DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE9665734
DATE OF SIGHTINGFebruary 1967
REPORTED LOCATIONCheltenham Maryland
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PRUJECI 100/3 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP . LOCATION
13/0200z 7
12 Feb 67 Cheltenham, Maryland (Multiple)
. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilians AIRCRAFT
4. 4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One One No data presented to indicate object cbuld No data presented to indicate object cbuld not have been an A/c. have been an A/C.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
4 Minutes Object was red vrith colors of spectrum. No sound was heard. Object was red vrith colors of spectrum. No sound was heard.
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Object went on a straight course. Object went on a straight ourse. Object just faded out or
sight due to distance. Object looked like a railroad sight due to distance. Object looked like a railroad
Ground-Visual signal with one side blinking then the other, but they over- signal with one side blinking then the other, but they over-
7. COURSE lapped.
W - SW
8. PHOTOS
E Yes
XigNo
2. PHYSICA EVIDENCE
17 Yos
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FTD S1P630 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thle form may be used.
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Ths questionnai has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
informatian as poss ncerning the unidentified aorial phenomer at you have observed.
Please tryte ny questions as you possibly can. nation that you givs will
tion with any statements,
conclusins, 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? 1. When did you see the object? 2.Time of day: 9 2. Time of day: 9 00 --0Q
Hour Minutes Minutes
12 february _1967 .1967 (Circle One): A.M. or or P.M.) (P.M)
Day Month Year
. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving a. Daylight Saving
b. Centra! Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4Where were yeu when you saw the object?
Cheltenham Maryland
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
Total Duration) 4
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain Just a guess
5.1 How was ime in sight determined? _ comparison with other abservers
5.2 Was obieg in sight continuously? 5.2 Was obiekgr in sight continuously? Yes Yes No __ No
What was the condltion of the sky? 6. What was the condtion of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
Bright Bright
. Cloudy . Cloudy b. Cloudy
7.IF you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? .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
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes F'TD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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8IF 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
d. Don't remember d.Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): CtouDs (cr:re Ome): WEATHER (Circle One): striektemere omey.
Clear sky a Dry
b. Hazy b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain Moderate or heavy rain b
Thick or heavy clouds d. d. Snow
e. Don't remember
The object appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid As a light
. Transpcrent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1If it appecred as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
Brighter . About the same
b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
12.The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star A
Sharply outlined Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question) (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? Yes Yes No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes (No) (No) Don't know Don't know
e. Change brightness? Change hrichtnoc-? 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
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
YeS, I.T
Ne be s2en T Dimmed
15. Did the abject move behind something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes (No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tel! what
it moved behind: -
1. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Cirele One): Yes (No) Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tel! what
in front of: _
17. Tall in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in few words the following things about the obiect:
a. Sound Nine At lithai snild be heard
b.Color red with selers cE spectrem
.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?
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1. Draw a pisture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object the: 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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20.Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yes (No)
IF you answered YE S, then what speed would you estimate?
2. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was? E
(Circle One) Yes (No)
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was?
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 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 In open countryside?
Outdoors d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplone (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. g. Other
2. IF you were MOViNG IN AN AUTOMOBILE or other vehicle at the time, then complete the following quastions:
24.1 What direetion were you moving? (Circle One)
c. North c. Eost e. South 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?
Eyeglosses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope Yes
c. Windshield 992 g. Theodolite Yes
d. Window gless Yes 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
object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you sow. object or objects which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appear arance as the object which you saw.
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2.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.
60° Conflicting
NW NG
30
E
-15° 15 SW SG
B B
Drow a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
I DonY iLnow For sure , but Approjimately
2. 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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Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or dates and location.
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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) No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses: is depantig
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Please give the following information about yourself: 3. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAHS
Name Middlo rame
ADDRES
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 20 SEX
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
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