PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
I. DATE:TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION
16 Nov 67 17/01452 Near BLECHES CORNER, UCON, DAHO Witness)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Probable Astro (METEOR)
Sighting seems similar to that of a bright firebali. There wes
4. NUMBER CF OBJECTS satellite decays during this period, however, Titan 3C-4 deor
some
Cre 11/15/67 no time given. Titan 3C-4 debree, 11/16/67 also no tir
>. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 5. 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS 11. BRIEF S SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS BTVE
About 30 Seconds The observer sighted an object that "was oblong and similar The observer sighted an object that "was oblong and similar
to a large meteor." It was larger, brighter and closer It was larger, brighter and cl than
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION any I have ever seen. any I have ever seen. *It seemed bluish - green at WIt seemed bluish - green at the cron froni
Ground-Visual and reddish - orange toward the rear, each color blending int intp
7. COURSE 7. . COURSE the next.* the next.
West
8. PHOTOS
07 Yes 07 Yes
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9. PHYSIC ENCE
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FORM
FTD SEP 63 0-329 (TDE) Previous oditions of thle form may be used.
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location was about one and one-half miles north of the Idaho State Police
Port of Entry at Beeches Corner when this large, bright object came down
frcm her right to about 30 feet off the highway and then disappeared over
a field on her le: It seemed ave many green and lights on it.
It is our understanding that the U. S. Air Force has a comoilation of
reports on U.F.O. sightings, and it was determined to recontact Mrs. Cook
to supplement this report for their information. Contact could not be
established with her until 1908 hours on November 17, 19o7. This
conversation is reported in the form of questions and answers as follows:
Question: What was the approximat What was the approximat time you observed you observed the object?
Answer: It was about 6:45 p.m. It was about 6:45 p.m ,1907. 1907.
Question: Question: What were the weather conditions? What were the weather conditions?
Answer: Answer: The sky was clear; but, of The sky was clear; bi it dark.
Question: Were there any other witnesses? Were there any other witnesses?
Answer: I was driving alone at the time and don't know if anyone
else observed it.
Question: Could you describe the shape and size of the object?
Answer: It was oblong and similar to a large meteor, although
I didn't think of it as being a meteor. It was
larger, brighter, and closer than any I have ever
seen. I could not guess at the size. It was somewhat
like looking at the moon; you know it is large but
you can't tell how large.
Question: Did you soI rom the object?
Answer: No.
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speed was about 40 miles per hour.
Question:
your car?
Answer: I observed it less than one minute,
would say. I did not sto car.
had landed.
Question: What was the approximate height i from the ground at ell
times and the distance from you at its nearest point?
Answer: I couldn't guess at the height when I first saw it, but
it glided down to about 3o feet ofr the ground when it
neared the highway. It appeared to be about one-half
mile ahead ml. of my location.
Question: Question: Describe any system of lights and colors you Describe any system of lights and colors you observed. observed.
Answer: Actually, I guess there weren't any definite lights,
but it glowed bright with color. It seemed bluish-green but it glowed bright with color. It seemed bluish-green
at the front and reddish-orange towards the rear, each
color blending into the next. color blending into the next.
Mrs Mrs could add nothing more to more the incident incident since the object was in
view for only 30 seconds. view for only 30 seconds.

16,000 240 :+ 40
20,000 260 + 41
30,000 230 51
50,000 250 41
6? 80,000 270 19 19
#4 Iowa, Iowa, Louisiana 13 Oct 67
SFC(23L) SFC(23L) 130 130 5 5
SFC(24L) 130
#5 Ucon, Idaho 16 NOV 67
SPC(1SL) CALM
SFO(19L) CAIM
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#5 Richardson, Texas 28 Dec 67
SFO(21L) 030 3
REMARKS:
DATA SOURCE: ETAC UPPER AIR HISTORY FILES.
AVAIYST: SSgt Dunhan

Request surface wind velacities and direction
for Ucon, Idaho for 1800 and 1900 hours on
17 November 1967.
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date to 16 November 1967.
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TDPT (UFO) 3 Jan 68
70916

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Zeon
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT.PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO 45433
ARPLY TO ATTN OF:
TDPT/UFO
0E011987
SUBJECT: UFO Observation, 16 November 1967
TO:
Ucon, Idado os701
Reference your recent unidentified flying object sighting which
- you reported to the Air Force. The information which we have
received is not sufficient for a scientific investigation. Request
you complete the attached AF Form ll7 and return it in the self-
addressed envelope. Thank you for reporting your observation to
the Air Force.
JAMES C. MANATT, COlOnel, USAF 1 Atch 1 Atch
Director of Director Production AF Form 117
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE NT
HEADQUARTERS 67TH TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE WING (TAC)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, IDAHO 83648
REPLY TO ATTN OF: DOI/MSgt Goff/2492
30 November 1967
SUBJECT: Unidentified Object
TO: FTD (TDETR)
Wright-Patterson AFB,
Ohio, 45433
Forwarded is an unidentified flying object report received here on
27 November l967. Subsequent investigation reveals that all aircraft
assigned this base were grounded due to a local ground fog. Civil
flights from the municipal field at Boise, Idaho, were also suspended
at this time. However, visibility was not restricted d in outlying areas
as indicated by the clear condition contained in the attached report.
FOR THE COMMANDER
CYRAL C. STIDD, LT COL, USAF CYRL C. STTDT COL, USAF 1 Atch UFO Report 1 Atch UFO Report
ence Division
Sisol 117

ERGY COMA UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
JMOIN IDAHO OPERATIONS OFFICE
P.O. BOX 21O8
NITED IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
OF 83401
IN REPLY REFER TO:
November 20, 1967
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Mountain Home
Idaho 83648
Attention: Attention: S Security Officer Security Officer
Dear Sir:
Attached is a report on an unidentified flying object sighted in
office for your information and action as appropriate.
Very truly yours, Very truly yours,
yh
H. J. Argyle, Director
Security Division
Attachment:
Memo,
dtd. T1 /20/67
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