PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION
27 Jan 67 28/0403Z Santa Maria, Califorina 2 witnesses
3. MODRCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian kKs/Aircraft(possible) 7
2.PhOT(HRiRAFT)
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Photos provided nothing more than circular light-
one toned images.
S. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
6 minutes
li. The object appeared as an aircraft without running lights,
t. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION but cuite brighter. The lights appeared brighter than the
Ground Visual brightest star. They were compared to the head-light of
7. COURSE a car at approximately one block or so. a car at approximately one block or Only white lights
were observed.
to the MW to the NW
. PHOTOS PHOTOS Photo examination Photo examination revealed that revealed that the lights appeared only only
as circular light-toned images. The description is The deseription is con- con-
XM Yes sistent with that of sistent with that. ne type C air rcraft engaged in
0 No aerial advertising. The photograp support such a
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE probability.
Yes
XX No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thie form may be used.

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14. Did the obiact disappeor while you were watching it? If so, how?
15. Did the obiect move bohind somnthing at any time, porticularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answared YES, then tell what
it maved bahind;
16. Did the obiect move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answernd YES, then tell what
in front of:
17. Tall in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound_. a. Sound _
b. Color b. Color
18. We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known obiect and note how We wish to know the anaular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known abiect and note how
much of the object is covered by the haad of the match. If you had performed this experiment at the time of tha
sighting, how much of the obiect would have been covered by the match head?
.11 CoJenEa
1. 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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20. Do you think you can ostimata tha speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes No
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21. Do you think you can astimate how far away from you the cbject was?
(Circle One) Yes No
IF you answerad YES, then how far away wo Id you say it was?
22. Where wera 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. Ouldoors) c. Ouidoors) d. Near an cirfield? Near an cirfield?
d. In an airplane (type) d. In an airplans (rype) e. e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over apen country?
f. Other - g. Other
24. IF you Ware MOVING IN AN 24. IF you ware MOVING AUTOMOBILE or othar vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions: JTOMOBILE or othar vehicle at the time, then complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were you moving? (Circle One) 24.1 What direction were you moving? (Cirele One)
a. North c. East e. South g. West g. West
b. Northeast h.Northeast d. Southeast d. Southeast f. Southwest 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?
(Circla One) Yes No
25. Did you obsarve the object through any of
a. Eyeglassos Yes No e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yos No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other C1
2. In ordar that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
obiect or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw

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27. 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 lina to
show how high the object was abovs 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
60°
NW NI
E
-15 SW 3W 35, 33
28. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the 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 show 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 ware traveling.

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30. Have you evar seen this, or a similar object bafora. If so give date or datos and location.
31. Was anyone elsa with you at the time you saw the objoct? (Circle One) Yes No
31.1 IF you answersd YES, did thay sas the object too? (Circle One) Yos No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information about yourself: 32. Please give the fallowing information about yourself:
NAME
Name Name First Name First Name idaia Ndme Ia Ndme
ADDRESS
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMB TELEPHONE NUMBE AGE SEX SEX -
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
Day Month Yoar

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34. [ Date you completad this questionnaire:
Day Manth Yoar
35. Information which you feel partinent and which is not adequately covered in the spacific points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.

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14. Did the object disoppear while you were watching it? If so, how?
The light went out and it moved ahead. Starr
were bright but still didn't stew on color Fil.
15. 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:
16. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes (No Don'tknow. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:
ma 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
b. Color b. Color _ Brilliud light Brilli light
18. We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known abject and note how much of
object is covered by the head of the match. if you hod performed this experiment ot the time of the sighting, how much the object would have been covered by the match head?
. Draw a picture that wil show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details of the obje
that you saw such as wings, protrusions, ete, and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. Place an arrow beside the drawin to show the direction the object was moving.

21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) (Yes) No
22. Where were you located when you saw the abject? 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 cor c. In open countryside?
c. Outdocrs d. Neor an airfield?
d. In on airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other. 9.
24.1 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)
c. 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 abject?
(Circle One) Yes No
c. Windshield No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No h. Other.. 5 CamErA less
2. In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of whot you sow, describe in your own words a common object or cb-
jects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same oppearance as the object which you saw.
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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 unidantified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. Your 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.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: 8 10
1. When did you see the object? 2. ime01
Hours Minutes
67 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M
P.M)
Day Manth Manth Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
C.Mauntqin
d. Pacific
e. e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the abject? Sisterr Horpital
Santa Maria Cal,F.
City or Town State or County
How long was abject in sight? (Total Duration) 5
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain . Not very sure H
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? wcist atch
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Y0s No_
What was the candition of the sky?
DAY NIGHI
o. Bright 6. Brigha
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7. IF you saw the object during DAYLiGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the abject?
(Circle One)t a. In frant of you d. To your left
b. In back of you 6 Overhead
c. To your right Don'tremember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 Thia form supersedes FTD 1s4 ju! 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):
a. None a. Bright moonlight
b A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight—pitch dark
d. Don'tremember d. Don'tremember
2. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS(Circle One): WEATHER(Circle One):
a.Clearsky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Scattered clouds Moderate ar heavy rain Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don'tremember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d. As a light d. As a light
b. Transparent b. Transparent e, Don'tremember e. "Don'tremember
C. c. Vapor
li it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): Ii it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don'tknow
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
Dothing to compace Ne blue or qreen lighits observed
1The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): o. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other1 Few initancer
5. Like a bright star the chiact and
c. Sharply outlined Stened to slon. dowo
d. Don't remember then astume spedi.
13. Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Don'tknow
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don'tknow
d. Give off smoke? Yes 9999:92 Dan'tknow
e. Change brightness? Don't know
f. Change shape? :0:99 Don'tknow
gFlash or flicker? No Don'tknow
h. Disappear and reappear? No Don'tknow

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Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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) Yey No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
Scot=dale,
32. Please give the fallowing information about yourself: 32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME. NAME
Santa Maria Santa Maria CaliE
City Zone Zone State
TELEPHC TELEPHO E F 20 SEX -93454 93454
indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent. Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
Motion Piture Lab.U.S.A.F Vandenbera A.F.B
still photo expurimie Calif.
33. When and to whom did you repart that you had seen the object?
Day Month Year

Official U.S. Air Forces
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27. 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" an 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 com-
pass when you last saw the object.
90 75°
60 N
o
NW NE
$30°
E
BRAA
$15β, SW SE St
s
. 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 28. 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 show 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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objects consisted of a circular ge a small darker
image in its center.
Frame 41 contained four images and a void tetween the first
and second images and second images of sufficient sufficient size to accom accon a possible
fifth. Distances between images images decreased size, as
though in a turn. though in
Although no positive explanation Although no I positive explanation of of the images has been
determined, the description determined, the description is is consistent with that of consistent with that of some
type of aircraft engaged in serial advertising. The as
support such a probability. such a probability.
Inclosed are the five color are the five color slides which slides which were submitted wer for
analysis. analysis. Thank you for reporting Thank you for reporting your obser your obser vation ce Air
Force. We T He tion. inx
- Sincerely,
COORDINATED By (office Symbel. Name. Grade, Date)
SAFOI SAFOI-
CEORCE P. FREE , JR.
Lt Colonel, USAR
Chier, Civil Branch
Community-Relati Division
Office of In mation
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lifornia 93454 Combk cy - SAF-OIO
Sanver Reader cy - SAF-OIC
Activity cy - SAP-OIC
Stayback

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28/04032
TDET/UFo (Maj H Guintanilla/70916/vap/17May) 17 May 1967
Request for
USAF (SAFOICC)
Reference the attached letter from requesting
information on unidentified fly ying objects. Attachment two
is a proposed reply.
FOR DER
JAMES C. MANATT, ColOnel, USAF 3 Atch
Director Technology and Subsystems 1. Ltr,
LHOORTIE TMTOTSIOCAO/ 2. Proposed Reply Proposed Reply
3. 3. Five Color Slides
TOT TAS

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PHOT REPORT 67-29
NR
DATE OF REPORT 27 April 1967
SUSJECT UNIDENTIFTED OBJECTS
LOCATION SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA DATE 27 January 1967
PHC RAPHY
AF IR. QUALITY Poor
Ektachrome daylight film, Frames 37, 39, L0, 41 submitted by Mr -
? MRS
Santa Maria, California
1. PURPOSE: This report is in reply to Work Order Number 67-42 submitted by
Major H. Quintanilla, Jr., TDET/UF.
photographic lides and identification of certai appearing
thereon.
2. ANALYSIS: Frame numbers 37, 39, 40 and 41 of Ektachrome daylight film were received
with the work order. The absence of I Frame 38, which would normally appear within the
secuence of frames exposed, is not explained in FTD Form 164, prepared
which accompanied work order.
a Examination revealed that the images on Frames 39, 40 and 41 were generally
sinilar and consisted of a roughly circular light-toned image. A crescent shaped portion
of the circular image presented a brighter tone than the remainder. On Frame 37, of the circular image presented a brighter tone than the remainder. On Frame 37,
the objects consisted o the obiects consisted of a circular light-toned image with a small darker image in its rcular light-toned image wi all darker image in its
center. Te rcular light-toned image was surrounded throughout its circumference
by a reddish-orange band. Th unidentifiable objects were generally gned and equally
spaced except as noted below:
(1) Frame 37: 3 images present, two in line, the third lass distinct and
slightly out of alignment, the lateral distance between the second and third being greater
than separation between the and second.
(2) Frame I0 images with a void between the fifth and sixth and between
the ninth and tenth images. sufficient size to accomodate an added image
in each instance.
(3) Frame LO: 9 images with voids between the second and third images of a
sufficient size to accomodate 2 images, between the fifth and sixth to accomodate a
single image, between the sixth and seventh to accomodate 2 images and a void between
the eighth and ninth to accomodate a single image.

gradually tween images
a turn
b. A photo processing specialist was contacted and after examination of the
film advised that the probably valid images and not attributable to
camera malfunction, lens or defect in film or processing.
c. Although no explanation of the images has been arrived at, the possibility that
the images represent a revolving anti-collision or other aircraft light exists. Detailed
information as to location in respect to an airfield or aircraft flight path and flight iniormation as to loc respect to an 27 field or aircraft flight path and flight
scheduling data would be required for a valid corment on scheduling data would b required vali possibility. sibility
PHOTO ANALYSIS BY: PHOTO ALYSIS BY: APPROVED BY: Y:
Miml Hianl . -
ROBERT J. MALY WILLIAM L. TURNER
Intelligence Research Specialist Specialist Major, USAF
Chief,Photo Anglygls Branch
4
AILBER PRICE,
Chief,
Photo Exp1 vision

WALNTUMIAU
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 21
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT.PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO AS433
REPLY TO TDET/UFO 23 March 1967
ATTN OF
SUBJECT UFO Observation, 27 Jan 67
TO. Mr
anta Maria, California 93454
Reference your unidentified observation. The information which
we have received is not sufficient for a scientific evaluation.
Request you complete the attached FTD Form l64 and return it in
the envelope provided. Thank you for reporting your observation
IDOO GIIE IVIOLAO ONN/LIGI to the Air Force.
IOIAIO OHN/LIGL JAMES C. MANATT, Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
Director of Technology and Director chnology and Subsystems FTD Form 164 w/envelope
Phot
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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 cerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answer as many questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. Your 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 dserned necessary, we may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day:
Hour Minutes
(Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone: Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
(Circle One): a. a. b. Standard
b. Central
c. Mountain
d. Pacific Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
ri ri→
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County State or County
(Total Duration) Seconds
Hours Minutes
a. Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No
6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. 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 sheolate
FTD OCT 62 164

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8. IF you saw the abject at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STAkS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON(Crcle 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
9. What were the weather conditions at the tine you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky 0. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d. As a light
b. Transparent . Don't remember
c. c. Vapor
11. 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:
Head
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blu:red e. Other
b. Like a bright stge
c. Sharoly 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
c. 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 reappear? Yes No Don't know