DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE7092686
DATE OF SIGHTINGMay 1966
REPORTED LOCATIONCentral Valley California
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP LOCATION
31 May 1966 31/1440Z Central Valley, California (1 Witness)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian . Possible (BALLOON)S J
NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One Object appeared to be catching reys of rising sun.
LENGTH OF OBSERVATION S. LENGTH OF USSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS ANALYSIS
2 Minutes Observer noted white star like object in the SSE direction which
.TYPE OF OBSERVATION 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION appeared to stand still at times. The object t disappeared whil t disappeared whil:
standing standing still. Never did move in any direction. Object
Ground-Visual disappeared and reappeared 3 times. Observer has seen siihilar disappeared and reappeared 3 times. Observer has seen siihilar
7. COURSE 7. COURSE objects many times.
SSE
B. PHOTOS
Yes Y.s
X No
9. VIDENCE
Yes
FDXNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
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2. Dare of Ooservation MAY , /966 Time 10:00 AM ( m) Time Zone E D..
PM.
3.
4. How long sid you see the object? Hours 10 Minutes Seconcs
5.
6.
7. -170ON
csi Yere thorm more than one sbioer? No what you saw, indicaring
airectlon of movement, if any.
a Ploase deseribe the object(s) in detall. For instance, did it (t
WAS REUCAUING
Was the object(s) brighter than the background of the sky? YES.
11. If so, compare the brightness with the Sun MOON
12. Did the 0bject(s) - (Please elaborate, if f you can give details.)
a. Appuar to stand still a: any rime? YES
b.
c. Brecs up into parts or explode? No
d. Give off smoke? NO
e. Leave any visible trail? No
f. Drop anything? e
5. Change brightness? ye
h. Changa shape? No RED
i. Change color?
13. , possible.
14. Was there any wind? - Ns lf so, ploase give diroction and speed.
15. storm window, screening,
otc? Ns What?'
16. What kind? riow loud?
17. Plouse tell if the object(s) was (wore) --
a. Fuzzy or blurred.
b Likea. bright stcL.-
c. Sharply outlined.
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24.
afterwards? 1 s, plecse olaborate.- AO YERP. OO.CKAE..
25.
26. Pluase estimate the distance of thu cbjocr(i). 0o Fect
27. What we: the elevaticn of tho object) in the sky? Please mark on this hemispnere skatch:
23. Names and sddresse. of other witnesses, if uny
29. North; your position; the direction from which the object()
appxered and disoppeared from view; the directio yei, rallroads, and otnor
lardmarks within a mile.
MOUED FROM Grrr
X
STEARA
Were you csked or told nor to reveal or discuss the incidient?
olaborate carefully.
34. cirizens to
your choice by che aking the propar stalemant bolow. In any cas, pleuse fill in all parts of the form, lor our own conficential
flles. Thank you for your cooperation.
( Piocse kuap my name
35. Signature:
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Telephone Military Service
2. Date of Cbrervation MAy i, 1'tC0 Time 10:00 PM Time Zone E.O.T.
3. Locality of Observation WATERTOWR 9 NEWTOn , MAss.
4. how long did you see the object? hours 5 Minutes Seconds.
5.
6. r Kniwn
7.
Were there more than one objecr? No tell how many, and draw a sketch of what you saw, indicatin
diraction oi movemanr, if ary.
9.
APPERREd Solid WRS WAS REvoiVinG. RENOiVinG.
10. Was the oject(s) brighter than the background of the sky? Was the objeat(s) brighter than the background of the sky? Y> YES
11. If so, compare the brightness with the Sun, Same As TRR Moon.
12. Did the object(s) - (Please elaborate, if you can give dutuils.) 20
a. Appear to stend still at uny time? YES
b. Suddenly spesd up and rush cvay at any timu? yLE
c. Breck up inke parts or explode? NO
d. Give off smoke? NO
e. Leave any visible trall? No
f. Drep anything? N
3. Change brightness? yES
h. Change shopa? NO
i. Change color? richts ChAnGsd ColOR , REd WAiTE,GREEn
A
13.
14. If so, plucsu give direction and spoed.
15. ote? What?
No
16. Did the objoct(s) have any sound? NO Whar kind? how loud?
17. Piease tell if the object(s) vics (wure) -
a. Fuzzy or blurred.
b. Liku a bright star.
c. Sharply outl.ned.
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21.
22. ision.
23. How did the object(s) dlsap;ear from view? GLIdEd AWRY
MUCA GlOWER TRAN A PAnE
24. BUT was AblE TO MOVE veAY Buie.
25. . No
Plosse estimate the distance of tho object(s). 800 FEET FIRST
26.
27. Poase mark on this hemisphure sketch:
28. WRIThAM, MRSE
29. Please draw a map of the locality of the ob:anution showing North; your position; the diroction from which tne objesris)
appoared and disappeared from view; the diruction of Its course ovar the area; rouds, towns railroads, and other
andmarks within a mile. M.OVId FRUM IEFT TO RIGNT.
7 X X
WATERTOND 0UOO
L
Arcenal
date, if possisle) reg -
33.
Were you assed or told not to revoal or discuss the incident? If so, were any reaons or official ordors mentioned? Please
laborate carefully. No
34. We should fke parmisslon to quote your name in connection with this report. This action will encourago other retporsible
citizons to repon similer obsenvations to NiCa.P. rlowever, if you prefur, we will kee? your nams cenfidontiel. Pleass rote
your choice by checking the propor statement solow. in any case, plouse fill in all parts ci the form, for our own confiaentiel
files. Thank you for your cooporation.
You may use my nene. (√) Pleass koup my name conficential.
35. Date of fil ling our this ruport: 6,1966 Signature:
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1d about 900 6r more ieet away. I was,
just that it looked like it was over a woods. It looked like it
was made of some shinny metal could see some kind of material
around it. I was looking was looking
at xxit it itt it just hovered, aprered hat night
I was watching the 6:0 and they nad people on that saw
UFCs that day. I never though of sending it in ,because I never
though of sending it in before.
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from report and records up contact to clarify desirable for extended
information; not for evaluation by other
public release. investigation agencies
1. Name . Place of Employment: SeaRs Roehtakantc
Address: Occupation: Chief PilaT EAsTeRNT
Telephone: Special
or only as a source of light; was it revolving, etc.? Please use additional sheets
of paper, if ecessary. Please include sketch with as many details as possible,
THERe WNS NO OPPARONT ROTATION NR EXHAUST. STeNinG wiHiTe
41 DsyaloRed.
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CETROE VALC 3IMAY
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 possib e concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Plecse try to answer any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research
conciusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, , we may contact you for further details.
.When did you see the object? Time of day: 40
Hour Minutes
31 may- 19i0b (Circle Ons): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): (Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): (a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): (a.Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
C.Mountain C._ Mountain
d.. Pacific Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Central, Dallen Central Dully Californin. Calil fonia
Nearest Postal Address City or Towh Sfate or County
How long was object in sigh (Total Duration) 2
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain . Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? an
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes _ No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudyrome b. Cloudy
7.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, whore 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 Ovarheod
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FTD FORM
OCT 62 164 This form supermedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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N/A
15.
windowpane, storm window, screening, etc? What?
What kind? How Loud?
NoNe NoTaAble
17. Please the object(s)was (were) -
20. Tell the apparent size of the object(s) when compared with the fo ollowing held
at arms length:
.
a.I Pinhead d. Nickel g. Orange
b. Pea e. Half Dollar h. Grapefruit
c. Dime f. Silver dollar vi. Larger
FSTIMATnd2OFOCT ACROSS DISTnNT
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direction of its course eover the area; roads, towns, villages, railroads and other
landmarks within a FIRST. OBSERUED
a7. NAVY dOTs
television programs (include time, station and date, if possible) regarding this or
similar observations, or any other background material. We will return the
O material to you.
. . a
N/A
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citizens to report similar observa-
Washington6, D.C.) and/or
to OSCAR and allow the dissemination of information for the maximum n analysis
and understanding by all interested agencies.
(V Yes, you - ) No, use information only
for your work and maintain in
confidential files..
0
36. Date of filling out this report: 12/3/66
37. Name of person filling out f
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8. IF you saw the object at NIG
8.1 STARS(Circle One):
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much a. None
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed. b. Afew
Piease try to answer as many questicns as you possibly can. The information that you give will c. Many
be used for research purposes. Your name will not be used in connection with any statements, d. Don't remember
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.
.What were the weather cont
8:30 CLOUDS(Circle One):
.When did you see the object? Time of day: a.Clear sky
Hours Minutes b. Hazy
c. Scaltered clouds (.
Thesday MAY24 1966 (Circle One): A.M. A.M. or (P.M.) P.M. d. Thick or heavy clouds Thick or heavy clouds
Day Month Year Year
10. The object appeared: (Circle
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving a.Solid a. Solid
b. Central b. Standard b. Transparent
c. c. Mountain c. Vapor c. Vapor
d. d. Pacific
e. Other_ Other
11. If it appeared as a light, was 11. If it appeared as a light, was
4. Where were you when you saw the object? a.Brighter - .Brighter -
HODEDALE MASS, b. Dimmer b. Dimmer
Address City or Town State or County 11.1 Compare brightness to s
4objects
5. How long was cbject in sight? (Total Duration) 2 30 Guess
Hours Minutes Seconds
. Certain c. Not very sure . The edges of the object were:
b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess - (Circle One): a. Fuzzy or!
5.1 How was time in sight determined? Time it Tock To geT To oThen b. Like a bri
PosiTion c. Sharply
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes_ No_- d. Don't rem
6.What was the condition of the sky? Did the object:
DAY NIGHT Appear to stand still ot an
a. Bright .Suddenly speed up and r.
b. Cloudy Low honging cloods
c. Break up into parts or exp
d. Give off smoke?
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? e. Change brightness?
f. Change shape?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left g. Flash or flicker?
b. In back of you e. Overhead h. Disappear and reappear?
c. To your right f. Don't remember
See
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, jul 61, which is obsolete.
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. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clearsky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds (-ow) c. Scattered clouds(how) c. Moderate or heavy rain
d.Thick or heavy clouds d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow d. Snow
. Don't remember e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared:(Circle One):
a. Solid T a. Solid 7 dAs a light AnSO
b. Transparent e. Don'tremember /
c. Vapor Vapor
if it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): 1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
o. Brighter o. Brighter c. About the same
. Dimmer Di d. Don'tknow d. Don'tknow
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
4objecTs sh=ped Likea fcoTball, red Like
a hoTPhLTe
The edges of the object were:
(Circle Oneit a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other. Like The Tail
b.Like a bright star hiqGT Of car
c. Sharply outlined only much arger
d 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 up into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes ⑨2990999 Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes Don'tknow
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know
seem To Keep same roTe of speed
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how? 20. Do you think you c
(Circle O
IF you answered Y
15. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud? 21. Do you think you c
(Circle One): Yes) No Don't know. IF you answered YES, then tell what (Circle O
all fcur obiecTs mcved aver IF you answered Y
it moved behina:
high Tensicng wires and Then behind Where were you lc
tgees (Circle One):
16. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud? a. Inside a buildin
(Circle One): Yes No Don't know. IF you answered YES, then tell what b. In a car
in front of: There weres were some how hanging some how hanging c. Outdoors I c. Outdoors I
were above dnd behind dIn an airplane ( d. In an airplane (
etouds,which stouds,which e. Atsea e. Alsea
The EOUn Obiects ebiects f. Other. f. Other.
Telin a few words the following things about the object: Te in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound. NoNe 24. IF you were MOV
Coior Coior Bpigh Brigh T red 24.1 What directi
b.
a. North a. North
b. Northea
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 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
object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the sighting, how much of object is covered by the hecd of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the sighting, how much of 24.2 How fast wer
the object would have been covered by the match head? 24.3 Did you stop
Ma K (Circle O
on a waTermellon 25. Did you observe th
Eyeglasses
b. Sun glasses
that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. Place an arrow beside the drawing c. Windshield
to show the direction the object was moving. d. Window glas:
In order that you c
jects which, when
Like
S.w
EAST
Like Pictore on Page 35 of Tnis isve
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2Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No very fasTs We have
IF you answered YEs, then what speed would you estimate?. watche phanes ose
but we lteeprhesnin Ste 105ce1
21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes (No)
what
iF you answered YEs, then how far away would you say it was? PLane
behind 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?
Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
hat b. Inacar c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors V dNear an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) d. In an airplane (type) e.Flying over a city? e. Flying over a city?
e. Atsea e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other 9. Other_ 9. bASk 0
F you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions: 2.4. F you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
how mnuch of the how mnuch of the
fing, how much of 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? 24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
T
(Circle One) Yes No
2.Did you observe the object through any of the following?
c. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
tals of the object b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes
beside the drawing c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes
c. Window glass Yes No h. Other D EV E
26. in crser that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common object or ob-
jects which, when placed up in the sky, would givethe same appearance as the object which you saw.
Like an elecTRic phate
shaped Like sketch en heeT
of This Poqe
This is0e
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27. In the following s sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how high the object 30. Have you ever seen this, or a
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 observed
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 com-
pass when you last saw the object. of 1966 on
90° 75 o
N Was anyone else with you a
31.1 IF you answered YES. d
NW NE 31.2 Please list their names c
HELE
30° 30 G1
w EA
Hopeon
1 BAAS
150 sw SE 1
B
Please give the following in
Do S
NAME_ STAM STRAN
Lost Last
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the path, a "at Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the path, a at 20 20
the end of the path, und show any changes in direction during the course. ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER
E. STeady STeady motion motion S,W Indicate any additional infc Indicate any additional infe
29. 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?. foup fouo OThere OThere
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
ther own
- ITwasnt
usual answ
don't want
> The losT Y
> 33. When and to whom did yo
SaTyeday
Day
S.w Fex
Joseph
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ject Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
as observed severaled The month
of May,
Of1966 only much smallin size and fuTher
away
Yes No
3. IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) (Yes) No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
Lavig
to
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
Tame MiaaluuNdme
3at MASS.
ADDRESS Zone State
TELEPHONE AGE. H9 SEX FeMALE
Indicate a onal information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
there own when asked why
iT wasnt peported to The
usual afroid of
don't waut Their Name mentioned.
The lasT MepOrT was JAnU0VY 1. 19671
When and to wham did you report that you had seen the object? 1
SaTurday May 1966
Doy Month Year
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: MONDAY FEB 1967
Day Month Year 7/
Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the specific points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
$E $^{=$
2 the other red
abiest was to
the far lift ofe
this shital and
Could nit be
at the
Dein
Same itenie.
the back yard of her home to watch the
skies for enything unusual we might see in
the heevens. (We have done this very same
thing many times before) There were low
hanging clouds, but the stars were visible
here and there, directly overhead. Looking
Itoward a south-easterly directicn we could
see a bright red star-like object above
Ithe tree tops in the sky. We saw this
about 5:30 p.m.
I also have several pictired that were ta
iw Nov, of 1966. These we givew Mdoo
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IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember .Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid a. Solid d.As a light
b. Transparent b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): I it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightost stars?Circle One):
a. Brighter a. Brighter .About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know dDon' know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
aDectris
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred . Other
b. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
dDon'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 up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes 2 Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yos Don't know
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I saw object wi th a
dome, crossing very silently, from east to
south-west. ran quickly to lock
from the other position Helen was still
watching. As I arrived rossed
over the high tension wires B, behind the
trees, and out of viev. began to turn
I said K".
very same direction, came another and ano-
ther, and, another. Four in all. The first
having the lead f view; but the
thnae behind the ether.
that it definitely was a plane with all
the bright lights that lit up the craft so
that it created a beautiful sight, almost
directly over ou heads About I0:I5 p.m
both red objects anished,
Probe Comment: Th hese two ladies are very
sincere and open-minded; not excitable or
seeking publicity - but rather - willing
to share what they have seen with others.
It was a very nice interview and we are
happy to present it in Probe. Thank You.
lat we takew
last week,
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GRAND HOTEL-MINERVA
FLORENCE (ItAly)
284.555 (5 linee)
AFaDC
& AFEDC
AFKHA
Intelligence Division
Deftiaf the Air Force, Pentagon
Washington, D. C,
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promixité des Musécs des galieries d'art, des magasins et à cote promixité des Musécs des galieriee d'art, des magasins et à cote PER VIA AEREA PER VIA AEREA della citta, nella zona dei musci, delle gallerie d'arte, dei ne- della citta, nella zona dei musei, delle gallerie d'arte, dei ne-
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niques les plus moderns l1o chambres toutes avec bain ou niques les plus moderns l10 chambres toutes avec bain ou BY AIR MAIL BY AIR MAIL ia tecnica pià moderna 110 camere tutte con bagno o doccia.
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conditions speciales pour longs sejours. Salles pour banquets et conditions *peciales pour longs sejours. Salles pour banquets et PAR AVION AVION zioni apeciali per lunghi soggiorni Saloni per banchetti, rice-
receptions. Restaurant. American Bar, coiffeur pour dames et vimenti e manifestaziomi varie Kistorante, American Bar. vimenti e manisestaziomi varie Kistorante, American Bar.
messieurs • Solarium ct piscine sur la terrasse Vue panorami- messieurs Solarium et piscine sur la terrasse Vue panorami- parrucchiere. parcheggio e garage Solarium e piscina sul
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Hotel 1. Klasse. Ganz in der Næhe des Hauptbabnbofs • Im Hotel 1. Klasse. Ganz in der Nøhe des Hauptbabnbofs • Im Ist. Class Hotel. Neur the railway station and the center of the town. Ist. Class Hotcl. Neur the railway station and the center of the town.
Stadtzentrum gelegen und in unmittclbarer Nahe der Museen. Stadtzentrum gelegen und in unmittclbarer Nähe der Museen, the muscums, art-galleries, shopping center 2 minutes to the the muscums, art-galleries. shopping center 2 minutes to the
der Gallerien, der Geschäfte und der Lungarni Vollistanding re- der Gallerien, der Geschäfte und der Lungarni Volistanding re- Arno river Rebuilt and renovated according to the most
noviert und nach der modernsten Technik ausgestatien 110 up-to-date techniques 110 rooms all with private bath or eho-
Zimmer mit Bad oder Duschen und Appartements Spezial ar- wer, sitting rooms and suites. Family apariements with special wer, sitting rooms and suites. Family apariements with special
rangements fur Wobnzimmer und längere Aufenthalt. Restau- rates available for long-stavs lanquets hall for wedding" and hall for neldinga and
rant American Bar - coiffeur, und Kaume für Hankette und cocktails partics. Restaurant. Amcrican Bar. Ladies and Gen-
Veranstaltungen jeder Art. Dachterrassen mit Schwimmbad und tiemen hair-dresser Soiarium and Swimming-pool on the roof.
panoramincher Aussicht Parkplatz und Carage Voll-tanding panoramic view Parking and garnge Entirely air-conditioned
mit KlimanlagEn. DAS RUHIGSTE HAUS DER STADT. THE REALLY QUIETEST HOTEL OF THE TOWN.
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taint stars(ie.: not Ph.D in Physics, 1952
lost in a cloud).No ofan$ "Unidentified Flying Object " (UFO) Univ, of Illincis.
aircralt of any tyke which my wite and I: saw last wight. Presently- Scientific
seen during this heniod, First seen! 1:00AM ±5 minnte, 24 May,1966. Consultant
Heard one conventiond Durationi 6 ± 2 minutes
commercial tybe sircrutt Locution: Roon, Minerva Hotel, Flovence, Ituly.
for one or two minntes Abfearance Looked like a very bright white
star, brighter than mny visille in sky ut tine,
Heidiu wh trum horisen t
might, so far hane houd. want more iato.
no one
this, My homo addvess is constunt, bnt vavinble, Almnust stofofed
Pres. at ting. Course not straight,but sloly
Street Inc, changing, abfeured to bo wandoring sliglitly,
Framingham Mas5,01701 Other Obs.: Cleat shy. Dissabeured by
USA, slouly fading out over a feriod of s to
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Proposed reply to letter from 11 May 1967
Dee
your unidentified observation. At this late date, a
meaningful
to the nearest Air Force : installation as soon
g visited J by extraterrestrial
vehicles. reports only.
"CAN DO!"
92sq. CMR2 Box10076 ALR NAVY SEABS
257H AN √U.S.AIRMAI
C.O. Priject Blue Book
Air Lech dnbelligence Center
Payton, Ohia 45433
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SAFOICC/Maj Rademacher/jad/79079/12 Jun 67
JUN 1 2 1967
This replies to your recent correspondence regarding your
unidentified observation. At this late date, a meaningful
scientific investigation ia not possible. It is important for
an individual
inatallation a3 soon as possible. Your information_will be filed
Ior inroruation purposes only. for inform osea only
To date, there To date, there been a total lack of tangible dence dence
to indicate our plan to indicate our pla s being visited by extrater being visite estrial
vehicles.
Thank you for your Thank you for y into interest in the Air gram.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
BARNETT B. YOUNG
Lt Colonel, USAF
Civil Branch
Community Relations Division
Office of Information
92.59, Box 10076
Keesler AFE Mississippi 39534
COORDINATED BY: SAFOI-CC
SAFOIC Coord cy
Cmbk cy
Rdrs cy
Acty cy
Stbk cy
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1 - 12 JUNE 1966 SIGHTINGS
DATE LOCATION OBSERVER EVALUATION
June Denver, Colorado INSUFF ICIENT DATA
-June Columbus, Ohio INSUFFICIENT DATA
June Easton, Penn. INSUFFICIENT DATA
June Hartford, Wisconsin INSUFFICIENT DATA
-1 Dayton, Ohio AIRCRAFT
-1 Dayton, Ohio SATEULITE
-2 Colorado Springs, Colorado Military AIRCRAFT
Claremont, California INSUFFICIENT DATA
Houston, Texas AIRCRAFT
Lycoming, New York Astro (VENUS)
mmmmm Huntington, New York INSUFFICIENT DATA
Northport, New York BALLOON
Colorado Springs, Colorado SATELLITE
Colorado Springs, Colorado Other CONFLICTING
DATA)
Colorado Springs, Colorado INSUFFICIENT DATA
Dayton, Ohio SATELLITE
-4-5 -4-5 Baker, Oregon Astro (CAPELLA)
-5 Condon, Oregon AstroMETEOR
1 Dexter, Ohio Dexter, Ohio AIRCRAFT
Gahanna, Ohio Astro(ALTAIR) Astro (ALTAIR)
Tyler, Texas AIRCRAFT
0000 Polar, Wisconsin SATELLITE
0000∞∞∞∞ Spooner,..Wisconsin UNIDENTIFIED
Roann, Indiana AIRCRAFT
Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas SATELLITE
∞∞ Kansas, Ohio UNIDENTIFIED
Fayetteville, North Carolina Civilian/Military Civilian/Military Other (REFLECTION OF
GROUNDLIGHTS
8 Duluth, Minnesota SATELLITE
-10 Cleveland, Obio Other (REFLECTION)
10 King of Prussia, Penn. SATELLITE
-10 Medway, Ohio AIRCRAFT
-10-12 Marietta, Ohio Multiple AIRCRAFT
-11 Kalat, Afghanistan Civilian/Military Astro (Venus)
-11 Vineland, New Jersey SATELLITE
-11 Lynchburg, Virginia SATELLITE
-11 Mesquite, Texas INSUFFICLENT DATA
-11 Dayton, Ohio SATELLITE
-12 Peterson, Virginia SATELLITE
-12 York, Pennsylvania Astro (ARCTURUS)
12 Columbus, Ohio AIRCRAFT
-12 Columbus, Ohio AIRCRAFT
12 Columbus, Ohio SATELLITE
-12 Columbus, Ohio Multiple SATELLITE
-12 Beavercreek, Ohio Astro (ALTAIR)
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1 - 12 JUNE 1966 SIGHTEICS
ADDITICN ORTED SIGETINGS (NOT CASES)
DATE LOCATION SOURCE EVALUATION
4
June Rossville, Ga.
June Ploquemine, La.
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
chilotiot
1.Did the abject 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. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound a. Sound_
b. Color b. Color _ Lst hst
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? 3 id
haie heen covened.
. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the objeet that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especiatly exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an crrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
was roind O
bright objict
it hisappaned ind repeand s tom
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(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? .
(Circle One) Yes No
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 a building .In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
In an cirplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. Other
IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? Circle One)
a. North c. East . South g. Wost
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
a. Eyeglasses Yes e. Binoculars .Yes No
b. Sun giasses No 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
a
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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"" on the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
60
NW NT
30
T
15 SW S5 S5
2Drow 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 show any changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
4 4. As As Seen in order
3 3 C) 21 c21
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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.
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5-11,12,13, 15,16,17,18
25,26,2928
all dat at iame addien Blo Sentrl Vall
Was anyone e with you at the time you saw the bjctCircl 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:
Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME liday Name
ADDRESS ADDRESS Ceital Dia lly Cental Dia lly alifnivie fivie
Street City Zone State State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 29 AGE29 SEX Dinle SEX Palo
luding any specio experience, which might be pertinent.
When and to whom did you report that you had soen the object?
? May 1946
Day Month Year wokut humber Ce
central laily caif
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that ths
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SIGIPING:
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rioiblo in The ol
who jolned Hor in, an subot moblio 6o ty to gct oloser to t6. At tho
clocest podnt i5 sedmod bo bo about dto fose awey and at fadrly low
36vol. Os
Gho Wetartown Areonal." Totel vicwing bito vrled wi wibnonses botroon
9 - 10 minutoo.
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2oDoro3ng UFO
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