PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
29 March 66 29/0950Z Findlay, Ohio (1 Witness)
. SOURCE . CONCLUSION probatl
1: Astro (VENUS) Ha.
Civilian
2. Photo: (NO IMAGE) - poror
NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 Hour, 40 Minutes Object was described as a very bright light, twice as bright a
a street lamp. Light was so bright that it was hard to make out
6TYPE OF OBSERVATION any shape other than circular. Witness stated that it rose
vertically and then moved at a rate of speed that was fantastic.
Ground-Visual However he also stated that he observed the object for almost
7. COURSE two hours. Object was sighted in the east. Apparent motion o
object ∞uld have been due to the motion of the automobile in
Stationary which he was which he was traveling. Photos taken produced no image. eling. Photos taken produced no image.
. PHOTOS
VENUS was at an azimuth VENUS was at an azimuth of 120 deg and an 120 deg and an elevation elevation of 10-15
$Xx Yo Yos. No deg with a mag of -4.l at deg with a mag of -4.l at t the time of the the time of the sighting. Considering
the information available t thei information available the alleged the e alleged sighting was possibility sighting was possibility
.PHY VIDENCE DENCE the observation of VENUS. the observation of VeNuS.
Yes Y.s
X No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 O-329 (TDE) Prevlone editlons of thls forma may be used. FTD SEP 63 O-329 (TDE) Prevlome editlons of thls form mey be used.
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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 where you last saw the object.
90° B 75°
60 B
NW NT
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path, a "B at the end of the path, and show uny changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show uny changes in direction during the course.
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2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were thero?CNE
Draw a picture of ey were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.

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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: Erdsy-1-Apipil 1966
Day Month Year
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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Hq USAF SAFOICC (Mrs: Hunt)
Reference the attached UFO report from e, Jr. ALso
attached is the original negative which he submitted to us for
evaluation. Request you return his negative and notify him
that his sighting has been evaluated as Astronomical (Vemus).
Request a copy of the photo analysis also be forwarded to him.
FOR THE COMMANDER
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ERIC T. de JONCKHEERE, Colonel, USAF 3 Atchs
Deputy rer Technology and Subsystems 1. FTD Form 164, 29 Mar 66
2. 35 mm film strip
3. Photo Analysis
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COORDINA TION:

Project Blue Book at Wright-Patterson Air
Force Base bag evaluated your sighting as
ASTRONOMICAL (Venus) have inclosed your
negative and also a photo analysis.
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Thank you your sighting to
the Air Force; I am sorry that circumstances
precluded our ansyer ore promptly.
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Sincerely, 3
GEORGE P. FREEMAN, JR.
Lt Colonel, USAF
Chief, Civil Branch
Community Relations s Division
Atchs Office of ation
Mr
Vindlay, Ohio 45840 37
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FID (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
29 March 1966
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Dear Mr.,
conversation with Airman Elmer,
this ofrice, regarding your recent unidentified observation
of 29 March 1966. We would appreciate your completing the
attached FTD Form 164 in order that an evaluation may be
made. maade. ihd your In your conversation couversatroa you you indicated that the original
negative would be available be available for analysis. analysis. We would We would appreci-
ate borrowing ate borrowing the the negatives and and aturned upon
completion of an ans r8is. is.
Thank you fo Thank you fo
Sincerely,
HECTOR HECTOR
Chief, Pr Blue Book

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PHOTO ANALYSIS
object.
exposed and processed, however, no could be identi-
fied. This could have e been due to improper e setting,
to be e any imagery loss due to this factor.

29 March 1966, received telephone call from Jack Grohne
n Elmer.
at 450 am. Observed object in the eastern portion of
town, about 1 mile from him. He waited till it got in
distance where he could get a phone. It came out completely
black (film) no light whatsoever. Object was hovering and
7
l00 feet off the ground. Object seemed to go straight up.
Asked if we could have the film and analyze it. I Informed
and we would also send him a form and we would also send him a form to to fill out.
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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 possib concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer 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: 4 50
Hour Minutes
FUESdAy(MARCH 1966 (Circle One): A.M.
or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you wnen you saw the object?
FiNdlAy FiNdlAy
Nearest City or Town State or County
5. How long was object Total Duration) 1 40
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain d. Just a guess
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5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No_
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright .Bright
b. Cloudy
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 back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete. Astro(venus)

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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 Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
C Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember Don't remember
What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
crstritaieaSay
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
The object appeared: (Circle One): . The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. a. Solid d.As a light (d.As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same c. About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
12.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other IHE LighT WAS SO
b. Like a bright star BC:SHTIHATTTUAS
c. . Sharply outlined HRDdFOMRNE OUT ANY
Don't remember LOPMOTHEPTHPN
cincetre
.Did the object: (Circle One for each 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
e. Change brightness? Yes ( No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes No Don't know )

17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
0. SoundLE
b. Color Bnijhr Light
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 at the time of the
vered by the match head?
T - - THE SiZE A5 2EETin
I ESTinATEd
P.AMETE1e
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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a Inside a building
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
C Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. Other
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)
Chos
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? — miles per hour.
nile you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes №o}$ e. Binoculars No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other X IELFSCO oic
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.Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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:
32. Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please giv we the following information about yourself:
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Last Name Last Name
ADDRESS FiNdiAy FindiAy OHia
City Zone Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 22 AGE 22 SEX MALE SEX MALE
I experience, which might be pertinent.
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When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
TU=siny t9-mAnCH 1966 To you!
Day Month Year