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

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE7461254
DATE OF SIGHTINGAugust 1965
REPORTED LOCATIONAustin Texas
FRAMES18

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1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
a August 65 a Angust 65 03/05272 03/0527Z Austin, Texas
. SOURCE 10. COMCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civillian SATELLITE
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One Sighting consi stant with Satellite observation.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMARY AND ANALYSIS
29 Seconda Object observed overhead disappearing at 30 deg elevation in
North. Disappeared at bout the position of the North Star.
5. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Bright white with intensi ty of 2d mag star. 29 seconds.
Grourd-Visual
7. COURSE
Northerly
8. PHOTOS
Ys
XINo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Ys
XXNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Provlous odstone of thie 2orm may be used.
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 45
Hour Minutes
24 Cni 1945 (Circle One): P.M.
A.M. or
Day Month Year Just DiTs cuk
3. Time Zone:
a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Centrat 5. Standard
c. Mountain
d. d. Pacific Pacific
e. Other Other
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4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
. Latn Watn F0s Fx0s
Nearest Postal Address Necrest Postal Address City or Town State or County
How long was object in sight? 5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) (Total Duration) 407050 40 703 5c
Hours Minutes Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure c. Not very sure
TE b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
C2 hutu imichatel, afn il rchatel aFn segiting sgiting
5.1 How was time in sight determined? 5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes K No_-—
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT lt
Bright a.
b. Cloudy Cloudy
.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 621 164 This form superaedes FTD 164, jul ol, which is obsolete.
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Sky - ai
CLOUDS (Circle One ): WEATHER (Circle One):
mon (t s up en
a. Clear sky a. Dry dest) Wa watn bas
5. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain Atsn- arudd he
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain Men bsiel
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow hone.
e. Don't remember EN
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. BrighterJ a. Brighter c. About the same c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
Deght giice Deght yixie S1s bum2
The edges of the object were: 1.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
C. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly 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 smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? YesA No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes No Don't know
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in front of:
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. SoundsLIE
b. color Rand alyect lhs ingit yallin flane
18. 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 the time of the
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head? 207
aly=t epjentatel SizE 7 2 lime heed at arms
length lengti agnst agunst J. J am am 6'1"tall) 61"tall)
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
apfror umat size and shape f obgeet
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(Circle One) Yes No this s
vallly deenes
on it's ueppetrancs
Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
22.
(Circle One): a. In the business section of a city?
b. In the residential section of a city?
Inside a building In open countryside?
b. In a car E.
d. Near an airfield?
c. Outdoors Flying over a city?
d. In an airplane (type) e.
f. Flying over open country?
e. At sea Other
f. Other g.
24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
c. East e. South g. West
a. North Southwest h. Northwest
. Northeast d. Southeast f.
24.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
(Circle One) Yes No
Eyeglasses Yes N e. Binoculars Yes
a. f. Telescope Yes ②9
b. Sun glasses Yes NO
Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes
c. h. Other
d. Window glass Yes No
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
en ∂ttum) lll at ars ligti
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aganst
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. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A"" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above on the compass where you last saw the object.
when you first saw it. Place a "B"
90° 75" AB
60° 1
NW NE
E
AB 3W 35
S
o did nut moe Ching sigiting
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shu- uny changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shun uny changes in direction during the course.
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2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 29. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? En inly one inly
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ADDRESS STAR AUSTIN(RFD) TEX.
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE i9 SEX M
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2 LOCATION
29 August 65 30/0145 Austin, Texas
3. WOURCE . CONCLUSION
Civilian A/C
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
No data presented to indicate that ob jects could NOT have been
Two A/C
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2 Minutes, 2 Minutes White bright object in flight from horizon to horizon,
l.. TYPE OF OBSERVATION reappeared 15 minutes later in flight from SE to M. Two
minutes each tine. Used Bx. One at 1945, one at 2200.
Gmound-Visual (BX)
7. COURSE
East,NW
8. PHOTOS
a1 Yes
XXNO
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
17 Yos
XXN
FORM
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(2) Shape:
b. Altitude estimate (degrees of elevation or feet):
2
Tow
c. Direction object traveleda
d.
or instantaneous, to the north, ete.):
7
(2) Sound:
(3) Time of sighting:
.
(6) Optical aids:
(7) Sky conditions:
Day Evening Both
SAC 77 PREVIOUS EOITION IS OBSOLETE.
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.INCOMING DEPAR' MENT OF THE AIR FORCE
MESSAGE ST/AFF MESSAGE BRANCH UNCLASSIFIED
AF IN : 52012 (6 Aug 65) G/rph
ACTION: NIN-7
INFO : XOP-1, XOPX-8, SAF-OS-3, DIA-1 (21) Pg l of 3
SMB C231 CZCHQC2 WJB956
RR RUEAHQ
DE RUWGGM 31 2 18 1935 DE RUWGGM 31 2 181935
ZNR UUUUU
R 0619007
FM 340 BW BERGSTROM AFB TEX FM 340 BW BERGSTROM AFB TEX
TO RUWGALE/ADC
RUNGKG/29NORAD REGION RICHARDS-GEBAUR AFB MO
RUCDSQ/FTD
RUEAHQ/CSAF
RUEAHQ/OSAF WASH DC
BT
UNCLAS DCM 10944 AUG 65. FOR ADC & 29NORAD UFO
FOLLOWING REPT SUBMITTED IN ACCORANCE WITH AFR 200-2. (A) DESCRIPTION
OF OBJECT: (1) SPHERICAL. (2) HEAD OF A PIN. (3) BRIGHT WHITE, HAD THE OF OBJECT: (1) SPHERICAL. (2) HEAD OF A PIN. (3) BRIGHT WHITE, HAD THE
INTENSITY OF A STAR OF MAGNITUDE TWO.() ONE. (5) N/A. (6) NONE. INTENSITY OF A STAR OF MAGNITUDE TWO. (4) ONE. (5) N/A. (6) NONE.
NONE. (8) NONE. (9) NONE. (B DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT: NONE. (8) NONE. (9) NONE. (B) DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT:
(1) SKYWATCHING OB SERVER NOTED MOVEMENT OF THE OBJECT. (2) ANGLE SKYWATCHING OB SERVER NOTED MOVEMENT OF THE OBJECT. (2) ANGLE
WAS APPROX IMATELY 90 DEGREES WHEN FIRST OBSERVED. (3) DISAPPEARED WAS APPROX IMATELY 90 DEGREES WHEN FIRST OBSERVED. (3) DISAPPEARED
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INCOMING DEF ARI MENT OF THE AIR FORCE
MESSAGE STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH UNCLASSIFIED
AF IN : 52012 (6 Aug 65) Pg 2 of 3
AT APPROX IMATELY 30 DEGREES NORTH. (4) STRAIGHT PATH DUE NORTH, NO
MANEUVERING. (5) DISAPPEARED INSTANTANEOUSLY WHEN REACHING NORTH STAR,
PAGE 2 RUWGGM 31 UNCLAS PAGE 2 RUNGGM 31 UNCLAS
(6) 29 SECONDS. (C) MANNER OF OBSERVATION: (1) OBSERVED GROUND-VISUAL. (29 SECONDS. (C) MANNER OF OBSERVATION: (1) OBSERVED GROUND-VISUAL.
() NO OPTICAL AIDS. (3) N/A. (D) TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING:
0527Z, 3 AUG 65.(2) NIGHT SKY. (E) LOCATION OF OBSERVER:
THREE MILES DIRECTLY NORTH OF STATE CAPITOL BUUILDING, AUSTIN, TEXAS. THREE MILES DIRECTLY NORTH OF STATE CAPITOL BUUILDING, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
(F)OBSERVER: (1) CIVILIAN - AGE 28, ,
TO BE RELIABLE. (G) WEATHER: (1) CLEAR, TEMPERATURE 78, DEW POINT 67.
(2) WINDS SURFACE 190-03, 6 M-060-08, 10M-010-03, 20M-310-10, 30M-
290-16,5-320-32.(3) NONE.) 15 MILES.(5) NONE6) NONE. L
() THERE WAS A WEAK TEMPERATURE INVERSION AT 17M. (HD NONE.
( NONE. (J) NONE. (K) COL AUSTIN W. STITT, JR., ASSISTANT DEPUTY
aE B 4
EXTENSION 2377/2387 OR SOCS 19. ON NIGHTS OF 2, 3, AND 4 AUGUST, MANY EXTENSION 2377/2387 OR SOCS 19. ON NIGHTS OF 2, 3, AND 4 AUGUST, MANY 2
CALL'S WERE RECEIVED FROM THROUGHOUT THIS AREA. NEWSPAPERS, RADIO CALLS WERE RECEIVED FROM THROUGHOUT
STATIONS, AND POL ICE ALSO REPORTED NUMBEROUS CALLS. ON BASE NIGHT 2 AUG STATIONS, AND POL ICE AL SO REPORTED NUMBEROUS CALLS. ON BASE NIGHT 2 AUG
AT LEAST SIX CALLS WERE RECEIVED: ON 3 AUG TWELVE CALLS; ON 4 AUG TWENTY
FIVE CALLS. INVESTIGATOR SUSPECTS REFLECTION FROM AND INVERSION. ABOVE FIVE CALLS. INVESTIGATOR SUSPECTS REFLECTION FROM AND INVERSION. ABOVE
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INCOMING DEPAR MENT OF THE AIR FORCE
MESSAGE ST/FF MESSAGE BRANCH UNCLASSIFIED
AF IN : 52012 (6 Aug 65) Pg 3 of 3
REPORT SUBMITTED SINCE IT IS MORE OR LESS TYPICAL AND BECAUSE THE TIME
AND DURATION OF THE OBSERVAT ION ARE CONSIDERED EXACT. (L) NONE. AND DURATION OF THE OBSERVAT ION ARE CONSIDERED EXACT. (L) NONE.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE  TIME GROUP .LOCATION
14-15 August 65 15/0500z Austin, Texas
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (STAR/PLANET)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One Sighting characteristie of a Star or Planet observa
.LENGTH OF OBSER VATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2 1/2 Hours Hour8 Round Hound light with red, white green flashes in West at 3 deg Iigat With
6. TYPE TYPE OF OBSERVATION OF OBSERVATION elevaticn. Faded going West after 2 l/2 hour observation. elevation. Faded going West after 2 l/2 hour observation.
60 power TX. 60 power TX.
Ground-Visual (TX) Ground-Visual (rx) If time reported is concluding ar or time of report object would be time of report object would be
7. COURSE 7. COURSE one of several major astronomical one of several ma jor astronomical objedts in the West. If tine
is that of initial report then probably an error in elevati on
West or azimuth or azimuth.
8. PHOTOS
Yes
No
EVIDENCE
Yes
SXNo
FORM
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GENERAL PURPOSE CHECKLIST PAGE NO. NO. OF PAGES
1
TITLE/SUBJEC DATE CHECKED
UFO SIGHTING REPORT
ITEMS CHECKED YES NO
1. Date: 2300C 0045C
2. Time: 14 Avg +15A-va
3. Individual calling
4. Their location:
Belwood ARea, + mt Roneli
5. Sighting: Wat og Cunter
Object description: a roun liglt
a round liger
1 Color: olor:
White red + green flackes White, red + green flaikes
Shape:
1
b. Altitude estimate b. Altitude estimate (degrees of elevation or feet):
30
c. Direction object traveled and/or maneuvers:
Qo West
d. Exhaust, trail, or tail (size compared to object):
Cpprox. legth 0lut
Fadrad aut
(2) Sound: No -
()Time of sighting: 1at 2300 4
spoeule):
257 hows
(5) Number of objects: 2 Fst th Iseend t de 2 Fist the I reeand to den
Optical aids: 60 Parr tope 60 Par ticope
4"Telnerge 4"Telencrpe
Sky conditions: (7) Sky conditions: ala
Cleae 7
(8) Future contact: Day Evening Both
123-383n /
SAC JUN 64 FORM 77 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.
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PROJECT 1 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP .LOCATION
26 August 65 27/01482 Austin, Texas
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (CAPELLA)
1. NIMBER OF OBJECTS CAPELLA on horizon at 020 deg az. Possible refraction of
One CAPELLA rising.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
40-50 s conds Round ball of fire. Stationary. Extremely bright. No mevement.
Abcut size of nickle at arms 1 length. Light in North. Venus
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION on Western horizon. Sun below horizon at 3oo deg az. Sunset
Ground-Visual at 1833L. Sighting at 2045L. Frobably Venus, but direction
reported is wrong.
7. COURSE
Stationary
8. PHOTOS
n Yes
XNo
9. PHYSIC VIDENCE
(1 Yas
XNo
FORM
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AUSTINTEXAS
FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
24 Jan 66
Mr
Austin, Texas
Dear Mr.
We are reviewing our sightings for 1965 and the reports of your
26 Avgust sighting received by us
data for evaluation. Would did not contain sufficient
Form 164 and return it to you please complete the attached
proom y our at your convenience.
Sincerely,
OEE
HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr., MajOr, USAF HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr., MajOr, USAF
Chief, Projec Blue Book Blue e Book
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c. ers:
Did not move
d. E
,etc.):
Disappeared and never reappeared.
(2) Sound:
(3) Time of sighting: 1935L
(5) Number of objects:
S
(6) Optical aids:
None
% (7) Sky conditions: N
Day Evening Both
C HI 21933
SAC SON 77 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE.