DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE8726421
DATE OF SIGHTINGAugust 1966
REPORTED LOCATIONIndianapolis Indiana
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PROSECT .CO73 RECORD
1. DATETIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
3 August 66 03/0515z Indianapolis, Inuiania
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One One
5. LENGTH OF OSSERVATION RVATION 11. BRIEF BRIE SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS ANALYSIS
30 Minutes 30 Minutes
1 1
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION SEE CASE
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual
7. COURSE
a
Not Reported Renortad
8. PHOTOS
D Yes
1O-No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
n7 Yos
XOXNo
FORM
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FTD (TDETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
3 August 1966
Indiar , Indiana
Dear
Reference your unidentified observation of 3 August 1966. Reference your unidentified observation of 3 August 1966.
The information which we have received is not sufficient
for evaluation. Request you complete the attached FTD
Form l64 and return it in Form 164 and return it the envelope provided. envelope provided.
We wish to thank you for We wish to thank you for tion to
the Air Force.
Sincerely,
1UF41
HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MaJOr, USAF
Chief, Project Blue Book
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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 pos ole concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research
conciusions, 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? 2.Time of day: O0/5 Time of day: 0015 4 30 30
Hour Minutes Minutes
3 Au Aug 1o6 (06e (Circle One): A.M. or
P.M.
Day Month Year Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern : a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
<b._Central . ) Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other .
4. Where were you when y oy saw the cbject?
US Raute 36 10-12 We Indiipo Indiaa
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
.How long was object in sight? (Totel Duration) 30
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain dJust a guess
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? 5.2 Was object in sight continuously? YesK Yes No-— No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHI
a. a. a a Bright
b. Cloudy Cloudy
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 supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete. aUTack2
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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 possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon 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,
conciusions, 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? .When did you see the object? 2Time of day: 00/5 day: 30 30
Hour Minutes Minutes
3 3 Auz Au 160 (Circle One): (Circle One): A.M. or
Month Year P.M.
Day Year
3. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): (Circle One): a. Eastern a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
b. Central . ) Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pocific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the csject?
US Rante 36 10-12 We Indpo Indiana
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 30
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain c.Not very sure
b. Fairly certain dJust a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? nThe w fha woe
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? .2 Was object in sight continuously? YesK No
What was the condition of the sky? .What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHI
a. Bright a.
b. Cloudy
7IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? 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. Overheod
To your right f. Don't remember
FTD OCT 62 164 FORM
This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete. attach2
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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):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
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): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Clear sky a. Dry a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid dAs 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):
. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
lile dan sudo ilobe dalk
lourt piis
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other.
b. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
d. d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Appear to stand still at any time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes No No Don't know
c. c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. e. Change brightness? Yes Yes No No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes N\o} Don't know
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
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15. Did the object move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes Ng 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? .Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes \t0}$ №\ 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: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound3.
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?
defficut t ign
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.
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2Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes
IF you answered YES, then what speed would you estimate?
2.Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) Yes No such os for eway jet, yit
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? ._._ t as for n a a t
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? Zz. where were you locdted when you saw the objecr? Were you (Circle One) 2J. were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a.In the business section of a city? a. In the business section of a city?
aInside a building a.Inside a building b.In the residential section of a city? b. In the residential section of a city?
b.In a car .In a car c. In open countryside? In open countryside?
COutdoors Outdoors d. Near an airfield? d.Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) d. In an airplane (type) e.Flying over a city? e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f.Flying over open country? f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. Other
24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMCBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One)
a. North c. East 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. Eyeglasses Yes $$ e. Binoculars
Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope
c. c. Windshield Windshield Yes g. g. Theodolite Yes No
d. d. Window giass Yes Yes NO Do h. Other h. Other
2In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common 2In 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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.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 NEV
30 * O
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15• 15• SW
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path, a "B at the end of the path, and shun any changes in direction during the course.
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? _ -22
Draw a picture of hov w 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.
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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:
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Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name First Name Middle Name
ADDRESS edecai didiaina
Street City Zone State
TELEPHONE AGE 40 SEX MALE
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
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33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? 33.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? caild in caild
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Day Month Year $i1s Duity Offi
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34. Date you completed this questionnaire: 3 ag 64
Day Month Year
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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