PROJECT BLUE BOOK

nomical, or otherwise, which m the sighting
L. Did you take any photographs N one
Do you know of any existonce of physical evidence of materials None ~
INITIALS EMH
HED
I have no way of ascertaining just what this Perscr was looking at. Thoyrdo lives
in the general area of a great deal of air traffic Midway Airport and O'Hare
International Airport, Chicago, Ill.
Esnest M. Hegeler
ERNEST M. HEGELER
Aircraft Dispatcher
C.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION
4 N0vember65 04/2330 Chicazo. Tlinois
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (VENUS)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One Venus in SW at a25 deo az 15
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMM. NALYSIS
30 mimutes ike a star a bright. Stationary
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION bject was observed 25 deg above horizon, in the Sw. Observer
went inside and when he came out, it was gone. Cbsarger
Ground-Visual (BX) also used binoculars.
7. COURSE
SW
8. PHOTOS
I

Oval
11
2. Size as compared to a kncwn oo jeot held in the haro at abct: arn -
Lergth. (Such as a dime, niokel. Daseball. sta.)
Smaller than Pea
. Color White
L. Number_One
5. E Formation, if one Light Very big star -
6. Ary discernible features or details Light Very big star
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B. Description of course of object.
1. What first called the attention of observer to the object
Walking along street looked up and saw
2. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object when first observer
25^ above horizen south weat direction
3. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object upon disappearance
Unk
L. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object
ilnk
Went inside t obiect was gane
6. How long was the object visible? (Be specific, 5 min, one hour)
3. Was this an airborne sighting? If so:
A. Type A/C No
B. Ident No
C. Altitude
D. Heading
E. Speed
F. Home Station
G. Telephone No
2

Telephone No
Military:
l.. Name N/A
2. Grade
3. Crganization
L.. Duty shh
5. Reliability
6. Telephone No.
C. Weather and Winds - Aloft conditions at time and place of sightings
weather conditions
16,000 "! 11
20,000 I! it
30,000 !! 1!
50,000 t! !1
80,000 I!
3. Ceiling Clear
1. Visibility 15 +
5. Amount of cloud layer None
6. Thunderstorm in area and quadrant in which located
7. Vertical Temp Gradient Unkown
3

L. Did you taka any photographs No
D you k of any existence of physical evidence of materials
INITLALS JBW
2 Other Witnesses Names and addresses Unkown.
When I called weather stations to get information for Item G I was informed
that one of the local stores has a aircraft with a neon sign attached was
flying in the area.
ite
JAMES B. WHELAN
ALIGHr Clerk Dispatcher
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE ·TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
10 Nvamber 65 10/23102 Chicago, Illinois
3.SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian A/C (WITH ADVERTISING SIGN)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
ONE No data pessented to indicate object could Nor have beenn a/e
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
20 minutes Object was circular, gave orange metal ic glow. Appeared
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION to stand still, then it to off South at a fast speed, then
turned to the North, stopped nd disappeared. About 10
Ground-Visual (BX) minutes later it reappeared in the East.
COURSE
E
8. PHOTOS
" Yos
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous sditions of this form may be used,
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IN REPLY REFER TO- DATE F01965
AFISIIC 24-185-24-35 OSI COMMUNICATION
TO: AFSC (FTD) SUBJECT
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Chicago, I11inois 60620
FROM: Hq USAF (AFISIIC)
Washington, D. C. 20333
REFERENCE
ITEMS CHECKED ARE APPLICABLE TO ABOVE SUBJECT
INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED AND REPORTS WILL BE FORWARDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
ATTACHED IS REPORT OF INVESTIGATION. THIS MATTER IS PENDING 0 CLOSED.
REQUEST REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN. (AFR 124-4)
IF THIS IS PROCESSED UNDER AFR ; REQUEST COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH
REPORT OF PRIOR INVESTIGATION/SUMMARY ATTACHED.
NOTE RESTRICTIVE LEGENDS ON FRONT OF THE ATTACHMENT(S).
RETURN ATTACHMENT(S) AFTER HAVING SERVED YOUR PURPOSE.
REQUEST AN INDICES CHECK ON ABOVE SUBJECT AND INDIVIDUAL(S) LISTED IN- OTHER/REMARKS.
WHEN ATTACHMENT(S) IS/ARE REMOVED, THE CLASSIFICATION OF THIS CORRESPONDENCE
WILL BE RETAINED DOWNGRADED TO CANCELED 0 MARKED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY."
OTHER/REMARKS
l. Attached letter from Subject is forwarded for your information and any action
deemed appropriate. Investigation is nc contemplated
2. Directorate OSI files do not contain any record antifiable with Sub ject.
COPIES TO ATTACHMENTS FILE STAMP AND/OR OTHER
Ltr fm subj, cy of
envelope and I Atch.
NAME, GRADE, TITLE, SIGNATURE
Dphthmn frot
OSI JAN 63 FORM 158 VERNMINT PAINTING OPPICI: DS3 ON-STITS1

6:10/P.M., 800 fet aet) rual
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3. Color WHITE -
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5. Formation, if more than one N/A
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CHIC AGO. FIRST CEASS
PM ILL Pernt No. 25114
6: 12 NOV -CHCAGO.. IL..
1965.
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
No Postage Stamp Necessary If Mailed in the The United Stotes
I. Odgov Hoouen
Dietos, Thedsal Bereas
of fuertigationd .
IDEA IDEA
SYSTEM Watkingtone, D.C. Waskinglon, D.C.
14 E 15
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Commanding General
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
Dear Sir:
Enclosed herewith is a letter and a Schematic
drawing of an unidentitied flying object which was forwarded
to this by Mi Jr.,9140 South
Normal, ngo, Illinois. This is being furnished for any
action you deem appropriate.
Very truly yours,
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10, 1965, 6:10 /P.M,
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FIRST CLASS
Pentil No. 29114
CHICAGO, ILL.
PERF BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
No Postage Stanp Nucessary I Muiled In tho The Unitod Stales
RESEARCH
Eredeal Bureau of Investi:
gation
219 sauth Deaba.
IDEA
SYSTEM Cheiagas, ill. bote
14 E 15

Source oflight-
Ihophe
Coruntcon AT SASE 7850 dawe benla

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FIRST CLASS
Permit No. 29114
CHICAGO, ILL.
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
No Postage Stamp Necessary If Mailed In the The United States
THRU RESEARCH Bernand C. Hatio
Duto ofhallic fonation
U. L. Ati Cn Ca.
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SSNISndAU5 Wathing lane, D. C.
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Corvatire At
Drtwing As seen Tuvcug
7×50 RoWEk BINOLACRS
219
NOVEMBER 10,1065

2. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object wnen first. observed
Unkown
3. Angle or elavation and azimuth of object upon disappearance
Unkown
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4.I Description of flight path and maneuvers of object
Heading east to lake moving very slow, flying lower than aircraft in vicinity
J 4 -
slower than aircraft
Flew out of sight
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4 .
a 1N
6. How long was the object visible? (Be specific, 5 min, one hou) -
2
5 Min - -+
C. Manner of observation.
l.-How was object sighted, ground-visual,-air visual, ground eleotrcnte,
air electronic. (If electronic, specify type of radar)
Ground visual
2. Wereany optical aids used. (Telescopes, binoculars) t
NO
3. Was this an airborne sighting? SO: NO
A. Type A/C
B. Ident No
C. Altitude
D. Heading
E. Speed
F. Home Station
G. Telephone No
2
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PROJECT 10O73 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
12 November 65 12/100z Chicagol Illinois
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian A/C
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
Three
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMM AND ANALYSIS
5 minutes Cbserved three round objects shape of a yabch, with very light
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION gold color. Observer was looking out the bedroom window from
West to East, when cbject disappeared over the house. Cbject
Ground-Visual sounded like an a/c.
7. COURSE
W
8. PHOTOS

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COMBAT READINESS TRAINING OPERATIONS
928TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP, MEDIUM (RESERVE)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Chioago, Illinois 60s6ó
SUBJECT: U.F.O.
A. Description or the object:
of Yacht.
2. Size as compared Ito a known object held in the hand at about arm's
length. (Such as a pea, dime, nickel, baseball, eto.)
Unk
3. Color_Gold (Very Light)
L. Number3
Shape unknown
Shape like Yacht.

II 2. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object when first observed
Straight Ahead
From East to West Stza
Right over the houss. From east to west
Right over the house
•
3. Was this an airborne sighting? If so: No
A. Type A/C
B. Ident No
C. Altitude
D. Heading
E. Speed
F. Home Station
G, Telephone No
2

5. Reliability -
Cood
6. Telephone N
Military:
1. Name
2. Grade
3. Organization
4. Duty
5. Reliability
6. Telephone No.
G. Weather and Winds - Aloft conditions at time and place of sightings
Observar weather. condi tions
2. Winds (from Weather Bureau)
Surface 170 Degrees 9 Kts
Aloft 6,000 11 II
10,000 11
16,000 11 =
20,000 ?1 i!
30,000 1: 11
50,000 I! ?t
80,000 11 it
3. Ceiling 3,500 Broken 8,000 Overcast
1. Visibility 8
5. Amount of cloud layer Mone
6. Thunderstorm in area and quadrant in which Iodated
7. Vertical Temp Gradient Unkowm.
3

H. Did you notice any unusual activity or conditions, meteorological, astro-
nomical, or otherwise, which might account for the sighting
No
L. Did you take any photographs NO
Do you know of any existence of physical evidence of materials iE
NO
INITIALS CFJ
:
NOTE: Person reporting UFC seem to have a sound and basic reasons for reporting
and seem to a stabls person. However, the object sighted could possible
C have been a neon sign being towed by an aircraft for Polk Brothers Co. or
an aireraft on an approach.
CHARLES"T. C
Base Flight Operetions Supervisor
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2 #. ASA
1. Name -
?. Grade .:
3. Orgamization
4. Duty
5. Reliability .
6 Telephone No. -
G. Weather and Winds - Aloft conditions at time and place of sightings
NT +. t
I. Observer's account of weather ccnditions Clear 2n
10 16,000 11. 11
us 11
20,000
30,000 "1 "
I 50,000 !!
80,000 !! 11
3. Ceiling Clear
4. Visibility +15
5. Amount of cloud layer  None
6. Thunderstorm in area and - quadrant in which Iccated  None
7. Vertical Temp Gradient Unkown
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE TIME GROUP LOCATION
3 November 65 03/2345Z
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Probably CAPELLA
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Positional data off since Capella scmewhat lower and toward
the North. However, the other characteristics including
Ona color & motion in accord with igbtinz otthis star
5. LENGTH OF OBSE TION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
.
15 mimutes Object was round and was green and yellow in color. Had a
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION spinning motion, Had a yellow flame coming out from all
around and moving very fast. Cbject was observed in the East
Ground-Visual at 45 deg clevation. Stationary. At tim f disappearance
7. COURSE object was still in the East at 45 deg elevation. WX was
high then overcast. Manner of disappearance not indicated.
East
8. PHOTOS has same
descriptive characteristics, but is at 15 deg elev in Mx
Yas NE. WX conditions likely distorted appsarance of object.
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE

SUBJECT: U.F.O. 3 Nov. 1965
A. Description the object:
i. Would you please describe object's shape Round
2. Size as compared to known ob ject held in the hand at about arm's
length. (Such as a pea, dime , nickel, baseball, ete.) Nckel
. Color Green and Yellow
4.
6. Ary discernible features or details_Soimning
18 9.
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B. Description of course of object.
l. What first called the attention of observer to the object
Just happened sky
East 45 cegrses angle
East 15 degree angle
L. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object
Stati
None
ohiectvisihle? =
A. Type A/C
B. Ident No
C. Altitude
D. Heading
E. Speed
F. Home Station -
G. Telephone No
2

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A
Military:N/A
1. Name
2. Grade
3. Organization
1 L. Duty
5. Reliability
60 Telephone No.
G. Weather and Winds - Aloft conditions at time and place of sightings
Cloudy
80,000 XXXX I1 XXXX I1
3. Ceiling High Thin Overcast
L. Visibility 12 Miles
5. Amount of cloud layer l0 - i0
6. Thunderstorm in area and quadrant in which located None
a 7. Vertical Temp Gradient Not available .
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