PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE  TIME GROUP 1. DATE TIME GROUP LOCATION LOCATION
5 Apri1 66 06/0215Z 5 April 66 06/0215Z Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1 Witness)
3. SOURCE CONCLUSION CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian AIRCRAFT
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 Minute Object appeared to be stationary about 500 ft above the grouni.
It had three distinct lights, red in color and two wing like
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION extensions with a blinking light on the tip of each wing. Shipe
Ground-Visual of the object was oval.
Observer was in a moving car. An A/C could appear to hover due
7. COURSE to the motion of the car of if the A/C were heading directly
Stationary towards the observer or directly away. Duration the sightin
8. PHOTOS visual charecteristics, lighting and flight path are consistent
with an A/C sighting.
Yes
XNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
XCXNO
FORM
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 26 ap-11266
Day Month
Inforatin which  e pertinent nd whic s adequat cove in speci points t
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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PAPrI
FTD TDEW) 45433
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
22 April 1966
Philadelphia, Pennsyivania 19121
Dear Miss
Reference your recent observation of 9 April 1966. The
information which we have received is not sufficient for
evaluation. evaluation. I Request you complete the attached FTD Form Request you complete the attached FTD Form
164 and return it in the envelope provided. 164 and return it in provided.
We wish to thank you We wish to thank you fo your vation to
the Air Force. the Air Force.
Sincerely,
HECTOR QUINTANTLLA, Jr, Major, USAF
Chief, Pro Blue Book

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE ENT
HEADQUARTERS 913TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP (M) (RES) (CONAC)
WILLOW GROVE AIR RESERVE ACILITY, PENNSYLVANIA I9090
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: BOI APR 1 4 1966
SUBJECT: UFO Sightings
TO: Air Force Systems Command
Foreign Technical Division
Wright-Patte son AFB, Ohio 45433
1. In accordance with the provisions of AFR 200-2, the following report
on UFO sightings is submitted.
L.1
2. At 1830 on 9 April 1966, Miss Regina McFadden, 1838 N. 22nd Street,
Philadelphia, Penna, contacted the Security Office of this installation
and reported an object in flight over the North Philadelphia area which
she said did not resemble a plane. Miss McFadden could not be contacted
by this office for further details until the present date. When con-
tacted, she provided the following information:
Shape - Circular
The object
in a northerly direction. Object was observed at approximately l430 zulu
(1830 Philadelphia time). Object was maintained in sight for approxi-
mately ten minutes. No further details were available from the individual.
Miss McFadden was walking in a direction generally north near her address
at the time of sighting and was accompanied by a sister and brother-in-law.
Addresses are not available.
3. At 0845 hours on 12 April Mrs. Robert Curran, 77lo Fayette Street,
Cheltenham, Penna. a northern suburb of Philadelphia, reported observing
a flying object pproximately l050 zulu time proceeding in a southerly
direction along the direction along the line roughly from Willow Grove Naval Air Station to line roughly from Willow Grove Naval Air Station to
Philadelphia International Airport. Mrs. Curran whose husband is a Flight
Engineer, stated that she was familiar with aircraft and felt that this
was definitely not one. She stated that she was awakened by a very dis- was definitely not one. She stated that she was awakened by a very dis-
turbing noise and observed the object which seemed to have a red light in

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE ENT
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HEADQUARTERS 9I3TH TROOP CARRIER GROUP (M) (RES) (CONAC) DEERRL
WILLOW GROVE AIR RESERVE FACILITY, PENNSYL 19090
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: BOI APR 1 4 1966
SUBJECTI UFO Sightings
TOI Air Force Systems Command
Foreign Technical Division
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
1. In accordance with the provisions of AFR 2oo-2, the following report
on UFO sightings is submitted.
At 1830 on 9 April 1966, Miss Regina McFadden, 1838 N. 22nd Street, T
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Philadelphia, Penna, contacted the Security Office of this installation
and reported an object in flight over the North Philadelphia area which
she said did not resemble a plane. Miss McFadden could not be contacted
by this office for further details until the present date. When con-
tacted, she provided the following information: information:
Shape - Circular Circular
Size - Larger Larger r than the visual image of the sun than the visual image of the sun
Color - Bright Orange.
Number - One
No trail or exhaust
No sound
The object appeared to hover just over the buildings while moving slowly
in a northerly direction. Object was observed at approximately l430 zulu
(1830 Philadelphia time). Object was maintained in sight for approxi-
mately ten minutes. No further details were available from the individual.
Miss McFadden was walking in a direction generally north near her address
at the time of sighting and was accompanied by a sister and brother-in-law..
Addresses are not available.
3. At O845 hours on 12 April Mrs. Robert Curran, 77l0 Fayette Street,
Cheltenham, Penna. a northern suburb of Philadelphia, reported observing
a flying object approximately l050 zulu time proceeding in a southerly
direction along the ine roughly from Willow Grove Naval Air Station to
Philadelphia International Airport. Mrs. Curran whose husband is a Flight
Engineer, stated that she was familiar with aircraft and felt that this
was definitely not one. She stated that she was awakened by a very dis- was definitely not one. She stated that she was awakened by a very dis-
turbing noise and observed the object which seemed to have a red light in
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front and a white light in back. She stated that the lights seemed
very close together, and the object was moving slowly. She was unable
to clearly describe the type of noise she heard. This office contacted
the Flight Operations section of Willow Grove Naval Air Station who
stated that they had no aircraft in the air at that time in the vicinity.
There are industrial plants in the Philadelphia area which are connected
with aircraft industries, some of which maintain test aircraft, primarily
helicopters. There were no further details available.
4. A telephonic report of this sighting was made to the Foreign Technical 4. A telephonic report t of this sighting was made to the Foreign Technical
Division on l2 April. Division on 12 April.
FOR THE COMMANDER FOR THE COMMANDER
Ket B. ubad
KEITH B. HUBBARD, JR. KEITH B. HUBBARD, JR.
Information Officer
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Avenue and slightly west expressway, there
was an Throughout the observed period,
ninute. bser movement to any de-
object It appeared absolutely stationary.
Its hei: about the ground. I noted
three distinct red three distin lights lights on n its apoarent oval its apparent oval or foot- or foot-
ball shaped ball shaned center section Extending Rxtendina from the nucleus
were two wing like extensions. At the end of each wing
was a very intense light periodically went on. About
every four seconds they flashed approximately a
half second uration, then went out for about seconds
again. The span was about that of a Piper Cub but
only about feet wide The hub or center section appear-
ed to be about 15 feet by lo feet in an oval shape.
Outside of the 5 lights there was no glow of the object
from the bottom view.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION 3 wetaests
9 April 66 (Night) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
.SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian Other (CONFLICTING DATA) Other (CONFLICTING DATA)
4. NUMBER OF CBJECTS NUMBER OF CBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Not Reported Not Reported In one report report was 6:30 in the other it was 5:30. In was 6:30 in the other it was 5:30. In
one report one repo curation was l0 seconds in the other it was lo Mir was 10 seconds in the other it was l0 Mir
6. 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground-Visual
data seedrel
7. COURSE illon Te
N to S evaluater
6. PHOTOS
Yes
XXNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes V
CCXNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thie form may be used.

U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnai has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as pos oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon. that you have observed.
Please try to ansy questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research Your name will not be used in connection with any statements,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. e request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.
When did you see the object? .When did you see the object? Time of day: 5 30
Hour Hour Minutes
9 QpR1l 1966 (Circle One): A.M. A.M. or
(P.M.)
Day Day Month Year Year
. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4Where were you when you saw the object?
Phila PennA
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
.How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 10
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
. Fairly certain dJust a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? o..o .ne mosnoet KEeping appointment
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? YesX No--— No-—
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT NIGHT aftep sunset after sunset
a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy 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
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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. Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight- pitch dark
Don't remember d. Don' remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Clear sky a. Dry a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow d. Snow
. e. Don': remember Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): 0. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid . 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 stors?(Circle One):
c. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
C0D A.5 ULteA vilct RAY
.The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred
b. Like c bright star
c. Sharply outlined ANO
d. Don't remember d. Don Y remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question) (Circle One for each question)
a. a. Appear to stand still at any time? Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? es No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? es No Don't know Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yas es No No Don't know
f. Change shape? Change shape? Yes es Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? 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 so, how?
aftse 1p seci+faded a wAy-afteRwalking anc block
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(Circle One): Yes ND Don't Know. IF 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): Yes NO Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:.
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
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.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving. Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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2Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
(Circle One) Yos No 6
Where were you located when you sow the object? 23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a.In the business section of a city?
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
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seen anything like it NEfORe.

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In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
when you first saw it. Place a "B"" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90• 75°
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60
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30°
OX E
15• SW SC
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path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shu uny changes in direction during the course.
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2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? _
Draw a picture f how they were arrangedand put an arrow o show the direction that they were traveling.
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31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object Circle One) No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
my Husbandi
My MotheR 1N-/Aw M
32. Please give the following information about yourself: Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME NAME Finst Name
Last Name Middle Name
ADD PhIlA 21 PENNA
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBE AGE 024 SEX fEMALE
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? 33. When and. to whom did you report that you had seen the object? T REpORtEd whAt T REpORtEd wihAt
apRi1 apei 1961 1961
Doy Month Year
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