f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, I hour, etc.)
Probablv a Iittle less than three seconds
3. Manner of Observation:
a. Use one or any combination of the following items:
Ground-visual, air visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(If electronic, specify type of radar)
Ground - visual a
b, Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars,
etc.) used and description thereof. etc.) used and description thereof-
None _None
2

C. If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type
of aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed,
and home station.
-
Not applicable
4. Time and Date of Sighting
a. Zulu time-date group of sighting 5 Aug 65, 20l5 Local
b. Light conditions (lse one of the following terms: Night,
day, dawn, dusk)
Night, clear, very scattered cloud layer
5. 5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
of each observer, and/or geographical position
S.W. Albuquerque, New Mexico East Mesa area
6. Identifying Information on Observer(s):
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing address, occupation, and
estimate of reliability.
27 years S.W. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Credit Bureau of Albuquerque Inc.
b. Military - Name, grade, organization, duty, and estimate
of reliability.
7. Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions.
Calm, clear, widely scattered clouds, estimate cloud cover 4000 am,erea
to 5000 above terrain.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 1. DATE- TIME GROUP LOCATION LOCATION
6 Auguasit 65 07/03072 6 August 65 07/03072 Albuquerque, New Maxi∞
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian Probably Satellite Probably Satellite
4. 4. NUIMBER OF OBJECTS
Object has characteristics of visible satellite and duration and Object has characteristics of visible satellite and duration and
Cne di rection of flight consistant with this evaluation di rection of flight ccnsi stant with this evaluation
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5 RYATION 11. SRIEE SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. SRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
30 - 40 Seconds Object described as ak bright star smaller than VeNus. White
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION color. Flight to SE from M. Observed for 30-40 seconds.
Cbject disappeared at 45 dag elevation by fading.
Ground-Visual
7. .COURSE
SE
8. PHOTOS
Yos
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
[7 Yes
No
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UFO QUESTIONNAIRE
Description of the Object(s):
a. Shape Bright Star
b. Size compared to a known object (Use one of the following
terms: Head of a pin, pea, dime, nickel, quarter, half dollar,
at about arm's length.
Smaller Planet Venus
c. C. Color_ White white
d. Number.One NumberOne 2
e Formation, if more than one -
F. F. Any discernible features or details Any discernible features or details None -
Unusual speed
9. Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared
to size of object(s)
None XIP
h. Sound; if heard, describe sound
Other pertinent or unusual features
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
What first calied the attention of observer(s) to the What first calied the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
Saw star moving

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b. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first
observed.
90 degrees
C. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
45 degrees southeast
d. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s) I
Northwest to southeast
e. e. How did the object(s) disappear? How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
Rapid fade
f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, ! hour, etc.)
30 to 40 seconds
3. Manner of Observation:
a Use one or any combination of the following items:
Ground-visual, air visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(If electronic, specify type of radar)
Ground - visual 3
b. b. Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars,
etc.) used and description thereof. etc.) used and description thereof.
None
a

C. If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type
of aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed,
and home station.
4. Time and Date of Sighting:
a. Zulu time-date group of sightingApprox 2ll5 Local
b. - Night,
day, dawn, dusk)
Night
5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
of each observer, and/or geographical position
Outside house, back yard vutslde house, back yard
6. 6. Identifving Information on Observer(s): Identifying Information on Observer(s):
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing address, occupation, and
estimate of reliability.
. Albuquerque - housewife and Albuquerque - housewife and
boys 17 and 19.
b, Military - Name, grade, organization, duty, and estimate
of reliability.
7. Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions.
12,000 scattered, 60 miles, SE 5
3

C. If the sighting occurred while air-borne, give type
of aircraft, identification number, altitude, heading, speed,
and home. station.
-
4. Time and Date of Sighting:
a. Zulu time-date group of sighting O3o7z 7 Aug 65
b. Light conditions (Use one of the following terms: Night,
day, dawn, dusk)
Night
5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
of each observer, and/or geographical position
.6. Identifying Information on Observer(s):
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing address, occupation, and
estimate of reliability.
Civilian
b. Military -Name, grade, organization, duty, and estimate
of reliability.
7. Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions.
Slight breeze
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
16 August 65 16/1745Z Albuquerque, New Mexico
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian BALLOON
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
Description conforms with Balloon sighting. Prevailing winds at
One alti tude are to the West.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
30 Minutes One silver object with something dangling from the bottom.
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Appeared to be above cloud level. Climbing to the West at a
45 degrse angle. 30 minute sighting.
Ground-Visual
7. COURSE
West
8. PHOTOS
Yes
No
9. PHYSICAL 9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE EVIDENCE 1
Yes Yes
X No
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terms: quarter,
silver dollar, baseball, g held in the hand
at about arm's length.
Size of a quarter
c. Color Silver
d. Number One
e. Formation, if more than one_
f. Any discernibl features or details Perhaps something.
9 Tail, trai or exhaust, including size of or exnaust, Tncluding size of same compared same compared
to size to size of object(s)
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h. h. Sound; if heard, describe sound ---
4h 4mh Other pertinent or unusual Other pertinent or unusual features ---
a
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
a What first called the attention of observer(s) to the
object(s)?
Looked up and saw it

b. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first
observed.
Appeared to be above a cloud level above the local thunderheads
80 degrees
c. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
Climbing at 45 degrees to west at a moderate rate
d. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
Gain altitude slowly and rapidly loose altitude several times
e. How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
Slowly climbed out of sight to the west at a 45 degree angle.
a a
f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? f How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific, (Be specific,
5 minutes, I hour, etc.)
Estimated at 30 minutes
3. Manner of Observation:
a. Use one or any combination of the following items:
Ground-visual, air visual, ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(If electroni . speci radar
Ground - visual a
b.
None
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b. Light conditions Night,
day, dawn, dusk)
day = cloudy
5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
of each observer, and/or geographical position
Eastern and Washington Street, S.E. Albuquerque, New Mexico
a
6. Identifying Information on Observer(s):
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing address, occupation, and
estimate of reli
age 15, age 15,
2 age 15 age 15.
b. Military b. Military-- Name, grade, organization, duty, and estimate
of reliability.
7. Weather and Winds: Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions. Observer(s) account of weather cor
Scattered cumulus, clear in area of observation - a few high
cirius.
*during time of observation, a B-52 departed Kirtland AFB on
East-West runway in an easterly direction.
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dear Mrs
Rererence your reports of unidentified flying objeets which
ceived is not surficient for svaluation.  Request that you
fill out the attached rTD Forms lé4, one for each observation,
AOO AR TAOO and return then in the envelope provided.
ates your interest in this subject.
Sincerely,
HCTOR CUINTANILLA, Jr
Yator.HSA3
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information as pos cerning the unidentified carial phenomenon that you have observed.
Ploase try to as many questions as you possibly can. Tha information that you give will
be used for resear arch purposes. Your name will not ba usad in connection with any statements,
conclusions, or publications without your pormission. We requast this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further datails.
1. When did you see the object? Time of day: 9t 9:30
Hiour Minutas
Acguet 196.5 (Circle Ona): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Yoar
3. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a, Daylight Saving
b. b. Contral b (b3 Standard Standard
Mountain
d. Paciflc Pacifle
e. Other
Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Nu llkugnin Hea Meti Hea Meri
Nearest Posial Address City,or Town State or County
5.How long was object in sight? (Total Duration)
Hours Minutes Soconds
a. Cartain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain d. Jusr a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yos No
6.1 What was tha condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright g. Bright)
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7. IF you sow the objact during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the cbject?
(Circls Ona): a. in front of you d. To your loft
b. In back of you . Overheed
c. To your right F. Den't ramembar
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