DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE9733972
DATE OF SIGHTINGFebruary 1967
REPORTED LOCATIONBaltimore Maryland
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
28 Feb 67 28/13502 Baltimore, raryland (1 witness)
3. SODECE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Possible (AIRCiAFT)
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS No data rresented to indicato object could not have been
No data presented to indicato
1 1 an aircraft.
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. LENGTH OF BSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
45 secunds 45 seconds bject was round with a silvery hue around the outside edge.
6. gbserver stated he was riding in a bus when he saw the ob- gbserver stated he was riding in a bus whon he saw the ob-
TYPE OF OBSERYATION TYPE OF OBSERYATION
Ground Visual Visual
7. COURSE
West
8. PHOTOS
nYes
X No
9. PHYSICA IDENCE
"7 Yos V
No
FORM
PTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions cf this forrm mmy be usod.
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34. "Date you completed this questionnaire:
Day Month Year
35. 1 Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the specific points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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Areaft /paile) 27.2b67
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT.PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO 4S433
REPLY TO ATTN OF: TDET/UFO 15 March 1967
SUBJECT UFO Observation, 27 Feb 67 901
TO. Bt d.
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
Reference your unidentified observation. The information which
we have received is not sufficient for a scientific evaluation.
Request you complete the attached FTD Form 164 and return it in
the envelope provided. Thank you for reporting your observation
Ad00 TILA to the Air Force.
O TILA
JAMES C. MANATT, COlOnel, USAF JAMES C. MANATT, COlOneL, USAF 1 Atch
Director of Technology and Subsystems Director of Technology and Subsystems FTD Form 164 w/envelope
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me .It appeared co be hoovering just above
a group of trees.I constantly tried moving directions ns to eliminate
my head in all o if the window vas either
sorathed or crecked.This thing was atill this rerlection
there after continuous eflerts had
took was aporoximately a5 seconds.This
oujects color sas a polished alluminum color.
I have deduced that it wns not a reflection
for the sun was on the leit and to the rear.
I have grorn eccustomed to looking out
the window deeause I have reads U.B.O.
books. throughly appreciate
I would very
immeaiate reply
Snd 164
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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This questionnair has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as poss ncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you hava observed.
Please try iny questions as you possibly can. The inforrmation that you give will
be used for res
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.
.When did you see the object? Time of day: 50
Hour Minutes
28 1767 (Circle One): A.M. P.M.
or
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One):a. Eastern Eastern (Circle One): a. (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4.Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Necrest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Totel Duration) 4
Hours Minutes Seconds
. 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.
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
FTD OCT 62 164 This form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, which is obsolete.
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8. 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):
None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few b. Dull moonlight
c. Many No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember d. Don't remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy .Fog, mist, or light rain
CC. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. e. Don't remember Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
Co. Solid dAs a light d.As a light
b. Tronsporent e. Don't remember e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
1.if it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): if it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer . 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
b. Like a bright star
E. Sharply 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 vaant tho
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 bony
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know enengie
e. Change brightness? Yes Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes 2 Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know )
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14. Did the object disappear while you were watching it? If so, how?
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 movedbehind:.
1.Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of:
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound
b. Color
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?
one fuartr
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 arraw 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
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 object? Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
.Inside building (b.) In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. c. Outdoors Outdoors d. d. Near an airfield? Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea. e. At sea f. Flying over open country? Flying over open country?
f. Other g. g. Other Other _
24. IF you were MOVING IN AN AUTOMOB!LE or other 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? (Circle One)
a. North a. Normh c. East e. South e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.3 Did you stop at any time while you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Fes No t t L
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes e. Binoculars No
b. Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes g. Theodolite No
d. Window glass Yes No 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 saw.
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. 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.
90° 75
60
NW NE
30°
E
15° 15 SW S6
2Draw 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 "" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course. path, a "g" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
flighitjaih
2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? L
Drow 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 sise with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yes No
Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information about yourself: Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME NAME × ×
Name Name Middle Name
ADDRESS 11mO06 rimo0B 2 MRYLANX
Stre City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE SEX
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
33. When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? -
28 Gmman) 19E!
Day Month Year