PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE· TIME GROUP . DATE• TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
21 August 65 21/0600z 21/0600z (2 witnesses)
Island Park, New York
3. SOURCE 3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Other (Ground Lights) Other (Ground Lights) hibely, Jibely,
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS NUMBER OF OBJECTS L
Several
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2 hours Observer noted lights that appeared for almost 2 hours above
a neighbor's house. Lights were like a bright moon appearing
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION one at a time. 4 lights were observed during the 2 hour
Ground Visual Bx period.
7. COURSE Photo analysis identified the UFOs as point sources of light.
ESE Camera movement probably caused each point of light to appear
as a larger irregular image.
. PHOTOS
5 Yos
0 No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
M No
FORM
FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editlons of this form mey be uned.

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21 ay.65
TDEW/UFO
UFO ting, 21 August 1965
MAY 2 6 1966
52d I
52CI0
Suffolk County AFB, New York 1l978
1 eference the unidentified flying object observation of
on 21 August 1965. Further information
is needed for an accurate evaluation. Request your office
obtain information on the sighting in accordance with AFh 200-2,
paragraph 14.
2. I Photographs were submitted on this sighting, however, the
original negatives are needed for analysis. Request t you obtain
the original negatives along with information outlined in
AFR 200-2, paragraph 18a(3). The negatives and prints willlbe
analysis.
FOR THE FOR THE IDER
DO P B O/I &C
TO /IV ERIC T. de JONCKHEERE, Cclonel, USAF
Deputy for Pechnc Technole ogy and Subsystems and Subsystems
COORDINATION: A
ORIGINATOR: DATED
TDEW/UFO MAJ H QUINTANILIA, JR MAJ H QUINTANILIA, JR
N.HReh DATED25Mgbl
TDEW

POSTAGE AND FEES PAID
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER
52 FTR WG (52CCR) DEPARTMENI OF THE AIR FORCE
JUN 22
SUFFOLK COUNTY AFB NY 11978 1-1
1966
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 11974
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
RETURN RFTFIDT REQUSIFU
CERTIFIED
No. 225150 Colonel Eric T. deJonckheere
Deputy for Technology and Subsystems
MAIL Hq. Foreign Technology Division (AFSC)
Wright-Batterson AFB, Ohio 45433
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 52D FIGHTER WING (ADC)
SUFFOLK COUNTY AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 11978
ATTN OF: REPLY TO
52CIO
SUBJECT: Photos of UFO
16 May 1966
TO: Hq FTD (AFSC)
Wright-Patterson AFB, 5433
photos VX 52ODC Øø141, May 66, the three
hereby enclosed.
WILLARD D. 1st Lt., USAF
Assistant Inform officer
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717

UNCLASSIFIED
DEFARTMENT THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AF IN : 29658 (13 May 66 A/rph
ACTION: N NIN-7 Pg l of 2
ENFO : XOP-1, XOPX-2, SAF-OS-3, DIA-1, RDC-4 - (19) A I DIA
SMB A197RTTU JAW RUEDGMA5682 133184 1-UUU RUEDHQA.
ZNR UUUUU
R 131808Z OS
OSA
FM 52FTRWG SUFFOLK COUNTY AFB NY OSP
US
TO RUEDHQA/CSAF RR
THE AF WASH DC IL
RUEDHQA/SECRETARY I TT.A
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RUWMFVA/ADC TILP
TILS
RUEDMAA/1AF STEWART AFB NY RoLomAw TAT SYLWAnT AT D Mi ILT ILI
FM
RUEDBOA/21AIRDIV MCGUIRE AFB NJ RD
MP
RUCOSQ/HQ FTD AFSC WRIGHT RUCDSQ/HQ FTD AFSC WRIGHT TERSON AFB CHIO MPP
MPR
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UNCLAS 520DC 00141 MAY 66. -* -* AAR
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FOR AFSC (FTD), USAF (AFNIN), 21AIRDIV (21ADOIN). UFO RPT. K-01 K01
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INF O SUBMITTED ON UFOS INF O SUBMITTED ON UFO SIGHTING HTING AT 0600-0730Z 21 AUG 65, BUT NOT 0600-0730Z 21 AUG 65, BUT NOT I SS
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REPORTED UNTIL NOW. UNIDENTIFIED LIGHTS REPORTED UNTIL NOW. UNIDENTIFIED LIGHTS S APPEARED APPEARED
FOR AN HR AND A HALF ABOVE THE HOUSE OF A NEIGHBOR
(3 PHOTOS OF THESE LIGHTS ARE BEING FORWARDED BY
REGISTERED MAIL TO FTD-TDEW-UFO WPAFB). CAMERA
USED CONTAINED AN F-9 LENSE AND EXPOSURE WAS TWO
SEC ONDS. MANNER OF 1
OBSERVATION: MAN ALONG WITH
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AFHQ JAN 65 FORM 0-309C
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AF IN : 29658 (13 May 66) Pg 2 of 2
WIFE HAPPENED TO LOOK OUT WINDOW AND SAW LIGHTS.
PAGE 2 RUEDGMA5682 UNCLAS
HE PICKED UP CAMERA AND TOOK THE SHOTS FROM BED-
ROOM WIND OW.ASKED NEIGHBORS
ELSE WHO SAW THE LIGHTS.
NAME: ADDRESS:
me Tierokes Theoeny Te rmaee ns The erams nime
MOVE AS CAMERA MOVES. NO OTHER INFO AVAIL. MOVE AS CAMERA MOVES. NO OTHER INFO AVAIL.
BT
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AFHQ JAN 65 FORM O-309C
UNCLASSIFIED

considered to be the UFOs images are
question. These images vere probably e
caused by tungsten-type lights, while the blue-white inages were prob-
ably caused by mereury vapor or flourescent-type lights. The irreg-
ular-shaped images on each print vere caused by point sources of
light. The novenent of the camera through multiple-exposures probably
caused each caused each point of light to appear point of light to appear as a larger, irregular as a larger, irregular image. probably
Microscopie analysis of the original Microscopie analysis of the original imace.
Kodacolor negatives indlcates indlcates
there were between 24 and 30 there were between 24 and 30 € exposures meastive. megative. The quest- quest-
PO P T P ionnaire submitted steted ionnaire submitted stated "30" "30" as shutter Speed used as shutter Soeed
the observer, in expending It is believed It is believed
T TE I approximately 30 expo approximately 30 expos , may nave meant
to use 3o in this sense rather than as l/30 of to use 3o in this sense rather than as i/3o of d, or as a 30 , or as a 30
second expos re. second expos re. One image in the upper One image in the upper left a left of the original
print nurber 3 was noted to print nurber 3 was noted to nave been altered, possibl nave been altered, possibly with a pen. th a pen.
FOR THE COMANDER
a.Dw.
WARREN S. WHEELER, COlOnEl, USAF WARREN 3 Atchs 3 Atchs
Deputy for Technology & Subsystens 1. Four original negatives
2. Three original prints
3. Four enlarged prints
COORDINATION
ORIGINATOR: DATED uth
TDEIR MAJ H QUINTANILLA, JR
Indo Canetame
TDET DARRD/

This case contains 2,
8'x10" color photos.

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UNCLASSIFIED

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BO IAL
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FTD SEP 64 462 Previous editions may be used.

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each print light. The movement of the camera through multiple- ugir haiehpie-
exposures aused each po ght to appear as a larger, irregular image. as Micro-
scopic analysis scopic riginal Kodacolo Iginal Kodacol gatives indicates there were between 2h and 30 tatives indicates there wer re between 2h and 30
exposures on each negative. The questionnaire submitted stated "3o" as shutter exposures on each negative. The questionnaire submitted stated "3o" as shutter speed used. speed used.
It is believed the observer, in expending approximately 3o exposures, may have It is believed the observer, in expending approximately 30 exposures, may meant to use 30 meant to use 30
in this sense rather than as l/30 of a second, or as a 30 second exposure. One image in the
upper left quadrant of the original print number 3 was noted to have been altered, possibly
with a pen. with a pen.
PHOTO BY: BY: APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY:
an
GERALD SCHEIMAN RICHARD L. CHANCE
Intelligence Research Intelligence Researci Specialist Capt., USAF
Chief, PhotoAnalysis/Division Chief,Photo/Analysis/Difision
WILBER PRICE, 3
Dierector
Photo Exploita irectorate
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FORM 132
APR 62 1
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1. Reference your letter re: ng of 21 August 1966.
2. Enclosed is the information in the original for
para. 14. Also included the negatives of the UFO and the facts
which you requested IA 00-2, para. 18a(3).
lready have prints which n I trust you
will ret and evaluations.
WILLARD D. CAMPBELL, 1 PBELL, 1 Lt., USAF Lt., USAF 3 Atch
Assistant Information Officer 1. 1 1. Negatives
2. Questionnaires
3. 3. Note

UFO QUESTIONNAIRE AFR 200-2/NYADS Sup 1
a. Description of the object(s):
(i) Shape
Round
quarter, half dollar, silver dollar, baseball, grapefruit
1145122
() Color
BRIGHT LIKE MoN
(4) Number
i4
(5) Formation, if more than one.
O o O
(6) Any discernible features or details.
object (s). (7) Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to size of (7) Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to size of
A
(8) Sound. If heard, describe sound.
NOPE
(9) Other pertinent or unusual features.
ObJECTS APPEARED
CNE ATAT1E

AFR 200-2/NY YADS Sup 1
b. Description of course of object(s):
of observer(s) to the object(s)?
LICHTS FRCM 0SJEeTS v
WOKE HE uP
(2) Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first observed.
7
L
7
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of object(s).
ENE → ESE
E.
(5) (5) How the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the North, etc.)
. 1070 107. 10R12-
() How long was (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific - five minutes, (Be specific - five m inutes,
one hour, etc.)
AfPRx.2 hs AfPRx.2 hs √
c. C. Manner of Observation:
(1) mbination of the following items: ground-visual, air-
visual, ground-electronic, air-el ronic. (If electronic, speci of radar).
(2) Statement as to optical aids
description thereof. G.Nc-uLARS
FR BETER VIS1N 7x50 wde

.seal tie 21agl 1904
02-040
Light conditions -night day, dawn, dusk.
e. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude of each observer
and/or geographical position. NOTE: In electrical reports, give a position with
Deeville;'" "3 mi SW of Blue
Lake."
E. Identifying Information on Observer(s):
(1) Civilian: Name:
Age: 38 Ma
Phone Nc ,Occupation: Occupation:
Estimate of Reliability: Estimate or Reliability: EXCELCENT LCENT
8. 8. Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:
(1) (1) Observer(s) account of weather conditions.
CLEAR
eather Bureau Office:
WIND DIRECTION WIND DIRECTION L---SI- HDEGREES AND KNOTS ~ GREES AND KNOTS
SURFACE:
6,000'
10,000' UN
16,000'
20,000'
30,000'
50,000'
80,000'

j: fic
area w e sighting.
*k. Position title and comments of the preparing officer, including
1. Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs.
CoLoR PItoTeG-RP+s COLeR PItoTeGRePeS ALR0F511 ALn=0F5 5c (31, 1T 6d)
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ColeR NEGAFIUZS NEGAFUS EMCLOSEO EMCLESEO
*These items will be checked by Inteiligence if necessary. *These items will be checked by Intelligence if necessary.

(Please answer the following questions in the space provided)
1. Type an used: 35mm FudiCA
2. akes of lens:
Fudin 21:2.8
3. Brand and type of film:
KWACiLOR ASA64
4. Shutter speed used:
30
5. Lens opening used ("f" stop)."
F2.8
6. Filter used:
POvE
7. Was tripod or solid stand used: Was tripod or so olid stand used:
WMDSL WNDSL -
8. Was "panning"' used: Was "panning" used:
No
with relation to true North, and its
angle with respect ground:
FRUM 90
MORTH ANLI
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