DECLASSIFIEDUSAF PROJECT BLUE BOOK · NARA T-1206
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT CASE FILES · 1947 – 1969
CASE REFERENCE6969433
DATE OF SIGHTINGApril 1968
REPORTED LOCATIONDayton Ohio
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PROJECT ICO73 RECOND
CRCOP LOCATION
2-7* 68 10/03402 Dayton, Chio (3 Witnesses)
9. SOURCE 10. . CONCLUSION
. .
Civilian Astro (STAR/PLANET)
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS Additional information requested but has not boen roceived as o?
28 May 68.
Cas C20
. LENGTH OF 5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION VATION 11. 11. BRIEF SUMMARY GRIEF AND ANALYSIS ALYSIS
Seo Caso Seo Caso . Observer reportod soeing a stationary whito lite in the SW
6. TYPE OF OBSERYATION 6. TYPE OF OBSERYATION to the duty officer. to the duty officer. At the time of the call the At the time of the call the obcerver
had been watching the light for lo minutes. ght for lo minutes.
Ground-Visual Ground-Visual
7. COURSE . COURSE
tho Uro in the background. Both witnesses thought
Stationary it was a star. 201212.102
3. PHOTOS 3. PHOTOS
Yos
TNo
. PHYSICA EVIDENCE
Yes
ECNo
FORM
FTD SEP63 0-329 (TDE) Provious paidicns on
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PROJECT 10073 RECORD
r. DATE-TIME GROUP 2. LOCATION H
25/0205Z
- 25 Apr 68: 25/030CZ Dayton, Ohio (3 Witnessas)
3. SOURCE 10. CONCLUSION . ^
Civilien INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
4. NUMBER OF OBJECTS
See Case
5. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 11. BRIEF SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS
i. 3 3 Minutes
. 2 Minutes 2. 2 Minutes Observer called duty officer to report 2 different sightings. called duty officer to report 2 different sightings.
6. 6. TYPE OF OBSERVATION The cbserver The cbserver was sent a form was sent a form 1l7 but 117 but it was returned because
there was no such address in there was no such address in Dayton. Dayton.
Ground-Visual
7. 7. COURSE COURSE
See Case
8. PHOTOS
Yes
TONo
9. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
Yes
AXNo
FORM
FTD SEPSS 9-329 (TDE) Previoue editions of thla form may do uaed.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT-PATTERSOI FORCE BASE OHIO 45433
REPLY TO 2 MAY 1968
ATTN OF TDPT (UFO)
SUBJECT April 1968
TO:
Ohio 45406
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- vuis Form 117 and return it in the self-
you complete reporting your observation to reporting vation to
addressed envelope.
the Air Force.
HECTOR CUINTAN Lt Colonel, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office AF Form 117 w/envelope
Aerospace Technologies Division
Production Directorate
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FTL (TD- PT(UFO) ) SRETURNED TO
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, GH.O 45433 POSTAGE AND FEES PAID WRITER
OFFICIAL BUSINESS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FR. D.V. STA.
Anhest DAYTON, 0HID 45406
20668 FIRST CLASS REASON FOR RETURN
ENdorsEd oN ENvELOPa.
vch DO NOT REMAIL IN THIS
Nessuc Mrs. INVELOPE AG
MAY & 1968 MAY S 1968
Dayton, Ohio 45406
DV Returned for Returned for Carrier Endorsemenf Endorsement
FTD FUL 83 Thie ferm supersedes ATIC Ferm Hr. 333, dated Doe 60, whleh is ebsolete.
UFO-
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U.S. AIR FORCE INFORMATION /
This questionnaire has been prepared so that you can give the U.S. Air Force as much
information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomanon that you have observed.
Please try to answe any questions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
ba 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.
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.When did you see the object? 2. Time of day: _LO OS
Hour Minutes
lgig sf6n 11
146Y (Circle One): A.M. P.M.
(Circre Oner: orY. or
Doy Month Year
3. Time Zone: 3. Time Zone:
(Circle One): c. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. Central b. Stendard
C. Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4. Where were you when you saw the object? Doglet Doet
Me Gory Ceg Nhni fe 60L xmainy RD
Nearest Postal City or Town State or County
how long was object in sig Total Duration) Bpi 2 s
Hours Minutes Seconds
. Certain c.Not very sure
. Fairly certain > d. Just a guess
5.1 How was time in sight determined?
5.2 Wos object in sight continuously? YesX No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright TE a. Bright
b. Cloudy b. Cloudy
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 d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overheod
c. To your right f. Don't remember
FORM
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8. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, what did you notice concerning the STAkS and MOON?
8.1 STARS (Cirele One): 8.2 MOON (Circle One):
a...None o. Bright moonlight
C b. A f b. Dull moonlight
C. Mary c. No moonlight --pitehrlark
d. Don't remember < d. Don't remember
. What were the weother conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER (Circle One):
d. Clear sky a Dry
b. Hazy b. Fog, mist, or light rain
Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d. Thick or heavy clouds Snow
T e. Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
o. Solid d. As a light
b. Transporent e. Don't remember
Vapor
11. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
Brighter c. About the same
12. The edges of the object were:
(Cirele Onel: a. Fuzzy or blurred e. Other
o. Like a bright star
c. Sharply outlined
c. Don't remember
. Did the objecr: (Circle One for goch question)
3.
c. Appear to stand still at any time? Yes №o Don't know
b. Suddenly 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
d. Give off smake? s tht Yes №o) Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes No Don'tknow
f. Change shape? Yes No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? faitred Yes Nd Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear?/ Y0s No Don't know
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14. Did the objoct disappaor while you ware watching it? If so, how?
drefted out of sighi
15. Did the abiect move bahind somathing at any time, porticulorly a cloud?
(Cirele One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answered YES, then tell what
it moved behind;
fennt .Dt knod
16. Did the obi-ct mova in front of something at any time, porticularly a cloud?
(Circle One): Yes No Don't Know. IF you answarad YES, then tell what
in front of:
17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
a. Sound
b. Color
. 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 head of the match. If you had performed this exoariment at the time of the
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19. Drow a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the objeet that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhoust trails or vapor trails.
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 object was?
(Circle One) Yes No a for hbed yal
23. Were you (Circle One)
(Circle One):
at fs a. In the businass section of a city?
a. Inside a building b. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a car c_ In open countryside?
c. Ouldoors ftrad d. Neor on oirfield?
d. In an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
F. Other g.
24. IF you ware MOV VING IN AN AUTOMOBiLE or other vehicle at the time, than complete the following questions:
24.1 What direction were_xoy moving? (Circle One) Le
Cbe-st
a. North ) c. East e. South g. West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
24.3 Did you stop at any time whils you were looking at the object?
(Circle One) Ys No
25. Did you obsarve the object through any of the following?
c. Eyoglassos Yes e. Binoculars No
b. Sun glasses Yes No f. Telescope
c. Windsnield g. Theodolite Yes No
d. Windo- glass Yes No h. Other
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26. In ordar that you can give as clear a picture os possible of what you saw, describe in your own words a common
objoct or obirets which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appeorance as the object which you sow.
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27. In the following sketch, imagine that you cre at the point shown. Place or "A" on tho curvad line to show how
high the object was above the horizon (skyline) when you first saw it. Pluce a "B" on the same curved lino to
show how high the abject 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.
90 III A
75*
60
3 NW $$ra$
tE B
SW
28. Uraw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
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30. Have you ever ssen this, or a similar objuct beforo. If so givo date or dates and location.
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3. Was anyone sise with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) Yos No
(Circle Ona) Y{$ No
31.2 Please list thoir names and addresses:
Lagt
Rayt
32. Please give the following information about yourself: information about yourself:
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NAME NAME
FirsrNams Middla Name Middl Name
ADDRESS ADDRESS
Stroat Streot City Zone Zona Stara
TELEPHONE NUMBER SEX
Con9 hema
all pnoal fronal coeng Ho
3When and to wham did you report that you had seen the object? SDO
25
Day Month Year 2
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34. Date you co stionnaire: A5 apil 17
Day Month Year
35. Information which you feel pertinent and which is not adequately covered in the spacific points of the
questionnaire or a narrative explanation of your sighting.
:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
AIR FORC OH10 45433
REPLY TO TDPT (UFO)
ATTN OF: 84APR108
SUBJECT: April 1968
TO.
Dayton, Ohio 45403
Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena Office (Project
Blue Book)as being a witness to an unidentified flying gobject.
If you were a witness to an UFo sighting on9 April 1968
would you please complete the attached AF Form ll7 and return it
in the envelope provided. If you were not a witness to this
sighting, would srshclg, would yod predse you
attached form. attached form. The information which you provide will be used in The information which you provide ill be used in
evaluating this observation. observation. Thank you for your assistance in this Thank you your assistance in this
matter.
KECTOR HECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF TANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF 1 Atch
Chief, Aerial Chief, Aeria Phenomena Phenomena Office AF Form 117 w/envelope
Aerospace Technologies Division
Production Directorate Production Directorate
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS FOREIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (AFSC)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE. OHIO 45433
REPLY TO TDPT (UFO)
ATTN OF: B4APR 1963
SUBJECT:
TO:
Dayton Ohio 45432
Your name has been given to the Aerial Phenomena Office (Project
Blue Bookas being a witness to an unidentified flying object.
If you were a witness to an UFo sighting on 1968..
would you please complete the attached AF Form
in the envelope provided. If you were not a witness to this
sighting, would sighting, would you please make a statement to this effect on the you please make a statement Cn ect on the
attached form. The information which you provide will be used in The information which you provide will be used in
evaluating this observation. Thank you for your assistance in t observation. Thank you assistance in this
matter.
KECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, MajOr, USAF KECTOR QUINTANILLA, Jr, Major, USAF 1 Atch 1 Atch
Chief, Aerial Phenomena Office AF Form 117 w/envelope AF Form 1l7 w/envelope
Aerospace Technologies Division (2 cys) (2 cys)
Production Directorate Production Directorate
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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 post le concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed.
Please try to ny qusstions as you possibly can. The information that you give will
be used for research
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.
1. When did you see the object? 2.1 Time of day: 10
Hour Minutes
1968 (Circle One): A.M. or P.M.
Day Month Year Ted
3. Time Zone:
(Circle One):a. (Circle One):a. Eastern (Circle One): a. Daylight Saving
b. b. Central b, Standard
c. Mountain Mountain
d. Pacific
e. Other
4.Where were you when you saw the object? 4. Where were you when you saw the object?
11 D1r0r
OHIO
Necrest Postal Address -
City or Town State or County
5. how long was object in sigh (Total Duration) 10 imS411NSI6H.
Hours Minutes Seconds
Certain c.Not very sure
b. Fairly certain d. Just a guess
5.1 How was rime in sight determined?
5.2 Was objeet in sight continuously? Yes No
What was the condition of the sky?
DAY NIGHT
a. Bright
b, Cloudy (6: veRy
7.IF you sow the object during DAYLIGHT, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object?
(Circle One): a. In front of you d. To your left
b. In back of you e. Overhead
c.To your right .Don't remember
FORM
FTD OCT 62 164 Thin form supersedes FTD 164, Jul 61, 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. Afow b. Dull moonlight
c. Mary c. No moonlight - pitch dark
d. Den't remember Don't remember
.What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object?
CLOUDS (Circle One): WEATHER(Circle One):
a. Clear sky a. Dry
b. Hozy b. Fog, mist, or light rain DmP
c. Scattered clouds c. Moderate or heavy rain
d.) Thick or heavy clouds d. Snow
e. e. Don't remember Don't remember
10. The object appeared: (Circle One):
o. Solid Solid d.As a light
b. Tronsparent Tronsporent e. Don't remember Don't remember
c. Vapor
1.If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One): 1. If it appeared as a light, was it brighter than the brightest stars? (Circle One):
.Brighter .Brighter c. About the same
. Dimmer d. Don't know
11.1 Compare brightness to some common object:
BRIGHTER THAN AN AIRPANE UGHT
12. The edges of the object were:
(Circle Onel: a) Fuzzy or blurred BRIGHT e. Other
b. Like a bright stor
c. Sharnly outlined
d. Don't remember
.Did the object: (Circle One for each question)
a. Appear to stend still at ony time? Yes No Don't know
b. Suddenly speed up and rush away at any time? Yes (No) Don't know
c. Breck up into parts or explode? Yes No Don't know
d. Give off smoke? Yes No Don't know
e. Change brightness? Yes) No Don't know
f. Change shape? Yes) No Don't know
g. Flash or flicker? Yes No Don't know
h. Disappear and reappear? Yes No Don't know
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17. Tell in a few words the following things about the object:
b.ColorWALTE1SL1T
1.We wish to know the angular size. Hold a match stick at arm's length in line with a known obinct and note how
much of the obiect is covered by the head,of the match. If you had performed this exn iment at the time of the
sighting, how much of the obiect would have bean covered by the match head? AcC
1. Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details
of the abject that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails.
Place an arrew beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving.
DoniTkNou
m
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(Circle One):
a. In the business section of a city?
a. Inside a building 6. In the residential section of a city?
b. In a cor In open countryside?
c. Outdoors dNear an airfield?
d.in an airplane (type) e. Flying over a city?
e. At sea f. Flying over open country?
f. Other g. Other
24.1 What direction were you moving? Circle One)
a. North c. East e. South West
b. Northeast d. Southeast f. Southwest h. Northwest
LI ? :on oor bow
childs jack, pickup
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when you first saw it. Place a "B" on the compass where you last saw the object.
90° 75
60
45 NW NU
15 15 3W
Draw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an A at the beginning of the LDraw a picture that will show the motion that the object or objects made. Place an "A" at the beginning of the
path, a "" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course. path, a "s" at the end of the path, and show any changes in direction during the course.
7 7 OBKECT OBJECT 57HA10n TO TO
MeoN
29. IF there was MORE THAN ONE object, then how many were there?_ ONC/ONE OBsECT
Draw a picture of how they were arranged, and put an arrow to show the direction that they were traveling.
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Was anyone sise with you at the time you saw the object? (Circle One) es No
31.1 IF you answored YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) es No
31.2 Piecse list their names and addresses:
Arod.AI0
45403 A
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.Please give the following information about yourself: 2.Please give the following information about yourself: I
NAME NAME
Last Name First Name First Name Middla Nama
45432
ADDRESS ADDRESS DAYTON OHIO
Street Street City Zone Zona Stote State
TELEPHONE NUMBER AGE 2C/ EAGE 2C/ SEX F SEX F
Indicate any additional information about yourself
No SAYS
SHE 15 No
CRACEPOT
When and to whom did you report that you had sean the object? SDO CT,MARICK
APCe 68
Day Month Year