DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE7467991
DATE OF SIGHTINGMarch 1967
REPORTED LOCATIONOthello Washington
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PROJECT METO NECORD
CROUP COCATION
27 32 67 28/03302 CthelLo, Eashington
.. mOLrs 0. CONCLUSION
Civilian As010 (.05) Very prots. 74
1. NID'OER OF OBJECTS 1. NDOER OBJECTS
One VENus was on a 275 cog azimuth, and a 14 dos VENus was on a 275 dog azimuth, and a 14 dog elevation at the ti.a elevation at the ti a
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS or ebeorva.i or ebaorva.ic
1 Hour, 45 Minutes Object was bright Like a star end wowid bright Like a star and would change colors from change colors from
l. TYPE OF OSSERVATION orange and then bright red. Obgeet steyed in the same positien. then bright red. Obieet stayed in the same positien.
Ground-Visual (BX)
7. COURSE
NW *
3. FHIOTOS
41
n Yes
X0io
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
17 Yes
MNo
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Pravious editions of this form may bo usod.
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NW
A
SW
2.. Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an " the beginning of the
path, a "B"" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
Draw a plcture of how ey wore arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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31. Was anyone with you at the time you saw the objoet? (Circle One) No
31.1 IF you answered YES, did they see No
31.2 Please list thoir names end addresses:
Myanif
Please give the following infermation about yourself:
NAME
Lost Nam First Name adlo Name
ADDRES
City Zone Stato
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE5/ SEX
When and to whom did you report that you had soon the object?
Day Month Yoar
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34. Date you com nis questionnairo: 4= 4Z
Dey Month Your
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questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
I. DATE · TIME GROUP 2LOCATION
30 Nar 67 31/0300Z Cthello, Washington one
3. SOUECE 3. SOVECE 1. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian + MillTAR Civilian+ MILITARX Aircraft(possible) Aircraft(possible)
1. NUMBER OF OBJECTS NUMBER OF OBJECTS
One
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
20 seconds
6.. TYPE OF OBSERVATION Cbserver stated that the object was shaped like a cigar
and the size of a baseball. The object changed from white and the size of a baseball. The object changed from white
Ground Visual Ground Visual to red to green. The observer also said that the object to red to green. The observer also said that the object
7. COURSE had a whirring sound. Main observer claims others in town
heard the sound even though they did not see the object.
NW
8. PHOTOS
The description is consistent with that of an aircraft
0 Yes observation.
X No
9. EVIDENCE
7 Yes
X No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of this form may be used.
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AFIN: 36211 (31 Mar 67 R/fdb Pg 1 of 3
ACTION: RDC-4 -
SMB D03310
PTTU JAW RUWMEND0053 0892315-UUUU--RUEDHQA.
ZNR UUUUU
P 302250Z MAR 67
FM 637 RDR SQ OTHELLO AFS WASH
TO RUWMFVA/ADC ENT AFB COLO
RUWMENA/25 AIR DIV MCCHORD AFB WASH RUWMENA/25 AIR DIV MCCHORD AFB WASH
RUEDFIF/AFSC FOREIGN RUEDFIF/AFSC FOREIGN TECHNOL OGY DIVISION WPAFB OHIO VISION WPAFB OHIO
RUEDHQA/SAF WASH DC RUEDHQA/SAF WASH DC
RUEDHQA/HQ USAF WASH DC RUED HQA/HQ USAF WASH DC
BT BT
UNCLAS 6370OP 00109 MAR 67. UFO
FOR SAF (SAFOI)
A DESCR IPTION OF OBJECT:
1. CIGAR SHAPED
2 A BASEBALL
. CHANGED FROM WHITE TO RED TO GREEN
1
5. N/A
6 BRIGHT CHANGING COLORS
AFHQ JAM 6S FORM 0-309C UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AFIN: 36211 Pg 2 of 3
. NO TRAIL OR EXHAUST
8. WHIRRING SOUND TED BY GREG MILLER, ALL OTHERS REPORTED
NO SOUND.
PAGE 2 RUWMEND 0053 UNCLAS
. NONE
B DESCRIPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT/S DESCR IPTION OF COURSE OF OBJECT/S
1. CHANGE IN COLOR
. 2. ABOUT 10,000 FOOT AT 030 DEGREES
3. ABOUT 10,000 FOOT AT 300 DEGREES ABOUT 10,000 FOOT AT T 300 DEGREES
4. 4. STRAIGHT: NO DEVIATION
CBSERVERS STATED THAT IT FADED AWAY.
6. 20 WINUTES SECONDS
Co MANNER OF OBSERVATION
GROUND VISUAL
2. NONE
. N/A
D TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING
10 0300/30 MAR 67
2. NIGHT: FULL MOON
AFHQ JAN 65 FORM 0-309C UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
:
AFIN: 36211 Pg 3 of 3
E. LOCAT ION OF OBSERVERE
1.0 OTHELLO WASHINGTON
F. CIVILIAN NE HALF YEARS
QD FAIR RELIABILITY.
G. WEATHER AND WIND ALOFT CONDITIONS AT THIS TIME AND PLACE OF
SIGHT ING.
PAGE 3 RUWMEND 0053 UNCLAS PAGE 3 RUWMEND 0053 UNCLAS
1SKY CLEAR: FULL MOON 1. S SKY CLEAR: FULL MOON
OT HER WITNESSES: A2C WALLY MECHLER OT HER WIT N NESSES: A2C WALLY MECHLER 637 RADAR SQ )
A2C MEL FLATTUM 637 RADAR SQ 22YRS OLD
A2C JOHN GORE 637 RADAR SQ 19YRS OLD 637 RAD AR SQ 19YRS OLD
BT
NNNN
AFHQ JAM SS FORW 0-309C
UNCLASSIFIED
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otter Comfusing data) 30 MAR 63
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT.PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO 4S433
REPLY TO ATTN OF: TDET/UFO 6 March 1957
SUBJECT: UFO Observation, 30 March 1967 30 MARcH 67
TO: Othelho WAShns:
Othello, Washington 99344
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
to the Air Force.
0
JAMES C. MANATT, COlOnel, USAF 1 Atch
Director of Technology and Subsystems Director of Technology and Subsystems FTD Form 164 w/envelope FTD Form 164 w/envelope
0n/1301 0n/301
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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 pos cerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to answs questions as you possibly can. The information that you givs will
be used for research ses our name will not be used in connection with any statements,
conclusions, or publication nout 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? . Time of day: 55
Hour Minutes
30 Manh 1967 (Circle One): A.M. or (P.M.)
Day Month Year
3. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
(Circle One): Eastern a.Daylight Saving a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Standard
C. C Mountain
aD a. Pacific
e. e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
Wa
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
.How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 20
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain c. Not very sure
Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? YesX No-
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright 6.
b. Cloudy 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
ETO FORM 164
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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 Bright moonlight
6. A few Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
.Clear sky .Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One): .
Solid d.As a light d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember . Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes 9922992 Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Don't know √
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AF IN: 29176 (28Mar67) F/rm pg lof 3
ACTION: RDC-4, INFO: XOF 19) ADV CY JGS/DIA
SMB B076214
PTTU ZYW RUWMEND 0046 0870015- R UED HQA
ZNR UUUUU ZFH-1
ZNR UUUUU
P 280005Z MAR 67
FM 637TH RAD AR OT HELLO AFS WASH
TO RUWMFVA/ADC TO RUWMFVA/ADC
RUWMENA/25 AIR DIV MCCHORD AFB WASH RUWMENA/25 AIR DIV MCCHORD AFB WASH
RUEDFIA/AFSC FOREIGN1 WPAFB OHIO -
RUEDHQA/HQ USAF WASH DC RUEDHQA/HQ USAF WASH DC
RUEOHQA/SAF WASH DC RUEOHQA/SAI WASH DC
BT DT
UNCLAS 63700P 00103 MAR 67. UFO
FOR SAF (SAFO1)
A. DISCRIPT ION OF OBJECT:
1 STAR SHAPED
2 A BASEBALL
3. CHANGED FROM RED TO ORANGE TO WHITE
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FHO JAM 65 FORM 0-309C UNCLASSIFIED
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1. 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:
.Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes N\o 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:
b. color lhitiLight btack outenpast
.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known object and note how
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head?
a:
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.
light
->
quilted
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21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the object was?
(Circle One) (Yes) No
IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? 30mile
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 6.)1 In the residential section of a city?
b.In a car In open countryside?
Outdoors d.Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other _ f. Other - g. g. Other
24. 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)
a. North c. East e. South West
b. 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?
(Circle One) Yes No
25. Did you observe the object through any of the following?
a. Eyeglasses Yes No e. Binoculars Yes
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope Yes 22
c. Windshield Yes $№\or}$ g. Theodolite
d. Window glass Yes (No) h. Other
2. In 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.
to pelow dions pit together
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show how high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you last saw it. Place an "A he compass
when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75
NT
30°
E
15 3W
SE
S
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of th
path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shun uny changes in direction during the course. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and shun iny changes in direction during the course.
1B
A:4
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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3.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) Yes No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
32. Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME First Name
Last Name Middle Name
ADDRESS
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBE 5E12\a$ 0 -
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Sienal made two 2 ho sepat
.When and to whom did you report that you had seen the
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Day Month Year trase
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AF IN: 29176 pg 2of 3
5N/A
6. OBJECT CHANGED FROM ORANGE AND WHEN IT REAPPEARED
PAGE 2 RUWMEND 0046 UNCLAS
IT WAS WHITE.
7 NO TRAIL OR EX HAUST
NONE
9 REAL BRIGHT AT LOW ELEVATION 9.REAL BRIGHT AT LOW ELEVATTON .
B. DESCR IPTION OF COUR SE B. DESCRIPTION OF COUR SE OBJECT
1CHANGE IN COLOR CHANGE IN COLOR
2 ABOUT 1000 FOOT 2 ABOUT 1000 FOOT ELEVATION AT 330 DEGREES AZIMUTH ELEVATION AT 330 DEGREES AZIMUTH
180 DEGREES AZIMUTH
STRAIGHT; UNARYING STRAIGHT; UNARYING
5INST ANT ANEOUSLY
630 MINUTES
C. MANNER OF OBSERVATION
1 GROUND VISUAL
NONE
3N/A
D. TIME AND DATE OF SIGHTING
10500/27 MAR 67
FHO JAN BS FORM 0-309C UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
STAFF MESSAGE BRANCH
INCOMING MESSAGE
AF IN: 29176 pg 3of 3
NIGHT: FULL MOON
E. LOCAT ION OF OBSERVER
OT HELL O WASHINGTON .
PAGE 3 RUWMEND 0046 UNCLAS
F. CIVILIA
LUMBER COMPANY, REL IABLE. LUMBER COMPANY, REL IABLE.
G. WEATHER AND WINDS ALOFT G. WEATHER AND WINDS CONDITIONS AT THE TIME AND PLACE CONDITIONS AT THE TIME AND PLACE
OF SIGHTING.
1 SKY QLEAR; FULL MOON 1 SKY QLEAR; FULL MOON
OT HER WIT NESSES: JEROME OT HER WIT OME E MORRIS 63TRADAR SQ OTHELLO AFS, WASH E MORRIS 6 TRADAR SQ OT HELLO AFS, WASH
JAMES CURL
RAYMON NEL SON 637 SQ OTHELLO AFS, WASH
BT
NNNN
FHQ JAN 65 FORM 0-309C UNCLASSIFIED
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT.PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO 4S433
ATTN OF: REPLY TO TDET/UFO 6 March 1967
SUBJECT UFO Observation, 27 March 1967
AT
TO: Mr
Othello, Wahington 99344
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
to the Air Force. Co che Arr Torce.
JAMES C. MANATT JAMES C. MANAT 1 Atch
Director of Technology and Director of Technology and Subsystems Subsystems FTD Form 164 w/envelope
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b used for research purposes. Your name will not be used in connaction with any statenienis,
conclusions, or publications without your permission. We request this personal information sc
that if ir is deemed necessary, we may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? ?. Time of da 30
Hour Minutes
Miar 6I iCircle One): A.M. or P.M.
Doy Month Your
3. Time Zone: . Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle Une): Daylight Soving
Contral Contral b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
. Other
Whera
Clams
City or Town State or Couney
.How long was object in sight (Total Duration) 4.5
Hours Minutes Seconds
a Certain c. Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? from Churck
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes No-f
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a.
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
7. IF you sow the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you locked at the obiest?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In bock of you . Overheod
c. To your right f. Don't remember
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e None a. Bright moonlight
b. A few Dull moonlight
c. Many c) No moonlight - pitch dark
Don't remember d. Don't remamber
object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER(Circle One):
a. Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scorternd clouds Moderate or heavy rain
Thick o houvy clouds d. Snow
•. Don't remember
1. Tha abject appeared: (Circle One). 10. Tha abject appeared: (Circle One).
a. Solid a. Solid 3 As a light
. Tronspoiont . Tronspoiont 8. o. Don't remember Don't remember
c. Vapor Vapur
If it appeared as alight, was it brighter than the brightst stars?Circle On): If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightost stars? Circle One):
Brighter c.About the same c. About the same
b. Dimmer b. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare bri Vouy big Star
The edges of the object were:
(Cnclo(n) a Fuzzy or blurred
Like a bright stor
C. Sharply outlined
d. Don't remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for aach question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Don't know
b. Suddanly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes 2 Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes Don't know
. Change brightness? Yo No Don't know
f. Change shape? No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes No Don't know
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a. Sound_
b. Color. dl22
8. We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known ubjoct and
much of the object is covered by the head of the match. If you had performed this oxperiment at the tirw: i
sighting, how much of the object would have been covered by the match head? red by the match head?
. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the objoct or objects. Label and include in your sketch any dotails
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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(Circle One):
ain the business section of a city?
o. Inside a building b. In the residential suction si a city?
6, In a car C.) In open countryside?
Outdoors Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (rype) Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
1. g.
24.1 What direction were you moving? Circle One)
a. North c. East South .West
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
242 How 35 per hour.
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