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

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE7091906
DATE OF SIGHTINGMay 1966
REPORTED LOCATIONCOLUMBUS OHIO
FRAMES127

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
May 66 05/0310 2 COLUMBUS, OHIO (1 witness)
3. SOURCE 1. CONCLUSION
civilian INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
NUMBER OF OBJECTS FTD Form 164 sent to witness, however, not returned after 30
Rahuima two days. Will re-evaluate if further info is received.
.LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
$\fmins$ Object orighter than the moon, but similar to the moon, station-
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION ary, appeared as a light. Looked like the moon - only two
objects, observed for l mins, reported to kbourne AFB.
ground visual ground visual Insufficient data for evaluation. Insufficient data for evaluation.
7. COURSE
stationary
8. PHOTOS 8. PHOTOS
Yes
No
9. PHYSICAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE √
Yos
D No
FORM
FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
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4 mAy, 1966
WEATHER: CMH 0H/210OE CLBAR 12. 0906
04/220013 CLBAR 15 1606
04/2300 C2BAR15 1104
WINDS; HMAY 1900EST
5m 2710 Tre
10m 3020 .
15m 3130
20m 3135
30m 294.5
40M 40m 2960
50m 2945
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Pago 2
IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a) Bright moonlight
b. A few Dull moonlight
C. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d.
. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Cirele One): WEATHER (Circle One):
C. Clear sky 0 Dry
b. Hazy Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Modernte or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): 1. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d.As a light
b. Transporent b. Transporent Don't remember
c. Vopor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One): 1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
0 Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
100 WATT BULB
12. The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other -
b. Like r bright star
Sharply outlined
Don't remember
*
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Don't know
c. Break uo into parts or explode? Yrs Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes 9999:9 Don't know
e. Change brightness? Don't know
f. Change shope? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear ond reappecr? Yes No Don't know
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. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
MES JUST VANNISI/D
Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes N 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:
a. Sound _ 10:1-
b. Color Up
Wo 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 boen covered by the match head? sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
/r/
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objocts. 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. /.
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Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
In the business section of a city?
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 cirplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. f. Flying over open country? Flying over open country?
.f. . f. Other Other g.
24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at .IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions: time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
O North c. Eest South g. g. West
b. Northeast Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? — 24.2 How fast were you moving? _ 20 mP/ miles per hour. 20 mPH 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 No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun giasses Yes No f. Telescope N
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite
d. Window gless 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
A BASE BALL BATT
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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 "" on the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B"" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 750
60
STEA1G1
30
O
SW
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 shun any 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 of ho 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.
30 YEARS HOJ
YES 14604008-5
No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (C (Circle One) No
31.2 Plecse list their names and addresses:
CLEDAOOHO
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME NAME
Last Name First Name First Name Middl Namu Middlo Nainu
ADDRESS ADDRESS COLinBLS COLUmBLS 01.0 Q17.0
Streat Street City Zone State
TELEPH IONE NUIMBER NE NUMBER AGE 42 SEX SEX
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent. -
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
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Date you completed this questionnaire: Day Month -
Year +
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
1. WEATHER : LCK 2IOOE 1400/-1110000
2200E /-011 0000
2300E
30/OOOOE CLBAR  OO
7
2. WINDS 29/1900 EST
5m 3310
10m 2825
15m 2855
20m 2865
30m 2785
HOM 2870
50m 2635
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COMENTS OP PREPARING OFTICIAL:
The dresoription and time of sighting coincides with a bright meterrwhich was
seen in the Colunbus, Lockbourjie ArD area.
James D. Ballinith.
SAMES'D. BALLSITH
Capt., USAF
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9 August 66
Conversation with Mr. vided new information on the case
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Object was brighter than a
falling .
a longer tail.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE TIME GROUP LOCATION
30 May 66 31/0020z Columous, Onio (multiple)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian
(other) INSUFFICISIT DATA FOR EVALUATION
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
1
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION
55 minutes .
SEE CASE
b. b. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground Visual
7. COURSE
E-W
3. 3. PHOTOS PHOTOS
D Yes
XX N
2. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
17 Yes
XNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form mey be used.
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has boen prepared so that yoy can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concorning the unidentified aarial phanomonon that you hove obsorved.
Plecss try to cnswer s many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
conclusions, or publicaticns 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:
: M.nutos
Marfbb
Day Month Year
.Time Zone: .. ..
(Circle One): Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Soving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific Z414 Zut4
e. e. Other
4. Where wers you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
ister Fronk Road  U5 7 Elenbo isterx Fionk Road E U5 71 be ba
Neares: Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long wos object in sight? (Totoi Duration) O155
Hours Minutes Seconds
a.) Certain .Not very sure
5. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was rime in sight determined? . Wiist watch
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
Bright a.
D. Cloudy sligitly b. Cloudy
IF you sow the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located os you looked ot the object?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left
In bock of you c. Overhead
C. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form mupersedes FT7) 164, Jul 61, which is cbuolete.
Land 164 t
Oreimed
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2 LOCATION
51 May 66 06/0130Z Columbus, Ohio (1 witness)
3. SOURCE . CONCLUSION
Civilian INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS FTD Form 164 sent to witness, however, not returned after 30
One days. Will re-evaluate, if further info is received
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2-4 minutes Object as light, was two times as bright as Jupiter,
disappeared and re-appeared by fading. Color was like a
TYPE OF OBSERVATION white light. Sketchy information was received by Lockbourne
Ground Visual AFB, Columbus, Ohio. F Form l64 sent to get further info.
7. COURSE
unk unk
8. PHOTOS
Yes Yes
No No
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editilons of this form may be used. Previous editions of this form may be used.
.
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8IF you saw the object a* NIGHT, what did you notice cercerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
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a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few .Dull moonlight
c. Mony 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 Ore): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy Fog, mist, or light rain
c Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d. As a light /
b. Transporent . Don't remember
c. Vesor
a. Brighter c.About the sane
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to sgme common object:
The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): o. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other
D. Like  bright star
c Sharply outlined
Dar't remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for eoch 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 us 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 Noo Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? Yes No Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
No
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:
1.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: _ *
.Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound _
sem weoit 201
We wish to know the angular size. Hoid 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
bookid like C2 the pooi
( →
bigit
Ground:
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(Circle One) Yes No
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a.In the business section of a city?
a. Inside = 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 (type) . Flying over a city?
e. At sea f.  Flying over open country?
f. Other _
. IF you werS MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicl at the , then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East . South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
(Circle One) Yos No
Did you observs the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other _
object or objects which, when placed up . L
Large sile Aeng
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90° 75° :
60
NE
SW
path, a " at the end of the path, and shun any changes in direction during the course. path, a ""t the end of the path, and sliuw any changes in direction during the course.
B A
2. IF there was MCRE THAN ONE obiect, then how many were there? .
Draw a picture of ho they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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3.Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
Yes No
Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresse Clumter
doe
age i1 Etit lobue
1725nl!
.Please give the following information about yourself: .Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME Last Name First Name
Middlo Name Middl Name
rore ove City City Obie Ohio
ADDRESS ADDRESS
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBI AGE Adt SEX Wle ble
Inicate any dditional information about yourselincluding any specal experience, which might be pertinent.
D Frankelin ccunty
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
i
Day Month Year
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30 may 66 (EST)
1. WEATHERiCMH 30/2300 Z 400 6015 0109
31/00002 70015 0107
31/0100Z 70015 0405
31/0200Z 70①15 0704
2. WINDS 2. WINDS 31/0000 Z 31/0000 Z
5m 3415
10m 10 00 3030 32
15m 2835
20m 2945
30m 2760
HOM 2845
50m 2630
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: Day Month Year
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COMMENTS OF PREPARING OFFIOIAL:
Military and Civil Aircraft were in the area on the date/timo given. However,
the deseription does not match sny kmown balloons or blimps in the ares at
that tine either. No definite conclusion can be roached by this office.
James D. Ballmith.
SAMES'D. BALLSMITH
Capt., USAF
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Clundus, Dhis 30Mayc6
in Dat
FTD (TDETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
2 August 1966
Grove C aio
Dea
Reference your unidentified observation of 30 May l966.
The information which we have received is not sufficient
for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD
Form 164 and retur Form lo4 and retur rn it in the envelope provided. envelope provided.
We wish to thank We wish to thank you for yo
the Air Force.
Sincerely,
HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chief, Pr Chief, Projec Blue Book
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE·TIME GROUP LOCATION
30 May 66 31/0500z Columbus, Ohio Multiple
3. SOURCE . CONCLUSION 6 withess.
Civilian Aircraft Psi) g
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
Five
3. LenGih oF USservaTion TTT. BRier SummaRY and analysis 5. LENGTH OF OSSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
5-10 minutes Observers noted round solid objects Observers noted round solid objects traveling toward theSSW.
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION The objects were white in color The objects were white ein color and no sound was heard at
anytime. anytime. Holt in middle middle P-
Ground Visual
7. COURSE Aircraft were in the immediate area at the time which could
have been responsible the sighting.
SSW
8. PHOTOS 8. PHOTOS
Yos
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
No
FORM
FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
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COLUMBUS, 0H1O SMAYGE 06/01300
GE
CoL0n30t Oh.0
FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
15 June 1966
Columbus, Ohio 44223
Dear Mr
Reference your unidentified observation of 5 May 1966.
The information which we have received is not sufficient
for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD
Form 164 and return it envelope vided.
We wish to to the
Air Force.
Sincerely,
HZCTOR HZCTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF OU ANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chier, Project Blue Book Chier, Proj Blue Book
.
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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 pos concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answ any questions as you possibly can. The information that.you give will
be used for researc 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 ,we may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? day: 12 00
Hour Minutes
MAY (Circle One): A.M. P.M.)
or
Day Month Year
Day
3. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
(Circle One):(a.) (Circle One):a.) Eastern (Circle One): (Circle One): a. a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4.Where were you when you saw the object?
LANE AUE LAUE AUE + RT 33 RT 33
Noorest Postal Address Neorest Postal Address City or Town State or County State or County
5. How long wes object in sight (Total Duration) 5 TO 10
Hours Minutes Seconds
. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? GUESS
5.2 Was objeet in sight continuously? YesK No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a( Bright a.
Cloudy b.
IF you sow the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left
In back of you Overhead
c. To your right Don't remember
FTD FORM 164 Cch #13
OCT 62 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obaolete.
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8IF you saw the object a* NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One): 7
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
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?'
CLOUDS (Circle On): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
10. The object aopeared: (Circle One):
Solid d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember .
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a ligh:, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the sane
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object: 11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
12. The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other ROUND
b. Like r bright stor
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don'tremember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yas (No) Don't know
b. Suddenly soeed up and rush away at any time? Y'es Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes 9 Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? Yes Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how? )
Noni
1. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): 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?
(Circle One): Yes Noa}$ Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _
Tell in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound a. Sound_ NOE NO1E
b. Color_ b. Color_ WHI7E
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 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?
:
VERY LITTLE
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.
ROUnD WITH n HOLE
O
IN THE MIDOLE
)
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(Circle One) Yes (No
IF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was?
22. Where were you located d when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
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 (type) . Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. —
2. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMCBILE or other vehicle at the
24.1 What direction were you moving? (C Circle One)
. North c. Eost South e. South g. Wost
. 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 whi ile you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
2Did you observs the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses . Binoculars Yes
Sun glasses 9929 f. Telescope Yes ②9②
c. Windshield g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes h. Other _
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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
90• 75°
45:B NW NE
30•
SW 36
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path, at the end of the path,d slany changes in direction during the course. path, a "s" at the end of the path, and sliun any changes in direction during the course.
. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 5
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Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
NO
- Yes No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No
312 Please list their names and addresses:
Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS ADDRESS COOMBUS COLOMBOS OH10
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMB TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE HDULT HDULT SEX SEX FEMALL FEMALL
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report thgt you had seen the object?
30 MAY 66
Day Month Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 30 MAY 66
Day Month Year
Information which you foel pertinent and which is not adequately questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting. - y covered in
1. WEATHER: CmH 2200E 80015 0200
2300E
31/ 0000E 800150000
0100E 80015 0507 -
2. WINDS: 30//900EST 2. WINDS: 30//9OOEST
5m 5m 3415 3415
10m 3030
15m 2835
20m 2945
30m 2760
HO M 2845
50m 2630
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COMOEUTS OT PREPARING OFT ICLAL:
Civil Aircraft were arriving and departing Port Colunbus Airport on the
dates/times indicnted. Descriptions and directions f sightings tie in
with Civil Aireraft approaching Port Colwbus.
James D. Ballanith
SAMES'D. BALLSMITH
Capt., USAF
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COLUMBUS, OHI 5MAYGE 06/0130=
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Conun30 Ohi
FTD (TDEW)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
15 June 1966
Columbus, Ohio 44223
Dear Mr
Reference your unidentified observation of 5 May 1966.
The information which we have received is not sufficient
for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD .
Form 164 and return it in the envelope provided.
We wish to thank you to the
Air Force.
Sincerely,
HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF
Chief, Project Chief, Proj Blue Book
.
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL I INFORMATION
3
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
be used for research
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? 2.Time of day:030
Hour
5 M+r 2USS
6 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Yoar
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a, Eastern a. Daylight Saving
b. Centrai b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. d. Pacific Pacific
e. e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? FOOT BAL FOOT AL SIADIUM SIADIUM
ColumBUs ColumBs Du2 Dui2
Necrest Postal Address Necrest Postal Address City or Town City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Totel Duration) 2-4
Hours Minutes Minutes Seconds
a. Certain a. Certain C.Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? NoK 1n0e0 007
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. 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): 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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8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 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 object? :
CLOUDS (Circle Om):. WEATHER (Circle One):
Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, ist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderat or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid As o light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vooor
1. If it appeared as a light, was 11. If it appeared as a brighter than the brightest stors? than the brightest stor Circle One): ircle One):
Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object: 11.1 Compare brightnnss to some common object:
2 T.mes 2 T.Mes A3 BniGtt BniGFt AS AS jueice Sueice
.The edges of the obiect were: 12. The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other
b. Like r bright star Like r bright star
C Sharply outlined
d. Don'tremember 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? Yrs No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? YesJ No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? Yes No Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watchin g it? If so, how?
yes FADED
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:
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.Joond
b. Color WH7c WHITC 116 1LGH7 7
.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 objoct or objocts. Label and include in your sketch any details Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objocts. 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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(Circle One) ) Yes (No)
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?
II
2.Where wers you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open cauntryside?
c Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. Other
=1
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East c. East South South g. g. West West
b. Northeast d. Southeast Southeast . Southwest f. Southwest h. Northwest Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? - 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
.Did you observe the object through any of
a. Evealasses Eyeglasses .Binoculars e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass 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.
1
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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
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
NW
E
15 SW
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shlun any changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shun 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 hs ywere 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.
Ys
31. 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
1000 peoplt 97 0410 S4ATE SOADiR
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name 23
Cum2 442
ADDRESS 5JMRi2 OH 10 H 10
Street Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE19 AGE 19 SEX M
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special 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?
Day Month Year
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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 obsorved.
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 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.
1. When did you see the object? Time of day: 0310
Hour Minutes
4 Moi (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
ColUMsUS OH10
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 1 1'6
Hours Hours Minutes Minutes Seconds Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain Fairly certain d. Just a guess Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? 5.1 How was time in sight determined? _ 2 2
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? YesK No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a.
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7.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
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire:
Day Month Yoor 7
Information which you f pertinent and which is ot adequately covered in the specic points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
: :
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COnneWT:
AREAUO ERADAR RETUON-
HUsT LicERyk
BRIGHTRG
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5mAy 1966
VEATHER:CHH 2217G-23
05/2000
05/2100E CLBAR 12 /908
05/2200E 120015 2008
WINDS; 5mA7 1900 E.5T
Sm 2540 2540
10m 2845
15m 2950
20m 3045
30m 3om 29.35
HOm Hom 2755
50m 2860 2860
AN
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE- TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION (3 Witnesses)
5 May 66 6/03302 Columbus, Ohio
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Aircraft (p0ssible) Poor data HA
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
5 minutes Witnesses observed object that appeared as a light that
was brighter than the brightest star. The object
TYPE OF OBSERVATION moved behind a bank of clouds and disappeared from view.
Ground Visual The object was round in shape and white in color. It
looked like a landing gear on an aircraft stated one
7. COURSE 7. COURSE witness. witness.
Circle overhead overhead
The information present indicates that The information present indicates that an aircraft was
8. PHOTOS possibly responsible for the sighting.
Yes Yes
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
N No
FORM
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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 oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answ questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research Your name willnot 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?
Hour Minutes
5 MA4 1966 (Circle One): A.M. or
Month P.M.)
Day Year K1V3EX
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern a. Daylight Saving
Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pocific
e. Other
4.
COLH0BUSR2 COLH0BUS 12 OHIO
Necrest Postal Address Necrest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5.How long wes object in sight? 5. How long wes object in sight? (Total Duration)
Hours Minutos Minute Seconds Seconds
0 Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How wes time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes.
6.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy Cloudy
7.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the objoct?
(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
FTD FORM 164
OCT 62 This form supereedes FTD) 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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Don't remember d. Don't remember
9. 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
c. Scattered clouds Modernte or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
1. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. VaDor
1.If it appeared as a ligh:, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): 1. If it appeared as a ligh:, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
0 Brighter c. About the same c. About the same
b. Dimmer Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
.The edges of the object were: 1. The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other c. Other 1 1 -
5.Like r bright star b.)Like r bright star
c. c. Sharply outlined ane
d. Dor't remember d. Don't remember
Did the objest: (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 Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes 9999 Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? Yes Don't know
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Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
WENTBEHDA BAHK OFLOW CLOVDS
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:. 310
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:
.
.Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. SoundNot
b. Color 111H1TF
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?
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(Circle One):
a. 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 airpiane (type) . Flying over a city?
e. At sec f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. Other
2.IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at n, then complete the following quostions:
a. Nort c. East .South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? - miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any ti time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yos No
25. Did you observs the object through any of the following? 2. Did you observs the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses . Sun glesses f. Telescope Yes Yes No
c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window gl=ss Yes No h. Other
2In 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.
LAUD.NG GENE LIGHT ONA ACFT
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90° 75° 4CE80LE0
60 WESM
NW 1 NE
30°
E
28.
path, a  at the end of the path, and slu any changes in direction during the course. path, a  at the end of the path, and sl any changes in direction during the course.
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE objest, then how many were there? ONF
Draw a picture how they were arranged and put an arrow to show the direction that thay were traveling. 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.
NONE
1
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:
WIFE
BROTHER LAN
COLLABUS 0HIO
32. Please give the following informaticn about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name First Name Middle Name Middle Name
ADDRESS COuiMPLS CouUnEiS12He
Street City Zone Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE /9 AGE 4/9 SEX 177 SEX 17
Indicate any additional information about yourself, inc experience, which might be pertinent.
. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
5 181 66
Day Month Year
3177H CP
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IF you saw the object a' NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle Ore ): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
/
o. None a. Bright moonlight
A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember.
CLOUDS (Circle Ore): WEATHER (Circle One):
9 Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': ramember
10. The object aopeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d. As a light
. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
0 Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer .Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
Like L1ke the 4oon
The edges of the obiect were: 1.The edges of the obiect were: 41 40
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other _ c. Other
b. Like r bright star
c. Sharply outlined c. . Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember d. Dor'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? Yrs 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 rrappecr? Yes No Don't know
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5 mAy 1966
VEATHER; CMH 05/2IccE CLEAR 12 1908
120015 2208
05/2300 CLBAR 15 ∂0 10
06/0000 CHEAR 15 2214 G20
WINDS SMAY /900EST
5m 5m 2.5/40 25/40
10 i1 28/45
15M 29/50
20m 3045 30/45
30m 29/35
Hom 27/55
som 28160 28160
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
6 May 1966 07/0315z Columbus, Ohio (2 Witnesses)
3. SOURCE CONCLUSION
Civilian Possible (AIRCRAFT)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS There were a/c in the area and no unusual radar retums. There is
One no information in the report to indicate object could NoT have bclen
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS an a/c observati
3 - 5 Minutes Observer noted red & white lights approaching from the NE. The
lights maintained their relative position as if connected to
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION something but that something was never seen.
Ground-Visual
7. COURSE
NE to SW
8. PHOTOS
Yes
BXNO
9. PHYSICAL VIDENCE
Yes
CCXNo DCXNo
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possibl concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
be used for research Your name will not be usod 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? 2. Time of doy: 07/0.3
Hour Minutes
06 Mar 66
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific ZUL4
e. e. Other Other
4Where wers you when you saw the object? 4. Where wers you when you saw the object?
tenace Ave and bicklow tenace Ave and vincklow Clubers Clumbers
Necrest Postal Address Necrest Postal Address City or Town City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) - 3105 3/05
Hours Hours Minutes Seconds
o. Certain Not very sure
b. Fairly certain b. Fairly certain d ) Just a guess
5.1 How wcs time in sight determined? 5.1 How wcs time in sight determined? 022
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Ye No_-
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a
b. Cloudy b.
7IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you To your left
b.In bock of you Overhead
c. To your right Don't remember
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.IF you saw the object a* NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON(Circle One): 1
None a. Bright moonlight
6 A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember .
object?
CLOUDS (Cirele O7e): WEATHER (Circle One):
Q Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don' remember
1. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid daslights
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1If it appeared as a ligh:, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One): . If it appeared as a ligh:, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compgre brightnass to some common object:
"lighte on Apafl but brigker
1.The edges of the obiect were: 12. The edges of the obiect were: 18
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred could 8.y
b. Like r bright star
c. Sharply outlined —
d. Don't remember sll
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Don't know
c. Break uo into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes EEE9E9:9 Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? es Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, hoy?
wint 0ighl
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: _
.Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound21
b. Color_ Red & white light
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 sbjoct is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the
the match head?
very snall small amont amont
very (
Draw a picture tha: will show the shape of the object or objocts. 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.
Led 4 ohite
82 lighle 4 lyike
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(Circle One):
a. In t 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) . 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 time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East South ② West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? _ 20 _miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One). Yes No
2. Did you observe the object through any of h following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun ciassas Yes No f. Telescope No
No
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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 objoct 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 the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
60°
30
E
15 W
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 sliun any changes in direction during the course.
see
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? _ N0
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling. Draw a picture of he w 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.
NO
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:
Drire
Hhi Ohio
√
.Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
Ave Ave Colmelr Colinedr Obno Obo
ADDRESS
Street City City Zone State State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBE AGE adult Adult SEX F
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent. 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?
6.6
Day Month Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: O6 May 66
Day Month Yoar
Inforatin which   pertinent and which is  adequat covd in t specic points f t
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
Tne
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
1.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:
1Did 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. Teil in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound _
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
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 beer en covered by the match head?
19
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COMMENT:
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OTHER RADARC
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r. ,
(MAY 1966
WEATHER: CMH 07/ 0.2002 CHEAR15 3112
07/0300z CHEAR 15 33/0
07/04002 CLBAR 15 3605
07/6500z CLEAR 15 1006
WINDS: 6mAy 1900 EST
5m sm 3120 3120
10m 3035 3035
15m 3050
20m 2850
30m 2970
HOM 2580
50m 2860 2860
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION 1
7 May 1966 07/0540Z Columbus, Ohio ( Witness)
. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (ALTAIR) Poor ssport
n
NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One ALTAIR was at 100 deg azimuth, 23 deg elevation and rising at timp
5. LENGTH OF CBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 1 ighting
2 Minutes Object was orange and red star like that did not move.' Observer
looked at object and seen it did not move or disappear, so wen
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION on.
Ground-Visual Ground-visual
7. COURSE
Easterly
. PHOTOS
Yes Yes
No
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE VIDENCE
Y.s Yes
XNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 O-329 (TDE) Prevlous editions of thle form mey be ueed. FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editiens of thle form mey be ueed.
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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 pos concerning the unidentified aorial phenomonon that you have observed.
Please try to ans any questions as ycu possibly can. The informatipn that you give will
be used for rese rposes. Your name will not be used in connaction with any statements,
conclusions, or publicaticns without your permission. Wa request this personal information so
that if it is deemed ecessary, we may contact you for further details.
07/05402 coyt
1. When did you see the object? Time of day:
your Minutes.
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): Eastern a. Daylight Soving
b. b. Central Central b. Standard b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific Pacific Zu1y
e. e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4.Where were you when you saw the object?
Cohembas
Neares: Postal Address Nearest Postal Address Cityor Town State or County State or County
Totoi Duration) otoi Duration 2
Hours Minutes Seconds Seconds 1
a, a, Certain Not very sure
b. Fairly certain b. Foirly certain Just a guess lust a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
6.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a
b. Cloudy
7. 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 supererden F Tn) 164, Jul 61, which is obeolete. ALTAIM  1OO°AZ
23° ELEVARNN
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b. A few Dull moonlight
C. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
.
CLOUDS (Circle On): WEATHER (Circle One):
0 Clear sky a. Dry
Hazy b. Fog, ist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderata or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
Solid As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
0 Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compere brightnass to some common n object:
12. The edges of the obiect were: 1. The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. c. Other
b. b. Like  bright star Like r bright star
c Sharply outlined
a. Don'tremember Don't remember :
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stane still at any time? Yes 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 Don't know
d. Give off smore? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes Don't know
f. Change shape? es Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? Yes Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
No
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: _
1. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound_ a. Sound _ NO
b. Color_ b. Color - oranje E oranje E
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?
Cover Cover it it complatey complatey
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.
0
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. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. g. Other
:
IF yoU wOr MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehiCl ot time, then complote the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (CIrgl One) 24.1 What direction were you movi
a. North c. East . South •. South g. West g. West
b. Northeast d. d. Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fost wer you moying? 24.2 How fast were you moying? ...miles per hour. miles per hour.
(Circle One). Yos Yes No
25. Did you observe the objeet through any of . Did you observe the objoet through any of . following? following? -
a Eyoglasses Yos . Binoculars •. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun giasses b. Sun ciasses Yos f. Telescope f. Telescope Yes No No
c. Windshiold Yes No g. Theodolite Noked" Yos No
d. Window glass Yos No h. Other V
LE
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 objocts which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the objoct which you saw.
Darga t
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90° 75°
60
SW 3g
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shun any changes in direction during the course.
didnt 2ore
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 hov they were crranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
N/
i1s
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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
y Magbb Daie Location
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:
NA
.Please give the following information about yourself:
M MIs.
NAME Middl Name
Lost.Nam Name MiaoTe Name
ADDRESS Columbus Ohio
Street City Zone State State
TELEPHC AGEdult AGEddult SEX
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
None
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
7 ay
Day Month Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 2 May SC
Day Month Yoar
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
me
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(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
In the business section of a city?
a. Inside  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 cirplane (type) . Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. Other
24. IF you wore Mov Or oner venrcle or me Ime, men cumprere mhe ronowing quasrons? following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East c. East South South g. West g. West
. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? 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
2Did you observe the object through any of the following? Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyegiasses a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
b. Sun glasses No f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
2 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
hkn th r0on- anly two sbjects
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COMMENT:
REFLECTiON oF JuPiTOn WiTH OTHER STAES -
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7mAY 1966
WEATHER! Cm H 07/04007 CLEARIS 3605
07/05002 CLBAR15 1006
07/06002 CLBARIS 0967
07/07002 CLEAR 15 1806
WINDS, WINDS, 6mAy 6 m) 19002s1 1900EST
sm 3/20
10m 3035
15m 3050
20m 20m 2850
30m 2970
HOm 2580 2580
50m 2860
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A
.
PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE ·TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
7 Nay 1966 03/01:402 Columbus, Ohio (2 Witnesses)
3. SOURCE 1. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (MOON) Ver7 eboly. nt
Cne aching last
BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2 Minutes Observer noted object that was not as bright as a moon, that
s. moved behind cloud and disappeared. Object was a glowing
TYPE OF OBSERVATION yellow-white while in view. Since many clouds were present it
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual
7. . COURSE COURSE
SE
8. PHOTOS
Yes
BNo -No
9. 9. PHYSICA VIDENCE
Yes
ANo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 TDE) Prevlous editlons of thle form may be used.
.
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECI INFO RMATION
7
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
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact y ou for further details.
When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 234C
Hour Minutes
7 May 66
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
.Time Zone:
(Circle One):a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific 1
e. e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
416 4164- columbos columbus
Nearest Postal Address City or Town City or Town State or County State or County
Totel Duration) Total Duration) 2
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain all
a. c. Not very sure Not very sure
b. Fairly certain .Fairly certain just a guess Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? 5.1 How was time in sight determined? . sfimated.
5.2 Was obiect in sight continuously? Yes X No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright
b. Cloudy Cloudy
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM meon 136'A2
FTD OCT 62 164 Thie form supersedes FTm) 164, Jul 61, which is obnolete.
15' EL. MOCN APFEC cptiNt
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Pogn 2
IF you sow the object a* NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One ): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
None a. Bright moonlight 7
A few Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw bject?"
CLOUDS (Circle O7e): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d.) Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid As a light
b. Transparent . Don't remember
c. Vapor
a. Brighter Brighter c. .About the same About the same
b. Dimmer .)Don't know .)Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
Not. Not Raokl s Mion 13 Mior
1.The edges of the obiect were: .The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other 2
b Like  bright stor
Sharply outlined lined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stons still at any time? es No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Ng Don't know
d. Give off smokn? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes Don't know
f. Change shope? Yes 99999 Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? Yes Don't know
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.Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
yes clood
Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): No 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: _
0. Soundioce
b. Color gloriny yellw-echile
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 abject 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?
Almosl all
19
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(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? — Mile
Where were you located when you saw the object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
( Inside a building In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car In open countryside?
c. Outdoors Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) . Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
Other g. Other -
24. IF you were MOVIN OMCBlLE 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)
a. North c. Eost c. Eost . South . South g. West g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? - 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). (Circle One). Yos Yos No
2. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a, a. Evealcsses Eyeglasses Yes Yes No . . Binoculars Binoculars
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other -
object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw.
11
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when you first saw it. Place a "B" compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
45
30
E
15 Sw
path, a "B at the end of the path, and slu any changes in direction during the course.
i>
Clo- Clo-!
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 2. 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 ho they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
X
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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
NO
31. 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:
Colombos
Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS Colnkes chie
Street City Zone State
TELE PHONE NUMBER AGE SEX
Indicate any cdditional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
4
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire:
Day Month Year
.
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
.
7
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on the compass
the object.
90° 75°
60
NW NE
30
15 SW
SS
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shun any changes in direction during the course. path, a  at the end of the path, and shuw any changes in direction during the course.
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a picture of ho Draw a picture of he they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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Pagn B
COHMENT.
PHRTIAE KOOU WTH CLONDS HOVING iN FRONT .
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i,
7 MA7 1966
WEATHER: Cmlt 07/2200E CLEAR15 3370
07/2300F CLBAR 15 3605
08/0000 B CLBAR15 100E
08/01002 CLEAR15 0907
WINOS; 7MAY 1900 EST
sm 2325
10m 2840
15m 30 60 30 60
2om zom 2855
30m 2955
Hom 2855 2855 .
50m 2850
EX4
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 84OTH COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP (TAC)
LOCKBOURNE AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO 43217
REPLY TO 6 JUN 1966
ATTN OF: DO
SUBJECT:
TO: FTD
Forwarded for your information and necessary action. Have been
using your form becaus covers mora detailed information.
FOR T ANDER
, Lt Colonel, USAF 10 Atch
Asst Chief, Operations and Training Division FTD Form 164
:. .
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE·TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
20 May 66 21/Eed 03352
Columbus, Ohio
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Aircraft √
Civilian
4. NUMBER OF O OBJECTS
One
5. 1. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Observer noted bright red object with a blinking light.
N/A Object moved slower than an airplane traveling in a
westward direction. ObJect hoved slower chan an airp:
6. 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION westward direction.
Ground Visual Military aircraft were in the area aircraft were in the area and appear have
to have
7. 7. COURSE been responsible been responsible for the sighting. for the sighting.
West
8. PHOTOS
Yes
No
9. PHYSICAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE EVIDENCE
Yes
No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
MT
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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 nany questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research
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? 2. Time of day: 20 35
Hour Minutes
22 O 2930
20 MAY 66 (Circle One): A.M. P.M.
or
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): (Circle One): a a Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Soving
Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
/
COLUMBUS COLUMBUS OH10 H10
Noarest Postal Address Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County State or County
How long was object in sigh (Tatal Duration)
Hours Minutes Seconds
. Certain I
c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a.
b. Cloudy Cloudy
7.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the objoct?
(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 FTT 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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Poge 2
8IF you saw the object a' NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
o. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight - piteb-dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
object?
CLOUDS (Cirele One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear skv . Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, ist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
1 The object sppeared: (Circle Une): 10. The object sppeared: (Circle Une):
a. a. Solid 0. As a light As a light
b. Transparent Transparent e, e. Don't remember
c. Vapor Vapor
11. If it appeared as a light, was ighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): hter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object: ?
VERY BRIGHT RED
1.The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred 0. Oter HAD A BINKING
b. Like - bright star 1147
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stas ill 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? Yrs 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 reappecr? Yes No Don't know
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Did the object disappear
NO
1. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes (N) 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?
(Circle One): Yes. (NO Don't Know. IF you answere YES, then tell what
in front of: _
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object: Toll in a few words the following things about the object:
0. Sound NONE
b. Color BRICHT RED b. COlor BRICHT RED ).
18. We wish to know the angular size. Hoid a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
much of the bject is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the much of the object is cov yered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the S
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head? 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.
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(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?
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 the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) . Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
. Other g, Other -
then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? ( (Circle One)
. North . Narth c. Ecst c. East South g. West
b. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? _ miles per hour.
(Circle One). Yos No
following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope No
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite Yes No
Window giess Yes No h. Other _
object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw.
APPY SIZE oF ENSEOHLL
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show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an " h compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B"o object.
90° 75°
30
B
15•B
SW S5
S
at the beginning of the
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?.
Draw a picture of hoy
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3. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
1
Yes No
. Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information about yourself: .Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME — -
Last Name First Name Middle Name Middlo Name
ADDRESS COLUMBUS 43006 43006 OH!0
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE TELEPHONE NUMBER JMBER AGE AGE SEX F SEX F
Indicate any additional information about yourself, luding any specia experience, which might be pertinent.
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
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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 th time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information obout yourself:
B
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS Colmis ColuMiOs 43223 43223
Street City City Zone State
TELEPHONE ENUMBER NUMBER AGE3α AGE32 SEX SEX. F
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special I experience, which might be pertinent. ience, which might be pertinent.
- I
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
-1 M
Day Month Year
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IN THE 2200 HOUR S16TIN LET
8LOCK OFIT
1. WEATHER LCK 1900E 130⑩/⑩11 2002
JOOOE 130①/⑩1 1802
2IGOE
2200F 1100/011 3504
2.WINDS; 20/1900E 11GiD =
5m 2520
10 m 2625
15m 2750
2om 2660
30m 26 80
HO M 26 90
s0m 2665
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….
Paga 8
COMMENTS OF PREPARING OFFIOER:
Military Aircraft were in this aren on the date/time indiceted. Lack of
reference points accounts for apperent movements. Descriptions fit landing
lights, anti-collision lights and wing end teil lights.
James A. Ballimith -
SAMES'D. BALLSMITH
Capt., USAF
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE· TIME GROUP LOCATION
28 May 1966 28/0830Z Columbus, Ohio (4 Witnesses)
S. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Possible (AIRCRAFT)
4. Investigating Officer statel k there were a/c in the area on
NUMBER OF OBJECTS date/time i indicated. Description fit landing lights, anti ollis.or
Che - Two Che - Two lights and wing lights and wing and tail lights.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
30 Sec - 15 Min (Approx) 30 Sec - 15 Min (Approx) Object was tear drop shaped with protrusion Object was tear drop shaped with protrusion like large wings. like large wings.
S. TYPE OF OBSERVATION White, with brightness compared to the moon. Object disappearec
by just fading by just fading away. away.
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual
7. COURSE
NE
B. PHOTOS 8. PHOTOS
Yes
XX No
. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
XX No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 )_Previous editions of thio form may be used.
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Ifent 7uf.
ponidle A/C
U.S. AIP 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 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.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day:
Hour Minutes
May (Circle One): A.M.
or P.M.
Day Month Year
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): (Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
1b b Central . Standard
c. c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4.Where wers you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Columbus Columbe OA0
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5.How long was object in sigh Total Duration) - 30
Hours Minutes Soconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? YosX No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a
b. Cloudy
7. 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 Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FTD FORM
OCT 621 164 This form superseces Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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a. None Bright moonlight
b. A few Dull moonlight
Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember Don't remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw object? P
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': remember
. The object appeared: (Circle One):
Solid d As a light
b. Transparent . Don't remember
c. Vapor
.If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
12. The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other
Like  bright star
c.) Sharply outlined
d. Don'tremember
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 №\sot}$ Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes №\or}$ Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightress? Yes Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes 222 Don't know
h. Disappear and reappeer? Yes Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
Faded
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: -
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__ NO
b. Color  white
.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
mbeshehiod
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
Halt
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.
Teaedeop shoped
ProtRusion Like wings,harge
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(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
Inside a building b.) In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c Outdoors dNear an airfield?
d. In an airplone (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
g.
ime, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (C Circle One)
. North c. East South g. West
. Northeast d. Southeast Southwest h. Northwest
25. Did you abservs the object through any of the following?
Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
.Sun giasses f. Telescope Yes NO
c. Windshield g. Theodolite Yes
Window glass 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.
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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
75
60
NE
30
15 SW
path, a "g" ot the end of the path, and sliuw any changes in direction during the course.
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? _
Draw a picture of how they werecrrangedand put an arrow to show the direction that thay were traveling.
N/f
af
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3. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
N
No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses: 20 People
=
MA
Sa/
32. Please give the following information about yourself: . Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
First Name First Name Middl Name
ADDRESS Pickerington Picker: Ohio
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 16 AGE SEX M M
experience, which might be pertinent.
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
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:
Pago 7
34. Date you complete Day Month Year
Information which you foel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
. 0904
WEATHER: CMH I O200B CUEAR 10
1. 0300E CLBAR 1O 1505
0400E CLEAR 1O 1605
0500E /-07 1404
2. WINDS 28/0700 EST 28/0700 EST
5m 2920 2920
10 m 2520
I5M 2820
20m 2725
30 m 2520
HO m 2330
s0m 2425
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.Date you completed this questionnaire: Day Month Yoar
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting. li
/
L
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Comments of Preparing Officier:
Military Airorart vere in this ares on the date/time indicated. Lack of
reference points accounts for apparent movements. Descriptions fit lending
lights, anti-collision lights and ving and tril lights.
James . Ballinith.
SAMES'D. BALLSMITH
Capt., USAF
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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 pos oricerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to ans questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for researe ur name will not be used in connection with any statements,
that if it is deemed you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? Time of day:. 30
,Hour Minutes
87 m6y (Circle One): A.M.
or P.M.
Day Month Year
. Time Zone:
(Circle One) a. Eastern (Circle One): a.-Daylight Saving a.-Daylight Saving
b. b Centrol . Standard Stndard
c. Mountein
d. Pacific
e. e. Other Other
Where were you when you soy Where were you when you sa ct
Columbus Columbus Oho Oh 0
Necrost Postal Address City or Town State or County
otai Duration) - 15
Hours Minutes. Seconds
c. Certain c. Not very sure
.Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yos K No
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. l In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
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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):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, ist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': romember
10. The objest appeared: (Circle One): 10. The objest appeared: (Circle One):
a.)Salid a.)Salid - d. As a light
b. Transparent b. Transparent e. Don't remember e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
0 0 Brighter c. About the same
b. b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
BRia Stoe
A
12.The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): (0. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other
b. Like r bright star
Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for eoch question)
a. Appear to stan still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Y'es Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightress? Yes 9999999 Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappeer? Yes Don't know
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1 Rushed
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: -
Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know.
in front of: _
1.Tellin a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound _ a. Sound_ aoNe aONe
b. Color b. Color _ Oreawa Qreawac
17
We wish to know the angular size.Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how Wo wish to know the angular size. Hoid a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
much of the bject is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the 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?
ale
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objocts. Label and include in your sketch any details
Streamtived
V
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22. Where were you located 23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
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 (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f.
f. Other g. Other
time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
c. North c. North c. East a. South South g. Wost
. Northeast b. Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest 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
Did you cbservs the object through any of the following? -.
Eyeglasses No c. Binoculars Yes No
Sun glasses No f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
CA
Baght
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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
90• 75°
*
30•
15 SW S5
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an A"at the beginning of the Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "5" at the end of the path, and stiuw any changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and stiuw any changes in direction during the course.
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE objsct, 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. LES
hile
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Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
31. Was anyone else with you at e 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:
Ph.
Agn
. Please give the following information about yourself: . Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME First Name Middle Name
Last Name
ADDRESS ADDRESS Columbus Columbus- 12 C
Stree Stre City Zone State
TELEPHC TELEPH NUMBER NUMBER AGE 1 SEX SEX M
Indicate any additional information abo experience, which might be pertinent.
When and to wham did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 28 M
Doy Moth Year
Information which you fool pertinent and which is not adequately covered i qusstionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting. specific points of the
CMH 0200E/-10 0905
1 WE AT 0300E 1-010 1004
0HOOE 1-10 1105
/-⑩10 1005
O SODE
2.WINDS 2WINDS; 27/0700EST
5m 2510
10m 2805
15m 2720
rom 2710
30m 2320
4om 2355
50m 2425
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COMENTS O PREPARING OMICER:
Military Aircraft were in this area on the data/time indicated. Lack of
reference points accounts for apparent movements. Descriptions fit landing
lights, anti-collision lights and wing and teil lights.
James D. Ballmich.
SAMES'D. BALLSMITH
Capt., USAF
<
. +
-
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DAVEHME SROUP LOCATION
29 May 66 30/00452 Columbus, Chio (6 witnesses)
0. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilien Aireraft (possible)
4. KUMSER OF CSJECTS
Ohe
S. LENOTH OF OLSERVATION S. LENGTH CF OLSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS i1. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
15 minutes 15 minutes Observer noted egg shaped object that appeared brighter than
the brightest star. the brightest star. Object suddenly speeded up and dis- and dis-
B. TYPE OF OZSERVATION B. TYPE OF OZSERVATION appeered out of sight heading straight
Gromnd Visul Ground Visual
Militery eircraft were Militery eirerart were in the area and could in have accounted
7. COURSE 7. COURSE for the observation.
South
3. PHOTES
0 Yos
C N.
D3NC3
D :
Ns
Fo... Provious edidena ef thle form may bo ered.
ETD 3325 0-057 3
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COMMENG:-
MOod REFLETon - NOrAiNG REpORTs iN AREA
1
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This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as pe ncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to ans questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for rese name will aot be used in connection with any statements,
conclusions, ns without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed ecessary, we may conte for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 19450 .
Hour Minutes
29 MAY 19b6
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Doy Month Yoor
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
Central Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other Other
4. Where wers you when you saw the object? 4.Where wers you when you saw the object?
OR DR COLUMRS OLU0RS OH/1O
Nearest Postal Address Nearest Postal Address City or Town City or Town State or County State or County
(Total Duration) 15
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? GUES5
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? YosK No-
DAY NIGHT
8 Bright a.
Cloudy b.
IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c To your right f. Don't remember
FTD FORM
OC2 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
/
a. None a. Bright moonlight
A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
bject?
CLOUDS (Circle O7e): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
0. The object apeared: (Circle One):
8 Solid d. As a light
Transparent e. Don't remember
c. VaDor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other
Like  bright stor
Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? S 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 Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappecr? Yes No Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
OUT OF SIGHT
JUST WENT
ST 6H Uf
Dd ttov behishig  y tiparticulary  ?
(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?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _
10
.Teill in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound a. Sound_ NO
b. Color _ BLACK
We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's longth 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 boen 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.
OBLONG SHAPE
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IF you answered YES, then how far away wou
23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a.
a. Inside a building In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
In an cirplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f.
f. Other _ g.
ima, then complete the follow wing questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? ircle One)
a. North c. East c. East South e. g. West g. West
b. Northeast . Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? - miles per hour.
(Circle One) Yes No
Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No Telescope Yos No
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
object or objects which
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when you first saw it. Place a "B"" on
90° 75°
45 Nw
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START STRAGHTUR STRAGHTUA
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path, a "B"at the end of the path, and sliu any changes in direction during the course. path, a at the end of the path, and slny changes in direction during the course.
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2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?. ONE
Draw a picture of how ow 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.
NO
Was anyone sise with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
Yes No
31.2 Plesse list their names and addresses:
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32. Please give 3. Please gi ne following information about yourself: following information about yourself:
NAME u01
Last Name First Name Middlo Nama
COLUMBLS . . H
ADDRESS
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPH NUMBER AGE 4.3 SEX n m
.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
291 mA4 1966
Day Month Year
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Pago 7
.Date you comploted this questionnaire: Day Month Year
I
1. WE ATHER: LEK 1800RE. 1on 3406
1G00E 1400/-011
2OOUE 1400/-⑩113303
2100R 1400/-⑩11 0000
2. WINDS: 2. WIND3: 29/1900 EST
5M 3310 23/0
10 m 2825
15m 2855
rom 2865
30m 2785
HOM 2870
50m 2635
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Pnga B
COMMENTS OF PREPARING OFFICER:
points accounts for apparent movements. Deseriptions fit landing lights,
anti-collision lights and wing and tail lights.
James D. Ballmith.
PAMES'D. BALLSIITH
Capt., USAF
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PROJECT 1OO73 RECOND
1. DATE- TIME GHOUP 2 LOCATION
29 My 66 30/0330Z Columbus, Ohio (② uitnesses)
C. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (meteor)
4. NUMBER OF OLJECTS
One
B. LENGTH OF OESERVATION IN. BRISF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1o secends 10 secends Observer noted object that appeered as object shat apseered as light being light being sharply
outlined. Objoet was observed ralling downwerd being Objeet was obsorved railing downwerd being visible
S. TYPE OF OBSERVATION for about io scconds until it disintegrated. for about io scconds uneii it disintegrated.
Ground Visual
7. COURCE 7. COURGE
Lorch Horeh
3. PHOTOS 3. PROTOS
= Yos
2 9 N
2. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
5 No
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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 poss oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon tho at you have observed.
Please try to ans ny questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for researc tion with any statements,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personalinformation so
that if it is deemed you for further details.
When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 1030L
Hour Minutes
1966 1
29 MAY (Circle One): A.M. P.M.
or
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One):.) (Circle One):.) Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
b. b. Central b. Standard Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
CLEKCAUD AND 2STH CLEKLAUD AHD 2STH COLUMBL5 OI10 OH1O
Necrest Postal Address City or Town State or County
sigt Totel Duration) 10 10-15
Hours Minutes Seconds seconda
a. Certain . Not very sure w.7.m.
Fairly certain dJust a guess conuena
GUES per q ang.66
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes-- NoA
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. 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 c. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FTD OCT 62 164 FORM
Thie form supersedes FTD 164, jul 61, which is obsolete.