PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP .LOCATION
11 Augu3t 65 12/06002 Prospect Heights, Illinois
3 SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (CAPKLLA)
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Object at 30 deg elevation in Ne moving to the East and rising
D degrees in two hours. Object in the posi tion o CAPELLA. Object
One characterisitic of observation of Astro Body.
LENGTH CF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2 Hours Ohject like a star too far off to show details. Flashirg red
6.. TYPE OF OSSERVATION green ard white. At 6o deg elevation, azimuth not determined
bject moving West to East, No manuvers. Still in sight at
Ground-Visual time of report. Watched for 2 hours.
7. COURSE Colors consistant with thoss reported for CAPELLA.

U. S. Air Force
August 12, 1965 Page 2
If we can be of any further service, please do not hesitate
to contact us.
If you know what this object was, we would appreciate hearing
from you.
Sincerely,
LMC/ee
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Mrs. Hunt/man/SAFOICC/72842/20 Sep 65
SEP20 1905
Dear Mr.
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This is in reply to your report of an aerial objeet which
you observed on the night of ll Augiat l965.
It has been determined by our investigaticn exfice that the
18 object whieh you chserved was the star Cagella. This star was in
the northeast at the time of your cbservation. The colors reported
are thoee associated with this star.
Thank you for subanitting your report to the Air Porce.
Sincarely,
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HEADQUARTERS
FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION +
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OMIO
REPLY TO
ATTH OF: TDEW SEP 14 1965
suajeer: UFO Sighting, 1l Aug 65, Prospect Heights, Illinois
re: Hq USAF SAFOICC (Mrs Hunt)
Wash D C 20330
Reference the attached unidentified flying object report from
the Christianson family. The ob,ject which they observed on
the night of 1l August l965 has been evaluated as the star Capella.
This star was in the northeast at the time of their observation;
the position which they gave for the unidentified object. The /
colors reported are those associated with this astronomical object.
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COMBAT READINESS TRAINING OPERATIONS
928TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP,MEDIUM (RESERVE)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Chicago, Illinois 60666
SUBJECT: U.F.O. 12 August 1965
A. Description of the object:
l. Would you please describe object's shape_Almost like a star, too far
off to show any shape. Flashing red, flashing green, flashing white.
2. Size as compared to a known objeot held in the hand at about arm's 2. Size as compared to a known objeot held in the hand at about arm's
at arms length.
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3. 3. Color Flashing red, Eroon,white. Color Flashing red, Eroon, white. 8
Number Cne (1)
5 Formation, if more than one_ M/A -
6. Any discernible features or details_tiona
7. Was there a tail, trail or exhaust, including size of same compared
to size of object lione
8. Was there any sound? If so, please describe the sound No
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9. Other pertinent or unusual features_None

B. Description of course of object.
l. What first called the attention of observer to the object was
watohing for "swift's" comot.
2. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object when first observed 60
angle. azmuth not determined
3. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object upon disappearance L5o
angle last notice then observer decided to go to bed. Object did not disappear
when last sighted by observer.
4.I Description of flight path and maneuvers of object Moving West to Description of flight path and maneuvers of object Moving West to
Gast. Moted no maneuvers of object.
5. How did the object disappear (Fade away or instantaneously)
Cbject was still in sky.
6. How long was the object visible? (Be speeifio, 5 min, one hour)
Observed object for two (2 hours.
C. I Manner of observation.
l. How was object sighted, ground-visual, air visual, ground eleetronic,
air electronic. (If electronic, specify type of radar) Ground-visual.
2. Were any optical aids used. (Telescopes, binoculars) Binoculars - 7X35
3. 3. Was this an airborne sighting? I Was t this an airborne sighting? If so: N/A If so: N/A
A. Type A/C
B. Ident No
C. a Altitude Altituda
D. Heading
E. Speed
F. Home Station
G. Telephone No
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D. Time and date of sighting
1.  Time Zulu 0500Z Date 12 August 1965
2.Was it, night, day, dawn, duskNisht
E. Locaticn of Cbserver. Where did you make this sighting from? Give exact
location. (If necessary give location in reference to a known land mark)
Approxiratelv 87058'W L2°06'N - From backvard of home.
F. Identifying Information on Observer
1. Civilian Name
2. Age 36
3. Mailing Address Prosnect Heights, Iilinois
L. CccupationSalesma
5. 5. Reliability_Stable Reliability Stable
6. 6. Telephone No
Military: 4
1. Mame Name N/A
2. Grade
3. Organization
4. Duty
5. Reliability
6. Telephone No.
G. Weather and Winds - Aloft conditions at time and place of sightings
1. Observer's account of weather conditions Unlimited Clear Night
Winds very still
2. Winds (from Weather Bureau)Furnished by Weather Station NAs Glenview, Ill.
Surface 220 Degrees 06 Kts
Aloft 6,000 270 11 12 ":
10,000 10,000 290 12 11
16,000 310 # 20 11
20,000 360 It 12 it it
30,000 30,000 020 !1 25 11
50,000 330 I1 20 If
80,000 80,000 Not availaBle Not availaBle 11
3 Ceiling Clear
- L. 11 Visibility 6 miles in haze 6 milos in haze
5. Amount of cloud layer O/10 - None Amonntofeloud JaVOY
6. Thunderstorm in area and quadrant in which Iccated None
7. Vertical Temp Gradient S0 +190 /85013 +110/7001B +90 500MB -5°
3001B -40°0 / 20cNB -5500. Freezing Leval 1h, 000 ft.,
Stability Index +6.
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H. Did you notice any unusual activity or conditions, meteorological, astro-
nomical, or otherwise, which might account for the sighting "Swift" comet
saw pieces of this which appeared as a falling star.
L. Lid you take any photographs No
Do you know of any existence of physical evidence of materials None
INITIALS EMH
ADDITIONAL REMARKS BY OBSERVER: Also observed wife,
age 37 and neice, age l6.
COMENT: appeared to be calm about this. He was looking at
the "Swift's" comet at the time. He definitely felt he saw something unusual.
Althought to this reporter the coloration of flashing red, green, white gives
the impression this could have been an aircraft, the duration of this sighting
seams to discount this. The observer did not appear to be hesitant of what
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Sle
HEADQUARTERS 928TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP (CONAC) Chicago-O'Hare Intl Aprt, Chicago, Il1 60666
ATTN OF: OPS-B-I REPLY TO
18 August 1965
subiEcT: Follow-up Letter of UFo Sighting
TO: AFSC (FTD)
Wriyht-fatterson AFB, Ohio
15L:33
the attached letter is the follcw-up letter from Mr.
as requested by this office.
2. Subject report was forwarded by this office 13 August l965.
FOR THE COMMANDER
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LION
WHEELING, ILLINOIS 60090
Area Code
REPRESENTATIVE FOR
August 12, 1965
928 Troop Carrier Group, (Medium Reserve)
United States Air Force
O'Hare International Airport
Attention:
Gentlemen:
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the horizon. Over the period o f two hours, it moved approxi-
mately 20 degrees east and 30 degrees up. At the final viewing, 2
when we decided to o to bed, it was located what I
would say to be north would say to be north -- 65 degrees east a ande and6 0 degrees above degrees above
the horizon. It still appeared to be the same in figuration, the hcrizon. It still appeared to be the same in figuration,
although at such distance it was not possible to determine
any shape; and at a distance almost comparable to a star, ex-
cept that you could very definitely see the red, green, and
white flashing lights.
OFFICE AND PLANT AT HILADELPHIA. PA., 19I2O