PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DAYE - TIME GROUP LOCATION
9 Sept 66 10/0100Z Franklin Springs, New York
3. SOURCE 3. SOURCE . CONCLUSION CONCLUSION
Civilian UNIDENTIFIED
4. NUMBER OF OEJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
30 Minutes Observer noted solid object that he could not see through the Observer noted solid object that he could not see through the
6. object. The objcct had lights all around it. Object dis-
TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground-Visuel again. Object was larger than one of our army tanks and our
7. tanks do not fly. A very low humming sound was heard by the
COURSE observer. Object was compared to a large army tank.
S .. The initial evaluation of a possible aircraft with some type
of advertising gimnick scemed reasonable, however; the loca.
8. PHOTOS airport kmew of no such aircraft operating in the area. i.
Yos out additional data the case is being carried as UNIDENTIFls
XOXNo by the Air Force.
9. PHYSICA IDENCE
n7 Yes
XIXNo
FORM
CTD -- 200 ITDEI neewlane aditions of thin form mav be used.
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FTD (TDETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433 21 September 19o6
North Brookfield, New York 13418
Dear
Reference your unidentified observation of September l9co. The information
1O0 H for evaluation. which we have received is not sufficient.
prorey lo4 and return it in Request you complete the attached FTD Form envelope provided..
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Contact was made with Goodyear Corp. Akron, Ohio The Goodyear blimp was in the Louisville
Fentucky area on 9 Sept. 66, thus could not account for the with a Mr.
observation. The blimp has an advertising sign that measures
l0o feet long and l4 feet high attached to the side of the cradt. The blimp flies
There are four lights that comprise the sign. country from time to time and uses the
in various parts in various parcs or
sign for various advertising. sign for various advertising.
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FEDERAL AVIATION AGENCY
CRIFPTSS RAPCON/UTTCA TONER
PO BOX 1252, ORTFFISS BRPO
HOME, NOW YORK
October 19, 1966
Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Major, USAF ,
Chief, Project Blue Book Chief, Project Book
Headquarters Foreign Technology Division (AFSC) Technology Division (AFSC)
Wright-Patterson Air Fo Wright-Patterson Air For Base, Ohio Base, Ohio 15433
Dear Sir:
Records at this facility do not indicate any report of UFO
sightings on September 9, ly66, or of any airereft operating sightings on September 9, ly66, or of any airereft operating
With a special advertising gimotck from the Uticn, Now York With a special advertising gimetck from the Uticn, Now York
aree.
Please advise if tnis office ean De of any further assistance. -
Very truly yours,
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Harry E. Boltz,
Chigf Controll
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TDERR /4e/5 @t66
Request for information on advertising aircraft
Federal Aviation Agency
Oneida County Airport
Our office is in receipt of an alleged UFo sighting which took place
in the Utica, New York area on 9 September I 1966 at approximately.
2l0o. Request information on any type aircraft that could have been
operating in that area with some type of advertising gimnick. If
area,
information would be appreciated.
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If records are available, request positive or negative radar confirm-
ation of any unknown object. ation of any unknown object. assistar assistance you can provide is ce you can provide is
appreciated.
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HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF
Chier, Project Blue Book
AASAO

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 oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as smany 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 necessary, we may contact you for further details.
a Mac dce y Senn U his icie er t hi io
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day:Br 9i1€ M.
I. When did you see the object? 2. Time or ddy:ase Hour Minutes
. Minutes
9.5h 9.51 lik4 1966 1966
(Circle One): (Circle One): A.M. or (P.M.) (P.M)
Day Month Year Year
3. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
Eastern (Circle One): a. a. Daylight Saving
Central Standard Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4.Where were you when you saw the object?
Cally Hiel Funkilen Ainge 1.4. Cniala-
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
How long was object in Tatal Duration) Gbo-t 30
Hours Minutes Seconds
6. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d.Just a guess
5.2 Was cbject in sight continuously? Yes1
dre/iietlirtof
What was the condition of the sky? 6. What was the condition of the sky? big amal lou
DAY NIGHT
a. a. Bright a. Bright Bright Cliar shy Cliar Shy
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy b. Gloudy a fu.imaiclouts. a fu. amal cloute.
IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left monL
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FTD OCT 62 164 FORM
This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.

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8IF you saw the object a* NIGHT, what did you notice ce" cerning the STARS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle Ore): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
None a. Bright moonlight.
A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many E No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember
CLOUDS (Circle Ome): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy
C Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain Moderat or heavy rain Chethngiuch Che thigich
Thick or heavy clouds Thick or heavy c'ouds d. Snow d. Snow
e. Don': remember Don': remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
6 Solid d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stors? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
The edges of the ob'est were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred 0. otor Hted iffet
b. Like  bright star Like  bright star
Sharply outlined
d. Dar't remember Dar't remember i\}$
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Yes No Don't know
C. c. Break up into parts or explode? Break up into parts or explode? Yos Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smotn? Yes Don't know
e. Change brightnnss? Yes Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear ond-mpoe? Yes No Don't know

Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes NO
in front of:
about a did finhifde fofle founao tiavekoftigslcd
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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 trail vapor trails.
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(Circle One) (Yes No it
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IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 23. 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 c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoers d. Near an airfield?
d. In an cirplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other _ g. Other _
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes
. Sun glasses Yes No Telescope No
c. Windshield Yes No g.. Theodolite
d. Window glass 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
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te. sky bfo. cin
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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
60
NW NU
30° A
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Biso
SW SG
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made.Place an t the beginning of th
path, a "B' at the end of the path, and shun any changes in direction during the course.
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Draw a picture of how they were arrangedand put an arrow o show the directin that they were traveling.
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Pago 6
.Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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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:
Please give the following information about yourself:
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? 3. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
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