PROJECT BLUE BOOK

1. ·DATE TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
20 Ju2 20 Ju éc 21/06272 21/06272 Nondalton, Iliara:, . Nondalton, Iliaras S.Ka SKi (2 Witnesses) (2 Witnesses)
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3. MOULCE MOULCE 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilians Civilians Possible Possible (BALLOON) (BALIOON)
PHOTO: ther (NO IAGE) er (NO IMAGE)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
Cne Description is consistant with that of a balioo. sighting. with that of a balioo. sighting.
5. LENGTH OF DBSLA-TION LENGTH OF DBSLA.-TION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS AND ANALYSIS
10 - 30 Minutes Observers watched a rourd transparent, siiv s object moving
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION towardi the south. The aircraft tried to ciimo to the object
but did not reach it. The object cid not seem to ai sappear
Ground,Air-Visual (BX) as the aircraft landed
7. COURSE
Photo ob ject could be
S identified on the slides. .
8. PHOTOS
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2. PHYSICAL VIDENCE
17 Yos
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FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thie form may be used.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS ALASKAN AIR COMMAND
APO SEATTLE 98742
REPLY TO ATTN OF: ALNT 16 September 1966
SUBJECT: UF hotography (TDETR Itr, No date)
TO FTD (TD-ETR)
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
The following g information is submitted in accordance with AFR 200-2,
paragraph 18 a (3).
- a. Kodak Retina III C, 35 mm a. Kodak Retina III C, 35 mm
b. Retina - Xenon - C, F , 50 mm lens
c. 160 ASA Ectachrome
d. Varied from 30 to 500 d. Varied from 30 to 500
e. F stop about 8 (semi-automatic)
f. Kodak Skylight haze filter (filter 32)
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h. No
i. Direction 3200, Angle 100 to 150
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THOMAS B. JOHNSON, ColOnel, USAF MAS B. JOHNSON, Colonel, USAF
ACS/Intelligence

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
I. UA TIME GROUP J. CTTIME GROUP LOCATION
25-July66 ?5-Ju7y 66 25/06002 25/06002 Vaco,i C (1witness) Vanco, i 6 (1 witness)
. SODRCE SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION . CONCLUSION …
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Civilian UNIDINTIFTED √
4. NUMBER OF OSJECTS NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
S. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 Hour Observer noted stn  rwd rlare in his rear view ndrror.
He increasod nis sd to i U mh trying to out-iistance th.e
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION alleged Uro. Objort sterpd am hovered over the car. Cbserjer
Ground-Visual left car and hid und r the rear part. The craft won ded en
7. COURSE its axis :akin; vicoluls ig' no sound. It then arproudhed the
car (about lood net. aing) an finally rose an vanisned a on,
Stmint Up the stars in lose tn n '  cuis.
8. PHOTOS
n Yes
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
07 Yos
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FORM
FTD sFP 63 O-329 (TDE) Prevlous oditlons of thle form mey be ueed.
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25 puly66
Vanulio,
nic
U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as pos oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answe questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necess we may contact you for further details.
100 1.00
1. When did you see the object? .When did you see the object? Time of day: 2:00
Hour Minutes
25\}$ 25}$ 1966
J ug J m (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Doy Day Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b.Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
Closes hane-
E Vanceharo N.C.
Neares: Postal Address City or Town State or County
How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) / .
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? is atch 5.1 How was time in sight determined? ist atch -actrally sacing
apten
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes K No slijet, nat lits glane.
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright .Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FTD FORM
OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.

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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):
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a. None aBright moonlight
b.AFew b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
Don't remember d. 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.Clear sky a. Dry Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. c. Scattered clouds C. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The obiect appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a.Solid -Pusating Lrightsd. As a light
Tronsparent 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 Verydhright
. Dimmer d.Don't know
11.1 Compere brightness to some common object:
.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright stor
c.Sherply outlined —
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question) (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Yes No No Don't know Don't know
c. C. Break up into parts or explode? Yes 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?- Pilsated Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes CNO Don't know

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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how? Ze
1. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud? - Nct ot OF U.sible
sight.
(Circle One): Yes) No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind: ..
Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _
hittle of tte. actual
hame
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. Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
Tuleated - the cupt uas Tulited - the cupt cuas
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2.Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes ad(No) The agict mant ont o right -
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate? . nin ler ttan Isocmds.
100 mudes pr secind
21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
Vortical Duitance 5opt.
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? flo.Gzontal Distance 100t
200 Ft.
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 > Lith In open countryside?
c Outdoors d.Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
Other g. Other _
24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
Rething Rathing
ol mitnhud. Domed shaod.
pattone of lighte. pattone of lighte.
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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°
60•
NW NE
30
E
SW SW Sf
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an Aat the beginning of th
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
B D DiSAPDOAD
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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 object too? (Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
Ri and St. Elma's Fire
zalnih is sentinis an zalnih is snetinis Easten M.C.
33.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? hat vou had seen the obiect? No ONe - clmna to scaved 7
Day Month Year atqüat. Then oI riahjed
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS ALASKAN AIR COMMAND
APO SEATTLE 98742
REPLY TO ATTN OF: ALNT
29 AUG
SUBJECT: UFO Sighting, 20 July 1966 (TDETR Ltr, Undated)
TO: FTD (TD-ETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
1. An attempt to reach the photographer, Mr has failed
as he is on leave as he is on leave until 15 September l966. until 15 September 1966. Personnel at the Iliamna, Personnel at the Iliamna,
Alaska Flight Ser Alaska Flight Se vice do not know where he ce do not kn can be reached. can reached.
2. A letter has been dispatched 2. A letter has been dispatched requesting requesting the required the e required
information, by telephone, information, by te upon his upon his return.
FOR THE COMMANDER
Thinas B.8hm
THOMAS B. JOHNSON, onel, USAF
ACS/Iatelligence

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July 27,966
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FTD TDETR) 45433
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
29 Ju1y 1966
Greenville, orth Carolina 27834
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Reference your recent letter regarding your unidentified
observation which took place on the morning of 25 July l966. observation which took place on the morning of 25 July 1966.
The information in your letter was not sufficient for evaluation.
Request you complete the attached FTD Form l64 and return it in
the envelope provided.
for reporting your observation to the Air
Force.
Sincerely,
ESCTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF
Chief, Projec Blue Book
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2o Juliy Alaskan
TDETR/Maj H Quintanilla, Jr/70916/mhs/20 Aug 66 AUO 38 988
UPO Sighting, 20 July 1966 (ALNT Ltr, 3 Aug 66)
Hq Alaskan Air Command
Attn: ALNT
Reference your letter of 3 August 1966 regarding the unidentified
observations over Alaska on 20 July l966. observations over Alaska on 20 July l9oo. To aid in our To aid in our analysis analysis
we need further information on the 35mm film which you submitted
to our office. F Request you provide information as outlined in Request you provide information as outlined in
be performed. be performed. U Upon completion of analysis we will return the Upon completion of analysis we will return the
negatives to your office.
FOR THE COMMANDER FOR THE MANDER
Deuty for Technology and Subsystems
CORDINATION:
TDETR MAJ ILLA, JR DATE 22Aug66
TDET DATE 22ClgleL

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS ALASKAN AIR COMMAND
APO SEATTLE 98742
REPLY TO ATTN OF: ALNT 3 AUG
SUBJECT: UFO Sighting, 20 July 1966
TO: AFSC (FTD)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
1. The UFO was first s sighted at Nondalton, Alaska, and observed by
Mr. The object headed south and was observed at
Iliamna, Alaska, by Lliamiid, Aldska, , a passenger in
airplane. Particulars are provided in paragraph 2. airplane. Particulars are provided in paragraph h 2.
2. The following information is submitted in accordance with AFR 200-2.
a. Description of the object: Description of the object:
) (1) Round.
) (2) Approximately 8 ft. in diameter. Approximately 8 ft. in diameter.
(3) T Transparent, silvery.
(4) One.
(5) N/A.
(6) Drooping.
(7) Able to hover, move against the wind, climb and descend at
(8) None.
(9) None.
b. Description of Course of Object:
(1) (1) Visual sighting.
()I None at first; second sighting at Iliamna was 27 degrees
between $3^{ } to 4$ miles $3\fmes$
- (4) (4) From Nondalton n to Iliamna, 18 miles south. Mr said
send 164s

his aircraft was moving at loo MPH and the object was moving away
from him. The Cessna aircraft climbed 500 feet t feet per
minute and could not catch the object.
the object was not seen to disappear as the aircraft
were landed before visual contact was lost.
(6) 10 minutes at Nondalton by pilot Smith and by peop.le
on the ground for 30 minutes; by numerous people at liamna for 30
minutes.
c. Manner of Observation:
(1) Ground visual, air visual.
(2) Binoculars.
(3) Cessna 5892 Tango from Nondalton; Cessna 180 from Iliamna.
(Owmer, Mr. Olsen).
e. e. Time and Date Time and Date of of Sighting:
(1) 21/0627Z. ) 21/0627Z.
) Daylight; bright and clear.
e. Location of the Observers:
(1) Nondalton, Alaska (6001 N 15450 W).
(2) Iliamma, Alaska (5945 N 15455 W).
f. Identifying Information on Observers:
(1) Mr Anchorage, Alaska;
professional pilot with 12 years experience.
(2) Iliamna Flight Service Station, Chief
of Flight Service.
g. Weather and Winds:
(1) (1). Surface winds calm. Surface winds calm.
6,000 feet 140 degrees at 08 knots.
10,000 feet 120 degrees at 13 knots.
16,000 feet 120 16,000 feet 120 degrees at 18 knots.
20,000 feet 120 feet : 120 degrees at 26 degrees at 26 knots.
30,000 feet 120 30,000 feet 120 degrees at 43 43 knots.
50,000 feet 120 degrees at 08 degrees at o8 knots. knots.
80,000 feet calm.
2.

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) General weather was clear with unlimited visibility.
h. None.
i. None.
j. None.
K. Analysis of the information, as stated above, points towards the
possibility of the object being a balloon, possibly weather. All Agencies
in Alaska with this function have been contacted without a claimant for
a balloon in this vacinity.
(1) (1) Existence of Physical Evidence: Existence of vidence:
(1) M (1) M took 35mm slides of the object. A strip of this took 35mm slides of the object. A strip of this
film is attached. Some scratches are on the film but do not obstruct
the object. The analysis value of this film is negligible.
FOR THE COMMANDER FOR THE COMMANDER
Shon 8.Ohneon Thons 8.Ohweon
THOMAS B. JOHNON, COlonEl, USAF 1 Atch
ACS/INTELLIGENCE 35mm film
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This case contains 13, 8210*
This case
photos and 5,8"strips of 5, 8"strips of
motion picture picture film film.
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