PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
18 October 65 18/15002 Litchfield, Nebraska
3. 3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian BALLOON BALLCON
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1I. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
3-5 minutes. 3-5 minutes Object was an olive green and size of a wash tub, with tripod
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION effect on bottom. No sound. Coject was descending from ths effect on bottom. No sound. Cbject was descending from the
East, It apacad ascended rapidly in a northerly direction
Ground-Visual and disacpeared in clouds. At the time of tho observation, it
7. COURSE was misty with light rain.
North
8. PHOTOS Possible a/e based on duration and flight characteristics.
Description not in accord with this analysis. Possible that
Yos the appearance was distorted by the atmosphers conditions.
XCX No Form 164 received.
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes REEVALUATION indicates balloon sighting (or debris in wind).
X No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previoua sditiona of this lorm may be uaod,

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27. 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 the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A" on the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75
600 13
45
E IcE
15 SW 35,
28. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or abjects made. Place on "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "B at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
B
29. 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 fraveling.

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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
No
31. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes- No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
Litchfield, Nebraska
32. Plaase give the following information about yourself: 32. Plaase give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Nome ast Nome i7st Nam T3 Name Middla Nama
Leota Leota
Nebraska
ADDRESS
Strest City Zone State State
34 M
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER. AGE 59 SEX SEX F
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report that you had sesn the object?
18th Qctober 1985 dalled next door, neighvor, who in turn
Day
he in turn notified Air Force at Sioux City, Offider Harbert called Monday, Oatobur

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34. Date you completod this questionnaire: 3othDecember 1925
Day Month Year
35. 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.

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FTC
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HT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO 45433 POSTAGE AND FEES PAID
TED STAYES AIR FORCE
UFFICIAL BUSINESS DEG V.
80
RM.
1965 1965
FTD (TDEW)
PROJECT BLUE BOOK PROJECT BLUE BOOK
. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO 45433 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO 45433
FTD JUL38 FORM
This form svgeresdes ATIC Fers Nr. 383, datod Dee 60, which Ls ebaclate.
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AFIN: 53986 (a7(ct65) Page l of 3
ACTION: NIN-7 INFO: XOP-1, XOPX-8, SAFOS-3, JCS/DIA-1 (21)
SMB A 155 CHQB345Z CWJA 126
PP RUEAHQ
DE RUNGNP 13 091656
ZNR UUUOU
P2776507
FM SIOUX CITY ADS SAGE SIOUX CITY MUNI APRT IOWW FM SIOUX CITY ADS SAGE SIOUX CITY MUNI APRT IOWW .
TO RUWGALE/ADC TO RUWGALE/ADC
RUWGKGWO AIR DIV RICHARDS GEBAUR AFB MO RUWGKGWO AIR DIV RICHARDS GEBAUR AFB MO
RUEAGL/AFSC
RUEAHQ/HO USAF RUEAHQYHQ USAF
RUEAHQ/OSAF WASH DC RUEAHOYOSAE WASH DC
BT
UNCLAS/SCODC-1 01777 OCT 65. FOR ADOIN AT ADC;
29 OIN AT 29 AIR DIV; AFSC (FTD) AT AFSC; AFNIN AT
USAF; SAFOI AT OSAF. UFO REPORT. REFERENCE PARA
HA, AFR 200-2: (1) SHAPE WAS ROUND. (2) ABOUT THE
SIZE OF A WASH TUB. (3) OLIVE GREEN IN COLOR. (4)
NE)O FORMATION. (6) TRIPOD EFFECT ON
BOTTON OF OBJECT. UL NONE. (8) NO SOUND. (9)
NDNE. REF PARA 14B: (D MR. WAS OUTSIDE
AFHQ IAN 63 FURM 0.309C
UNGLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AFIN:  58986 (270ct65) Page 2 of 3
DURING CHORES AND HAPPENED TO NOTICE THE OBJECT
DESCENDING. (②) OBJECT WAS DESCENDING FROM THE EAST.
PAGE. 2 RUWGNP 13 UNCLAS
ANGLE AND AZIMUTH NOT DETERMI NEO. () DESCENDED
IN ANGLE FROM EAST, FAST ASCENSION TOWARD NORTH, KEPT
ASCENOING (5) OBJECT ASCENDED RAPIDLY IN A NORTHERLY
DIRECTION AND DISAPPEARED IN CLOUNDS. () OBJECT WAS
VISIBLE FOR 3-5 MINUTES. REF PQRA 14C: VISUAL SIGHTING.
REFREF PARA 14D: (1)TPPZ, 18 0CT 1965; (2) DAY, MISTY AND
LIGHT RAIN. REF PARA 14E: STANDING IN A MILO FIELD AT
LITCHFIELD, NEBRASKA. REF PARA 14F: MR. & MRS LITCHFIELD, NEBRASKA. REF PARA 14F: MR. & MR
65 AND P YEARS OF AGE RESPECTIVELY,
VERY RELIABLE. REF
PARA 14G; (1 MISTY WITH VERY LIGHT RAIN(2) SURFACE
(CEILING-UO.) VISIBILITY 8 R(5)TENTH CLOUDNCOVER.
(6)NONE (7) 1,8 DGS PER 1,000 FT. REF PARA RH; NONE.
REF PARA 141: NONE. REF PARA 14: NONE. REF PARA 14K:
INTELLIGENCE OFFKCER SCADS OUE TO THE LATENESS
AFHQ JAN GS FORM 0.309C
UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
SYAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AFIN: 58986 (270ct65) Page 3 of 3
OF RECEIVINGVTHE REPORT AT THIS HEADQUARTERS, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO
MAKE ANY DEFINITE COMMENT PERTAINING TO THE UFO. REF PARA 14L: NO
EXISTENCE OF PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
BT
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Note: Advance copy vie JCS to DIA.
AFHO JAN 65 FORM 0.309C
UNCLASSIFIED

FID (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Chio 45433
20 December 1965
Dear Mr
In raviewing our cases for the nonth of Cetober, we were unable to 1a ielswus Gur caaes 1or oe 2-
come to a definite conclusion as to the cause of your sighting of cone to a definite conclusion as to the cause of your sighting of
18 Cetober 65. Would you please fill out the attached FTD Form 164s 18 Cetober 65. Would you please fill out the attached FrD Form Ló4s
and return them in the envelopes provided.
Sincerely, 1
HECTOR GUI HECTOR QUI ANILLA, Jr, Major, USAP ILLA, Jr, Major, USAP
Chlef, Project Blue Book Chief, P : Blue Book
Dear Major:
I am retuming the enclosed forms and an keeping one cory for
our file, You do not enclose but two envelopes so I assure
we should keep one copy,

U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified cerial phenomenon that you have obsarved.
any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research pui urposes. Your name will not be used in connection with any statements,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contoct you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: ___9 d
Hour Minutes
18th October 1965
Nonday. (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Ysor
3. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
(Circle One): a, a, Eastern Eastern (Circle One): aDaylight Saving
b. Central b. Stondard
c. Ioomtain c. Moomain
d. Pocific
e. Other
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4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Litchfield Nebraska Sherman Sherman
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 0 2 25
Hours Minutas Seconds
a. Certain . Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
fron first visual sighting until time lapsed to
5.1 How was time in sight determined? run into the itouse to-tolephone.
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes _. No
.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy & foggy b. Cloudy
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
No sunlight.
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In bock of you a. Overheod
e. To your right f. Don't remomber
FORM
PTD OCT62 164 Thia form auperaades FTn I64, Jul 6l, whieh is obeolete.

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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 nil b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remamber d. Don't remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Cirele One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b.F Fog, mist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderame or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid Solid d. As a light
b. b. Transparent . Don't remember
c. Vapor
11. if it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): 11. if it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
nil
12. The edges of the object were: 4
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright stor
c. Sharply outlined.
Don t remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for eoch question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? 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
. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
s Flash or flicker? Yes 2l2l2 Don't know
h. Disappear ond reappear? Yes Don't know

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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
The object ascended straight up approximately 4o0 feet and proceeded to
ascend in a northwesterly direction until out of sight in fog clouds.
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15. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answored YES, then tell what
it moved behind: _..
. Disappeared into fog cloud
16. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circla One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:
described above.
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound nil
b. Color_ Olive green Olive areen
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 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 ar the time of the much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment or the time of the
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
A match head would be only a speck in comparison to object seen.
19. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your skerch 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.
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20. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YEs, then what speed would you estimate? _ 1
21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was? ..
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was? _5o feat
22. Where were you located.when you saw the object? 23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
o. In the business section of a city?
a. inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. in a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield? d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) d. In an airplone (type) e. Flying over a city?
e..At seo f. Flying over open country?
f. Othor _Outside a far buildiag.. f. Orhor Outside a fara buildiag.. 9. Other 3. Other_
24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMCBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions: 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) 24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
, North North c. East . South 9. West 9. West
b. Northeast . Northeast nil d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? _miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you abserve the object through any of the following?
d. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses No f. Telescope Yes $2|2$
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes No h. Orher
26. In ordar that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw.
The object would resemble a balloon in shape; however, it was cokpletely smooth,
and had nothing such as rope or strings attached and gave the apoearance of
being of a heavier material, perhaps metal.