PROJECT BLUE BOOK

PROJECT 1C073 RECORD
1. DATE - YIME GROUP 1. DATE - TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION 2. LOCATION
7 Aug 67 07/2200Z West Naw York, New Jersey(2 Witnassaa) New York, Naw Jersay(2 Witnassaa)
2. 3. SOURCE SOURCE r r 10. CONCLUSION 10. CONCLUSION …• - . - 4
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Civilian Sightingi Othor (HOAX)
4. NUMBER OF NUMBER OBJECTS JECTS Photosi Photos: Other (SMALL MAN MADE OBJECT) Other (SMALL A MAN MADE OBJECT)
Observer's mother stated that her son had hung an object on a Observer's mother stated that her son had hung an on a
One Cne piace of string and took a nictu piace of string and took a nictur
5. LENGTH OF TION 11. DRIEF SUMARY AND ANALYSIS 1. BRIEF SUARY AND ANALYSIS
C=e Minute. The observer photograp Soe Photo)
6. TYPE OF OBSERYATION
Ground-Visuel
7. COURSE
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6. PHOTOS
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9. PHYSICA VIDERCE
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30. Have you ever seen this, or a similar B
. Was anyore sise with you at the time you saw the objsct? (Circle One) Yos No
31.1 IF you answared YES, did they ses the object too? (Circle One) Yos No
31.2 Piease list their names and addresses:
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3. Please give the following information about yourself. 32. Please give the following information about your
NAME
Last Name First Name Name
ADDRESS
Zone State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE SEX Mde
xperience, which might be pertinent.
When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object? When and to whom did you report that you had seen the object?
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34. Date you comp questionnaire: G 1967
Day Month Year
35. 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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PHOTO RAPHIC DATA
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1. Type and make
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3. Brand and type film
4. Shutter speed used ?
Filters u used None
7. Was tripod or solid stand used
its angle with respec ground. Cast
10. If supplemental information is unobtainable, the minimum camera data required ar the type of camera, and the smallest and largest "f" stop
and shutter speed readings of the camera.
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w Jersey 07093
Reference your unidentified cbservation of August 7, 1967 and
subsequent tographs. Our let September 1, 1967,
recuested recuested the original original photogr however, you however, you forwarded us us
Photo analysis hoto analysis unable to perform perform a com-
copies. forwarded. Without forwarded. Without
prehensive investigation w prehensive investigation v made due to
original photographs, precise measurements cannot be made due to
inaccurate borders, processing defects, ete. inaccurate borders, processing defects, etc. If you want the Air
Force to make an accurate analysis please forward the originals
DO ME TOO in the inclosed envelope. If you do not desire to forward your
photographs, please let us know and we will return your copies.
CO STIA TVTOLO OAN/HRG
6ES C. MANATT, Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
and Subsystems Self-addressed envelope
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON FORCE BASE. OHIO 43433
RXPLY TO TDPT/UFO
ATTN O
sUaJIct: UFO Observation, 7 August 1967 !' W1C7
TO:
rk, N. J. , H. J. 07093 07093
Your name has Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena been given to the Aerial Phenomena Branch (Project
Blue I Bookas being a witness to an unidentified being a witness to an unidentified flying object.
If you were a witness to an UFo sighting on If you were a witness to an UFo sighting on 7 August 1967
would you please complete the attached AF Form il7 and return would y nit it
in the envelope provided. If you were not a witness to this provided. If you were not a witness to this sighting, sighting,
would you please make a statement to this effect on the attached form. would you please make a statement to this effect on the attached form.
The information which you provide rr will be used in evaluating this
observation. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
MANATT, Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
Krector roduction AF Form 117
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West New York Police Department
West New York, New Jersey O7093
l. The Aerial Phenomena Office is in receipt of an unidentified
flying object flying object (uFo) report frou frou 36 - 65th Street, Wes 36 - 65th Street, West New York, York,
New Jersey, whi New Jersey, which Oc rred on 7 August 19 August l9ó7, at appro 7, at appr tely 5 pm. ely 5 pm.
2. The observer stated 2. The observer stated that he Xerox
copy of photograph) copy of photograph) for about about one and and estlo height
to be 150 yards. to be 150 yarde.
BO FIK 3. Did you receive any reports of unusual ob,jects objects for this date? for this date?
We would appreciate your your commer possible cause for this cause for this
sighting.
4 Thank
CTOR GUIN ILLA, Jr, Lt Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Aerial henomena Office Xerox Cy of Photo
Aerospace Technologies Division
Production Directorate
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Mr
West New York, New Jersey 07093
1. Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena Orfice (Project
Blue Bookas Blue Bookas being asked that you complete an
Our letter of November 27, 1967, event that you event that you
AF Form 1l7 on the ; sighting of 7 sightinz of August 1967. In the
did not receive our previous ter, we are including another another
AF Form 1l7 for your cc your com on.
OO 2. If you were not a witness to the sighting, would you please
make a statement to this effect on the attached form. form. The information The information
which you pr
ass atter.
3. Thank
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QUINTANILLA, Jr, Lt Colonel, USAF
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office AF Form 117 w/envelope
Aerospace Technologies Division
Production Directorate

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Raymond F. Gabriel POLICE
DIRECTOR Mesk Nrw York, X.J.
AntHOnY M. CAsPER OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
CHIEF OF POLICE
May 1968
Lt. Colonel Hector Quintanilla, Jr.
Chief, Aeria Phenomena Office
Aerospace I Pechnologies Division
Production Directorate Re: TDPT (UFO)
FTD (TDPT(UFO) UFO Obser. Aug. 67
Wright-Patterson
45433
My dear Colonel:
their home and took a "to see how
this picture to a science fiction magazine
would go in investi
expressed that the incident went as
far as it did and l assured the investigator that it would not happen
again. may be called
a HOAX as far as records and files ar rned.
It is a pleasur mutual
concern concern and and interest. interest.
Very truly Very truly
Richard T. Warnock Richard T. Warnock
Detective Lieutenant Detective Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
Detective Bureau

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Richard T. Warnock, Detective Lieutenant
Commanding Officer, Detective Bureau
Department Lepartinent or Salety of Safety
Police Headquarters
West New Yo West New York, New Jersey 'sey 07093
. Reference your letter May 19 regards to the
unidentified f unidentifi sip ugust 1967.
2. Thank you very 2. Thank you very information stating that the that the
sighting was a hoax. Your cooperation Your cooperation and efforts are deeply
appreciated and has enabled us to confirm the evaluation of the
sighting as a hoax.
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MECTOR CUINTA ANILLA, Jr, Lt Colonel, USAF
CO MD I (IN) JIL Chier, Aeria Phenomena Office
Aerospace Technologies Division
Production Directorate
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Reference the Reference the telephone conversation of 23 Feb 69 with telephone conversation of 23 Feb_ 69 with
Inclosed is a copy of the letter from Mr. copy of the letter from Mr. Any information
that you could that you could give us to give us to clarify the matter would clarify the matter would be appreciated. eciated.
ACTOR qUINTANILLA, Jr, Lt Col, USAF QUINTA ANILLA, Jr, Lt Col, USAF 1 Atch
Chier, dief, Aerial Phenomena Aerial nomena Branch Ltr, dtd a4 Feb 69. Ltr, dtd a4 Feb 69.
Aerospace Technologies Division ndvivion
Preduction Directorate
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Reference you letter regarding your unidentified flying
object (uro)obs and subsequent photographs Additional
information on your sighting information on your sighting and your original photographs are and your al photographs are
needed before a scientific investigation can be performed. If needed before a scientific i investigation can be performed. If
you wish our office to investigate your sighting please forward forward
data sheet and FrD Form 164. Upon completion of analysis data sheet and FrD Form l64. Upon completion of analysis ve will e will
return your photographs return your photographs with our findings. with our findings.
ES C. MANATT, Colonel, USAF 2 Atchs
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2. Photographic Data Sheet
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U.S. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you con give the U.S. Air Force as much
informct on as possible concerning the unidentified cerial phenomenon that you have observed.
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, we may contact you for further details.
SL=TE SHITA
1.When did you see the object? 1. When did you see the object? 2. Time of day:
Hour Minutes
7 17 V 1967 1967
(Circle One): A.M. or (P.M.
Doy. Doy. Month Year Year
. Time Zone:
(Circle One): (a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central Standard
c. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. where were you when you saw the object?
Wiat he Youk Ge Gray
Nearesi Postal Address City or Town State or County
how long was object in sight? (Total Duration) One
Hours Minutes Seconds
. Certain c.Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How wes time in sight determined? ifphatogaphe
5.2 Was objeet in sight continuously? continuously? Yes Yes No_ No
6. What was the condition of the sky? What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
.IF you sow the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): In front of you d. To your left
In back of you e. Overhead
c. To your right f. Don't remenber
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8. IF you saw the object at NiGHT, what did you notice concerning the STARS ond MOON?
8.1 STARS(Circle One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
o. None a. Bright moonlight
b.Afew b. Dull moonlight
c. Many c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Don't remamber d. Don't remember
9. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): cloubs (Cirele One): WEATHER (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
Clear sky Clear sky G. G. Dry Dry .
b. Hazy Hozy b. Fog, mist, or light roin Fog, mist, or light roin
c. Scattered clouds Scattered clouds Moderate or heavy roin
d. d. Thick or heavy clouds Snow
e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
G Solid d.As a light
5. Transporent. e. Don't remember
c. Vapor
11. 1f; it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Cire'a One):
a. Brighter c. About the sume
. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
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1.The edges of the object were:
(Cirele One): o. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
b. Like a bright star
Sharnly outlined E. Sharnly outlined
3. Don't remember
Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stond still at any time? Yes No Don't know Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Suddanly 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 Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don': know
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes No Don't know
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14. Did the objoct disappsor while you were watching it? If so, how?
if Qt firsk lift at
lipt he geat apied.
1.Did the obisct move bahind 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 object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud? 1. Did the object move in front of something at any time, particularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what IF you answered YES, then tell what
in front of: _ in front of:
17.Tell in a few words the following things about the object: 17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object;
o. Sound_
b. ColorSRitM
.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known obisct and note how
much of the object is covered by the haad of the match. If you had performed this experimont at the time of the
sighting, how much of the obiect would have been covered by the match head?
1/10 ebja
Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the object thet 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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21. Do you think you can estimate how far away from you the objoct was?
(Circle One) Yos No
22. .Ware you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
In the business section of a city?
a. Inside  building ( In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car In open countryside?
Outdoors d. Near an airfiald?
d. in an airplane (type) e. Flying ovar a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g.
North c. East e. South g. West
. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest . Northwest
24.2 How fost were you moving? miles per hour.
24.3 Did you stop at any time whils you ware looking at the object?
(Cirele One) Yes No
25. Did you absarve ect through any f the following?
Eyeglasses Yes (No) e. Binoculars Yes No
b. Sun glasses f. Telescope Yes No
c. Windshield Yes No g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Window glass Yes No) h. Other
.In order that you can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, dascribe in your own words a common
object or objscts which, when placed up ject which you saw.
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27. In the following sketch, imagine that you are at the point shown. Place or "A"" on the curvad 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) whan 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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raw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
poth, a "" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
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29. IF there was HORE THAN ONE cbject, then how many were there?
Drow a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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