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

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE8286183
DATE OF SIGHTINGJuly 1966
REPORTED LOCATIONHouston Texas
FRAMES37

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. PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION .LOCATION
4 July 66 05/0115z Houston, Texas (2 witnesses)
of 3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian A/C (with afterburners) Vey forts. Jot Vavy foros.
4. 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS No data presented to indicate obiect could not bave been object could not have been
Two an A/C
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 minute Observer stated objects made a noise like jets or rockets and
light was from exhaust. He stated he thought it could have
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION been "jets" taking oft.
Ground Visual
Investigating ofricials stated that the l47 Fighter Group, Tex.
7. COURSE Air National Guard, had four F-lo2 take off from Ellington AFB
S to N at approximately l9oo to perform an authorized low level fly-by
over the city of Houston in connection with Independence Day
G. PHOTOS ceremonies. After the fly-by was performed between l500-2000',
the F-lo2 activated their afterburners and climbed out of the
Yos area.
R No
. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
No
FORM
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q. Time and date of sigh hes 13 July
Light. conditdons (night.
directiy overhead, etc.)_
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v. OTHER above:
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5. Thank caller for information, but do not promise that a return call will be made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object.
Joa n allie
SATELLIT 25
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP DATE · TIME GROUP . LOCATION 2. LOCATION
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13 July 66 14/0220Z 14/02202 Houston, Texas (1 Mitness)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Probable (AIRCRAFT) Probable (AIRCRAFT)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS NUMBER OF OBJECTS
1
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
2 Min, 30 Soconds Object appeared as a round white light. About the sise of the
5. TYPE OF OBSERVATION MNORTH STAR". ' Object faded from view in the west in less thah
three minutes.
Ground-Visual
7. COURSE
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3. PHOTOS
Yos
2. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
AONo
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t. Weather (clear day, hazy, cloudy, broken clouds, etc.)_ CCEAT
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v. OTHER INFORMATION not answerec poNE
5. Thank caller for information, but do not promise that a return call will be made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object.
MELVIN C.KASTER
A/C
CIV. A"FLT. 2
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TDETR DATED 1sougl
EMMEM MAJ H QUENTANILLA, JR
TDET DATED
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GENTLE MEN .
ON THE NIGHT
OF
JULY 8 TH, 1966 APPROXIM LY
11:55 PM) I SPOTTED A
SATELLITE AT THE
PROGRESSING ZENITH,
NORTH, WITH A
ACFLECTOR 6'
IT FOR TELESCOPE. I
A BOUT A TRACKED
BEFORE I LOST MINUTE
T0 BC IT. IT SEEMED
PROGRESSING
NORTH VIORI2ON . TOUARPS THE
IN VISIBLE IT WAS
EYE. TD THE THE NAKED
COULD YOU
T1-11 3 1A13 OBJECT? IDENTIFY PEN41FY
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VEBSTER GROVES,MO PM MC
6:119 15 JUL 15 a ng
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PROJECT BLUEBOOK
INFORMATION OFF1C6
SAFOI
WASHINETON P.C.
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TO:
Reference the e attached letter from due to the
relatively limited information on the sighting, it is difficult
to identify the object in question with great certainty. How-
ever taking into account the visibility characteristics of ob-
jects in the vicinity of the sighting area, we believe Mr
saw SDC object number 5l9, international designator
1962B-PSI 1, which the upper stage (Scout) of a Transit-5A
launch.
FOR THE COM MANDER
DELBERT R. SMYTH, L CODOnel, 2 Atchs
Deputy Commander 1. Ltr, n
2. Ltr, TDETR
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON FORCE BASE. OHIO 45433
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TDETR
SUBJECT: Request for Satellite Information, 8 July l966 JUL 2 7 1966
TO: SPADATS
The Project Blue Book office at Wright-Patterson AFB is in receipt
of the attached letter from Bill We would appreciate
your help in trying to determine the satellite which this youngster
saw, in order for us to reply to his request. Our information will
be sent through the Office of Information, Secretary of the Air
Force.
FOR THE ANDER
7
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WARREN S. WHEELER, Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
Deputy for Technology and Subsystems
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP DATE • TIME GROUP LOCATION 2 LOCATION
16 July 66 17/0230z 16 July 66 17/0230z Houston, Texas (1 witness) (1 witness)
3. 3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (meteor) Jest Jit
4. NUMDER OF OBJECTS NUMDER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 - 5 seconds Object appeared as a tall of fire, and white. Object had a
6. buzzing sound. At instant, object disappeared there was
TYPE OF OBSERVATION a noise like touching and breaking two electrical wires.
Ground Visual
7. COURSE
Descended
G. PHOTOS
Yas
A No
2. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
9 No
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NAUEDEYE
q. Time and date of sighting2.3 16 Juy 66
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AND BREAKING T WD ECECTRICAE WIRES
5. Thank caller for information, but do not promise that a return call will be made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object.
652
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were there any maneuvers of
n. How did the object disappear (instantly, to the north, no direction, etc.)
INStANtLY
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NAKED EYE
q. Time and date of sigh 195 HOURS
v. OTHER INFORMATION not answered above:
ALSO 2
5. Thank caller for information, but do not promise that a return call will be made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object. BkD
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
19Juiy66 19/0815-12402 Houston, Texas
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Military INSUFFICIEUT ATA FOR EVALUATION
4. NUMBER OBJECTS
Four
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIRF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1."15 Deconds
2-4 i Hour, Still In Sight
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION SEE CASE
SEE CASE
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual
7. COURSE E COURSE E
1.
3. N-S 3. N -S
8. PHOTOS
Yos
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2. PHYSICAL
n Yes
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TDET/Ma.j Quintanilla, Jr/7o9l6/hl/12 Aug 66
UFO Sighting
AUG 1 5 1968
2nd Tng. Ft.
2nd Tng Bde.
Asth: Pvt Danny G Burns A
Reference your unidentiried observation or l July l966.
The information in your letter was not sufricient for evaluation.
Request you complete the attached FrD Form l6k and return it in
the envelope provided. Also request you provide a deseription
of all four objects.
FOR THE COMANDER FOR THE COMMANDER
ARREN MARREN 1 Atch
Deputy for Technolog Steme FTD Form Lok FTD Form Lok
COORDINAEION
CRIGINATOR:_ ORIGINATOR:
TDETR MAJ H QUINTANILLN, Jr
TDET
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1. $3^{-3E.
m. What was the flight path of object (to north or south, to east or west)and
were there any maneuvers of the object ou yr pot t &!. 0440 54F0
No=thto Souih
n. How did the obiect disappear
u.
v. OTHER INFORMATION t answered -<
5. Thank callor for information, but do not promise that a return call will bo made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object.
PACTCOR 044s
ATRO S/P
(send 164) 253
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO 45433
REPLY TO
ATTN OF: TDETR
1
SUBJECT: UFO Sighting
AUG 1 5 1966
TO: 2nd Tng. Ft.
2nd Tng Bde.
Attn: Pvt Danny Burns
Reference your unidentified observation of 19 July 1966.
The information in your letter was not sufficient for evaluation.
the envelope provided. Also request you provide a description
of all four objects.
FOR TH FOR INDER
184 S
WARREN S. WHEELER, COlOnel, WARREN S. WHEELER, Colonel, USAF USAF 1 Atch 1 Atch
Deputy for Technology Deputy for Technolo Subsystems FTD Form 164
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE -WIME GROUP LOCATION
19 July 65 19/1000z Houston, Texas (1 witness)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (S/P) Venus at 73° azimuth and 17 Venus at 73 azimuth and 17 elevation. elevation.
4. NUMDER OF OBJECTS 4NUMBER OF OAJECTS 0207
One
5. LENGTH OF OSSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYS.S 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYS.S
55 minutes 55 minutes Objeet wes at 45 elevesion 3 or ND. Cojeet was stationary Cojeet was stationary
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION and still in sight whan the observer stopped looking. and still in sight whan looking.
TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground Visual
dO.n2T2A COURSE
East
3. PHOTOS
Yos
No
9. PHYSICA VIDENCE
Yos
No
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8. Geographical position of object (North of Houston, South of Pasadena,
t. Weather (clear day, hazy, cloudy, broken clouds, etc.)c/ea Weather (clear day, hazy, cloudy, broken clouds, etc.)c/ear
u. u. —
v. OTHER INFCRMATION not anSwered bove: Mone ove:1one
5. Thank callor for information, but do not promise that a return call will be made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object. SS.THL. Josses
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PROJ3CT 10073 R300RD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION '.
20 July 66 20/1000Z Houston, Texas : (1 witness)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (S/P)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS .
Venus at 70° azimuth & 16 elevation.
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
one hour Object had sharp points like birds wing. Object was starion-
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION ary, slightly moving up and down. Observer called back and
Ground Visual Bx stated he watched the object with binoculars until the sun
came up, then he lost sight of the object. Object kept getting 7
the
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directiy overhead, etc.) 2Nuart f the R.sins Son.
t. Weather (clear day, hazy, cloudy, broken clouds, etc.)C/a
u. Temperatures of
HSTR v. OTHER INFORMATION not answeRED above: Kr eN.va reges I Thiv 5nall-
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 1. DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION
29 July 1966 29/06152 Houston, Texas
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Possible (AIRCRAFT)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 1. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
8 - 10 Seconds Observer has noted unusual lights for 2 nights'(3 days apart).
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Objects in each case appeared multiple colored. In one case
object moved to west, in other object had a easterly movement.
Ground-Visual Also in both instances, objcct was observed for about 10 secordls
7. COURSE before moving behind some trees.
1. West
2. East
8. PHOTOS
Yes
N
9. PHYSICA VIDENCE
Yes
N
FORM
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnair been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as pos oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon you have observed.
Please try to answer questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research Your name will not be used in connection with any statements,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. V 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? 1. When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 12 15
Hour Minutes
29 Juhy1g66 July 1966 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Day Month FYear Fyear
3. Time Zone: 3
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): Daylight Saving
Centrel b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
HOUSTON TEXAS
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 8 -10
Hours Minutes Seconds
o. Certain c. Not very sure
Foirly certain d. Just a guess,
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? 5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No.
What was the condition of the sky? 6.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. a. Bright a Bright
b. 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
FORM
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8.IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
None NOTICAGLE a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many C. No moonlight - pitch dark
Don't remember a Don't remember.
. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a a Clear sky Clear sky a. a. Dry
b. Hazy Fog, mist, or light rain Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid As a light
b. Transporent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c.About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
Common Light Bulb
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other DARK RING AROUND
b. Like a bright star -lke a bnght sid:
Sharply outlined BrighT LighT WiTHIN Bright Lighr wir UN
Don't remember Don't remember
.Did the object: .Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. a. Appear to stand still at any time? Appear to stand till at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No Don't know
c. c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Yes No No Don't know Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Z Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
yes - TRees CuTTiNg my vl W OF
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:
16. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud? 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:
17.Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
0.SoundNONE
SHADDoWed
b. Color BRiLLiANT - GLiTTeRING = s e Spars
.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?
A veRy SmALL 7
Speck -
. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
: N 2 SighTings 2 Sightings
3 DAys ApART 3 DAys APART
IST AND LnRGEST 2N SmALLER
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20.Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes (No) 7
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
2. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
OF, OKLA. ARK.
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? .Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a. Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car C. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country? Flying over open country?
f. Other Other _ g. Other
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
.North c. Eost e. 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 time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
2. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
b. Sun glesses Yes Te3 TO f. Telescope Yes No
c. c. Windshield No g. Theodolite g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other h. Other
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
oject or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw. object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw.
1  =As ALARGe 1 AS ALARGe Sporred BEAch BALL SporTed BEAch BALL WiTh WiTh LiTe IN-SiDE LiTe IN-SiDE
2ND : SAme - ExEepT. BAskET BALL Size
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2. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B"" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A"" on the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
60
45.B
30 30 e
E
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15° 15 SW
55
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of th
path, a "B at the end of the path, and shun any changes in direction during the course.
B A
~ L B
r
My
. 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.
N N
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TiME 1:15 AM
3 DAYS LATER
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3.Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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:
ll
. Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS HOUSTON 77023 TEXAS
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBET AGE 51 SEX M
Incatadditional informatiaout yourselincluding any specil experience whic might  pertnnt.
NoNe
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
30 July 1g66
Day Month Year
MAT. LyNCh = FLLiNGTON AFB-HOUSrAN
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 16 Day AUGUST Month 1q66 Yoar
Ina   h questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
Bofh objzcts szem-so fhoat Tvm straight
linz af Samz hzight at of sperd.
disfance far. Both pinfet Circkes
no moticable wings tail or vapar Erails.
For information on sreond sightin, ZUENBE
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Houston Tigan
FTD (TDETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
10 August 1966
Houston, Texas 77o23 Houston, Texas 77023
Dear Dear
Reference your unidentified observation of 30 July l966. Reference your unidentified observation of 30 July 19ó6.
The information which we have received is not sufficient The information which we have received is not sufficient
for evaluation. for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD
Form l64 and return it in the envelope provided. Form l64 and return it in the envelope provided.
We widh to thank cing your observation to
pay 1o awo the Air Force.
Sincerely,
BECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book
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v. OTHER INFORMATION not anSWereD above: APPEARED ZE OTHER INFORMATION not anSWereD above: APPEARED ZE BE
Miving F Mininpf TER THDN AIKLRAET -
5. Thank callor for information, but do not promise that t a return call w made
to confirm nor dony the observance of the object.
(5sind6.y
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. PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE· TIME GROUP 1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2LOCATION 2. LOCATION —
√ √
5 July 66 06/04352 5 July 66 06/04352 Houston, Texas (1 Witness) Houston, Texas (1 Witness)
3. 3. SOURCE SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT
4. NUMBER OF NUMBER OF OBJECTS OBJECTS
One No date presented to indicate objoct could Not have been an A/c.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
25 - 30 Seconds Object was juet a light (white in color). After reaching the
horizon, cbject startod fashing rod and appeared to tum N,
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION just before disappearing. It is believed that thore is a
Ground-Visual discrepency in the length of time observed.
7. COURSE
NE
8. PHOTOS
Yos
XNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos i
CEXNo
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m. What was the flight path of object (to north or south, to east or west) and
n.
FADED BWAY NOrTh EAIT
o. How long was the object visible (5 min, 1 hour, etc.) 25 - 30 Srcovd)5
p. How was the object observed (naked eye, radar,
DPIEDEXE
q. Time and date of sighting_ 273.5 brs 5 Julyby
Iuxn BEEore distfpeArinq.
5. Thank caller for information, but do not promise that a return call will be made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE  TIME GROUP 1." DATE  TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
9 July 66 9/1000z 9/1000z Houston, Texas
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (Vega) √ Jeek Jeet
4. NUMBER 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS OF OBJECTS Vega at azimuth of 300° & 30° elevation. Vega at azimuth of 300° & 30 elevation.
One One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
$1 $\frac {  { 2 }$ hours Observer noted star like object in the NW sky. Object was
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION like a plane in size being white in color. Object disappeared
Ground Visual when the sun came up.
7. COURSE
NW
8. PHOTOS
0 Yos
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
27 No
FORM
SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thla form may bo used.
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Na Ked eye
q. Time and date of sighting_40 9 Ju1y66
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8. directiy overhead, etc.)_North westHoustov
t. Weather (clear day, hazy, cloudy, broken clouds, etc.)C-/ec
80° -
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v. OTHER IN
5. Thank caller for information, but do not promise that a return call will be made
to confirm nor deny the observance of the object.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. 1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2 LOCATION 2. LOCATION
13 July 66 14/02152 13 July 66 14/0215Z Houston, Texas (1 witness)
3. SOURCE ROFC3
10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Probable (satellite)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
S. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
3 - 5 minutes Object was round, white in color, about the size of a dime
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION at arms length. Objeet faded from view to the east in
about 3 - 5 minutes.
Ground Visual
7. COURSE
W- E
C. PHOTOS
Yos
a No
E 2. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Provious oditions of this form tny bo naed.