PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROIECT I0O73 RECORD
1. DATE  TIME.GROUP 2. LOCATION
27 Sept. 65 27/14402 Swanlake, New York One
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian wo Balloon (possible)
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Phete:
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
one minute one mimute Cbserver watched a white disc make a shallow dive Cbserver watched a white dise make a shallow dive
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION then proceed into a climbing tur The object was
just like a bright light to the just like a bright light to th naked eye; it is ted eye; it is
Ground Visual Ground Visual uncertain what azimuth the object was spotted because uncertain what azimuth the object was spotted because
7. COURSE the road is quite winding. The observer is uncertain
of azimuth of disappearence also.
SSW
8. PHOTOS Description and photos are consistent with that of
a balloon sighting.
K Yos
1J No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
07 Yes
No
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FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Prevtous editions of this form may be usod.

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2. Optical aids: Imperial Mark XII Box Camera.
3. Airborne: N/A
D. Time and Date of Sighting
1. Zulu Time Group 1440, 27 September 1965
2. Daylight - Clear day
E. Location: 91° 93' 30'N I790 46' 40" W. 3 miles South of Swanlake, New
York on Route 55
F. Mr. age 20, , Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn, New York
11230. 11230. Student at Brooklyn College. Quite reliable.
G. Weather
1. Clear day - little wind Clear day - little wind
2. Stewart Air Force Base 280/05, Visibility 14NM - high thin scattered
clouds.
3.(a) 27 September 1965 - 1200Z
ALBANY IFK
6000' 300/10 010 L/N +030
10,000' 330/25 -030 310/20 000
16,000' 290/45 -110 290/30 -09 C
20,000' 280/55 -210 290/35 -16
30,000' 280/70 -440 280/55 -130
50,000' 280/55 -570 290/60 -600
(b) 28 September 1965 - 24002
6000' 270/15 270/15 +080 280/15 +050
10,000' 260/15 +030 260/20 -010
16,000' 270/30 -100 260/35 260/35 -100
20,000' 20,000' 260/55 -180 270/45 -220 -220
30,000' 30,000' 260/55 -420 280/40 280/40 -420
50,000' 270/55 -620 270/50 -590

the angle of reflection from the sun changed, so as not to reflect the angle of reflection from the sun changed, so as not to reflect
at observer. The observer requests the return of negatives or
reprints of negatives and a final report of observation, if available. reprints of negatives and a final report of observation, if available.
L. Physical Evidence: See Attachments I and 2. Phvsical Evidence: See Attachments 1 and 2
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V66-18
URCCASSIAED
SUBJEOT: UFO
, ANALYST: MAJOR . ANALYST: MAJOR QUINTANILLA PI: SCHEIMAN PI: SCHEIMAN DATE: 29 APRIL 1966
This is in response to This is in response to Wo Jork Order Number 66-l from Major Quintanilla (TDEW/UFO)
requested an analysis ( requested an analysis of for ur printr print agatives taken along Route wgatives taken along Route who
South of Swanlake, New ork.by rk.by Mr Moo 55 about 3 miles 55 about 3 miles
of Brooklyn, New York. of Brooklyn, New York.
The object in question was present at the time of exposure, There is no evidence of double The object in question was present at the time of exposure, There is no evidence of double
exposure. With a box camera of this type, assuming a lens focal length of approximately exposure. With a box camera of this type, assuming a lens focal length of approximately
2 3/L" and the image size indicated on tha. film. 2 3/4" and the image size indicated on the film; the object is small if close to the
camera and very large if distant. In either situation, with the relative size of the
image on the negative the observer should have been able to see the object well enough to describe it.
The numbering sequence of the photographs submitted doas not appaar to be the sequonce in
which the photographs were taken.
A definite analysis cannot be completed without exaot focal length and range.
QR LLB T
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V66-18 ONCCASSIFIED
SUBJECT: UFO
ANALYST: MAJOR QUINTANILLA PI: SCHEIMAN DATE: 29 APRIL 1966
This is in response to Work Order Number 66-l from Major This is in response to Work Order Number 66-l from Major Quintanilla (TDEW/UFO) Quintanilla (TDEW/UFO) who whe
requested an analysis of four requested an analysis of four prin prints and negatives taken negatives taken along Route 55 about 3 miles
South of Swanlake, New York b South of Swanlake, New York r. Stuart H. Cooper , H. Coop: rooklyn, New York.
The object in question was present at the time of exposure. There is no evidence of double There is no evidence of double
exposure.. exposure. With a box camera of this type, assuming a lens focal length of approximately
2 3/4" and 23/4" and the image size indicated on the film; the object is small if close to the
camera and very large if distant. In either situation, with the relative size of the camera and very large if distant. In either situation, with the relative size of the
inage on the negative the observer should have been able to see the object well enough inage on the negative the observen sbould have been able to see the obiect well enouch
to describe it.
The numbering sequence of the photographs submitted does not appear to be the sequence in
which the photographs were taken.
A definite analysis cannot be completed without exact focal length and range.
QR LLB RLC
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THIS CASE INCLUDES
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TDDPP WORK ORDER NO.
PHOTO SERVICE REQUEST
TO: TDDPP DATE PROJECT NO. TASX NO.
INITIATOR EXP. DATE COMPLETION COMPLETED DATE QUALITY CONTROL
Jones
QRGN CODE EXT: CLASSIFICATION TAB:
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES (inciude purpose of request; time and place of requirement, and other pertinent information).
PHOTOGRAPHIC SPECIFICATIONS
Copy By Projection Prints
Duplicate Negative By Continuous Prints By
Duplicate Positive By Other By
Dovelop By Gloss Singie Wr
Contact Prints By Matte Doubie Wt
No. of Coples
MATERIAL FURNISHED:
5 9 44 F J1 2
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I certify that i have received originals, nngatives and prints, all te be
USOD In tHO SOIVICR OF The UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ONLY.
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Assuming the camera to bave a three-inch focal length, the.
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Goo feet across at five ailes.
It ia believed that you observed and photographed a
talloon. The speed
novement at a close distauce giving the irpressien of higher
Albany, and Burfalo, Nev York. Varicus other types or bal locns
ere launched frow loeal a are launched from loeal airports. corta.
Phank you for reporting your observetion to the air Fores.
Ne are returning vcur negatives and prints along vith an ad-
ditional set of prints.
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PA
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CDORCE P. FREEMAN, JR.
1 Atch Lt Colonal, USA
Negatives and Prints Chier, Civil Branch
Commumity Melations Division
Office or Information. eP
New York 11230
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TDEW
UFO Photos, 27 Sep MAY a 0 Ne3
46O3d Air Base Croup (ADC).
Attn: Lt Col John N. Johnson
Stewart AFB, Naw Xork 12554
1. Refersnce-unidentified flying cbjeet report af Stuart H.
Cooper which you ie
2. s are in the process ot analyzing the four printa and
negatives that were submitted to our orfics. In orier that
en accurate analysis nay bs made we need additional informa-
unidentified flying objeet. tion on the camera that was used to take pictures of the
a. Exact focal length. 1 all
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c. Make of camera. a
3. Plaase aasure ir. - .
we will return his prinse-and negatives. that upon complation of analyads NS
FOR THE COMMANDER
ERIC T. de JONCKHEERE, COlonel, USAF
Deputy for Technology and Cubeystems
COORDINATION:
ORIGINATOR ∠ DATED
TDEW/UFO Maj HQuintanilla; Jr TDEW/UFO Maj HQuintanilla Jr
X.H.P2h DATEDdM66
/TDEW /TDEW
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TDETR /Ma.j H Quintanilla, Jr/70916/mhs/12 Sep 66
UrO Sighting, 27 Sep 65 SEP 1 4 1988
HqUSAF(SAFOICC)
Attn: Mrs. Hunt
Reference the attached Uro report on a sighting made by
on 27 Sep 65. Request you return the attached negatives and
prints to Mr. Cooper. The following is a suggested reply.
2. Dear Mr
A finite analysis cannot be computed without the ekact foeal
length and range (canera to object). Assuning the camera to have a
three inch focal length the objeet wculd be ll.7 inches across at-50
feet, or approximately Eoc feet scross at five miles. feet, or approximately 6oc feet scross at five miles.
It is believed that you observed and photographed a ballcon.
The speed reported could be caused by the angular movement at a
close distance giving the inpression of higher speed. Radiosonde 10
balloons are launched from New York City, Albany ond Buffalo, New
AD ETLA TVLOTAMO ELAN York. Various other types of ballcons are Iaumehed from Local-airports.
We wish to thank you for reporting your observation to the Aio
Force and we are returning vour negatives ond prints along with an
additional set or prints.
FOR THE COMMANDER
usw
WARREN S. WHEELER, ColOneL, USAF 1 Atch
Deputy for Technology and Subsystems Rot on UFO of 27 Sep 65.
w/k negatives and prints.
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TDETR_ MAJ  CUINTANILLA, JR
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PH 66-31 PAGE
NR REPORT 1 AugUSt 1966
DATE OF
SUSJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
LOCATION THREE MILES SOUTH OF SWANLAKE, NEW YORK DATE SEPTEMBER 27, 1965
PHOTOGRAPHY
AF IR QUALITY Fair
no. NRS
L Negatives, L Prints
l. PURPOSE: This report is a joint 1. PURPOSE: This report is a joint response by the Photo Processing and Photo Analysis
Divisions to Work Order Number 66-59 from Major H. Quintanilla, TDEw/UFo, who requested a
definite analysis of a UFo observed on four prints and negatives. definite analysis of a observed on four prints and negatives.
2. ANALYSIS: A finite
(camera to object).
The person photographing the UFo stated it was the size of a "pinhead to the The person photographing the UFO stated it was the size of a "pinhead to the eye." This
is considered to be very unlikely as previously indicated in Verbal Report Number Vé6-l8.
The camera is believed to be a mass produced type which would be given as a premium and is
not of good quality or cataloged for standard camera sales. Considering the type of camera
the following is a list of focal lengths, ranges and computed object sizes for these photographs:
RANGE
50: 100: 200 5001 1000: 5000:
FOCAL LENGTH
OBJECT SIZE
1" 3.9" 7.8". 15.6" 39" 78" 390"
2" 7.8" 15.6" 31.2" 78" 156" 780"
3" 11.7" 23.4" L6.8n 117.n 234" 1170"
24" 15.6" 31.2" 62.4" 156" 312" 1560"
5" 19.5" 39.0" 78.0" 195" 390" 1950n
5" 5" 23.4" 146.8" 16.8" 93.6" 93.6" 234" 234" 468" 2340" 2340"
A l inch, 5 inch or 6 inch focal length is very unrealistie for this type of camera. A 2 inch A l inch, 5 inch or 6 inch focal length is very unrealistic for this type of camera. A 2 inch
focal length is possible but unrealistic. A reasonable focal length would be 3 to k inches. focal length is possible but unrealistic. A reasonable focal length would be to k inches.
Considering the computed object size at different ranges up to approximately l mile, the Considering the computed object size at different ranges up to approximately l mile, the
object is small if close to the camera and very large if distant. In either situation, the object is small if close to the camera and very large if distant. In either situation, the
obsorver should have been able to see the object well enough to describe it better than obsorver should have been able to see the object well enough to describe it better than a a
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PHOTO ANALYSIS REPORT NO. 66-31.DATED 1 August 1966
pinhead to the eye (i. e. with a 3" focal length the object would be ll.7 inches across at
50 feet, or approximately 6oo feet across at 5 miles).
PHOTO ANALYSIS BY: APPROVED BY:
1deleovan Richard  Chand
GERALD SCHEIMAN RICHARD L. CHANCE
Intelligence Research Specialist Intelligence Research Specialist Capt., USAF
Chief, Photo Analysis Division
WILBER PRICE, JR.
Director, Director,
Photo Exploitation Directorate
FORM 132 (CONTINUATION SHEET)
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DEPARTMENT OF TME AIR FORCE
HEADOUARTERS AGOJD AIR BASE GROUP (AOC)
STEWART AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 125SQ
ATIN OF REPLY TO 4603ODC 6 June 1966
SUBJECT: UFO Photos, 27 Sep 65; Stuart H. Cooper
To. Colonel Eric T. De Jonckheere
Deputy for Technology and Subsystems
Headquarters Foreign Technology Division (ArSC)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
1. Reference your letter, subject as above, dated 20 May 1966 requesting 1. Reference your letter, subject as above, dated 20 May 1966 requesting
the camera of Mr.
2. The camera, an Imperial Mark XTi, is a simple box camera with 2. The camera, an Imperial Mark XT, is a simple box camera with
no F stops to set. To find the exact focal length and F number will
require an optic lab. However, the camera seems to be set up for
about an F 7 or 8 lens to focal length ratio.
3. Mr lis somewhat hesitant about allowing his camera to
be taken or sent to you for examination.
JOHN N JOHNSON, IUI, Lt Col, USAP
Chief, Operations-& Training Division

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 46O3D AIR BASE GROUP (ADC)
STEWART AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 12554
REPLY TO ATIN OF: 4603ODC
13 October 1965
SUBJECT: UFO Report
TO: Hq AFSC (TDEW)
The attached UFO report is submitted in accordance with para 13b,
FOR IANDER
JOHN  JOHNSON, III, Lt Col, USAF JOHN N JOHNSON, III, Lt Col, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Operations & Iraining Division UFO report w/2 atch

A. Description
1. Shape: Disk, to eye just bright light +.
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2. Size:. pinhead to eye
3. Color: White
4. Number: One
5. N/A:
6. Features: to eye, none, SEE pictures
7. Tail: None
8. Sound: None
Bright light
2.
is uncertain about azimuth because the road is quite winding and he
did not reference himself to the sun; however, he "feels that the
azimuth was in the NNE. "
3. Same as above
4. Shallow dive, then climbing turn
5.
6. About one r minute.
C. Manner of Observation
1. Ground - visual
2
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