PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 10O73 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME DROUP LOCATION
1 Jul 67 2/0330 Z Dyke, Virginia
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Possible A AIRCFAFT
1
S. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
1 minute Observer statec. that the object appeared to be a light. Ob-
ject was compared to that of a bright star. ject was compared to that of a bright star. Object bright-
. TYPE OF OBSERVATION 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION ness appeared to be brighter than appeared to be brighter than the star. the star. Edges of the obj. Edges of the obj.
Ground Visual were fuzzy and blurred. Object had no distinct sound of its fuzzy and blurred. Object had no distinct sound of its
7. COURSE 7. COURSE own. Color: tright white light.
SW - NE
8. PHOTOS 8. PHOTOS
Yes Yes
x No xNo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
No
FORM
FTD SE.P 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editions of thi form me/ bo used.

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2. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there? _
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30. Have you aver seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or datas and locatlon.
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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 objoct too? (Cirele One) Yes No
32.Please give the following information about yourself:
NAME
Last Name trst Nome Middl Name
ADDRESS the Blue Ride School Dyke 22935 Vieginia
City Zore St
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33. Whan and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
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Day Montk Year
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TDET/UFO (Maj Quintanilla/70916/mhs/27 Sep 67) SEP 28 1967
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UFO Observation, 1 July 1967 Myke, Da.
Bendix Flight Operations 02/03308
Attn:4
Friendshp International Airport
Baltimore, Maryland 21240
l. The Aerial Phenomens Branch is in receipt of an unidentified
flying object report which occurred on 1 July 1967 at 2230 EDT,
near Dyke, Virginia, northwest of Charlottesville, West Virginia.
The observer described the object as a bright, flashing white
light that moved very rapidly across the sky. The ob ject was
estimated to have traveled from horizon to horizon in approximately
thirty seconds, disappearing in the northwest.
2. Information on whether any of the NASA aircraft used in
testing the operation of various space tracking stations were in
the area at that time, would be helpful in the analysis of this
sigating.
JAMES C. MANATT, COlOnel, USAF
Director of Technology and Subsystems

BENDIX RADIO DIVISION - FLIGHT OPERATIONS FRIENDSHIP
2 October 1967
Department of the Air Force
Headquarters Foreign Technology Division (AFSC)
Wright-Patter rson Air Base, Ohio 45433
Attention: TDET/UFO
Gentlemen:
Reference is made to your letter dated 28 September 1967, inquiring
if any of the NASA
or around t or around the area of the area of f Dyke, Virginia. None of the aircraft that f Dyke, Virginia. None of the aircraft that
A tests within the United States, 1
July 1967. N Nearest tests that date were Nearest tests t that date were Grand Bahama Bahama Island.
Very truly yours,
William T. Morgan
Chief Pilot
Bendix Flight Operations
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UFO Observation, 1 July 1967
Watch Supervisor
FAA Control Tbwer
Charlottesville Aircort
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
l. The Aerial Phenomena Branch is in receipt of an 1 unidentified
flying object July 196 The sighting occurred
near Dyke, Virginia which is approximately l8 miles northwest of
Charlottesville, Virginia.The witnesses described the object as
a bright, flashing white object moving very rapidly across the
sky.  The object was estimated to have traveled from horizon to
horizon in approximately thirty seconds; it disappeared in the
northeast.
2. Any information you can provide as to a possible cause for
this 1 July l967, 2230 EDT sighting would be helpful in cur
investigation. Possibly, someone at the airport tower observed
the same or similar UFo.
MES C. MANATT. COlOnel, USAP
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DATE: August 16, 1967
SUBJECT: UFO Observation, July 1, 1967
FROM : Chief,
TO .. James C. Manatt, Colonel, USAF
Director of Technology and Subsystems
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
In reference to the UFO sighting near Dyke, Virginia, there is no
Control Tower at Charlottesville, Va. There is an FAA, Flight Service
Station located here, which would have made an observation much more
difficult. Our records show UFO calls were made to this facility
on that date.
any additional information as
to the possible cause of the sighting. to the possible
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Division of Unidentified Flying Objects (v.F.0.) The United tates Dofonse Derortnent
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AP3C)
WRIGHT.PATTERSON AIR FORCE
REPLY TO ATTN OF TDET/UFO
SUBJECT UFO Observation 1 3 JUL 1957
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Blue Ridge Schod
Dyke, Virginia
Reference your unidentiried 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. your observation
to the Air Force. to the Air
JAMES C. MANATT, COlOnel, USAF 1 Atch
Director of Technology and Director nology l Subsystems Subsystems FTD Form 164 w/envelope FTD Form 164 w/envelope
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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 poss oncerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to ansv any qusstions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research r 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 ve may contact you for further details.
1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day:10:30pm(approxmake)
Hour Minutes
July 1967 (Circle One): A.M. or (P.M.)
Day Month Year
. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): (Circle One) a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving (Circle One):a. Daylight Saving /
b. b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object?
VA UA
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) /
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain. . Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
at what
to he  second
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes-
6.What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
Cloudy b. Cloudy
7.IF you saw the objact 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
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8.IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STAkS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One): 7
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 time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. Don't remember
1. The object appeared: (Circle One): The object appeared: (Circle One):
a. Solid d.As a light d.As a light.
b. Transparent b. Transparent e. Don't remember e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): 1. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
(a. Brighter Brighter c. About the same c. About the same
b. Dimmer Di. d. Don't know J
11.1 Compae righssome coon obeA  bugh wte light suck as what
an exploding socket o roman candle might produe (although
The edges of the object were:
(Circle One): a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other although to me y we
b. Like a bright star it. appeahed ssmeuhut sval
c. Sharply outlined in Dhape
d. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for eoch 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
e. 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

(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 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:
o. sound No audible Sound at ale
b. Color Bright white light
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
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, ete., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
xulline.

No slow the heary eloud
IF you answered YE YES, then how far away wo csu.)
22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 2. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
a.In the business section of a city?
a. Inside a building b. In the residential section oi a city?
b. In a car c.In open countryside?
c. Outdoors d. Near an airfield? - /5 way
d. In an airplane (iype) e. Flying over a cily?
At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other - g. Other
24.
24.1 What direction were you moving? rele One)
a. North c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
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 objocts which, when placed up in the sky, would give the seme appaarance as the object which you saw.
shomee of sparks a fire.