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Here we have tried to pin down not only the specific configurations of unknown objects sighted, but also the essential points of data. Where facts a1 are lacking, there i isa ‘Statement to that effect: "Not given," "Not observed" or "Unknown." The whole purpose of this Directory is to be as objective, precise and valid as possible. We strongly feel that such an approach is vital to those who are objectively interested in evaluating the existence of UFOs. The UFO configurations and data presented on these pages are all bonafide "unknowns" and have never been explained by the U. S. Air Force or anybody else. They were culled from the many hundreds of unknowns in the Project Blue Book files because they stood out as being unique. The other unknowns in those files had one or more suspicious aspects that suggested they might be easily explained - if the observer had supplied more concrete information or graphic detail. For those who may not be familiar with the nature of Project Blue Book, it is the U.S. Air Force central clearing house for all UFO sightings in the United States, or reported to American embassies, abroad, or from foreign nationals who may send a report to any U.S. Government agency, such as NASA or the Department of Defense, for an explanation. Project Blue Book is attached to the Foreign Technology Division of the Air Force Systems Command and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Before beginning the assignment of assembling the material for this Directory of UFOs, I had heard and read much about Air Force "secrecy" and even "conspiracy" designed to keep the American public from knowing the "real truth" about UFOs. All that I can say now is: as a representative of S & M, I was welcomed at Project Blue Book Headquarters and given full cooperation. In fact, I was amazed at the assistance furnished by the people at Blue Book. They not only permitted me full access to their automated file system, but they spent most of their time for a week while I was there trying to help me out in many little ways. They made Xerox copies of every file-case I requested, as an example, If they couldn't answer a question for me, they'd spend hours - and once, even a full day - trying to find the answer. So the editors of S & M and I would like to thank them publicly for their unstinting help. Our appreciation goes to Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Director of Project Blue Book; First Lieutenant William Marley; Master Sergeant Harold Jones; and Mrs. Marilyn Stancombe. Without their assistance this exclusive "Complete Directory of UFOs" could neither have met the standards set by the editors nor legitimately be called "complete." TIME/PLACE OF SIGHTING: June 24, 1947, at approximately 3:00 P.M. local time/vicinity of Mr. Rainier, Washington: between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams. DURATION: One minute, 42 seconds. NUMBER OF OBSERVERS: One. TYPE OF OBSERVER: Pilot of privately owned airplane.