PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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PROJECA 1007
IH"DAYE- TIME GROUP . LOCATION
4 May 66 ch/084oz Charleston, W. Va. (Jet Route #6) (Multiple)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Airerart Landing Lights) ,
. NUMDER OF OLJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OESERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
3 - 4 minutes Airplane crew reported observing unidentified object which
was above plane and descending at about twenty degree angle.
6. TYPE OF ODSERVATION Objeet peinted on radar for several minutes. Additional
Air Visual airoreft crew saw object which appeared to them as an airplane,
7. COURSE Object did not appear on 2nd airplane's radar.
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C. PHOTOS
Yes
5 No
2. PHYSICAL 3VIDENCE
a Yos
C No
FO.....
FTD 63P 1 1-329 (TD3) rovious odlidons of thls fora mey bo usod.
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2. 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
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on n the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
60
NE
E
15 SW
Draw a picture that will show the motin that the object orbjects made. Place anat the beginning of th
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and sliun any changes in direction during the course. path, a "Bat the end of the path, and sliun any changes in direction during the course.
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? - 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. Draw a picture of h they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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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) Yes . No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No -
31.2 Plecse list their names and addresses:
. Please give the following information about yourself:
Last Name First Name Middle Name
IeN.el ICN.C 1 Cel
ADDRESS ADDRESS
Street Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 47 SEX SEX
experience, which might be pertinent. experience, which might be pertinent.
Ccline Ccline pilat fore pilat foe 25 ylo. 25 ylo.
.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
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4May66
TDEW
Name of Obsarver for 4 May 1966 Sighting MAY18,1066
Braniff Airlines
O'Hars International Airport
Chicago, I1linois 60666
1. Our office has been delegated by the United States I Air Force
to investigate unidentified flying objects. We have a UFO report
which indicates that a Braniff Airlines Pilot observed i an object
on 4 May 1966. Tha information which we received was not suffi-
cient for evaluation. The following is all the information we
have regarding flight, time, location, etc:
a. Braniff 543 (or
0340 hours, 4 May 1966, whils at 33,000 ft. altitude on Jet Route
#6, near Lynch Radar Site and Charleston, West Virginia observed an
object.
2. If you could provide us with the If you could provide us with the pilot'x.name and where he pilot'x.name and where he
may be located it would aid in our evaluatior the sighting. Any
10  310 infornation which you may be able to infornation which you may be able provida_will be appreciated. appreciated.
This may be forwarded to:
FTD (TDEW)
Attn: Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr Attn: Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr
Wright-Patte Wright-Patte n AFB, Ohio AFB, Ohio 45433
ERIC T. do JENCKHEERE ERIC T. do JENCKHEERE Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Pechnole and Subsystems Subsystems
COORDINATION:
CRIGINATOR: Gtai oy DATED
TDEW/UFO MaH Quintanilla Jr
D.4.6 DATED 1?mogll
TDEW
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TDEW
Name of Observer for 4 May 1966 Sighting MAY 1.8 1966
American Airlines
O'Hare International Airport
Chicago, Illinois 60666
1. Our office has been delegated by the United States Air Force
to investigate unidentified flying objects. We have a UFo report
which indicates that an American n Airlines Pilot observed an object
on 4 May l9ó6. The information which we received was not sufficient
for evaluation. The following is all the information we have re-
garding flight, time, location, etc:
ZOOA SRY CRAD a. American 90 observed object at approximately O340 hours,
4 May 1966, while at 37,000 ft. altitude on Jet Route #6, near
Lynch Radar Site and , West Virginia.
2. If you could provide us with the pilot's name and where he 2. If you could provide us s with the pilot's name and where he
information which you may be able to information which you may be able t provide be appreciated. appreciated.
This may be forwarded to:
FTD TDEW)
Attn: Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr Attn: Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr
Wright-Patte son AFB, Ohio 45433 on AFB, Ohio 45433
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ERIC T. de JONCKHEERE, COlOnel, USAF ERIC T. de JONCKHEERE, ,Colonel, USAF
Deputy for Technolog Deputy for Technology and Subsystems Subsystems
COORDINATION:
ORIGINATOR: A t h DATEDin
TDEW/UFO MajH Quintanilla, Jr
K.HiPerh DATED () Mg
TDEW
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AA AMERICAN AIRLINES
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPDRT
LOS ANGELES. CALIF. 90009 • MADIS0N 5-7241
CABLE ADDRLSS AMAIR
May 25, 1966
Col. Eric T. deJonckheere
Department of the Air Force
AFSC
Dear ol. deJonckheere:
With reference to your letter of May 18, the crew of our
Flight 90 on the day in question consisted of Captain
First Officer and Flight Engineer
Their home addresses are are listed below:
d a
Venice, Calif. Ventura, Calif. Ventura, Calif. :
Camarillo, Calif.
Very truly yours, Very tr
%.M.dee %.M.dee
T. M. Melden
Manager-Flight
TMM/jf
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FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
10 June 1966
Captain
Naples, Texas 75568
Dear Captain
Reference your recent unidentified observation of 4 May 1966.
Sector was not sufficient for evaluation. Request you complete
the attached FTD Form 164 and return e provided.
We wish to thank; We wish to thank you for any you can provide this
sighting.
Sincerely,
WF WF
4 HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF
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BI memo
TO Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr. |
FROM Regional Flight ern Region
DATE June 7, 1966
SUBJECT Name server for May 4, l966, Sighting
Capt. was the Captain of Flight 542 of May 4th. He
His address Naples, Te 75568
SEA :SP SEA:SP
BRAn SEInTERnAT
EXCHANGE PARK, DALLAS, TEXAS 75235
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6 July 66
Attempt to locate aircraft in area of Eastern Kentucky at about O34o EST
4 May 66.
From AR 315 5(PROP WASH)
160th ARG Clinton County AFB, O. Negative
Oil Burner-Orange Tree
17th BW WPAFB, Ohi• Negative
STHAF U. Ueatover AFB
call 2x 2440
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te the lift of Braniff s43 at the advised poiti. dodieed
thet I did have a target and it we no knw trefpie.d
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that wonld not be xecessany beanae the ofijet war above
Braripp 543 wea  33,00f.
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not an aienft, wee fating a ey bnirlt and wow
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FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
7 June 1966.
Fir
Ventura, California 93003
Dear First Of
We are in receipt of an unidentified flying object report
which indicates that you observed an object on 4 May 1966.
The information which we was not sufficient for
evaluation.
The information which we have received states that an
American 90 observed an szcaily0oo8c unidentified object at approximately Lea OuJecc at approxiwcely
0340 hours, 4 May 1966, while at 37,000 ft. altitude on Jet 0340 hours, 4 May ay 1966, while 37.00 altitude on Jet
Route #6, near Lynch Radar Site and Charleston, West Virginia. Route #6, near Ly and on, West Virginia.
To aid in our evaluation we would your completing your
the attached FrD Form 164 and the attached FrD returning envelope
provided.
I wish to t I wish to thank thank you any information which you are able to
provide.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
SCTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book
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FTD TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
7 June 1966
Flight
Camarillo, California 93010
Dear
We are in receipt of an unidentified flying object report
which indicates that you observed an object on 4 May 1966.
The information which we received was not sufficient for
evaluation.
The information which we have received states that an
American 90 observed an unidentified object at approximately American 90 observed an unidentified object at approximately
0340 hours, 4 May 1966, while at 37,000 ft. altitude on Jet 0340 hours, 4 May 1966, while at 37,000 ft. altitude on Jet
Route #6, near Lynch Radar and West Virginia.
To aid in our evaluation we would appreciate your completing completing
the attached FTD the attached FTD Form 164 and returning returning envelope
provided.
thank you for any thank you any information which you ion which you are able to
I wish to I wish to
provide.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
A
RERCTOR NTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book
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The information which we received was not sufficient for
evaluation.
The information which we have received states that an
American 90 observed an unidentified object at approximately
0340 hours, 4 May 1966, while at 37,000 ft. altitude on Jet
Route #6, near Lynch Radar te and Charleston, West Virginia.
Rouce vo, lear Zya
To aid in our evaluation we would appr appreciate your completing completing
the attached FTD Form 164 and envelope pro- pro-
vided. vided.
I wish to thank thank which you which are S ahle to
provide.
Sincerely,
E-CTOR ECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF QUI NILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chier, Projec Chiel, Project Blue Book Lue Book
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT oF thE AR FORCE
STAFF BMESSAGE BRANCH
incomns message
AFIN: 12583 (4 May 66) 0/sm Page l of 2
ACTION: NIN-7
INFO : XOP-1, XDPX-2, SAF-OS-3, I
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RUCDAH/30AIRDIV TRUAX FLO WIS ILS
ILT ILT
RUCDSQ/AFSC WPAFB OHIO RUCDSQ/AFSC APAFB OHIO FM FM
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RUEDHQA/HQ USAF RUEDHQA HQ USAF MP
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RUEDHOA OSAF MPR
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AAR AAR
UNCLAS DC01 81463 MAY 66. GC
ADC FOR ADOIN. AFSC FOR FTD. HC USAF FOR AFNIN. OSAF FOR SAFOI. LL LM
SUBJ: UFO REPORT. FOLLOWING IAFCRMATION RECEIVED FROM INDIANAPOLIS SUBJ: UFO REPORT. FOLLOWING DayO DaNa
CENTER AT 08452 3 MAY 66: PILOT OF BRANIF 707 FLIGHT 42, EASTBOUND
ON JET 6, ALTITUDE 33000 FEET, TRUE AIRSPEED 500 KTS CALLED INDIAN- ));)
APOLIS CENTER TO REPORT A UFO SIGHTING NEAR NEWCOMB, KENTUCKY.
SIGHTED A BRIGHTLY LIGHTED OBJECT TRACKING ALONG WITH HIM, AT OR
ABOVE HIS ALT THVSRVX CELLS VERY INTENSE. E OBJECT TRACKED
AFHO JAN S FORN 0-309C UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AF IN 12583 (4 Page 2 of 2
UP AND OVER THE AIRLINER AND DISAP VERY
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HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE HIGH AL TITUDE CONTROLLER AT INDIANAPOLIS
IT TRACKED THE AIRLINER FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES. HE ALSO
OBSERVED THE OBJECT MAKE BREAKAWAY TO THE LEFT AND DISAPPEAR TO
THE SOUTHWEST. THERE WAS NO IFR TRAFFIC CARRIED ON THE CENTER
BOARDS AT THIS TIME. AN ANERICAN AIRLINE PILOT, 20 MILES BEHIND BOARDS AT THIS TIME. AN ANERICAN AIRLINE PILOT, 20 MILES BEHIND
THE BRANIF AIRCRAFT SAW THE LIGHTS AND TURNED HIS LANDING
LIGHTS ON FOR ID. REPORT RECEIVED BY TELECON FROM MR. AGNESS,
INDIANAPOLIS CENTER WATCH SUPERVISOR. THE BRANIF FLIGHT TERMINATES INDIANAPOLIS CENTER WATCH SUPERVISOR. THE BRANIF FLIGHT TERMINATES
AT DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, THEREF CRE RECOMMEND AT DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, THEREFCRE RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION
RESP ONSIBILITY RESPONSIBILITY BE ASSUMED BY AFNIN. BE ASSUMED BY AFNIN.
BT BT
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AFHQ JAN 6S FORM 0-309C UNCLASSIFIED
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TARGET DASSAPPEARED
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FUGHT PATH FUGHT PATH
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FLIGAT PATH OF FLIGAT PATH OF
BRANIFF 543 BEANIFF 543
33.000put.
FLIGHT FATH OF
AMERICAN 90
37,000.ft.
LYNCA RADAR
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TDEW/NFO Wriqht-Pottuaw a.F.B. Wright-Pottuaw a.F.B.
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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 ole concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answe questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research poses, . Your name will not be used in connection 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.
When did you see the object? Time of day:
Hour Minutes
4 MnY (Circle One):
A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): Eastern a. Daylight Saving
b. Centrat Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific d. Pacific
e. e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Chonleatorn Chondeaton SU. U.D
Nearest Postal Address City or Town City or Town State or County State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 30r4snntes 3or4suiuts
Hours Minutes Seconds Seconds
a. Certain a. Certain . Not very sure .Not very sure
. Fairly certain b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? 5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? YesK No-
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHI
a. Bright o. Bright
Cloudy b.
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 5
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.

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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
Many No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d.As a light
b. b. Transparent Transparent e. Don'tremember e. Don'tremember
c. Vapor
1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same c. About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other e. Other-
b. Like a bright stor
c. Sharply outlined
Don't remember
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
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
15. 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: _- "-
16. 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:
a. Sound a. Sound
b. Color_ b. Color
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 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?
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.
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2.Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
2.Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how for away would you say it was?
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 .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 (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other. g. Other_
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) 24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
. North a. North c. East e. e. South South g. West g. West
. Northeast d. Southeast Southeast f. Southwest Southwest h. Northwest 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? 2. Did you abserve the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
b. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite No
d. Window gloss Yes No 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
object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw.
biwn
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