DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE9665928
DATE OF SIGHTINGFebruary 1967
REPORTED LOCATIONRed Hoak New York
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PRUJECT IUU/3 RECURD
1. DATE ·TIME GROUP LOCATION
14 Fob 67 15/0102 Red Hoak, New York
. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian
4. NUIMBER OF OBJECTS
Venus was setting at approx. 1940 (L) at time of sighting. )
One
5 LENGTH LENGTH /ATION ATION 11. 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 hour hour Object was a wide rectangular strip. Object was a wide rectangular strip. Yellowis white with mor
white. One red light l/3 from left side. One red light
6.. TYPE OF OBSERVATION center of object. I Red light were pulsating. I There were lignps
Ground-Visual (BX) only. No definite disceinable outline. Object moved due
7. COURSE West and disappeared below the horizonds. Remained stationar
at 45 degrees elevation for approx. 45 minutes, then started
West moving slowly due West and disappeared below horizon 15 min.
3. PHOTOS later. Smooth steady flight path.
o Yos
No
2. PHYSIC IDENCE
i7 Yes
X No
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A. I Description of the Object(s):
Shape: Wide, trip - 5 to 15 miles wide.
2. Size compared to a know object: With fingers at arms length, estimate
length of objec at 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
3. Color: Yellowish - white with more white. One red light 1/3 from left
side. One red light center of object. Rad lights were pulsating.
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4. Number:
One
5. Formation, if more than one:
N/A
6. Any discernible features or details:
Lights only - Na de Ite, discermible
Nene
8. Sound; if heard, describe sound:
None
9. Cther pertinent or unusual features: -
None
B. I Description of Course of bject(s):
1. What first called the attention of observer(s) to the object(s):
Noticed light while driving and immediately realized that it was not a star.
2. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) when first observed:
45 d-g. in West. Estimated altitude to be 3000p - 5000 Feet.
3. Angle or elevation and azimuth of object(s) upon disappearance:
o dag. 0 dog. elevation. Object moved due West and disappeared below the elevation. Object moved due West and disappeare w the
horizon.
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4. Description of flight path and maneuvers of object(s):
Remained stationary at 45 deg. eleva for approximately 45 minutes, then
started moving slowly due West and disappeared below horizon 15 min. later.
5. How did the object(s) disappear: Smooth, steady flight path.
Moved below mountains on horizon.
Apporximately one (1) hour.
C. Manner of Observation:
1. Ground/Visual
2. Optical Aids: 2. Optical Aids:
Field glasses.
3. N/A
D. Time and Date of Sighting:
1. Zulu time-date group of sighting:
0100Z 15 Feb 67 (Also sighted at other times) 1 & 2 March 67
2. Light conditions:
Clear night, stars shining
E. I Location of Observer(s):
3 Miles north of Red Hook, N.Y. West of Rt. 9.
F. bserver(s):
1. Military 1. Military or or Civilian:
Civilian Civiliax
2. Name:
(Also Als noted in Remarks)
3. Age:
58
4. Mailing Address: Mailing Address:
Closter N.J.
5. Occupation:
International Brotherhood
6. Estimate of Reliability:
2 Appears to be excoptionally reliable witness.
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G. Weather and Winds - Aloft Conditions at Time and Place of Sightings:
Clear night, stars shining
2. Report from nearest AWS or U.S. Weather Bureau Office:
High thin scattered with 8 miles visibility
Temp - 38 , DP 27
Wind frem 230 at 5 knots
3. Ceiling:
None
4. Visibility:
15 plus
5. Amount of cloud cover:
Thin scattered cirus
6. Thunderstorms in area and quadrant in which located:
Nome
7.
Standard lapse rate
H. Any Other H. Any Other Unusual. or Condition: ondition:
Nons None
I. Interception or Identification Action Taken: Interception or Identification Action Taken:
Nons
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J. Location, approximate altitude, and general direction of flight of any air traffic
or balloon releases in the area which might possibly account for the sighting:
Observed flight path (45 mih. stationary) would aot indicate confusion with
aircraft.
K. Position, title and comments of the preparing officer:
Mr. owner of the Motel end also a witness to the sighting,
was interviewed by telephons on 1 14 March 1967. He agreed on all the infermation
submitted by Mn No agditional information was obtainsd. He was crrtain tht
dus to tho nature of movement, the object observed could not havs been confused
with an aircraft, star or planet. Insufficient information is available for any
probable dotermination. Field glasses failed to reveal anything not visible to
the naked
NOTE NOTE would like to be notified of the outcome of this investigation. be notified of the outcome of this investigation.
HENRY L PIRCE HENRY L PINRCE Capt., USAF
Iavestigating Officer Investigating Officer
L. Existence of physical evidence, such as materials and photographs:
None
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46030DC 15 March 1967
UFO Report
FTD (AFSC)
The attached report is submitted in accordance with paragraph 8,
AFR80-17.
FOR THE FOR TI LANDER NDER
D. C. BOYD, Lt Col, USAF D. C. BOYD, Lt COl, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Operations & Training Division a/s a/s