PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJEC1' 10073 RECORD
DATE·TIME GROUP LOCATION
25 An6 25/0)137 Oakland, Calirornia 2
. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian PossibleBALOON
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
1
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
3 mintes . Object was large orange and glittery. It was a perfect
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION cicle, and did not move in any direction. Observer stated
object resembled a perfectly round ball loon. Object dis-
Ground Visual
7. COURSE
North
. PHOTOS
M Yes returned
n7 No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
7 Yes
No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: Day Sipi Month 5252
IW Year
3. Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the specific points of the questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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26 August 1966
Oakland, Callfornia 94611
Dear Mr.
Reference your unidentified observation of 25 August 1966. The
information which we received from the Duty Officer is quite
sketchy. His report also indicated t that you had taken photographs
of the ob ject. Air Force would like to make photo analysis
on your original negatives if we could borrow them. Upon comple-
tion of analysis we wou. ld return your negatives along with one
print and our evaluation If you do submit your negatives the
following information is necessary:
j. If e camera, and the smallest and
camera data required the type of
largest "f" stop and erspeed readings of the camera.
Request you complete the attached FTD Form 164 to aid our analysts
in making a firm evaluation.
We wish to thank you for reporting your observation to the Air Force.
Sincerely, 2
FECTOR QUI TANILLA, Jr, MaJor, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book

U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much 1
information as pos oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomend that you have observed.
Please try to answer questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research name will not 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, we may contact you for further details.
.When did you see the object? Time of day: 0800z
Hour
23 AU6 Ac6 1966 1966 (Circle One): (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
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3.Time Zone: Time Zone:
a. Eastern Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): : a. Daylight Saving
b. b. Central Central b. Standard b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
ALEMEDA SOACLAND CALIE
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration)
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c.Not very sure
.Fairly certain d.Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
What was the condition of the sky? 6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. a. Bright Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? CEAL
(Circle One): a. In front of you (Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you b. In back of vou e. Overhead 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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.IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight - pitch dark
Don't remember d. Don't remember
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. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds Snow
e. Don't remember Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid a. Solid d. As a light d. As a light
b. Transparent b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
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? 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
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
1. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
.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 Yes No Don't Know. Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:_ in front of:
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17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object: 17.Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound
b. Color_ BR.I6HT ORANGE
.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?
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.
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2. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A"" on the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B"' on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
NW NE
30
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15
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Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "Aat the beginning of the
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shiow any changes in direction during the course.
29. 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.
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0. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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31. 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: 32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME NAME 1111
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS OAKLAND CALIF
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE SEX m
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
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When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? .When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Month Year Year

Posa. balloon
OCT 9 1967
TDET/UFo. (Maj. Quintanilla/70916/jaf/9 Oct 67)
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Oakland, California 946ll
Dear
Inclosed are the negatives of your 25 August 1966 sighting.
Because the negatives of the UFo are so u underexposed,photo analysis
is impossible.
However, we thank you for reporting your sighting to the Air
Force.
TE CT Sincerely,

Ballom
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FTD (TDETR) 45433
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
26 August 1966
Oakland, California 94611
Dear of 25 August 1966. The
Reference your unidentified observation Duty Officer is quite
information which we received from the that you had taken photographs
sketchy. His report also indicated like to make photo analysis
of the object. The Air Force would w them. Upon comple-
on your original negatives if we could borrc negatives along with one
tion of analysis we would return your If you do submi your negatives the
print and our evaluation. ecessary:
i. respec is unobtainable, the minimum the ground.
north, and its angle supplementa Information camera, and the smallest and
j. If required a the type
camera data tterspeed d readings of the camera.
largest stop and our analysts
attached Form to aid
Request you complete the
in making a firm evaluation.
reporting your observation to the Air Force. ing your observation to the Air Force.
I to thank thank you
Sincerely,
TECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF HECTOR QUINTAN VILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book Chief, Project Blue Book
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Ballom (pissille)
U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL I 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 phenomenon that you have observed.
any questions as possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. Your name will not be used in connec ction with any statements,
conclusions, or publications without y 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? .When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 0130 130
Hour Minutes Minutes
25 HOEUST HOeust 1966 (Circle One): or P.M.
710 Month Year A.M A.M.
Day
3. Time Zone: 3
(Circle One): Eastern a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
1
OACLOND CIE, ALAMB3A
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) - 3
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairlycertain 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? 5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes) Yes No No
6.What was the condition of the sky? What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHI
a. Bright
b. Cloudy Cloudy b.
7.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 superaedea FTD) 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete. colx 4708

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8. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice co-cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. 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 One): CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky (0. Dry) a. Dry
1 b. Hazy Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain Moderat or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don': remember Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d.As a light
1 b. Transparent e.Don't remember
c. Vapor
If 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 brightnass to some common object:
15 bARCE OKibE GL.TTENCY OBJECT
The edges of the obiect were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred c. Other
b. Like r bright star . Like  bright star
c. Sharply outlined c. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
Did the object: Did the object: (Circle One for each question) (Circle One for each question)
a. a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? PS No) Don't know
c. C. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No No) Don't know Don't know
d. Give off smak? 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 reappecr? Yes No Don't know

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.Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
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WiTHOUT MOViNE
Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud? 1
(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): (Circle One): Yes 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: .Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound__ a. Sound No Joini2. No Jounid. -
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 be e match head?
HM
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.
H PEKFECT H1E
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OBTECT WAS NOT OiSTECT UUASNO
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20.Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No WAsit Mont
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No
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 a. Inside a building W THEN WENT b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car TO BEDRUOM TO BSDROOMA DEck DEck c. In open countryside?
c. c. Outdoors To OBsERVE d. Near an airfield?
d.In an airplane (type) e. e. Flying over a city? 111
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other _ g. Other Other
2. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) N..
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.2 How fast were you moving? - miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses No f. Telescope Yes No)
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window glass d. Window glass Yes) No h. Other_ h. Other
In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common 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. 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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. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place an "A" on the curved line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the same curved line to
show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A" on the compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B"" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75°
B
4
NW NE
4}
30
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19 1 *
15 -15• S5
A-B
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 sliun any changes in direction during the course.
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29. 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.
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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
No.
Was anyone else with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
Circle One) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
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SAME. SAME A00ts5 A0012ts5
32. Please give the following information about yourself: 3. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS LANN P4ld1Calt
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 27 SEX -
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent. I
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3.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
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