DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE7094546
DATE OF SIGHTINGApril 1966
REPORTED LOCATIONTruthor Consequences New Mexico
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1.DATETIME GROUP. 1.DATETIME GROUP LOCATION 2. LOCATION
April 66 April 66 3/00492 Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
3. SOURCE 3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION . CONCLUSION Pos. but uoned couglet Pos. but moned couglet
Civilian Aircraft 7
4. NUMBER NUMBER OF OBJECTS OF OBJECTS withe delas delal
one then two (1 witues
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
15 minutes Object appeared to be 30! long,, 10' high, and oval
in shape. Objoct hovered then began to rise and move
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION SSE. Object went out of sight at a high rate of speed.
Ground Visual
. COURSE ? There io nothing in the report to indicate that the
objects were not aircraft.
St. up then SSE First report said object was in sight for 4-5 minutes, 2nd
. PHOTOS report approx 15 minutes.
B Yes Need draiving o trajenton
No
. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes 6 b
No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Prarfone edilons of thls form may he uanf.
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 2 Day mdy Month 1966
Year
Information which you foe 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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2AP
FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
21 April 1966
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Truth or Consequences,
New Mexico 87091
Dear Mr.
Reference your recent unidentified observation of 2 Apr 66.
The information which we have received is not sufficient
for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD Form
l64 and return it in the envelope provided.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE OF
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER (AFSC) DEPARTA
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO 87117
ATTN OF REPLY TO SUS
6 April 1966
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Report
TO: FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
l. The attached report was received by our Information Services Office
on 5 April 1966 in the P.M.
1 2. Information at best z. lnilormation at best is sketchy and I hav is sketchy and I have no idea of identification. ve no idea of identification.
FOR THE COMANDER FOR THE COMANDER
Saud fahtorn Sand Faktron
SAUL FAKTORON, MAjOr, USAF SAUL FAKTORON, MajOR, USAF 1 Atch
Chief of Safety UFO Repert UFO Report
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Ins Data
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UFO QUESTIONNAIRE
I. Description of the Object(s):
a. shpe Unknsun (light only)
b. Size compared to a
terms: quarter, half dollar,
silver
at about arm's length.
c.
d. Number/
e. e, Formation, if more than one_ N/A
f. Any discernible features or details NorE
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9. Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size or exhaust, including size of same compared
h.
Other pertinent or unusual features
2. Description of Course of Object(s):
a What
object(s)? object(s)?
an ripectir en ripecton
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b. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first
observed.
c Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappear-
ance.
Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s)
Cane A eant and dfarted s7
e. How did the object(s) disappear? How did the object(s) disappear? (Instantaneously to the (Instantaneously to the
North, etc.)
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f. How long (were) the object(s) visible? (Be specific,
5 minutes, 1 1 hour, etc.)
3. Manner of Observation:
a. Use one or any combination of the foilowing items:
Ground-visual, air visual. ground-electronic, air-electronic.
(if electronic, specify ype radar)
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b. Statement as to optical aids (telescopes, binoculars,
etc.) used and description thereof.
sore sire
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C. If the sighting occurred while -borne, give type
and home station.
4. Time and Date of Sighting:
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b. Light
day, dawn, dusk)
mught
5. Location of Observer(s): Give exact latitude and longitude
geographical position
sub
6. Identifying Information on Observer(s):.
a. Civilian - Name, age, mailing address, occupation, and
of reliability.
7. Weather and Winds: Observer(s) account of weather conditions.
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Jam aChuf 2i Fe Bn.
King
Hollomor AFS
Conhmed
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SURTACE S DATA SNEET
Aarillo A7B, Texas - March 6, 1966
CL00L *3505 7402* 10205 W* 52***
OSCOL *3305 7402* 10505 *#*W" 52***
0600L 83303 74012 10905 20977 53303
C700L *9304 7402* 12902 *** 53***
C9OOL *0204 7402* 1300 ** 52219
Winona, Mimnesota - April 3, 1966
160OL 91321 03515 95211 9#*** 10629 70030
1900L 61413 5645* 92510 ***** 09**
22COL 81610 5845* 91708 **##* 03***
Salisbury, N.C. - February 3, 1966
04302 03002 74000 14300 00900 55*** 04.302 03002 74000 14300 00900 55***
Houston, Texas - February 4, 1966
12002 00204 74000 32101 00900 52#** 12002 00204 74000 32101 00900 52***
Surfside, Taxas - March 20, 1966
07332 72112 74022 20319 754** 16302
Truth or Consequenoes, N.M. - April 3, 1966
01002 22915 72031 03326 00901 00***
Lycoming, Now York - April 5, 1966
C3002 32710 58858 99600 883** 51***
Bloomington, Indiana - July 4, 1966
07302 22405 6603* 14432 214** 28**
Domybrook, North Dakota - August 19, 1966
225C2 61208 £403* 18421 6087# 07*** #
Fecos, Taxas - August 27, 1966 Fecos, Taxas - August 27, 1966
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03CC2 21605 7402* 13124 214** 13*** 03CC2 21605 7402* 13124 214** 13***
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Rone, Georgia - August 27, 1966
02512 33005 7402* 19323 3086* 18** 02512 33005 740:
Zast Dennis, Mass. - Cetober 8, 1966 East Dennis. Mass, Cctober 3, 1966
23502 81808 4
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Proj: 5992D - STAR TREK TIE: 0000Z
SOINDING #31 LOCATICN: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico DATE:Auril 3, 1966
HEIGHT PRESSURE TEMP DIRECPICN SPEEL
gpm mb OC R.H.% da:
1417 850 25 21 260 12
1244 800 20 214 250 20
2490 750 15 260 26
3072 700 9 27 270 28
3680 650 3 34 280 26
4323 600 -3 39 280 28
5000 550 -7 24 290 28
5745 500 -9 18 300 24
6550 450 -15 18 310 26
7431 400 -23 18 290 22
17754 80 -68 280 38
20594 .50 -53 280 280 16 16
REMARKST
DATA SOURCE: ETAC Upper-air History Files.
ANAIYST: TSgt t Dunham
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL I INFORMATION
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This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as any 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.
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1. When did you see the object? 1. When did you see the object? 2 Time of day: Time of day: 7 49 F
Hour Minutes
Aprii
. 2 Moreh 1966 (Circle One): (Circle One): A.M. A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
.Time Zone:
a. Eastern (Circle One): Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4.Where were you when you saw the object?
Thethen Censnguincos L'ee Dicvico
Nearest Postal Address City or Town.. State or County
.How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 10pn0x 15Min
Hous Minutes .Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
C.sibie bat not 10
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes- No- Jigki due tc dnivinyCor
'911 aue Cnionycsr
6. What was the condition of the sky? 6. What was the condition of the sky? • .
DAY NIGHT rhink was Baigal was Baighl
a. a. Bright 6.
b. Cloudy b. b Cloudy but not not sune
(Circle One): : a. In front of you d. To your left worts
b. In bock of you e. Overheor
c. To your right f. Don't remember
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FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersndes FTT 164, Jul 61, whicha is obsolete.
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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):
None a. Bright moonlight
Aofewl Think b. Dull moonlight
() No moonlight - pitch dark
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d. Don't remember
.
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. a. Clear sky Clear sky I +hink I think a. Dry Dry
5. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow d. Snow
e. e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): 0. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid .As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
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
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
1.  The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred
b. Like a bright star htakidiike selid
c. Sharply outlined Matenial wut wat
d. Don't remember 10u9 well - Light Lig4 +e
bnight
Did the object: (Circle One for eoch question) (Circle One for eoch question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Yes No Don't know Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't know
c. c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know Don't know
e. e. Change brightness? Yes Yes Don't know
f. 5 Change shape? Chance sham? Yes Yes Don't know Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know )
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If f so, how? :
ot 3 5 C. 7 s+ higa
of
15. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don'tKnow. you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Don't Know. re wex IF you answered YES, then tell what
Yes No
in front of: _
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
Sound N> Soind
C bsa.ld,ny - Alpnok 2 5 to 3o Fos+
Long dod 1C Fcot Hisa
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, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
chjref ohjeef Appeonod Appeanod tc be ie 3e L=g ,c'H. H.
shpe obje- obje . Neuaed Hevpned
d ad dad oual oual 1 N 1N shope
stn:yh stno:y26 u1P uP the mooed mooed
thexe moved moved
off to my Lo+ L0+
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20.Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
500 Milo/r
Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was? ,
(Circle One) Yes No
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 2. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
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 d. Near an airfield?
d.In an airplane (rype) d.In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. Other
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
__miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yo No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Windshield Yes Yes No No g. g. Theodolite Thea Slite
d. Window glass d. Window glass Yes No No h. Other Other
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
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2. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shuw any changes in direction during the course.
1 sn:sit up
off" the South south East
IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? Two
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.
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:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS Jruth on Cousegue e h A1c
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBE AGE 38 SEX Mals
indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
3. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Apni) 10.1 7 1966 1961 +e Sxponliso- SaDn(.5 Mn.
Day Month Year