PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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2. LOCATION
22 N.ov. 66 23/0050Z Yorktown, Virginis Cwe witnesses
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Astro(Meteor) Astro(Meteor) 8
4. 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
one
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. 11. BRIEF BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS ANALYSIS
-3 seconds
Observers noted a round shaped ojcet, la.g.- Observers noted a round shaped ojcet, la.ge- an ohe full
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION moon, that appeared t moon, that appeared to be faiiing tc the earon. faliing te the earon.. .. color ...e color
Ground Visual was blue-green to ye ellow-grcen. Sparks appeared to come
from the sides of the object, and frem the rear. Cject
7. COURSE lert no apparent trail aiter the object had passed.
southward
8. PHOTOS Description is consistent with that of a meteor 0bser-
Yes vation.
No
2. PHYSICAL VIDENCE
Yes
No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Prevlous editlons of thl form may be used,
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 45OOTH AIR BASE WING (TAC)
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VIRGINIA 23365
REPLY TO ATTN OF: DO/2711
5 0EC
SUBJECT: Initial Report of Investigation of UFO
TO: AFSC (FTD)
wright-Patterson AF3, Ohio 45433
1. The following presented as directed by
AFR 80-17:
a. a. Description of Object: Description of Sbject?
(1) Shape: Round (1) Shape: Round
(2) Size: Size: Larger Larger nickel neld nickel neld
at arm's length." at arm's length."
(3) Color: Burmning (Color:E Burning
(4) (4) Nurber: One Nurber: One
(5) Formation: None
() Discernible Features: None
(7) Trail: S Sparks (picture attached letter)
(8) Sound: None
(9) Other Fea i "Raidly stible,
being destroyed."
. Description of Course:
(1) The'observer's attention was. called to the object while
(2) (2) The angle of elevation elevation was estinated k n was estimated by bot oservers
to be 25 to 30 degrees. to be 25 to 30 The observers were observers were headedeast southeast. headed east itheast.
The object appea The objec o be neaded be headed soutn. soutn.
The (3) The object disappeared disappear instantaneously banind tall stantaneously - - - tall trees trees
bordering the parkway. bordering the parkway.

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4) The object was said to nave bean vieved 2 to 3 secends
by m. cameraran) stated ne was sure the
time was no lc onger than 1/2 to 3/4's of a second.
c. i Nanner of Observation:
(1) Ground visual
No optical aids were used
d. Time and Date of Signting:
(1) 1966; 1950 Local,
22 November 1966
) Night (no lights along parkway)
e. Location of Observers: Aporoximately one-half mile west of
bridge across King Creek, on Colonial Parkway fmom williarsourg,
Virginia, towarls Yorktowm, Virginia; Virginia, towards Yorktowm, Virginia; 370 16' 13" north latitude and and.
760 36' 3" west longitude.
f. f. I Identifying Information on Observers:
(1) 26, Virginia Institute of Marine Science,
Gloucester Point, Virginia 23o62; Graduate Assistant; i. (3 years
toward Ph.D.); reliability questionable.
(2) Virginia Institute of Marine Science,
Gloucester Point, Vi cinia 23062; Associate Informaticn Officer
(photography expert) ; B reliability excellent. Remarks made by
Mr. in this rerort designated with an asterisk.
g. Weather and Winds:
(1) 29
and visibility unlimited.
Weather conditions I reported by
Flight eather Facility:
(a) Clouds: Clear Clouds: Clear
(b) Visibility: 9 miles
(c) Temperature: 45° F. Temperature: 45° F.
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(d) Winds:
SurEace 070/10 10M 040/23
211 040/17 20.4 040/36
4M 030/16 30M 920/43
611 050/14 4011 360/45
h. Neteorological Activity:
Meteor activity in the area of the sighting was probably
increased above noral, according
NASA Research Center, telephone 703-722-7961, Extension 2200. The
Leonoid Neteor Shower was 17 Novenber 1966 from 0500 Zulu to 0830 Zulu.
Mr. stated that Mr signting sounded like a Bollide
Meteor, commonly called "fire balls." This type meteor will appear to
travel nore horizontally and can be viewed longer than otier neteors.
The nignt of the sighting was especi lear and doserving
a Bollide Meteor.
Air Traffic:
Higi perfornance, single-engine jet traffic is very dense in
the Langley Air Forc Oceana Naval Air Station and Norfolk Naval
703-764-4359, home 703-826-2119. The facts in this report were gathered
in a personal interview witn Mr. r and M an 1 December
196s. The attached letter, written by Mr is referred to in
this report. Mr stated that ne is interested in articles about
UrO's and therefore easily found the names of Dr. Condon and Dr. Hynek.
His interest in UFO's was also revealed by newspaper articles displayed
on the walls of his laboratory. Mr. Lawler stated that what ne saw
star." He also stated that he was surprised
that the Air Force was giving
The investigating officer for this report believes the wject was
afterbuner fire of a jet aircraft.
FOR THE COMMANDER
Gack A, Blahuz Gack A. Bluhy
JACK A. BLACKER, COlOnel, USAF JACK A. BLACKER, COlonel, USAF 1 Atch a/s
Deputy Commander Deputy Commander for Operations for Operations
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Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062
November 23, 1966
Radar Tracking Command
Langley Air Force Base
Hampton, Virginia
To Whom It May Concern:
As I saw an UFo last night and thought it should be reported, I
and to Dr. J. Allen Hynek iversity. The notes
follows:
1. Observers a Graduate Assistant, Parasitology Section,
Virginis Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point,
Virginia, 23062.
Associate Information Officer,
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
b Assistant Marine Scientist, Physical
Oceanography, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
2, Time: Approximate time 7:50-8:00 PM EST, 22 November 1966.
3. Observation n from: Car travelling t 45 mph Colonial Parkway
fron Williamsburg, V towards wm, Va.
observation: Approximately mile west of bridge across King
Creek (about 37° 16' 13" N lat; 76° 36' 30" W long.)
5. Direction 5. Direction of path of object: path Appeared to be travelling Appeared to be travelling directly directly South South
(path should have (path should have crossed crossed over Fort I over Fort Eustis, Va. Eustis, Va.
parallel to the ground at undetermined height.
6. Object's position angle: 25-30°.
(angle of elevation)
7. Duration of observation: tion: 2-3 secomds, until secomds, until trees along the parkway treas along the parkway
hid it from view.

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3. Notes on Object: Oval to circulas in shape. Object extremely bright,
1a3s intense light area trailing after object. Color
blue-green to yellow-green. Sparks appearing to come
from sides and rear of object. Object left no
apparent trail ("vapor" or otherwiseafter it had
passes. No sound heard above the noise of the car
motor. No sound of its hitting earth. Travelling
at high rate of speed. Seemed to be large.
. Rough sketch of object: OBJECT = ???????
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I would like to know ifv
observation. I have not reported this to observation. I I have not reported this to any and d would prefer would prefer
to have my name umpublicized. to have my name unpublicized.
Thank you. Thank you.
Yours trul