DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE7100744
DATE OF SIGHTINGApril 1966
REPORTED LOCATIONDalton New York
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1DATETIME GROUP LOCATION
9 Aprl 1966 09/13352 Dalton, New York (Several Witnesses)
3. SOURCE 1. CONCLUSION
Civilian .. .PosSible (AIRCRAFT) ...Possible (AIRCRAFT) 7f0.
4. 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Insufficient information for a firm evaluation. Insufficient information for a firm evaluation.
Two
5LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMMARY ANALYSIS
1 Minute Observer viewed silver object in the bright sunlight for about Observer viewed silver object in the bright sunlight for about
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION one minute that disappeared behind some trees and buildings. one minute that disappeared behind some trees and buildings.
Observer noted another object l0 minutes later which was Observer noted another object l0 minutes later which was
Ground-Visual exactly identical to the first in directions and description.
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6. PHOTOS Peveral untrmeio wenory
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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 possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. Your name will not be used nection with any statements,
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? .When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 9 35
Hour Minutes
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9 Apnil 196le (Circle One):
Month Year A.M.) or P.M.
Day
. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone: (Circle One): (a. Eastero)
(Circle One): a, Eastera (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): a Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Datton N Livinaston Newyok
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
.How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) /
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? Lris tuct
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? 5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes K Yes No No-
6. What was the condition of the sky? 6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY. NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy 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
To your right f. Don't remember
FTD OCT 62 164 FORM
This form supersedes FTD) 164, Jul 61, which 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): —
a. None a.Bright moonlight
b. A few b.Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
Clear sky a.Dry
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.Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
.Solid 6. 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):
a. Brighter c. About the same
. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some nmon object:
ie ofect bight sun-light
.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
C. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Appear to stand I 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? Change brightness? Yes 899999 Don't know Don't know
f. f. Change shape? Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know )
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know
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.Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
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Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
1. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud? Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): (Circle One): Yes 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:
a. Sound HEnsnonrne
b. Color Lilve?
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
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
about half
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. of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., ane d 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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20. Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
2Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) (YYes) No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? 12-15000 ft
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a.Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
In a car In open countryside?
c. Outdoors 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 Luss in an a omolvi
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)
a. North c. East e. South g. West
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? _ miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses (Yes) e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses No f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes Yes
d. d. Window glass Window glass Yes Yes h. Other h. Other
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common .In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
object or objects w object or objects placed opearance as the object which you saw. pearance as the object which you saw.
a silverfhie youldeih
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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
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
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Draw a picture that wil show the motin that the object r bjects made.Place anat the beginning o t
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shiuw any changes in direction during the course.
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. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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3. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) 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 Name Middle Name Middle Name
ADDRESS Dalton NewYork
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBE AGE 15 sEx Limale.
Indicate any additional information about yourse any special experience, which might be pertinent.
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When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? .When and to whom did you report tha! you had seen the object?
/ Aprll 1466
Day Month Year Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: funl fin 10
Doy Month Year
Informatin which yu pertnnt and which is not adequatey coverd i t specii points f the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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DALTON M.Y. 9A0R66
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Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
9 June 1966
Dalton, New York 14836
Dea Dear
Reference your recent unidentified flying object sighting. The
information in your tter of 9 April l966 is not sufficient for ter of 9 April 1966 is not sufficient for
evaluation. evaluation. Request Request you complete the attached FTD Form 164 and
return it in the envelope provided.
We wish to We wish to thank you fo your observation to the Air
Force. Force
Sincerely,
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HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book