DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE8288659
DATE OF SIGHTINGJuly 1966
REPORTED LOCATIONColumbus Ohio
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
6 July 66 6 July 66 7/0352Z Colubmus, Ohio Colubmus, Ohio
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro (meter) Astro (metqer) goo go
4.NUMBER 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Observer noted bright grecn object that switched out like a
3 seconds light. Object fell downward and was visible for 3 seconds.
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Description is consistent with that of a meteor.
Ground Visual
7. COURSE
NE
3. PHOTOS
Yos 08,44
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
No
FORM TOGI
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1DATE· TIME GROUP 1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION 3 UiTiesses
10 July 66 11/0230Z 11/0230Z Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Senarale lecatics. locatis.
Se1arale
3. 3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian Aircraft (possible) CPA. CPA.
4. NUMBER OF ODJECTS On 1nFavius could srve InFanions could srie
One ' c which To bose cu ovaliatiin.
n:fo.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS gre
2. Observers reported solid object that appeared as a light.
10 minutes in one czse object was grayish, in another white then red
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION as object turned. In one case sound was heard and was like
Ground Visual a high pitched sound.
7. COURSE Description is consistent with that of an aircraft.
1. East
2. West
C. PHOTOS
Yos
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yos
No
FORM
ETD 6E013 0-329 (TDE) Roardansodethin CArrt
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DoN Foor
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 phenomend n that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
nection with any statements,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, ve may contact you for further details.
When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 2/30 3
Hour Minutes
10 Joly 66 (Circle One): A.M. or (P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a Eastern a. Daylight Saving
b. Contral B Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw 4. Where were you when you saw the object? the object?
1
Colombus Colombos Ohco Ohro
Nearest Postai Address Nearest Postai Address City or Town City or Town State or County
otal Duration) 3 3
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain Cartain c. Not very sure
. Fairly certain .Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _ rox.
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yos No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Q Bright
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): In front of you d. To your left
b. In bock of you e. Overheod
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
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8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
None a. Bright moonlight
A few b. Dull moonlight
© Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d.Don't remember Don't remember
object?'
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
# Clear sky 1 a. Dry
6. Hazy 6. Fog, ist, or light rain
C. Scattered clouds c. Modernte or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy c'ouds d. Snow
e. Don': ramember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
6 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): If it appeared as a ligh:, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. a. Brighter Brighter c. About the sane c. About the sane
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare 11.1 Compare ss to some comman object:
12. The edges of the obiect were: 1. The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle Onel: a. Fuzzy or blurred (Circle One: a. Fuzzy or blurred c. other ova/ . Other ova/
b. Like bright stor b. Like bright star
Starply 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? 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? Yes o Don't know
d. Give off smake? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Ges No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes №\o$ Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappeer? Don't know
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one sec one time
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: _
7.Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. sound higl pitch like dog L1s
b. Color grayish
18. 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
Covev whole object object
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. of the ohiect that y drni x trails
Place an arrow beside
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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 th time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (C Circle One)
c. North 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 il you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes Yes No No
a. a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope
c. Windshiold g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
common
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
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A"" on the compass
75°
60
NW NS
B
15°%3 SW
the beginning of the
path, a "B" at e end of the path, and sliuw uny changes in direction during the course.
dejarture
219 2ag
29. IF thers was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? ove
Draw a picture of he were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling. were arranged, and put an arrow 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
3. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the objec (Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS ADDRESS Colombes Oheo
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 31 SEX M SEX M
S ial experience, which might be pertinent.
was a pava troor Usme usme
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.When and to whom did you report thay you had seen the object?
10 Ju1y 66
Day Monthy Yoar
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34. Dat• you complet Day Vsly Montk 66
Year
Information which you foel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the specific points of the questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
ob ect appeared steatronacy
then des appear eard
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of
8000E 1011 2007
QIOOE 500/011 2205
Ore em /01 /01 2007
2200E
∂300E CLBAR " CLBAR 1906
1 I Winds 10/ 1900E 10/1900E
5m 3215
10 m 10 3435
3345 33<
15m
2014 3355
30m 3140
H0 M 2945
soM 3075
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This sighting was within 3 miles of University Airport, (Don Scott Field).
Dublin International on V-12, V-279 Airways is located at this position. Sighting
appears to be either airweys traffic or local traffic at the University Airport.
Both the Army Guard and Civilians use this airport quite extensively.
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When did you see the object? Time of day: - $130 9 - 30
Hour Minutes
10 JULY 66
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
Eastern (Circle One): Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were Where were v object?
ST1eeT STeeT A CoLombos A Colombos ohio
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5.How long was (Total Duration) Fotal Duration) 10 - y
Hours Minutes Seconds Seconds
a. Certain Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain d. Just a guess d. . Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _ woTch
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? 5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
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 bock of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 1 164, Jul 61, whic.h is obsolete.
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conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, may contact you for further details.
1.When did you see the object?
Hour Minutes
OS July 66
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern a. Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific Zul4
0. Other 2414 e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
7 7 32
302
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
Fotai Duration) otal Duration) 3
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
. Fairly certain Just a guess Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? 5.1 How was time in sight determined?.
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright 0
b. Cloudy Cloudy
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overheod
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
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CLOUDS (Circle O7e): WEATHER (Circle One):
Clear sky P a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, nist, or light rain
C Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same c. About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
WE
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common Compare brightnnss to some common object: object:
100 WATT
1.The edges of the obiect were: .The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other c. Other
b. Like r bright star b. Like r bright star
c. Sharply outlined Starply outlined
Dor't remember —
Did the object: (Circle One for eoch 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? 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 r-appecr? No Don't know
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(Circle One): : Yes Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
ceild sec
Ligh Thew sliuks
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: .
.Tollin a few words the following things about the object:
. Sound
b. Color _ ane Beight hight - Rod whOr iT TUno
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 heod 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 he object would have been covered by the match head?
-1/16 1nchAn0 - 1/16 inck aond
. 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
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2.Where were you located 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? S
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) o. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other Back man.D. g. Other
time, 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
24.2 How fast ware you moving? _miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
f the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars
FRONTO LighT
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90° 75°
60
NW NS
30
5
SW S5
tdr Yhe oojetr or obleers mddd. PTace an A ar The beginning or me
path, a " at the end of the path, and slu any changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path n, and shun any changes in direction during the course.
Cizeule Cizele .Ho:er-west
29. IF there was MORE THAN ONE obiect, then how many were there? 2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE obiect, then how many were there?
Draw a picture of ho Draw a picture of how 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.
Nove
31. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw th t? (C Circle One) No
Circle 'One) No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
DoNT KNOw- JUST Beew Dischoaged FRoM
senvice
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name
ADDRES ColunBos
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBE AGE 21 SEX 17
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any spec perience, which might be pertinent.
(WoNe)
1
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
35.1
I. LCK
Joo0E /011 2007
2100E 500/011 2205
2200B 10n 2007
2300E OLBAR 1I 1906
I. W WINDS 10/1900E
5m 3215
10 m 70 m 3435
15m 3345
2o m 3355 3355
30m 3i40
HOM 2945
3075
50m
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This s sighting was within 3 miles of University Airport, (Don Scott Field).
Dublin International on V-12, V-279 Airways is located at this position. Sighting
appears to be either airways traffic or local traffic at the University Airport.
Both the Army and civilians use this airport quite extensively.
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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, may contact you for further details.
.When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 9/40 L
Hour Minutes 7
10 JUCY 66 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One):Za. Eastera (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. 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?
Necrest Postal Address Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
How long was obiect in sig (Total Duration) Total Duration) — 7
Hours Hours Minutes Soconds Seconds
a. Cartain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? 5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes—
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright Bright
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): In front of you d. To your left
b. In bock of you 7. Overhead
c. To your right Don't remember
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. What were the weather conditions at the time you say object?
CLOUDS (Circle O7e): WEATHER(Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
by Hazy b. Fog, ist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Modernte or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid @ As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a ligh, was it brighter than the brightest stors?(Circle One): 1. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same c. About the sane
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare
12.The edges of the obiect were: 12. The edges of the obiect were: .
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other
b. b. Like r bright star Like bright star
@ Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember Dan't rem
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? D No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappeer? O No Don't know
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YES
1. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Y0 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: -
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound FIRECRACKERS
b. Color WHITE TITENRED
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 objoct is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the
sighting, how muc!
ALL
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details . 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 s, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. , etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside
OVAL
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8IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
None a. Bright moonlight 1
b. A few Dull moonlight
c. 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?
CLOUDS (Circle O7e): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky Dry
Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember.
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
.If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same c. About the sane /
b. Dimmer d. Don't know d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnass to some common object:
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 c. Other
Like bright star
C. Sharply outlined Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember 1
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 smake? 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 reappear? Yes No Don't know
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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?
a Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplans (rype) •. Flying over a city?
. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other
lowing questions:
a. North East •. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fout were you moving? _ milss per hour.
24.3 Did you stop a
(Circho Ono). Yos No
following?
a. Eyeglasses TNo . Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yos No h. Other
a common
LIGHT
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90° 75°
60°
A
11
NW NE
30 A
15• SW
S5
MOVED IN ALL INALL DIREC TIONS DIRE ONS
MOVED
there?
Draw a picture of hov Draw a picture of ho y were arranged, and put an arrow to y were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling. 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.
NO
3. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) es No
Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
AL
1
1' '
Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME Last Name
First Name
ADDRESS ADDRESS COLyMBUS
S City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 14 SEX SEX M
mation about yourself, ation about yourseif, experience, which might be pertinent. ence, which might be pertinent.
,
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
10 JULY lee
Day Month. Year √
CAP1 JORDAN 5404 COMDPOST
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: Day Month Year
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
I weather LCHT
2oceE 1011 2007
21CoE 50C0/0" 2205
2200E 1011 2007
2300B CLBAR 1I 1906
E WINDS 10/1900E
5m 3215 3215
10m2 10m 3435
15m 3345
Join 2omn 3355 3355
3811 38in1 3140
29H5 29H5
Hom - ,
som 3075
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This sighting was within 3 miles of University Airport, (Don Scott Field).
Dublin International on V-12, V-279 Airways is located
appears to be either airways i at this position. Sighting
traffic or local traffic at the University Airport.
Both the Army Guard and civilians use this airport quite
extensively.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE -TIME GROUP 1. DATETIME GROUP 2 LOCATION
11 July 66 12/0230 11 July 66 12/0230 Columbus, Ohio
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian Aircraft (possible)
4. NUMDER OF ODJECTS Jok
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
3 minutes Observers noted star like object moving in a circular pattern
overhead. Sounded like a put-put engine and was red and
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION white in color. Object was like a landing light with a red
Ground Visual tail light.
7. COURSE Deseription consistent with that of an aircraft.
SW
8. PHOTOS
Yos
a No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
=
Yos
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FORM
FTD SFP 63 O-329 (TD5) Provious edillone of ths (org earhaueed
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.Did the object disappear
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Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yos 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: _
17. Toll in a few words the following things about the object: -
a. Sound fu-fui- Engine
b. Color ighT RecD-ahite
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 obiect is covered by the heod of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the
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. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
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8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
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a. None Bright moonlight
6 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 O7e):. WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy Fog, nist, 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 - STAL MoviNq=
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same c. About the sane
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightnnss to some common object:
.The edges of the obiect ware: .The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred (Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other c. Other
Likebright star ike bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Dor'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? es No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yrs No Don't know
d. Give off smok-? Yes No Don't know
. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? s No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappeer? No Don't know
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Please try to answer many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.
When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 9 30
Hour Minutes
/1 TquLy b6 (Circle One):
A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): Daylight Saving
b. Central D Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific Pacinc
e. Other Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? Where were you when you saw the object?
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Colunsos Colcnsos ohio
Necrest Postal Address City or Town State or County State or County
Total Duration Total Duration) 3
Hours Hours Minutes Minutes Seconds
a. Certain a. Certain c. c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? .
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
DAY NIGHD
a. Bright a.
b. Cloudy 6 Cloudy
.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): : a. In front of you d. To your left
b. in back of you e. Overhead
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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d.In an airplane (type) .
. At sea f.
f. Other g.
24.1 What direction were you moving? Circle One)
. North c. East South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
ile you were looking at the object?
(Circi Om) Yos No
2Did you observe the object through amy of the following?
a. 'Eyeglasses Yos No Binoculars Yes
cissliny
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1.Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how? ?
switching out 2 leght
Yes -like
(Circle One): Yes NoO 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 Very Brinht GrEEN
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 heod of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of the
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. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
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show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A"
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on
90•
75°
A
60
45° NW NE
3
13° S5
B
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and sliuw uny changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and sluw uny changes in direction during the course.
2. !F there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? 29. !F there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? oNe
Draw a picture of ho Draw a picture of h were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling. were arranged, and put an arrow how the direction that they were traveling.
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Like Landing LighTs were
ON
Rad Txil LighT ~
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Yes No
Mc - Same Alkesr
DAUSHTeR
Beckkic - AChOTS 5Tear
STkKly
Please giv the following information about yoursel:
NAME Mies
LasP Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS ADDRESS CICuSUS CICuSUS
Street treet City City Zone State
AGE - SEX F
Indicate a indicate any yadditional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent. additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
A A AiR plANe AiR plaNe iN TrouβLe TRouβLe
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33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Yaar
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Day Month Year
3Information which you foel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the specific points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
T. weather LCK: .
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Z000E /000/011 2707
100/-011 1805
8OOE 1805
2200= 1000/011
2300E 1000/0n 1905
wints 11/1900E 1
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5mn 5m 3340
10m 3355
15m
2om 3540
30m 30m 3345
Ho m Ho m 3750
som 2940
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This sighting was within n 3 miles of University Airport (Don Scott . Field).
The airport has lighting and considerable activity from the University Aero Club,
private f flying and the Army Guard. Both this observer and another with simultaneous
sighting indicate that this was sa reciprocating engine aircraft.
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U.S. AIR FORCE INFORMATION
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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 yquestions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. . Your name will pot 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, may contact you for further details.
When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 2130
Hour Minutes
"1 fuly 66 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
6. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
COLUMBUS
Nearesr Postai Address City or Town State or County
5.How long was object in sig Total Duration) Total Duration) 5
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain d. Just a guess d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _ determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yos
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
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. Overheod
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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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): /
None a. Bright moonlight
A few b. Dull moonlight
Many No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, ist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
0. The object appeared: (Circle One):
6 Solid d. As a light
b. b. Transparent Trams e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a ligh, was it brighter than the brightest stars?(Circle ne): (Circle One):
0 Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare some common object:
The edges of the obiect were: .The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): . Fuzzy or blurred (Circle One):a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other Other
Like r bright star
Sharply outlined
Dor'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? 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? fes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappeer? Yes Don't know
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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 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__ aeroft reip Cin traible
b. Color lite tif n obert -
. 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 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?
YESB YES$
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details . 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. I
a-
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Where were you located when you 23.Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
Inside a building t6 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
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a. North a. North c. East .S . South g. g. West
b. Northeast 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 wh you were looking at the object? you were looking at the object?
(Circie Ona) (Circin Ona) Yes No
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a. Eyeglasses a. Eyeglasses Yes Yes No . Binoculars e. Binoculors Yes Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other
AIRCRAFT
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90° 75°
60°
NW 1 NE
30°
B
B
SW S5
S
CIRCLES
TISHT
2. iF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?
Draw a picture of he Draw a picture of hey were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? ircle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
WIFE
.Please give the following information about yourself:
e.
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS
Street City City Zone Zone State State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 38 SEX
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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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?
Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. Other
time, then complete the following quostions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d Southoast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yos No
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a. Eyeglasses Yes Na .Binoculars No
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This sighting was within 3 miles of University Airport (Don Scott Field).
The airport has lighting and considerable activity from the University Aero Club,
private flying and the Army Guard. Both this observer and another with simultaneous
sighting indicate that this s was a reciprocating engine aircraft.
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object.
90° B
75°
60°
NW NE
X0
A
SW 3S
28. Draw a picrura m winrshow The motro I that the oblecr or oblecfs miade. PTuce an"A "ar tihe beginning or md
path, a "B ot path, a"B" ot the end of the path, and shuw any changes in direction during the course. end of the path, and sny changes in direction during the course.
A /
B
29. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? -
Draw a picture of ho Draw a picture of h
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Yes' No
Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
2. Please give the following information about yourself
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS Columbes Ohio
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBE SEX M
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mn m Ligh
many
tiez
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
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Day Month Yoar
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34. Date you completec O6 Tuly bb
Day. Month Yoar
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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L√EATHER LEFT:
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07/0200 2 30C0/-010 J004
03002 30010 2206
0400Z 2307
0500Z 300/-010
1 WINDS WINDS 07/00002 07/00007
5m 2815
ioin loin 3035 3035
15in 2950
Joi nou 2950
30in 3d W 2590 ,
40m 2490
5om 276o
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It is the opinion of e investigating officer that sighting was a position
light on the wing tip of an aircraft.
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