PROJECT BLUE BOOK

1
PROJECT 10073 RECORD
1. DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION
22 AUg 67 23/0200Z Washington, D.C.
3. SOURCE SOURCE . CONCLUSION 1. CONCLUSION
Civilian Civilian BALLOON BALLOON
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS NUMBER OF OBJECTS
Probably hot air balloon released in Georgetown area.
1
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
10-20 minutes 10-20 minutes Object was round and Object was round and red in color. red in color. Light appeared to flash Light appeared to flash
6.. TYPE OF OBSERVATION at times. All observers stated object was overhead, and
object disappeared suddenly.
Ground Visual
7. COURSE
NE--NNE
8. PHOTOS
Yea
XNo
9. PHYSICAL VIDENCE
7 Yos
X No
FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Provious editiona of thie form muy bo used.
.
1
1

−
Ballion PRETY
( 067 /t (
probably 1ot air
2310G. 0803z
releand n / ay
− inea (
Gergeton 111
WPB041
PTTUZYUW RUEDTAA7599
( - ZNR uuuuu 2 Nr O0000 5t Erfio.
P230600Z AUV 67 P230600Z AUV 67 57ETuFO
( FM 1O0IST ABW ANDREWS AFB FM 1OOIST ABW ANDREWS AFB WASH D C (
TO RUWMFVA/ADC TO RUWMFVA/ADC
-
RUEPBU/E3RD AIR RUEPBU/E3RD I IVISION FORT LEE VA
− RUEDFIF/FID WPAFB/ —
( RUEFHCA/CSAF
RUEFHQA/OSAF
( RUEDPVA S COMMAND (.
PT
INCLAS D AUG 67 (
IFO
FOR TDET/UFO
( (
FOR AFRDC
( FOR SAF-OI (
- A DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT:
-
1. SHAPE: ROUND 1. SHAPE: ROUND
- 2 SIZE: BASSBALL 2. SIZE: 9 OR GR PEFRUIT
3. COLOR: RED 3. COLOR: RED
(
4. NUMBER: !
- 5. DETAILS: TIMES. NO TAIL, −
141
1

PAGE 2 RUEDTAA7599 UNCLAS
TRAIL OR EXHAUST OR JED. NO SOUND. NO OTHER
− FEATURES REPORTED.
B. DESCRIPTION COURSE OF OB.JECT:
UFO, PAGE 2
− I. ALL OBSERVERS REPORTED SIGHTING THE OB.JECT ACCIDENT.
2. OBJECT REPORTED TO BE OVERHEAD.
3. OBJECT APPEARED TO MOVE FROME NE TO N TO NE.
4. OBJECT DISAPPEARED SUDDENLY.
5. DURATION OF SIGHTING: 10 TO 20 MINUTES.
(
C. C MANNER OF OBERVATION: GROUND MANNER OF OBERVATION: GROU
- NO AIRBORNE SIGHTING. NO AIRBORNE SIGHTING. -
D. D. DATE AND TIME SIGHTINGS: DATE AND TIME SIGHTINGS: (NIGHT) O200 23 AUG 67 (NIGHT) 0200 23 AUG 67 (ZULU) (ZULU)
( ( -
2200 LOCAL 22 AU3 67. 2200 LOCAL 22 AUG 67.
- E. A
¸ -
-
( 10,000-2615: 16,00 0,000- 2445:
( 50,000-2650. Sed s
IFO PA3E3.
( CEILING: ADW - 12,000 FT: DCA -12,000 FT.
VISIBILITY: ADW -7 DCA -12 MILES.
(
( (
( - -
6 PAGE 3 RUEDTAA7599 UNCLAS
~ CLOUD C -
NO THUNDERSHORMS REPORTED.
—
VERTICAL TEMP GRADIENT: 3 DEGREES
¸ G. NO OTHER UNUSUAL ACTIVITY.
H NO ATTEMPT MADE TO INTERCEPT.
watO
41
W

- COMMENIS: NUMEROUS CALLS WERE RECEIVED (APPROX 30)
-
J MAJOR RAYMOND D. RICE. THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES THE REPORTS
BE (
RECEIVED. SOME OBSERVERS THOUGHT THAT THE OBJECT MIGHT
A BALLOON WITH LIGHTS. WASHINGTON CENTER AND
APPROACH CONTROL REPORIED NO RADAR TARGETS WERE
- SPACE FLIGHT
CENTER REPORTED - T (
¸
IFO PAGE 4.
(
( (
2300 ZULU 22 AUG FROM STERLING , VA. THE BALLOON WAS NOT (
— LIGHTED AND CAME APART AT OIOO ZULU. PREVAILING WINDS AT OIOO ZULU. PREVAILING WINDS '1
LIGHTED AND CAME APART
BALLOON WELL TO THE EAST BEFORE WELL TO THE EAST BEFORE -
WOULD HAVE CARRIED WOULD HAVE CARE
-
-
PAGE 4 RUEDTAA7599 UNCLAS
(
OIOO ZULU. OBSERVERS FROM WASHINGTON NATIONAL TOWE AND
it1 (.
(' ANDREWS TOWER UNABLE TO SEE THE OBJECT. POSSIBLE
CAUSE FROM OBSERVERS' ACCOUNTS INDICATE THAT THE OBJECT
− MULD HAVE BEEN A LIGHTED BALLOON FROM AN UNKNOWN AGENCY
− OR BY PERSON
PT (
111
(
-
-
1:1
(
NNNN
(

NICAP
was on an NBC report. The NBC film report left no doubt that it was
since the film left no doubt that it was a balloon. Major Quintanilla
that the observation was a balloon. Captain Jenson then asked what
rager exrircaniird s Joe was and wne he wds eonneeted wich. Captain
Jenson also wanted to know who was interested in this. Major Quintanilla
and that we must give them a statement.Captain Jenson said they would Captain Jenson said they would
try to get a confirmation. - Lt. Nielson said that the sky was overcast
to 12,000 and the air very still. Their extension is 451l.
iy
-

1
..
At O93o, Major Quintanilla spoke with Mr. Jim Newton of Public
Public was still geting inquiries on this sighting. Public had gotten
-
III
this out. Mr. Newton said the only release that they gave out was
that the case is currently under investigation. that the case i is currently under investigation. 4 .
2
11

- Lt.
Nielson that
-
-
at 4pm and he - will try reach him then. him then.
Lt Nielson also spoke with Lt Col Builta who is with the Scientific
probably a surface
balloon with some kind tied onto it.
and he said yes.
Lt. Nielson said that he had previously checked National Airport,
which would have bean in the area, to see if any of their pilots had
observed the UFO. The tower said none observed the UFO. However, observed the UFO. The tower said none observed ithe UFO. However,
Lt. Nielson said he could personally check each airline if one of
their pilots had observed their pilots had observed i the UFo if Major Quintanilla would want him would want him
to do so. I to do so informed It. informed Lt Nielson that would Nielson that would call him back call him back in in aporoximately approxinately
$1 hours.
1/

/
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS, 1OOIST AIR BASE WING (HQ COMD USAF)
ANDREWS AIR FORCE ASHINGTON DC 20331
REPLY TO 28 August 1967
WIO/Lt Nielsen/4511
SUBJECT: gust 1967, Washing
TO: TDET/UFO
1.
2. An investigation conducted by the undersigned has failed to
object sighted the Georgetown area of
positively identify (local ngust 1967.
Washington, 2200 hours
was able to locate Washington, D. C. policeman who
3. However, I (red, railroad flare).
said the object looked like a stated that he was
of Avenue, Oxon Hill, Maryland
on duty in the Georgetown area on 22 August 1967. He observed an
object which he described as an intense red light, like a flare. He
anvthing above or below the light. He said he
4. Crist another policeman told him he had seen
a flare. He also stated that 23 August 1967). I
the same object three nights row (21, 22 and
have not been able to locate the other policeman.
the possibi this object being the
5. I discussed with thought it was when he
result of a prank. He said that was
saw the object.
let me
6. I asked would, and would also advise the other policemen in
know. He said he
the Precinct. the Precinct.

1
−
7. It is my opinion that the object sighted over Georgetown on
a red light or a red flare attached to a
large balloon released by someone as a hoax. I plan to take no further
action unle object
idid
WILLARD D. NIELSEN, 1st Lt, USAF
UFO Investigative Officer
Copy to: Copy to: University of Colorado University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado 80302 Boulder, Colorado 80302
ATTN: Dr. Condon
2