PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
-14 January 1966 14/2330z Indianapolis, Indiana (4 Witnesses)
SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Possible (SATELLITE)
4 NUMBER OF OBJECTS Observers direction as stated in his and Form l64 is contradector
One to one another.
5. LENGTH OF LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 08S ATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
19 Minut es Observers noted bright object traveling toward the SE, but in
his letter he stated to the W.. One observer said object had
6. b. TYPE OF OBSERVATION similar characteristics to'ECHo Satellite. Object had brightrbss
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual comparable to evening star. Above observer felt that the object
was a satellite. was a satellite.
7. COURSE 7. COURSE
SE to NW SE to NW
8. PHOTOS
Yos
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yas
No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 O-329 (TDE) Provlome aditlons of thla form may be used.
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January 14, 1966 - Frlday Evaning - 6:30-6:50 P.M. (timed
by watoh). We were 62oo North and 1 block west of
College Avo Indianepolis, Indiana.
Sighted at t walked out the door or
the above address (Dootor's Ofrlce). Spotted it hovering
about size of little fingernail held at erms length-at
about 30 degree angle, whirlin in or in motion, colors of
red, yellow and white.  Became dim at 6:L5.P.M. went verr
rapidly (west), (:48 o.m. completel Ly disappeared, beck
(Night was hazy not many stars)
We had two witnessest
Indianapolis, Indiana
phone -
Indianapolis, Indiana
phone
We have spotted four aightings, Nov. 19, l965, Jan. 3, 1966,
Jan. 9, 1966, and Jan. 15, 1966. It is not our deslre to be a
nuisance in making thsse reports, please advise us should we see
another, if a report would be in order.
Thanking you in advance,
Very.tr yours,
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46217
Dear
MOOiLATPLIO Reference your recent unidentified observaticn of.
l4 Janusry l9é6. The information which we have received
is not sufficient for evaluationr  Request yeu comnlete
the attached FTD Form 16h and return it in the envelope
provided.
We wish to thank you for reporting your observation to
the Air. Force.
Sincerely,
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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 pos concerning the unidentified cerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer smany questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.
1: When did you see the object? Time of day:
Hour Minutss
1800
/ (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.L
Day Month Year
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
dirnapolis Lndiana
Nearost Postal Address City or Town Stats or County
S. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 30 C
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain) d. Just q guess
5. 2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes
6.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
o. Bright o. Bright
b. Cloudy. b. Cloudy
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In bock of you e, Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supervedea FTn 1o4, jul 6l, which is obsolete.

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14. Did the object disappear while you were ng
Cok
15. Did the object move behind samething at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): (Yes) No Don't Know. IF you cnswered YES, then tell what
it moved behind: B2
1. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: . in front of:
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
0. Sound 22ez8 0. Sound 22pz8
We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how . 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 obiect is covered by the head of the match. if you had performed this experimant at the time of the much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experimant at the time of the
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusians, ete., 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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27. In th following sketch, imagine that you cre at the point shown. Placa an "A"' on the curvad line to show how
high the objoct was above the horizan (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B on the same curvad line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) whan 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
He
60
45 NW NX
30 /
B E
13 3W
SG.
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an Aa the beginning of th Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an Aat the beginning of th
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shuw any changes in direction during ths course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during ths course.
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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 traveling.
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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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:
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32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name First Nama Middle Name Middl Name
ADDRESS Cudisaplis 27 Clndiana Cludieupl lis 27 Lludiana
Zone Srate
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 12. 13. SEX CEY 2uale
indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
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33. When and to whom did you repart that you had seen the object?
Day Month

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NI
LIA
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100

BASIC REPORTING DATA AND FORMAT FOR UNIDENTIFIED
FLYING OBJECTS
1 6 FE81965
a. Description of the object(s):
(1) Shape: circular
(2) Size compared to a known object: nail of little finger
(3) Color: red, yellow and white
(4) Number: one
(5) Formation; if more than one: N/A
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Sound: None
( Other pretinent or unusual features: None
b. Description of course of object(s):
() What first called your attention to the object(s) : brightness
(2) Location of object when first object when first observed: in
western sky western sky
(3) Location of object when disappeared: northwest sky
(4) Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s): from
southeast f northwest
(5) How did the object(s) disappear: below the horizon
(6) How long was the object(s) visible: 19 minutes
c. Manner of observation:
(l) How was it observed: ground visual
(2) What optical aids were used; None .
(3) Airborne information; None
d. Time and date of sighting(Zulu) :
(1) Time-date(Zulu): 2330 to 2350z 14 January 1966
(2) Light conditions: hazy

e. Location of observer: Indianapolis, Indiana
f. Identifying information on observer:
age unk Indianapolis, Ind.
age unk, Indianapolis, Ind.
Reliability Unknown
g. Weather and Winds - - Aloft conditions at tine and place of sightings:
(1) Observers account of weather conditions: hazy - not many stars
(2) Report from nearest AWS or U.S. Weather Bureau Office of wind
direction and velocity in degrees and knots at:
Surface 240/10 20,000 ft 280/55
6,000 ft 280/20 30,000 ft 260/65
10,000ft 280/30 50,000ft 270/40
16,000ft 280/45 80,000ft NOT AVAILABLE
(3) Cailing: NOT AVAILABLE
(4) Visibility NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
(6) Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located (6) Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located NONE
(7):Temperature gradient NOT AVAILABLE
i. Interception or identification action taken: None
flight of any
air traffic or ballon releases in the area which could account for the
sighting: Not available
k. Position, title and comments of preparing officer, including his pre-
liminary analysis of possible cause of sighting: Chief ,Combat Intelligence,
Intelligence Division, 3oSth E Wing; observer has unlisted phone
number, therefore sighting was discussed with M a witness.
Hrs stated she had observed the Echo Ballon Satellites on several
occasions and this sighting had very sinilar characteristics, the object
was at extreme range and traveled from southeast to northwest disappear-
ing below the horizan.Mr described the intensity of light was about