PROJECT BLUE BOOK

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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
DATE · TIME GROUP LOCATION Seealso: video tape
18/2230 CST
.18 Nov 67 19/0430 Z Covington, Indiana
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION
Civilian Visual: Insufficient Data
4. NUMBER OF OSJECTS Photo: Other (LIGHT SOURCE)
See Case
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMARY AND ANALYSIS
Confusing Confusinz
6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION TYPE OF OBSERVATION
Ground-Visual
7. COURSE
SE tO N
. PHOTOS
a Yes a Yes
n No
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE PHYSICA VIDENCE
27 Yes
3A No See lso: Film (ilo toe  7-3745-344
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A. 150° A3. 1 exposure
B. 152' : 2 "
c. 154c " 3
D. 156 " 4 "
E. 158 " 1
Mercury F. 160° "
Vepor " 1 "
street light
* Ropid clicks of the shutter Kopid 1
Maltiple exposures, ** wide oper wide oper
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R i 22° Eleustion 22° Eleustion
#4
A A. 150° A3. I exposure'
B. 1.53^A3 2 "
c. 156° = 3 "
D. 158° - H "
E. 160 = :
CMircury Voper
Street liglit
Note: all look ougles nre approximste t / degreerelatie
to f  setting) Smilthronian Optical Motoor P
P.O. 2ox 204
noiD East Unliversity Avo.
Urbana, Illinols 61301

called Dr Hynek's office on 29 Oct, and asked if
Dr Hynek could find the above information.
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Dr Hynek called on 30 Oct 68 to say the:
the diameter of the moon was 29'46 sec
moon was 249,426 miles or 401,652 km
Radius of the earth
Radius of the moon was appre 1,000 mi.

18Nor67
FTD WORK ORDER Date Issued
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Description of Work: (Include title of unscheduled tasks.) -FROM-
Reference peoto enalymie rpt al Jun od, ad-a7, Ox bix Polaroid 2.FTD W.O. No.
photogrephs ef an unlientified tlying oujeoi photo rph tiren at
Covington, Indiena. 3. Monitor
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Does tha inrormation as, dubmitted by J ' tillians or the Cadctseilan 4. Phones
Ooticsl Leteor Projeah afrect thd ori ginal analyals in ony ·ngt
Shodld tha lmdge ol Cte moon be about es large as or de ori, Iial 5. DIA Task No.
105-01-4f
date, hotr, and ainuts or axaot Tall loon a I/ Nov a7, J. hr and 6. DIA Priority
Lo Pily lgbd, Osls hr). Is it es large ae it ehould oet Do you shdl 64
feel taat the boon' photo ao origloally given to you ds too harp
bo have bean produced with Mr Doss'o cnnern.. 7. Date Needed
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Reqean all atarisl be raturied unon co glation of anslysti. 8. Consequence Code
9. Classification of Sources
10. Classification of 10. Classification of
End Product
11. PPTD or Dep Sig. 11. PPTD or Dep Sig.
-TO-
12. Div./Dir. Symbol
TDUP
13. M-H Estimate
18. Div. Chiefs instructions/Modification or Expansion of Work Description
14. Monitor
DAUIS
15. Phones
16. Div. P cedence
17. Div. Chief/Dir. Sig.
68-67
29 Cug8
FORM Copy No. 2 to Block 11
FTD JAN 67 13 Lnis form ie l solete.

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TDPTR/Sgt Kist
Request surface observations for Convington,
Indiana, 18 November 1967 at 2200 hours and - 2300 hours
CST. CST.
15 Aug 68
TDPT(UFO)Lt Marano 70916

SURFACE OBSERVATION DATA SHEET
Covington, Indiana - November 18, 1967 9
1900L 32812 74022 18803 ***** 52***
2000L MISSING .
2100L 22706 7401* 20002 25700 52110
2200L 22707 7402* 20401 * 52***
2300L 02908 74010 20901 ae   s of 52***
2400L 02705 74000 21401 00900 52314
Iowa City, Iowa - J July 28, 1968
2000L 33506 7402* 21221 ***** 12***
2100L 330047 7402* 21218 *** 12*** .
2200L 82805 7402* 22316 ***** 11307
2300L 82205 7402* 22315 11**
2400L 82405 7402* 22315 ** 11**
Pottstowm, Pennsylvania - July 28, 1968
2000L 83108 7402* 11126 ***** 00910 06310
2100L 83106 7402* 11622 83106 7402* 11622 **** ** 07*x 07*
2200L 2200L 82705 82705 7402* 12720 ** *** 08***
2300L 2300L 82903 7402* 13619 **** 08325
2400L 80000 7402* 14919 80000 7402* 14919 * 09*** 09***
Tucson, Arizona - August 10, 1968 Tucson, Arizona - August 10, 1968
8
1800L 81810 89029 12825 12825 19762 18632 70420
1900L *1804 9902 9902* 13326 13326 ***** 16***
2000L *2304 9902* 9902* 13225 13225 *4* *** 17*** 17×** .
2100L 30303 9902* 13624 **** 18308 18308 -
2200L 22001. 81204 9802* 14023 s 18*** 1Q .
2300L 81404 9802 14022 *** 18***
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ETAC Surface History Files
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MEMO FOR THE RECORD 9 Aug 68
Subj: UFO Sighting, 18 Nov 67, Covington, Indiana
sighting was shown to Capt Shelly, SAFOIcC on 7 Aug 68.
Capt Shelly stated that the sigh -
familiar with nit in case
there were any congressional inquiries.
CARMON L MARANO, 2d Lt, USAF
TDPT (UFO)

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SAF-OICc/Miss Turnure/76526/May 3, 1968
Major Knauss
SAFLL
1. Attached draft responds to letter from Rep.
Myers of Indiana, who wrote directly to Lt Col
Stiles concerning a constituent, Stiles concerning a constituent,
of Covington, Indiana, who says that he has taken of Covington, Indiana, who says t that he has taken
pictures of a UFO. pictures of a UFO.
2. SAF-OICC 2. SAF-OICC action officer is Miss Jo Turnure, officer is Miss Jo Turnure,
Ext. 76526.
DAVID B. O'HARA, Colonel, USAR
Chief, Community Relations Div.
Offtee of information
SAF-OICC 3 May 68
75117
Coord Cy - SAF-OICC.
Stayback

Lt. Marano.
Lt. Marano has contacted and is making the
necessary
Patterson Air Force Base for the desired conference.
We trust R I
Sincerely,
Moncrable John Myers Moncrable John Myers
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Coord Cy - SAF-OICC
Cmbk Cy - SAF-OIC
Activity Cy - SAF-OIC
Reader Cy - SAF-OI
The Stayback
SAF-OICC
ely 6m a

COVInGtoN, INDIANA 47932 TELEPHONE: 202-225-5005
203 FrDeRaL BUIlDinG TTH DISTRICT OFFICE: ouse of Reresentatives
TERRE HAUTE, INDIaNA 47BOS Allashington, D. C.
TELEPHONE: 612-232-1652
April 30, 1968
Lt. Colonel David L. Stiles
SAFOI
Room 4A120, Pentagon
Washington D. C. 20330
Dear Colonel Stiles:
This letter has reference to Coving-
ton, Indiana, who would like to share with the Air Force pictures
he has made of a UFO sighted in his area.
would like to have permission to meet with Lt. Marano,
TDPT, UFo, Aerial Phenomenon Office, Wright Patterson Air Force
Base, Dayton, Ohio, in order that he may personally Base, Dayton, Ohio, in order that he may present his
photographs.
It would be very much appreciated if It would be very much appreciated if you could make appropriate
contact to ensure that ill be able to see Lt. Marano,
personally, when he makes the trip to Dayton.
My thanks for t this service.
Sincerely,
Myend
ohn Myers
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
- 60 GARDEN STREET CAMBRIDGE. MASSACHUSETTS 02130
July 25, 1968
Optical Meteor Project
P. O. Box 294
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Hector Cuintanilla, Jr., Lt. Colonel, USAF
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office
Aerospace Technologies Division
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Chio 45433
Dear Col. Qui
of Covington, Indiana, has asked me to confirm
that his rolaroid "Swinger" Model 20 camera (serial no. HB 743lA) that his rolaroid "Swinger" Model 20 camera (serial n0. HB 7431A)
is capable of clearly imaging the full moon. I agreed is capable of clearly imaging the full I agreed supervise
the exposing of a series of prints to confirm that his images are in the exposing of a series of prints to that his images are in
reality the moon.
On the morning of 12 July 1965 ind IT T loaded his camera loaded his camera
with n a new roll of type 20 high speed polaroid film and fixed the
camera to a movable tripod. Seeing and sky conditions were poor, Seeing and sky conditions were poor, with with
only second n only second r magnitude stars visible. The tripod was leveled and
oriented in azimuth (5 degrees). (5 degrees). A series of four prints were
exposed with the 7/8 moon and a nearby street light in the field.
Multiple exposures were use Multiple expe n prints 3 and 4 to offset for poor sky
conditions.
I am enclosing the four prints showing the moon at various
density levels. It is my opinion that camera is capable
I trust these
report.
Very truly 4
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'Project Manager
JTH:CmW
Enclosures: 4 prints

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N0V. 18.1967
COVINGTON,INDIANA
OBSERVER: DOSS
Fi1E#1003785
IN CuStOdy oF AUDio-VisuAl BivisiON
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MEMO FOR THE RECORD 8 July 1968
Subj: UFO Photo, 18 November 1967
Accepted a collect call from of Covington, Indiana. Mr
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moon, he would re-submitt moon, he would re-submitt the information to the photo-analysis section. the einformation n to the photo-analysis section.

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MEMO FOR THE RECORD 25 June 1968
Subj: UFO Sighting of 18 November 1967 Covington, Indiana.
University of Colorado, and Lt Marano.
people
as being caused by a bright fireball.

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TDPT (UFO) Lt Col Quintanilla/70916/mhs/28 Jun 68
UFO Photographs, 18 November 1967
Convington, Indiana 47932
1. Reference your unidentified flying object photographs of
18 November 1967 which submitted to the Air Force for analysis.
Photo analysis has been accomplished on your six Polaroid "Swinger"
photographs to determine the identity of the imagad "unidentified
objects," with the following results.
a. Initial review of the referenced photography revealed that an
"unidentified object" imaged as a spot of light on each of four
prints designated by sc ce as 70, H2, A and 5. Source stated that
he attempted to photograph one large and about 12 to 15 smaller objects.
The larger object appears on all four prints; however, only one small
source in an attempt to image the moon and a star to compare their
brilliance, size and composition to that of the "unidentified objects."
b. An attempt was made to duplicate the star and moon photography
moon produced only a slight photographic impression. The spot on the
very sharp edges and a total lack of density like that
of a processing aberation. Furthermore, if the full moon could have
been clearly imaged this camera system could not have produced an
image diameter larger than .81o millimeters. The diameter of the
of the spot on the "sta ar" print indicate that this image could ossibly
be that of the mooo.
c. Source stated that the color of the objects revolvedfrom red
to blue. In all four photographs the object must have been in a blue
mode because the film used is "blind" above 650 millimicrons.

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d. A thin black "shell" encompasses the object on three of the
four prints, and this "shell" is most probably a halo which is a
normal effect when photographing a point source of light. On the
fourth print (print #2 the object appears to be blurred which could
have resulted from camera vibration.
e. The size of the objects could not be determined because the
distance to the objects is
2. There is no indication that I
extraterrestrial origin.
MECTOR CUI INTANILLA, Jr, Lt Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office Six (6) Swinger Polaroid
Aerospace Technologies Division Photographs, Polaroid Film
Production Directorate 20 serial mumber F73409.
Picture labeled jo in front Picture labeled jo in front
has nuaber torn off backing. has nunber torn off backing.
Other five (5) photographs
are labeled on back as 2, 3,
4,5, and 6. 4,5, and 6.
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1968
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664775 TDPT (UFO) Lt Col Quintanilla
CERTIFIED NO. STREET AND NO. OR P. O. BOX
Aerial Phenomena Office
INSURED NO. CITY, ZONE AND STATE
2 Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 4543
C55-16-71548-4

nervupace Jeunologies Division Photographs, Polaroid Film
Production Directorate 20 serial number
F73409.
Picture l Labelei #0 in front
has number torn off backing.
Other five (5) photogrephs
are labeled on back as 2, 3,
4,5,and 6.
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PHOT ANAL PAGE↓OF 2PAGES
NR 68-27
DATE OF REPORT 21 JUne 1968
SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
LOCATION Covington, Indiana DATE 18 November 1967
PHOTOGRAPHY
AF IR- QUALITY. Poor
PNRS Six Polaroid "Swinger" prints
1. 1 PURPOSE: This report is in reply to Work Order Number 68-44, submitted by Lieutenant
Colonel Quintanilla, requesting photo analysis be accomplished on six Polaroid "Swinger"
photographs to determine the identity of maged "unidentified objects".
2. ANALYSIS:
a. Initial review of the referenced photography revealed that an "unidentified object"
was imaged as a spo four prints designated by source as #0, #2, #4 and
#5. Source stated that tempted photograph one large and about 12 to 15 smaller objects.
The larger object appears on all four prints; however, only one small object was imaged (print
#4). One of the remaining wo photographs was labeled "moon" and the other "star"; the expo-
sures were made by source in an attempt to image the moon and a star to compare their brillance,
size and composition to that of size and composition to
b. An attempt was made to duplicate the star and moon photography with an identical b. An attempt was made to duplicate the star and moon photography with an identical camera
and film. a night of unlimited visibility a single star or a night of unlimited visibility a single group of stars could not be group of stars could not be
photographed. full moon produced only a slight photographic impression. moon produced only a slight photographic impression. The spot on the
"moon" photo has very sharp edges and a total lack of density like that of a processing aber- "moon" phot ery sharp edges and a total lack of density like that processing aber-
ration. Fur ration. Furthermore. if the full moon could have been clearly imaged this camera system could rmore, if the full moon could have been clearly imaged this camera system could
not have produ lced an image diameter larger than .8lo millimeters. The diameter of the photo-
graphic image measures l.O8 millimeters. The size and appearance of the spot on the "star"
print indicate that is image could possibly be that of the moon.
c. Source stated that the color of the objects revolved from red to blue. In all four
photographs the object must ha blue mod the film used is "blind" above
650 millimicrons.
d. A thin black "shell" encompasses the object on three of the four prints, and this "shell"
is most probably a halo which is a normal effect when photographing a point source of light.
On the fourth print (print #2) the object appears to be blurred which could have resulted from
camera vibration.
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e. The size of the objects could not be determined because the distance objects
is unknown.
L. Although the photography appears to be authentic and the objects appear to be genuine
light sources, the identity of the light sources could not be established from the available
evidence.
PHOTO ANALYSIS BY: APPRC BY
Paul D. Milles
PAUL D. GILLES BURTON N E. HULTZ
Intelligence Research Specialist Chief, Photo Analysis_Branch
amea 5 amea 8 Schit Schiit 1
THOMAS THOMAS E. DAVIS E. DAVIS WILBER PRICE, JR.
Intelli Intelli Research Specialist Specialist Chief, Photo Exploitation Division Chief, Photo Exploitation Division
um u mnt mnt
LARRY W. OU
Photographer (Scientific-Technical)
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FROM: (Activity Iransferring documents) DATE PACKAGE NUMBER CONTROL NUMBER SUSPENSE DATE
6 May 1968
CLASSIFICATION FILE DESIGNATION APR 62
Covington, Indiana UNCLASSIFIED FORM 310
INTERNAL ROUTING
TO DATE
AERIAL PHENOMENA OFFICE 1. 4.
WRIGHT-PAT ON AFB, OHIO 45433 2. 5.
DATE DISPATCHED 3. 6.
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT (S) (Indicate type (letter, indorsement, etc.) and the number of copies; subject, short title if classified; number of indorsements
and inclosures, and any other identifying data. Changes in sbe description (additions, withdrawals, etc.) will be shown with the date and initials of individual USED UNTIL STOCK IS EXHAUSTED.
making eyity Swinger Polaroid Photographs for 18 November 1967 UF0 observation.
Six (6)
Polaroid Film 20 serial nunber F73409. Picture labeled #0 in front has
number torn off backing. Other five (5) photographs are labeled on back number torn of backing. Othe ive (5)ph labeled on back STED.
as2,3,4,5,and6. as 2, 3 END OF ITEMS.
PREVIOUS EDITION OF THIS FORM WILL DE DOCUMENT RECORD AND R
THE ABOVE LISTED PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE RETURNED TO MR. DOSS IN SIX (6) WEEKS.
CORM WILLDE DOCUMENT RECORD AND RECEIPT
Recipient will FIRST DETACH TOP COPY, then complete, and return to sender. Recipient will FIRST DETACH TOP COPY, then complete, and return to sender.
INOW EEET
INOWDON RECEETT RECEIVING OFFICE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, GRADE AND TITLE OF RECEIVER TYPED OR PRINTED NAME, GRADE AND TITLE OF RECEIVER SIGNATURE DATE RECEIVED DATE RECEIVED
TDPT(UFO) HECTOR QUENTANILLA, Jr, Lt Col,USA 6 May 69
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office
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Space Probe, NASA, Houston, Texas had d talked wi
regards to his photographs. A . Also a physicist
these photographs. Mr wanted to kn and
were legitimate. Lt. Marano expla that orking with
indonondont into the
Mr what he had observed.
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agreed to get him

the
that the photographs would - be returned in good condition.

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this Case includes
FILM FILM
IN IN separate FOLDER

would get to hegatives upon Tts compleclon. negatives upon its completion. P
TDPT (UFO) TDPT (UFO)

18N0V67
TDPT (UPO) Lt Col Quintanilla/7o916/mhs/8 May 68
video mm
Mr. Proctor
Snithsonian Institute Meteorological Office
llol East University Avenue
Urbana, Illinois 61803
1. Attached is a video tape that was forwarded to the Aerial
Phenomena Office by Captain Arrington of Chamute AfB, Illinois.
He indicated that the "on ately November
1967."
2. Captain Arrington used the video tape in conjunction with a Uro
sighting of 13 November 1967 and stated that it contained two UFOs. sighting of 13 November 1967 and stated that it contained two UrOs.
We could not find anything on the film that we would define as a UFO. We could not find anything on the film that we would define as a UrO.
However, we made a duplicate of the film in the event any future
D M TOOO  J questions might arise.
since the sighting is so old, we are returning the film to you since the sighting is so old, we are returning the film to you
Id TOOIO () JAAL without having made an investigation. without having made an investigation.
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OCTOR OCTOR CU ILLA, Jr, Lt Colonel, USAF ILLA, Jr, Lt Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office Video Tape, 35 Video Tape, 35 me
Aerospace Technologies Division Aerospace Technologies Division
Production Directorate
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FTD WORK ORDER Date Issued. 2.
1. Description of Work: (Include title of unscheduled tasks.) -FROM-
Request photo anslysis be, accorpliahed on the atsached Polaroid 2.FTD W.O. No.
photographs (5) to deteraine what the unidentified flying objeets 3. Monitor
may be. T Col
4. Phones
18 Nevember 1967, Covington, Indiane 70916/76678
We realise that your otfice is quite busy at present, howevor, pleas 5. DIA Task No.
igressionsl interest. 665-01-59
try to expedite this case since there is 6.DIA Priority
Recuest all naterial be returned upon complation-of analysis. 64
7.Date Needed
21 1968
8. Consequence Code
A
9. Classification of Sources
All source
10. Classification of
End Product
unclassif ed
11. PPTD or Dep Sig.
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12. Div./Dir. Symbol
TDDP
13. M-H Estimate
18. Div. Chiefs Instructions/Modification or Expansion of Work Description
14. Monitor
15. Phones
16. Div. Precedence
17. Div. Chief/Dir. Sig.
ETO FORM ConwNo

anything soy
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2 leave e
woo
his neighbors.
departments and has
read of the UFO reports they have received. tried to relate to

observed did not make any noise. Lt Marano as to give a
each photo was taken, the order of the photos and the azimuth and eleva-
tion of the UFO when each was taken. was on these
had several
to determine if the
gave
night. . said that he would complete and return these forms.

flying object(uFo)observat
2. Inclosed is an AF Form 1l7 and a photographic data sheet that
we would like you to complete on your observation of 18 November
1967. Please return these to us, along with your original Polaroid
photographs. It would also be helpful if you would include your
of your sighting.
3. On pages 7 and 8 of AF Form 1l7 you will find room for any
narrative of the sighting and any othe facts you feel pertinent.
Of particular interest to us, is your estimate of the height of the
objects and if the objects passed in front of, or behind anything,
at any time during your observation.
4. We realize that a major portion of the information requested is

unidentified object and wanted to know if he should send them to Wright-
said he has been seeing these things
December and he has checked and
spictures. Lt
said he would
length of
,
them back within or at the end of six months he would write his congressman

and the news media. said he thought maybe he would ask his congressman
about it. Lt Marano told
SAFOICC)Lt Col 1 Stiles, Washington, D C 20330. This seemed to satisfy
S TS
if he wo uld complete some forms and send his photographs in. a
if he wo uld complete some forms and send his
replied that he would. replied that he ewould.
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houcould lanan analyia analyia
gmy picturies o my picturas
Eoington, ilad.
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in accordance with 80-17.
2. The excessive amount of time between initial sighting and report
submission, is due to the extensive investigation required, and PCS
transfer of the original officer assigned to investigate.
3. Dr University of Colorado, has requested
that he be furnished one copy of this this report, which is attached for forward-
ing.
JohitXil Johit.Xeihal
FOHN H. NICHOLS, MajOr, USAF FOHN H. NICHOLS, MajOr, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Operations Division UFO Sig UFO S ghting Report ting Report
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PNRS Four Polaroid Prints and six copies of Polaroid Originals
1. PURPOSE: This report is in reply to Work Order Number 68-67, submitted by
Lieutenant Colonel Quintanilla requesting analysis of six photographs purported to show a UFO,
taken 18 November, at Covington, Indiana. This analysis is a follow-on to the analysis pre-
viously completed in Work Order Number 68-hh (PAR 68-27). Specific information requested by
Lieutenant Colonel Quintanilla is as follows.
a. Does the information submitted by of the Smithsonian Optical Meteor
Project concerning the sources photography, affect the original analysis in any way?
b. be about as large as on the original on shot"?
c. hould be?
d. Do we still l feel given to us is too sharp to have been
produced with Camera?
e Included with the work request are six copy photos of the polaroid prints originally
subnitted by the source, and four polaroid swinger original prints submitted by Mr
for confirmation of capabil sources camera.
2. ANALYSIS: Since polaroid prints are not included in the material with
the mages could not be made at this time.
a. The information provided does not affect the original analysis made
of the photogreohy in photo analysis number 68-27, which stated that the moon image was
.a "slight photographic impression' . e single on photos 1, 2, 3A, 3E, 3F, LA, and
LE made by Mr support the "slight photographic imagery" statement. Not until photo
3D is reached is there any imagery which even approaches the imagery of the copy prints included
with the report.
b. Since the original polaroid photos were not included. a moon image size comparison
could not be made between the sources photos' d Mr hotos.
FTD FORM 132
APR 62

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THE FOLLOWING WAS FORWARDED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ON 5 APRIL 1968 -
04302 24 March 1968 Atlantie (MERINT REPORT)
18 Nov 67 Covington, Indiana
Groveton, Missouri
Ltr fn Dr. Hynek re his eval

at the request of her husband
'because he wanted to see if the objects would 'show up' on the film'. He
took four pictures in succession before the "formation" had passed out of
the star. The film backing
During the observations, a larger object led each "formation" observed. It
was followed by several (exact number not known), but believed to be approxi-
in "diamond formation".
2. The flight path appeared straight, the objects going from SE to NW.
There was no noise heard. The lead object did not change positions,
altitude or laterally, and the "diamond formation" maintained its integrity
throughout the observation. No hovering or apparent speed changes were

Based on 40o
5. The camera used was a model 20, Polaroid Swinger, with the focus
6. Covington, Indiana. Home telephone
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because what he had observed was unusual to him, particularly because of
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Clouds - Strato-cumulus West, North and East
Wind - Surface 8 kts at 270o
Vel at 50, 000' - 65 kts at 310
Pressure - 20.9
U.S. Weather at LaFayette, Indiana, reported same as above.
negative report on debris, satelites reente: ering, and no tracking from SE to
NW at that time and date.
12. NORAD, 3lst Air Division, Michigan, gave negative
report on tracking.
13. The ANG TAC Organization at Baer Field, Ft Wayne, Indiana, reported
negative on scrambles.
scrambling and reported negative.
15. Indianapolis Airport reported negative on aircraft in the area.
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use and identification. It is interesting to note that a video tape made
during a scanning on approximately 9 T Nov 1967, revealed two (2) unidenti-
fiable objects. fiable objects. his information is included to point out that other photo- nis information is included to point out that other photo-
the early part of November 1967. A film of this video tape was obtained
and mailed to Wright-Patterson AFB for processing; however, it has not
been returned.
Copy 05 0s Video Tape in phy.Spec. Bex.
FiLed o√der 18. Nov.67 (LaTceR rdevi. as Fineball. see
Covington Ind.
meno on uiTz Unirs Colo.)
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Five (5) (30) 5X7 BW Photos
Five L5) 8X10 B&W Photos 8X10 B&W Photos
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PHOTO ANA ALYSIS BY: APPROVED BY:
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JOHN W. SUMMERFIELD ZOHN W. SUMMERFIELD WILLIAM L. TURNER WILLIAM L. TURNER
Intelligence Research Specialist Intelligence Res esearch Specialist Chief, Photo Chief, Photo Analysis Branch nalysis Branch
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THOMAS E. DAVIS WILBER PRICE, JR. WILBER PRICE, JR.
Supervisory, Intelligence - Research Specialist Research Specialist Chief, Photo Exploitation Division Chief, Photo Exploitation Division ( (
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ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY 617-864-2910
60 GARDEN STREET CAMBRIDGE. MASSACHUSETTS 02139
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July 25, 1968
Optical Meteor Project
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Hector uintanilla, Jr., Lt. Colonel, USAF
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office
Aerosoace Technologies Division
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433
Dear Col. Quintanilla:
Covington, Indiana, has asked me to confirm
that his Polaroid "Swinger" Model 20 camera (serial no. HB 743lA)
is capable of clearly imaging the full moon. I agreed supervise
the exposing of a series of prints to confirm that his images are in
reality the moon.
Cn the morning of 12 July 196s, Mr. and I loaded his camera
with a new roll of type 20 high speed polaroid film and fixed the
camera to a movable tripod. Seeing and sky condi tions were poor, with
only second magnitude stars visible. The tripod was leveled and
oriented in azimuth (5 degrees). series of four prints were
exposed with the 7/8 moon and a nearby street light in the field.
Multiple exposures were use in prints 3 and 4 to offset for poor sky
conditions.
I am enclosing the four prints showing the moon at various
density levels. It is my opinion that amera is capable
I trust these prints will be of some use to 3
report.
Very truly
Project Manager
JTW: crw
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#2 $2$ Single expesures, aring pr Sinle expesa
A. 150 A3. 150 A3. index e "18" 15
8. 152' : : "18" 17
c. 154c : : "14"
D. 156° : : "10"
E. 158 : = "6'
F. 162 "
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POLAROID LAND FILM 25°Eleustiod
FOR THE SWINGER
HIGH SPEED/TYPE 20
DEVELOPMENT TIME: 15 SEC. AT 70°F (21°C)
BE SURE TO COAT EACH PRINT
CAUTiON: This process uses a caustic jelly which is safely packed in seale containers inside the large film roll. If accidentally you
should ge To avoid a some of this jelly on your skin, wipe it off immediately. alkah burn, wash the area with plenty of water as
soon as postuble. It is particularly important to keep the jell away from es and mouth. Keep discarded materials out St
bildren and animals, and out of contact with clothng as discarded materials still contain some jelly.
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E. 158 : = "6'
F. 162 : = "29 20
POLAROID LAND FILM 25°Eleustion
FOF SWINGER
HIGH SPEED/TYPE 20
DEVELOPMENT TIME: 15 SEC.AT 70°F (21C)
BE SURE COAT EACH PRINT
in seale containers inside the large film roll. if accidentally you CAUTiON: This process uses a caustic jelly which is safely packed
should ge some of this jelty on your skin, wipe it off immediately. To avoid a alkali burn, wash the area with plenty of water as
away from soon as posybie. It is particularly important to keep the jell ees and mouth. Keep discarded materials out it
hildren and anirnals, and out of contact with clothing as discarded materials still contain some jelly.
"Poiaroid" Reg. U. S. Pat " 6 S-ihko En Opliaal Muloor Prolec
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#3 220 Eleustion
A. 150° A3. 1 exposure
B. 152' ir 2 "
1 c. 1540 = 3 "
D. 156 : 4 '
E. 158 " 1 '
mercury Vaper F. 160° :
5 street 1 "'
light
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