PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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PAOJECT -CT3 RECORD
1. DAY .T.ME GROUP LOCATION
25 - 31 July 66 Atlanta, Georgia
3. : SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One One
5. 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
Varied .
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION SEE CASE
Ground-Visual (BX)
7. COURSE
Varied
8. PHOTOS
Yes
XXNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
n7 Yes
XXNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous ditions of thie form mey be used.
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REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
July 25 -27, 1966
A. Description of Object:
1. Shape: According to witnesses, the shape appears to be oval on a
vertical axis; however, some witn impression th it was spherical.
2. Size: T There is general agreement that the size according to the criteria
compared to that of a pea, in some cases s slightly smaller, in other cases slightly
larger.
3. Color: No established color is known since it appears that the objects
were lighted with flashing red and green with white lights or were capable
of changing from r through green to white. In any event, the color in most
cases appeared to
4. Number: The number of objects viewed is unknown since when first noticed
there were only y two which attracted attention. After this occurred, more attention
was paid to the sky and as more people devoted attention to the area, more of the
obiects wer discovered. It is believed that the number noted on tb bis particular
graphers and interested witnesses who were observing the objects as a point of
interest.
5. Formation: There was no particular formation detectable. It was noted
that some of the objects would remain stationary for quite some time and then
leave in some direction at a high rate of speed. One free lance photographer
with a high powered telescope equipped for photographic c purposes stated that
one object remained in the same position for two hours and then departed in a
Northerly direction at an extremely high rate of speed disappearing over the
horizon in a matter of seconds.
6. Features or details: Two witnesses, both FAA employees, testified that
at least one of the objects lowere other object from itself which appeared to
be cylindrical in shape, although sibly it may have been flat. The object
lowered was not lighted but appeared flect a light from the mother object.
7. 7. 3 Tail, trail, or exhaust including size compared to object: There was There was
no apparent trail or exhaust witnessed except that one witness indicated there no apparent tr rail or exhaust witnessed except that one witness indicated there
was a grayish area completely surrounding the object which appeared to be about was a grayish area completely surrounding the object which appeared to be about
twice the width of the object. twice the width the object.
8. Sound: No sound was heard by any observers or witnesses. No sound was heard by any observers or witnesses.
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9. Unusual features: Unusual features: The most unusual feature of the objects was their
appeared to be stationary, and
then to move off at rapid speed. ne lighting features are themselves unusual
in that some appeared to change in a gradual subtle manner while others had
more abrupt changes. Some of these changes were very rhythmic while others were
quite uneven and unpredictable. Another unusual feature appeared to be from
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witnesses the fact that in some cases the objects reversed course without any
apparent turn around motion. I personally viewed of the objects through
binoculars erratic motion from le to side, back and forth,
attributed it inability ld the binoculars steady. However, I noticed
that two stars were visible simultaneously with the object and the stars were
not moving in the erratic fashion that the object was. This fact has been
supported by both FAA witnesses and conversation with free lance photographers
that had noted the same features.
B.I Description of Course: Due to the many objects observed and the many courses
taken, it is not possible to individually describe them. Many of the courses
were courses not followed by y the stars. This was particularly noted in order to
attempt to establish whether or not they were stars.
1. What called attention of observer: On the first night, July 25, 1966,
the observer's attention was called by the exceptionally brilliant white lights
Airport.
2.Angle, elevation and azimuth first observed: The first observer, Mr.
feels that the angle above the horizon was about 30 degrees,
while most of the other witnesses feel it was more on the order of 70 degrees.
All witnesses agree that the bearing was approximately 290 degrees true from
are
fairly certain to have been satellites that disappeared over the North horizon.
These had no colored light phenomenon.
4. Flight path and maneuvers: For the most part the objects appeared to
remain very nearly stationary, or at least with slow movement, unless they chose
to leave the area, in which case they generally left rather rapidly. No
particular maneuvers, as such, or established flight paths, could be determined.
5. How did object disappear (direction): 5. How did object disappear (direction): As previously stated, most dis-
appeared with the appearance of daylight appeared w h the appearance of daylight when they became when they became no long visible.
Those that Those th sappeared to daylight daylight disappeared various directions. arious directions.
6. 6. How long visible: How long visible: In general, on all three nights the objects were objects were
visible by FAA personi visible by FAA personne approximately one hour approximately one hour and twenty and twenty minutes. They
may have been actually le longer, but personnel are not available to de- e longer, but personnel are not available to de-
vote any appreciable ti vote any appreciable tim observing the phenomenon.
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C. Manner of Observation:
1. Observations were conducted from the ground in the immediate vicinity
of the FAA Building County Airport and, f most part, were con-
rtificated Weather Observers, although they were
assisted by Communications Relay Equipment Operators and FAA electronics -
personnel last two nights there were numerous T.V. and news
Some of these made reports to the news media.
2. Optical aids: The only optical aid used by FAA personnel was a pair
of 7X5o binoculars under the trademark of Swift. For the
were with the unaided eye. were with the unaided eye.
D. Time and Date:
l. FAA observations were conducted during the approximate period of O740 GMT
to 0945 GMT July 25, 26 and 27, 1966. GM July 25, 26 and 27, 1966.
2. Night
E. F Location of Observers: In the immediate vicinity of latitude 33 degrees,
47 minutes North, longitude S4 degrees, 3l minutes West, which is more specifically
described as Fulton County Airport about seven miles West of downtown Atlanta,
Georgia, and the I Building located thereon.
F. Identifying Information on Observers:
(civilian) Age: 52 Flight Service Station
Atlanta, Georgia Reliability: Creditable
witness and should be ex-
perienced enough in the
aviation industry to not be
readily confused.
Flight Service Station
Mableton, Georgia ese., bee-6-e Reliability: Creditable
witness and should be ex- witness and should be ex-
perienced enough in the perienced enough in the
aviation industry not to be
readily confused. readily confused.
ivilian) Age: 38 Flight Service Station
Austell, Georgia Reliability: Reliability: Creditable
witness and should be ex-
perienced enough in the
aviation industry not to be
readily confused.

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ivilian) Age: 27 Flight Service Station
Atlanta, Georgia Reliability: Creditable
witness and should be ex-
perienced enough in the
aviation industry not to be
readily confused.
Mrso (civilian) Age: 52 Flight Service Station
Mableton, Georgia Reliability: Creditable
witness and should be ex-
perienced enough in the
aviation industry not to be
readily confused.
(civilian) Age: 46 Airways Facilities Section
East Point, Georgia Reliability: Creditable
witness and should be ex-
perienced enough in the
aviation indus
not available for comment. The FAA observer at Ful ounty Airport commented
that on July 25, appeare to be one of th rest nights that he had
witnessed in July 26, 1966 was clear. July 27,
1966, while as clear as the preceding nights.
2. Weather Bureau report of wind direction and velocity at surface: There
are no weather bureau winds aloft reports Atlanta. The nearest observa-
tions are taken at Athens, Georgia. owing reports provided by the
U. S. Weather Bureau Airport Station an attempt to best
meet the request contained in this item.
20915 50920 81115 00710 40710 02803 53410
03215 53320 53320 03320 53415 53415 03520
July. 26, 1956 July. 26, 1200 GMT GMT 20605 50812 80712 03605 40705 03115 50412 50412
00220 50310 03615 03615 03325
3. Ceiling: 3. Ceiling: Ceiling on July 25, 1966, clear u Ceiling on July 25, 1966, clear until until approximately 0930 GMT, approximately 0930 GMT,
at which time a ceiling of 900 feet moved into the area. On July 26, 1966,
virtually the same thing occurred with it being clear until about 0930 GMT, and virtually the same thing occurred with it being clear until about O930 GMT, and
again a 900 ft. ceiling moving into the area. On July 27, 1966, it was clear again a 900 ceiling moving into the area. On July 27, 1966, it was clear
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4. Visibility: July 25, 1966, visibility 15 miles or more until O930 GMT
when it became reduced to about l0 miles. July 26, 1966, visibility ranged from
15 miles at 0600 GMT down to 10 miles at 0930 GMT. July 27, 19 isibility
ranged from 15 miles at 0600 GMT down to 12 miles at 0930 GMT.
Amount of cloud coverage: July 25, 1966 no cloud coverage apparent
until O930 GMT, at which time a complete overcast moved in. July 26, 1966 no
cloud coverage apparent until O93o GMT when a cloud coverage of more than five-
tenths to less than nine-tenths moved in to cover the 1966 no
cloud coverage was apparent.
6. 6. Thunder storms in area and Thunder storms in area and quadrant: quadrant The Weather Bureau advises that The weather Bureau advises that
there were no thunder storms in the area there were no thunder storms in the and no rain showers reported or rain showers reported or
visible on their radar.
7. 7. Vertical t Vertical temperature gradient: temperature gradient:
Level Temperature
July 25, 1966 1200 GMT Surface 21 C
5,000 15 C
10,000 8 C
15,000 2 C
20,000 -9C
25,000 -20 C
30,000 -35 C
July 26, 1966 1200 GMT Surface 21 IC
5,000 16 C
10,000 7 C
15,000 - 2C
20,000 -11 C
25,000 -21 C
30,000 -35 C
H. Other Unusual Activities and Conditions Meteorological or Astronomical
or Otherwise: There were no other unusual etivities, conditions,
I. N/A
J. Location of object, approximate altitude and distance of flight of air Location of object, approximate altitude and distance of flight of air
traffic or balloon releases in area: Since this Since th: a major terminal area, major terminal area,
there are no doubt many aircraft departures and there are no doubt many ai rcraft departures and arrivals at Municipal Airport arrivals at Municipal Airport
that passed in this immediate vicinity, both jet and propeller driven type.
There were no balloon releases of which we were cognizant. There were no There were no balloon releases of which we were cognizant. There were no
military operations that we were aware of.
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photographers.
I do not feel at this point that I have enough information t offer much
constructive comment. I feel that so of the objects could h ave easily been
very high flying aircraft engaged in refueling operations. also my feeling
that some of the lighting affects been caused by the denser atmosphere
when the objects closer, say within degrees of the horizor is felt,
however, particularly after discussion with some experienced fr ree lance observers,
that some unusual activity was in progress and that the bjects were capable of
actions not commonly known to the general public or to the average FAA employee.
I personally observed objects remain virtually stationary, having rested the I personally observed objects remain virtually stationary having rested the
binoculars on an automobile top, and then suddenly move off binoculars on an automobile top, and then suddenly a very rapid
rate. I feel that the only way that laymen such as I wo rate. I feel that the only way that laymen such as I would be able to come to le to come to
any definite conclusion concerning the altitude of these objects would be for
all FAA facilities noting these phenomenon to take clinometer readings recording
the time and elevation. I feel that I can do nothing other than submit the
attached report with the hope that it will be of some assistance in determining
exactly what the exj exactly what the ex planation may be. olanation may be.
L. Existance of physical such as Photographs, etc.: One of the free
lance photographers, which wa quite aborately equipped with telephoto lens
and exceptionally high speed camera equipment, is very hopeful that he has some
pictures which he has promised to produce for my viewing if they develop. If
these become available to me, I will submit them forthwith, with any other evidence
we may obtain in the meantime.
Emmett Hunt
Flight Service Station
Atlanta, Georgia
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that they were white lights with apparent standard navigation lights. No
a satellite. No sound was heard. No change of color was noted at this time.
The size, using the criteria described in the outline, appeared to be about the
size of a pea.
At 0925 GMT I went out to observe a cloud bank moving in from the Northeast. At
this time, it was noted that a bright light was located Northeast, estimated to
bear 70 degrees true from the observation point at the FAA Building and estimated
to be between 20
a aboutthe sizeafa When viewed
moving near that location with no soun emanating therefrom.
On July 26, 1966 at 0745 GMT another object was noted bearing about 90 degrees
from the Flight Service Station and about 30 degrees above the horizon which
32 binoculars and the main body appeared to have rather a distorted appearance,
somewhat vertically ova in shape including the previously trailing object of
cylindrical appearance. A blue grayish glow surrounded the object to a distance
about twice the width of the object. No sound emanated from the object. Motion
of a very erratic nature was visible through the binoculars, while a known star
simultaneously visible was virtually stationary.
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At 0755 GMT the object had becone apparently stationary and some believed it to
be a star; however, while looking through binoculars I saw a section of the
object separate and drop a short distance from the main section then hang. At
this point I noticed the object changing colors from red to green to white with
possibly some blue. In accordance with the criteria, the object appeared to be
about the size ef
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At O825 GMT I noted another object high to the West and moving. It moved North-
ward, and I could see through the binoculars the same changing colored lights
that characterized the first object. As I was comparing the two, I saw a third
object near the horizon East-Northeast and slightly further North than the first.
This information was reported to the Officer of the Day at Dobbins Air Force
Base. 1S15
At O905 GM I obtained a definite clinometer reading which was 30 degrees above
the plane of the earth. This was the object located approximately 70 degrees
true from the observation point.
At O930 GMT broken clouds blocked further view of the unidentified flying objects.
On July 27, 1966 at 0540 I observed through h binoculars a semi-stationary
light in approximately the same position as the light seen yesterday at this
time. It changed colors rapidly from red to green to white and emanated a faint
blue glow not noted on surrounding stars. At O63o GMT I saw a bright light blue glow not noted on surrounding stars. At O630 GMT I saw a bright light
moving generally South to North. It maintained a steady course in speed and
was regarded as a satellite by many witnesses such as news was reoardedaa a satellite by mapy witpesses such as nou orse etc., who etc who
were present.
At O855 GM I saw a large bright light on the horizon to the East. It appeared
to be rising slowly. At 0950 GMT the above bright light,regarded by some as
: being the Star, was measured as being 3 degrees above the horizon. At
CL 1003 GMT tl ne light, considered to be the Eastern Star, was measured as
being 15 de above the horizon. At l026 GMT this same light measured 20
degrees abou the plane of the earth. Itwas dimmer but clearly visible. The
other light had disappeared with the first rays of sunrise. In all of the
above four entries, in each instance, the colors appeared to be changing rapidly.
Robert A. Bennett, Supervisory
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Atlanta Flight Service Station

On July 25, 1966 at 0842 GMT I observed two objects close together and very
bright abou degrees above the horizon, bearing abe out 290 degrees from the
Flight ice Station. The one on the left moved to the left and appeared
to become tationary. The one on the right moved toward a Northerly direction
at extremely rapid rate of movement, Impression was of very high altitude.
Shape not determinable at this point.
The size was considered to be about the size of dime, considering usual stars
to be about the size of a head o of a pin.
The color appeared to be a whitish orange when together. Did not notice color
changes until it reached a point about 20 degrees above the horizon, and at this
point it appeared, through binoculars, to change color and also at this point it
binoculars, to be about the size of a lemon.
There was no sound heard from the object. The object appeared to have disappeared
because of the oncoming daylight.
The objects were in view for approximately one hour and twenty minutes. My
observations were from the gound observations were from the gound a observed wit h the unaided with occasional
use of 7X50 binoculars.
I am absolutely positive it was not conventional aircraft within my present
knowledge of aircraft operations.
Color changes were rhythmic and not believed caused by atmospheric conditions.
On July 26, 1966 at 0738 GMT I observed UFO approximately East of Station moving to
North and back to East with a shape as lght before, located about
20 degrees above horizon.
Satilte At O825 GMT observed motion of UFO between two stars that were not moving UFO
moving Northward, did not note change of color.
On July y27, 1966 at 0540 GMT I observed, through binoculars, what appeared to
be the same object seen about the same position on the previous night. Object
was changing colors which did not conform with adjacent stars. At about O630
GMT another object was observed moving from overhead South to North maintaining GM another object was observed moving from overhead South to North maintaining
same speed and course. This was regarded a satellite by approximately
12 to 15 people present at this time. First object remained visible until sunrise. object visible until sunrise.
Air Traffic Control Specialist Air Traffic Control Specialist
Atlanta Flig Atlanta Flight Service Station Service Station

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On July 25, 1966 at about 0845 GMT I was told of what was thought to be two
directions and returned position to meet a sc operation.
On July 26, 1966 at approximately 0730 GMT my attention was called to a bright
light, stationary, toward the Northeast, which when viewed through the binoculars
could be readily identified as having lights changing from red to green to
occasionally white. No sound was heard.
On July 27, 1966 at about 0630 GMT my attention was called to what was stated
disappearing beyond the horizon. disappearing beyond the horizon.
Supervisory
Communications Relay Equipment Operator
Atlanta Flight Service Station Atlanta Flight Service Station
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FTD (TDETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
22 August 1966
Mr
Smyrna, Georgia 30080
Dear
Reference your unidentified observation of 3l July l966.
The information which we have received is not sufficient
for evaluation. Request 1 complete the attached FTD
Form lé4 and return it envelope provided. a
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On July 25, 1966 approximately 0840 GMT I observed two bright lights
travelling in op ections, one toward the East and one toward the
West. Objects were extremely bright about 80 degrees from the horizon. These
were observed with the unaided eye. No sound was heard. Gave impression of
being extremely high. Observed for a period of about five minutes. Changing
colors visible. According to criteria in outline, object was about the size
of a pea.
At about 0925 GMT viewed bright light to Northeast at about 30 degrees above
horizon with distinctly changing colors of red, green and white. With the
Vena unaided eye it was smaller than a pea and not as distinct the observation
65A2 of of two previous ones. Through binoculars Through binoculars the size appeared the size appeared distinctly listinctly larger larger
12:EL 12:EL than a pea and the colors were distinctly rotating. peared to be to be stationary. stationary.
It was obscured by a cloud bank. It was obscured by a cloud bank.
On July 26, 1966 at 0745 GMT I On July 26, 1966 at 0745 GMT I viewed the object at about the same position
East-Northeast as was noted at 0925 GMT yesterday. 0925 GMT yesterday Through binoculars it gave
a distinct impression of being a distinct impression of being in two parts wit in two parts with the upper part he upper part emanating
alternating red, green and white lights with alternating red, green and white lights with the hanging part re hanging part r eflecting these. ecting these.
on occasion. Greem seemed to be the predominant color. on occasion. Greem seemed to be the predominant color.
On July 27, 1966 at a time unknown I noted the presence of the object East-
Northeast with the only difference being that it appeared smaller. ·During an
unknown period of time it moved from about 30 degrees to 60 degrees above
the horizon and toward the East.
Communications Relay Equipment Operator
Atlanta, Flight Service Station

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On July 25, 1966 ac approximately O840 GMT I noted two extremely bright objects
somewhat to the West of directly overhead. The one on the right proceeded in
a northerly direction at a rapid rate of speed. The other proceeded at a slower
speed in a Southerly direction. The color was a bright white. No sound was
heard.
On July 26, 1966 5 at about 0755 GMT I was called out to note an object t that had
a characteristic red blinking upper light and green blinking lower light with
what appeared to be a gray band in between. I It would compare in size to a pea
based on the criteria. It remained stationary dur ing my observation which was
of a relatively short duration. of a relatively short duration.
On July 27, 1966 I have nothing to contribute t On July 27, 1966 I have nothing to contribute that has not already been stated that has not already been stated
by others.
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Communications Relay Equipment Communications Relay Equipment Operator
Atlanta Flight Service Station Atlanta Flight Service Station

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Sateidtis
On July 25, 1966 at approximately 0845 GMT I, with others, observed two very
bright lights almost overhead slightly to the They appeared to be
stationary, then one left in Northeasterly direction at a high rate of speed.
The other proceeded in a Westerly direction at a slower speed.
At approximately 0925 GMT an object appeared in the Northeast approximately 30
degrees the horizon that viewed with the unaided eye appeared to have an
Uenua object either hanging from it or in close proximity to it. This object had
colored reflections which varied considerably at times. collitiny
On July 26, 1966 at witt
object through binoculars, object through binoculars, it appeared it appeared separate itself and an object separate itself and an object appeared appeared
to hang some elow the ma eard d from any i from any of these. of these. S S
These objects v These objects were were not not aircraft within aircraft within my conception of conception presently ting
aircraft.
On July 27, 1966 some of the same objects appeared but quite a large On July 27, 1966 some of the same objects appeared but quite a large group of
T. V. and news media personnel were observing, T. V. and news media personnel were observing, therefore, we avoided , therefore, we avoided interfering.
Electronics Maintenance Technician
Airways Facilities Section

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 445TH MILITARY AIRLIFT WING (RESERVE) (CONAC)
DOBBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA 30060
REPLY TO 27 July 1966
ATTN OF: OD (lstLt Frank E. Moss)
SUBJECT: Unidentified
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a. Mr. Lockheed employee, reported an alternating
red and green light which he observed Sunday, approximately
2200 hours in Rome, Ga.
b. Mrs. r., Decatur, Ga., reported a
red light moving back a and forth in the sky at approximately 2200 hours,
Monday, 25 Jul 66.
Mr Austell, Ga. and Mr.
Mableton, Ga., reported a Mableton, Ga., reported a white or yellow blinking light white or yellow blinking light
which took l0 seconds to clear the horizon. eode clear Three minutes later two Three miputes later two
Air Force jets followed. Reported at 2110 hours, Tuesday, 26 Jul 66.
d. Mr. , N.W., Atlanta, saw a
yellow disc at a approximately 2255 hours near Tremble Springs.
It appeared landing.
e. Mrs Apt 6. and Mrs. Apt 5,
Atlanta, reporte white lights landed in the woods across the street
from their apartments at approximately 2330 hours. Security enforce-
ment NCOIC was
f. Mrs. Atlanta, reported witnessing
red and green Lghts standing still in the sky minutes at'2400
hours.
8. E/3L. , reported at 0100 hours,
0135 hours, 024s hours and 0300 hours observing 2 or 3 UFO appearing
as shooting stars, being white or blue in color. as shooting stars, being white or blue in color. At the last report last report
the spots turned the spots turned to red. to red.
h. Mr. Atlanta, reported 2 or 3 Atlanta, reported 2 or 3 UFO's UFO's
in the e shape of a star, blue or white shape of a star, blue or white in color with a flashing red in color with flashing red
light harboring over downtown Atlanta. light harboring over downtown Atlanta.
FRANK E. MOSS, 1stLt USAFRes
Officer of the Day
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Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
22 August 196o
- Atlanta, G eorgia *30307 30307
Dear Dear
Reference your unidentified observation of 3l July l9oó.
The information which we have received is not sufficient
X.1O for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD
Form ló4 and return it i Form lg4 and return it in the envelope provided. envelop provided.
We wish to thank you for rep
DOOO SNO TEOLAO the Air Force.
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Sincerely,
TECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Ma jOr, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 918TH MILITARY AIRLIFT GROUP (RESERVE) (CONAC)
DOBBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA 30060
REPLY TO 1 August 1966
ATTN OF: GI
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Objects
TO: Foreign Technology Division
Air Force Systems Command
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
l. The attached information constitutes consolidated reports
obtained from the Fulton County Station, Federal Aviation Agency,
and sightings telephoned to the duty officer, Dobbins AFB, Georgia,
during the period 24-31 July 1966.
2. The undersigned has directed the establishment of specific
procedures to be followed for subsequent rep s telephoned to
this installation.
3. Future reports originating with Federal Aviation Agency personnel
02l5 hours as he and his wife were watching satellite. He and his
wife observed another light which ppeared to be approaching the
satellite. This light was changing colors, white to red to blue,
and seemed to be going to collide with the satellite. After the
satellite passed, however, the UFO stayed and Mr
send 164 was viewing it while making his report. After taking this report,
the Intelligence Officer, Major Shaddix, was contacted and he
suggested that the Information Officer and Atlanta Control Tower
be contacted. The Atlanta Control Tower stated they could not be contacted. The Atlanta Control Tower stated they could not
see anything unusual by the naked eye or radar. When Mr.
was advised that Atlanta Airport could not see anything but would
maintain lookout, he insisted he maintain lookout, he insisted he could still see it and offered to d still see it and offered to
come over and point the Ul come over and point the U FO out O out. Captain Oglesby, the Information Captain Oglesby, the Information
Officer, was requested to Officer, was requested to come over and try for a picture. Prior come over and try for a picture. Prior
to Mr. nd Captain Oglesby getting here, a cloud d Captain Oglesby getting here, a cloud -
cover moved in and no photos were obtained. btained. X
h 0350 hours: A UFO was reported by Mr
161 S. E., Atlanta, Georgia, telephone
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Mr tated he had seen more than one darting about,
looked like star but changes color from bluish white to yellow,
directly over his house almost every night.
FOR THE MMANDER
e Shiddig
JESSE W. SHADDIX, MajOr, AFRes cy to:
Intelligence Officer 290106 02
Hq USAF (SAFOI) Hq USAF (SAFOI)
Washington, D.C.
Hq CONAC (OI)
Attn: Major Smith Attn: Major Smith
2 Atchs
1. Itr 445 MAW (BOI) 1. Itr 445 MAW (BOI)
dtd 29 Jul 66 w/atchs
2. ltr 445 MAW (OD)
dtd 27 Jul 66
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 445TH MILITARY AIRLIFT WING (RESERVE) (CONAC)
DOBBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA 30060 30
REPLY TO BOI 29 July 1966
ATTN OF:
SUBJECT: Unidentified Flying Object Reports
TO: 918 MAG (GI/Maj Shaddix)
1. Attached herewith are official reports of UFO sightings
obtained from the Federal Aviation Agency, Atlanta, Georgia
at the specific request of this headquarters.
2. Subject report follows the criteria prescribed in AFR 200-2.
3. Subsequent reports to this office will be 3. Subsequent reports to this office will for
appropriate action. appropriate action.
leorge h. Melin
2 Atchs 2 Atchs
Information Officer 1-2. FAA MemO, 27 & 28 Jul 66 1-2. FAA Mem0. 27 & 28 Jul 66
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N.E., Buckhead area, Atlanta. a.
: Editor-Writer, SO-5A 1.
FROM
TO : Public Affairs Officer, SO-5 20d21
Mr the following "gist" of highlights taken by me in shorthand for
above address, which also relates to other reports of Unidentified Flying Objects
sighted in the Atlanta area during th past three days:
YoopW
Mr related, in part, "...on Sunday evening, at approximately 9:30 PM EST,
July 24, 1966, my eight-year nv driveway with two of his
playmates, a 1 3-year-old suddenly e three
children were confronted two bright lights standing i front em and just
above with, with reat black canopy hanging over them n Right after i t happened,
the children came screaming in, badly frightened, with their eyes badly inflamed,
tears streaming from their eyes, and complaining that their eyes were hurting and
stinging.. The children reported that shortly after being confronted. this
Mr then related that he had been prone to discount their descriptions as
children's imaginations until he read the FAA sightings by Mr at the
Fulton airport which reports appeared cal papers decided that he sould
relay the information to us. He reported that the children's eyes were still
blood-shot, irritated, and quite painful as late as Monday, 7/25. He stated he
was prompted to make his report to us because the children's descriptions matched
closely Mr. description
The following are in answer specific questions that you then asked Mr.
Q. What was the exact time of the incident, again?
A.A Approximately 9:3 M EST, Sunday, July 24, 1966.
Q. How close did the object come to the children?
A. The children are 8 years, 13 years and 10 The children are 8 years, 13 years years. The object, according to years according to
them, was just above their eye-level. them, was just ab eir eye-level.
Q. Were there any other signs of burns, marks on them? Were there any other signs s of burns, marks on them?
A. A.I None. They were just badly frightened and c complained about their eyes.
Q. How many lights did they see? did they see?
A. Two bright Two bright lights, side by lights, side by side. side. The
the lights.
Q. Speed of the object, again?
A. From the children's description, an almost instantaneous "shooting up" -
straight up.
Mr. elephone i He was also refemed to the appropriate
Dobbins AFB office and requested to relate this info to them.
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FOR1 FAA-2800 (6-61)
UNITED STATES GO VERNMENT FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY
Memorandum
DATE: July 28, 1966
SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Objects
FROM : : Chief, FSS, Atlanta, Georgia
CRS
TO : Chief, Air Traffic Branch, ATL-50Q
The attached report is submitted concerning the unidentified flying objects
reported by this facility during the period July 25 27, 1966, and is ex-
pressed in e format prescribed. All of the personnel concerned as witnesses
to the events have been interviewed and their statements are attached hereto to the events have been interviewed and their statements are attached hereto
as part of this report.
Enclosure
RECEIVED
JUL28 196E> Anl
TRAF
MAR
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ATLANTA FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
FULTON COUNTY AIRPORT
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
REPORTED DURING THE PERIOD THE PERIOD
JULY 25 - 27, 1966 JULY 25
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