PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
T. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
21 Juy 66 22/0247Z Johnston City, Illinois
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Satellite Satellite 2
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4. NUMBER OF NUMBER OF OBJECTS OBJECTS
One One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION LENGTH OF O3SERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 Minute Observer noted star light object comparable to ECHo II.
Object traveled in a SSE direction moving about 1 deg or more more
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION per second. Observer said inclination was about 65 deg. per second. Observer said inclination was about 65 deg.
Grourd-Visual
7. COURSE
SSE
8. PHOTOS
Yes
MIXNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE )
Yes
WXNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 O-329 (TDE) Prevlous editions of thie form may be used.
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FOHNSTON CITY, IUNOLS 21 Jucbe
22/02472
FTD(TDETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433.
25 July 1966
Johnston City, Illanois Johnston City, Iltnois 62951
Dear
Reference your unidentified observation of 2l July l966.
In order to make a complete scientific evaluation on your In order to make a complete scientific evaluation on your
observation, additional information is needed. Request
you complete the attached FTD Form 164 and return it in
the envelope provided. the envelope provided.
We wish to thank yo ting your observation to the
Air Force.
Sincerely,
BECTOR QUII NTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chief, Pro Blue Book
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FTD (TDETR)/he
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
22 August 1966
Johnston City, Illinois 62951
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Reference your unidentified observation of 2l July 1966
over Johnston City, I Illinois. The object which you ob-
served was procably a satellite or satellite component.
paoy Suggest you contact the lst Aerospace Control Squadron (
(ADC) at Ent Air (ADC) at Ent Air Force Base, Colorado for information as Force Base, Colorado for information as
to which specific satellite you observed. Since you are
supported satellite tracker", I am sure
that you ar aware of the fact that the above office has
the responsibil lity of knowing when and where all satel
lites and sa llite components are.
The Air Force no longer has for distribution outdated
reports on Project Sign, Project Grudge, and Project
Twinkle. I am forwarding the brochure on Project Blue
Book along with an additional FTD Form Lé4 for your
retention.
Sincerely,
ECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF 2 Atchs
Chief, Project Blue Book 1. Blue Book
2. FTD Form 164

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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as po oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomonon that you have observed.
Please try to answer questions as y ou possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information so
that if it is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 21 47
1. When did you see the object? I ime of day:
Hour Minutes
21 Dily 1966 (Circle One): (Circle One): -
A.M. A.M. or or P.M.
Day Month Year
3.Time Zone: .Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a a Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
Centra! b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4.Where were you when you saw the object?
otn Cty,0. U.S A
Neares: Postal Address City or Town State or County
5.How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 1
Hours Minutes Seconds
. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?. nte
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No_
5.2 was osject in sight confinuously?
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright 0. 9 Bright
b. b. Cloudy
IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): : a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes F TD) 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): 1
None a. Bright moonlight
b A few b.Dull moonlight
Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): Oobs :cncre Ume). WEATHER (Circle One):
a. a. Clear sky Clear sky a Dry
Hazy b. b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow d. Snow
e. e. Don't remember
The object appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): s. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
B.1 Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember 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 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? Break up into parts or explode? Yes Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes. 2999 Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes @9999292 Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know
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.Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
1.Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud? 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 IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _ in front of: -
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the obiect:
b. cotor ihite ight as Cchr 2
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 the object would have been covered by the match head?
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Dwad estimate 1to 0
. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving. Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
0) circular circular
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2Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No argular
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2.Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes (No)
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?
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.
b.in a car c. c. In open countryside? t DON
(E.) .) Outdoors d. Near an airfield? autahito autolito
d. In an cirplane (type) d. In an cirplane (type) e. e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea e. At sea f. f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - f 8. Other Other
IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMCB!LE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
a. North c. East e. South g. West
. 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
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglosses Yes e. Binoculars
b. Sun glasses b. Sun glasses Yes . Yes 2999 f. f. Telescope Telescope Yes
c. Windshield c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite Theodolite Yes ( NO
d. Window glass Window glass Yes Yes No h. Other
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw.
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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) whon 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°
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15° 15° SW
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Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an A at the beginning of the
path, a "'B" at the end of the path, and sliuw any changes in direction during the course.
AP
B
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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. Draw a picture ot 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. '.
If hond seen a lat of ratellitey
31. Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes $№\
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:
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