PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1.DAN AE GROUP .LOCATION 4
7.3 1 36 18/2140Z Bear Hountain State Fark, Haw York (Cna)
3. SOUECE 0. CONCLUSION TO. CONCLUSTON
Civilian Civilian Other: )HoAK) Other: )HOAx)
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS NUMBER OF OBJECTS PHOTO: HOAX
Photo does not Photo doss not t substaniate the witnesses d-scri tion of alle; substaniate the witnesses d-scrition of alle;
1 UFC.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION S. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
5-7 seconds Object wes long with hup on its back. Silver to Browm. Object wes long with hwp on its back. Silver to Browm.
arpeared to wobble. Co.
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION oject went b hind tower behind a
1320 foot hill.. 1320 foot hill.
Ground Viaual
7. COURSE
North Ca-t
S3, PHOTOS
X Yes
No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
"7 Yos
CC. No
FORA X
FTO SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Pravlous editions of thla form may be used.
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2.
Windy +48 °F at 1400L
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3. Ceiling:Clear
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4. Visibility: Unlimited
5. Amount of cloud cover: N/A
7. Vertical temperature gradient: N/A
H. Any Other Unusual Activity or H. Any Otner Unusual Activity or Condition: Condition: None
I. Interception or Identification Action Taken: None None
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after the call. A second
photographs and M IAW Paragraph 12c of AFR
80-17, request that the negative and photographs be returned to Mr. upon
completion of necessary studies, analysis and duplication by the Air Force. completion of necessary studies, analysis and duplication by the Air Force.
Mr. a is married and employed by his father. He is quite interested in the Mr. a is married and employed by his father. He is quite interested in the
object and has given these pictures to the newspapers. The only thing that can
make the sighting valid is the negative which is enclosed. Mr.  and his make the sighting valid is the negative which is enclosed. Mr. and his
brother developed the photographs.
photographs and one negative. (both attached) -
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". Type, focal length, and make , . eof lens: n/A
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Brand and type of film: 127 -
BLACK
Shutter speed used: ?
Lens opening used; that is, "f" stop: no "f"stop "f"stop
Filters used: None- none
Was tripod or solid d stand used: HAND HELD
Was "panning" used: no
Exact direction camera was pointing with relation to true north, and its - ne ground:
angle with respec fewc
alditioal Comment
ncesrdy with the
no fonsing no fonsinj Kilk used. uaed.
Rash Rlash dult
Ean a 20 2o
Olener Oener lasinee clavinee tt it it 2as
one one fine fine tbmer thcir on on
mile t$ t objies
distant hiel
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MEMO for the Record: 20 Jan 67
Contact was made with one of the witnesses. The brother of the
witness who took the picture revealed the following: He thought
the camera was a camera. Verichrome Pan l27 film
black was used. No flash bul5 was used nor was the camera set
for any focus since all you have to do is to set in the film and
take a picture. There is no focusing of the lens. 1 There was no
f stop.
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FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION,AFSC UNCLASSIFIED

FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION,AFSC UNCLASSIFIED
UKCLASSIFIED

FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION,AFSC UNCLASSIFIED

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Case includeo three (3) Case includes three (3) 5"x7 5"x7 i1
photogogh and Bne() 4"x5" 1.0
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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201
DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY LINDHEIMER ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH CENTER
17 November 1967
FTD (TDETR)
Research and Aerial Phenomenon Division
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Onio 45433
Attn: N Major H. Quintanilla, Jr. Re: UFO of 18 December 1966, Bear Mt.
State Park, New York. Evaluated
originally as hoax.
Dear Major Quintanilla:
On re-examination, I find no substantiation for the evaluation of hoax,
particularly in photo-analysis repor 67-10, dated 20 Feb-
ruary 1967, which co contains no information upon whic a hoax can be based.
To the contrary, the report states that close examination of the negative
genuine insofar as content is concerned, however, no satisfactory explanation
OF tbe uniden+ified onieat ec he made
a "reliable source."
After examination of the print by myself and by Mr. of the
University of Chicago, we feel that the original negative should be requested
for further examination. Mr. qualified photo-analyst, disagrees
with the photo analysis presented in the report the distance of the
object. He points ou Chat the depth of field extends much farther than in-
dicated in the report t will be noted. from print, that the focus is
the pictu: regardless of the distance; only
in the center o the picture is the focus good, and this good focus extends
essentially to infinity. Consequently no judgment can be nade as to the real
size of the object, if this j judgment is based solely the quality of focus.
My recommendation is, therefore, that the evaluation by changed f from hoax to
unidentified.
Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours,
J. Allen 4.Allen Hn Ho
J. Allen Hynek
JAH:1p JAH:lp

SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
LOCATION Lake Tiorati, Bear Mountain State Park, New York DATE 18 December 1966
PHOTOGRAPHY
AF. IR_ QUALITY. Poor to Fair
PNRS 1 negative, 2 prints (B&W)
1. PURPOSE: This report is in reply to a request submitted by Major Quintanilla (TDETR) to
determine the identity of the object photographed.
The photographs appear genuine insofar as content is concerned, however, no satisfactory
explanation could be made of the unidentified object. The object appears to be circular in
and the relative clarity indicates it to be substantially nearer than the background trees.
The object could have a diameter as great as two or three feet. No attempt at "panning" was
indicated as is evidenced by the sharpness of f the general scene. The object exhibits some
small degree of blurriness indicating motion, the direction of which could not be ascertained.
PHOTO ANALYSIS BY: - APPI
Douglae U. Rogere
DOUGLAS H. ROGERS WILLIAM L. TURNER
Intelligence Research Specialist Major, USAF
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WILBER PRICE. JR. WILBER PRICE. JR.
Chief, Photo Exploitation Division Chief, Photo Exploitation Division
7TD APR 62 FORM 132

18 Dee 66
BEAL MT. STATE PARK
SAF-OIcC/Mrs Cassel/bp/7 9079/21 Apr 66
APR 2 1 1967
Dear Mr.
Reference your recent observation of an unidentified flying
object (urO).
Your photographs were forwarded to experts for a comprebensive
evaluation. They found that the ob,ject appeared to be circular,
basically flat in cross section with a domed "superstructure." The
object appears 1 be situated beyond the foreground trees, indicating
a diameter in excess of eight inches; inches; the relative the relative clarity clarity indicates indicates
it to ce substantially it to ce substantially nearer nearer than the background than the background trees. trees. The object object
could have a diameter as great as two or three feet. The object could have a diameter as great as two or three feet. The object
exhibits some amall exhibits some amall degree of blurriness indicating motion, motion, the the
direction of which could not be ascertained. direction of which could not be ascertained.
The photographs do not substantiate the statement The photographs do not substantiate the statement regarding the regarding the
relative size of the object to be "very big." The object pho relative size of the object to be "very big." The object photographed tographed
was at a maximum of three feet in diameter.
No other Uro reports were received frou the I northeastern part
of tbe United States on Dece cember 18, 1966.
Thank you for submitting your observation to the Air Force for
evaluation.
Sincerely,
CEORGE P. FREPMAN, JR.
Lt Colonel, USAF
Chief, Civil Branch
Cormunity Relations Division
Officeof Inforration
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Attaciments Attachments \ neg.
Bronx, New York 1o465 Bronx, New York 1o465
goord goord cy - SAF-OIC cy - SAF-OIC
COCRDINATED By (Office Symbol, Mame, Grade, Date) COcRDINATED By (Orfice Symbel, Mame, Grade, Date) CoubK cy - SAF-OIC Coubk cy - SAF-OIC
SAFOI- SAFOI SM-C SMFJI- Reader cy -SAF-OIC Reader cy - SAF-OIC
Acpivity cy - SAF-OIC
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1. Description of -FROM
2. FTD W.O.NO.
Request photo analysis be accomplished on the attached 60102125
negative and two prints to determine what unidentified object 3. Monitor
may be. Mai H Quirtanilla,
4. Phones
18 Dec 66, Bear Mountain State Park, New York 70916/76678
5. DIA Task No.
Request all material be returned upon etion of analysis. +65-01-59
6. DIA Priority
B 6A
7. Date Needed
8 February 1967 8 February 1967
8.Consequence
A
.Classification
Sources
All source
l0.Classification
End Product
unclassified
17.PPTD orDep
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12.Div./Dir. Syi
TDDP TDDP
18. Div. Chiefs Instructions /Modification or Expansion of 13.M-H Estima 13.M-H ,Estima
Work Description 14. Monitor
Daso Daso
15. Phones
16. Div. Preced
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
.. HEADQUARTERS 4SO3D AIR BASE GROUP (ADC)
STEWART AIR FORCE BASE, NEW YORK 12550
ATTN OF DEPLY TO 4603ODC 16 January 1967
SUBIECT UFO Report
TO FTD (AFSC)
The attached report is submitted in accordance with paragraph 8,
AFR 80-17. The delay in submitting this report was caused from
the lateness in receiving the photographs from Mr.and, as
a consequence, it was decided to attempt to obtain more detailed
information as to this particular sighting. nis particular sighting.
FC ER
D. C. BOYD, Lt COl, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Operations & Training Division UFO Report, w/ photographs
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A. Description of the Object(s):
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Unknown except very big. Kept shape
3. Color: Goldish - silver to brown.
4. Number: One
5. Formation, if more than one: N/A
6. Any discernible features or details: Long with hump on back.
7. Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to size of object(s): Tail, trail, or exhaust, including size of same compared to size of object(s):
None.
8. Sound; if heard, describe sound: None
9. Other pertinent or unusual features: No wings - flat.
B. Description of Course of Object(s):
1. What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s): Unknown,
observer just looked up and saw it.
2. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first observed: 45
3. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappearance: 45° angle.
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4. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s): It appeared to wobble.
5. How did the object(s) disappear: Went over and behind fire tower located
on a 1320 foot hill.
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C. Manner of Observation:
1. Ground - visual
2. Optical Aids: Optical Aids: Camera, Included are two pictures and a negative. Camera, Included are two pictures and a negative.
3. N/A N/A
D. Time and Date of Sighting: D. Time and Date of Sighting:
1. Zulu time-date group of sighting: 2140Z, 18 December 1966.
2. Light conditions: Dusk.
E. Location of Observer(s): On shore of Lake Tiorati, Bear Mountain State Park,
New York On the East end of lake looking West.
F. I Identifying Information on Observer(s):
Civilian
2. Name: Mre Mr
3. Age: 23
4. Mailing Address: c/c 4. Mailing Address: c/ Bronx, NY 10465 Bronx, NY 10465
5. Occupation: Labor Foreman 5. Occupation: Labor Foreman
6. Estimate C e of Reliability: I consider Mr. T
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