DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

PROJECT BLUE BOOK

UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE7572739
DATE OF SIGHTINGJuly 1967
REPORTED LOCATIONNewcomerstown Ohio
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. -DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION 7
27 Jul 67 27/06002 Newccmerstown, Ohio (2 Witnesses)
3. SOURCE 7 10. CONCLUSION - (
Civilian Possible CRAFT
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
1 No data presented to indicate ob ject could not have been an A/c.
.LENGTH OF OBSE ATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
10 Seconds Object was round in a the middle, with lights at top and bottom
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION and on both sides, (like a cross). Purple-gray color.
Observer statedt just the body of the object moved, lights
Ground-Visual were stationary. Observer stated object did not disappear whil
7. COURSE observing object.
SSE - NW
8. PHOTOS
Yes
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9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
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FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous editlons of thie form may be used.
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4. Date you compl ploted this questionnaire: 5 Cl 17
Day Month Yeer
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TDET/UFo (Major Quintanilla/70916/mhs/11 Aug 67)
UFO Observation AUG 14 1967
Newcomerstown, Onio 43832
Reference your July 1967 observation of an unidentified sighting flying
object. Prior to reaching our final conclusion on your we need to know the exact date.. The initial report indicated
the sighting occurred on the night of July·26, l967; however, the
on July 20, 1967. We would appreciate a note from you clarifying questionnaire you completed indicated that the sighting occurred
this discrepancy.
FILE BIE
MES C.MANATT, COlOnel, USAF 1 Atch
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HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC) DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO 45433
REPLY TO ATTN OF: TDET/UFO
AUG 1 4 1967
SUBJECT: UFO Observation
TO:
Newcomerstown, Onio 43832
Reference your July 1967 to reaching our final conclusion on your sighting observation of an unidentified flying
object. we need to know the exact date. The initial report indicated Prior
the sighting occurred on the night of July 26, l967; however, the questionnaire you completed indicated that the sighting occurred
on Ju1y 20, 1967. We would appreciate a note from you clarifying
this discrepancy.
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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 possibl concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to ans any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research purposes. Your 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. may contact you for further details.
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When did you see the object? Time of day: 2 CC
27 27 Hour Minutes
2 2 J, J., 1967 1967 (Circle One): (Circle One): A.M.
or P.M.
Day Day Month Month Year Year
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): a. Eastern (Circle One): (a.) Daylight Saving
b. b. Central b. Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
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4. Where were you when you saw the object?
tret Newcorer.to.
Nearest Postal Address City or Town State or County
5. How long was object in sight? (Total Duration) 12
Hours Minutes Seconds
a. Certain .) Not very sure
.Fairly certain d.Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined? _
5.2 Was object in sight continuously? Yes K No_
What was the condition of the sky? 6. What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT NIGHT
a. a. Bright a.
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy b.
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 (Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FTD FORM
OCT 62 164 This form supersedes F TD 164, [ul 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 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):
.)Clear sky Dry
b. Hazy b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain Fog, mist, or light rain
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow 1
. e. Don't remember
. The object appeared: (Circle One): 10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
c.) Solid c.)Solid d.As a light d. As a light
b. Transparent e. Don't remember
c. Vapor 0
If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
a. Brighter c. About the same
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 blu:red e. Other ing
b. Like a bright star
Sharnly outlined
d.Don't remember
.Did the object: Did the object: (Circle One for each question) (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes Yes (No) Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes (No) No Don't know
c. Break up into parts or explode? Yes (No) (No Don't know Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes (No (No Don't know
e. e. Change brightness? Yes No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know Don't know
h. h. Disappear and reappear? Yes Yes No Don't know
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1.Did the objnct move behind somathing at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes (No) Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind:
16. Did the obinct move in front of something at any time, porticularly a claud? 1. Did the obinct move in front of something at any time, porticularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes (No Don'tKnow. Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _
17. Tall in a few words the following things about the object;
a. Sound Lwasmade
b. Color_
8. 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 haad of the match. If you had performed this exoeriment at the time of the
sighting, how much of the obiect would have been covered by the match head? 4 1
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1. 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. 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. Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
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2Do you think you can estimate the speed of the object?
(Circle One) Yos No
(Circle One) (Yes No
Where were you located when you saw the object? 22. Where were you located when you saw the object? 3Were you (Circle One) 23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
o. a. In the business section of a city? In the business section of a city?
a.I a. Inside a building Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c. In open countryside?
c. Outdoors Outdoors d. d. Near an airfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city? Flying over a city?
e. At sea e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other_ g. Other
2. 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 . South g. 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?
Eyeglasses Yes 13 No e. C. Binoculars No
b. Sun glasses Sun glasses Yes f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Windshield g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Window glass Yes 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 .In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, describe in your own word 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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2. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place or "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.
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l.raw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A at the beginning of the
. path, a "B" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
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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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar object before. If so give date or d ates and location.
Yos) No
31.1 IF you answerod YES, did they see the object too? Circle One) ( Yes) No
31.2 Please list their names and addresses:
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.Please giv 32. Please giv following information about yourself: fallowing information about yourself:
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Last Name Last Name irst Name Middle Name
ADDR
City Zone State
TELEPHONE NU SEX M1
Indicate any additional information about yourself, including any special experience, which might be pertinent.
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When and to whom did you report that you had seen the objt When and to whom did you report that you had seen the obj
90 r., r., =
Day Day Month Month Year
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