In 1992, i had the opportunity of interviewing the retired colonel at length at his home in irvine, calif. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. Practically until the day the air force closed down project blue book in december 1969, it denied that such a document had ever existed, even when former ufoproject officers swore they had seen or heard of it. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. The f22a raptor advanced tactical fighter entered service with the us air force in december. Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue book, 701 remained unidentified.
Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. This free downloadable ebook can be read on your computer or ereader. Integrated turbine engine monitoring system project 2746. Up until last week, project blue books massive catalog of over 0 ufo and extraterrestrial reports from the 1940s to the 1970s has only. Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. The book presents a detailed account of the origin of the colorado ufo project, of which the following is a brief encapsulation. Ten tuesdayevening episodes are projected for this first season, and so far three have been broadcast. Before project blue book, there was project sign, prompted by a rash of ufo sightings in 1947, including whats come to be considered the first major sighting of. He told us many stories, including that of joe simonton. The fuller dogfight january 8, the flatwoods monster january 15, and the lubbock lights january 22. During that time project blue book launched an extensive study of the brown mountain lights. Ive never been able to find a place to order the hardcopy of the blue book, but ive ordered 200 brown books at once before.
Project blue book launched an extensive study of the brown mountain lights. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. But this week, nearly,000 pages of declassified ufo records a trove that would make agent fox mulders mouth water. Between 1947 and 1969, the air force recorded 12,618 sightings of. The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. Its enough to make mulder and scully seethe with envy. Usaf fact sheet 9503unidentified flying objects and air. Project blue book unknowns this list claims 701 ufo reports which represent all of the unexplained sightings recorded by the air forces project blue book, a seventeen year investigation. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien conspiracies as cold war paranoia spreads. In 1966, the air force had requested the formation of another committee to look into the details of 59 ufo sightings investigated by project blue book. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book by united states air force. Allen hyneks son, and your favorite experts from ancient aliens.
Many ufo researchers feel that the investigations of the ufo sightings were unprofessional and unscientific. Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970. Rq1 predator is a longendurance, mediumaltitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. United states air force public affairs division, wrightpatterson afb, ohio 45433. Amateur historian john greenewald has spent nearly two decades requesting declassified information from the us government regarding. This list of 701 ufo reports represents all of the unexplained sightings recorded by the air forces project blue book, a seventeen year investigation. Since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in. The airforce classified the brown mountain lights as unexplained. Even today, it represents the largest such study ever undertaken. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force usaf. Project blue book was based at wrightpatterson air force base near dayton, ohio.
This file was moved to a location to make it easier for you to locate similar information. The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was terminated dec. The project blue book research center is under the direction of michael hall, a private researcher, specializing in the historical aspects of project bluebook. Jan 10, 2020 captain ruppelt operated project blue book, which continued the work of project sign and project grudge, a series of hushhush studies conducted by the u. In 1952 the us airforce established project blue book an organization to document and debunk ufo phenomenon.
Usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book by united states. The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to determine whether ufos. It says, from 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. Mobi files can be read on kindles, epub files can be read on other ebook readers, and zip files can be downloaded and read on your computer.
Double lines of indicate a break between documents single line of indicate a page break within a document text in curly brackets text is handwritten in original square brackets indicate items which has been blecked out. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. Similar shades are still used in royal air force uniforms and the royal air force ensign. The united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos. Project blue book case 1661 12w2, 185a, bx 35, rg 341 records of the usaf project blue book washington national sightings july 1952. The project which was headquartered at wrightpatterson afb, was terminated in december of 1969 after 22 years. Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue. Nearly,000 pages of declassified air force files on ufo sightings are now available online.
With aidan gillen, michael malarkey, laura mennell, ksenia solo. From 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. This took place at wrightpatterson air force base with project sign and. I used to be able to order the brown book off of some website, it was like an epubs warehouse or something. The following are the top 5 topics to be aware of regarding project blue book.
When the brown mountain ufo lights are seen people go missing. Forty years after the government shut it down, the air forces infamous ufo organization, project blue book, is in the news again. In 1966 the condon committee under the direction of dr. The fabled project blue book, the air forces files on ufo sightings and investigations, have tantalized and frustrated extraterrestrial enthusiasts for decades. Project blue book investigated 12,618 ufo sightings and 701 of those sightings remained unidentified. Named project blue book and headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base in ohio, the programme was reportedly comprising only a handful of staff. Last month, a shaky blackandwhite video appeared on.
Project blue book, established in march 1952, succeeded project grudge. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u. From 1947 until 17 december 1969, the united states air force actively investigated reports and sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos, under a program called project blue book. Started in 1998 the center is devoted to the task of researching the historical aspects of the third official investigation of unidentified flying objects by the united states air force. No, that new alien interview from project blue book isn. On december 17, 1969, the secretary of the air force announced the termination of project blue book, the air force program for the investigation of ufos. Usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book. The collection consists of files from project blue book, project sign and project grudge, the names given to official investigations into unidentified. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book. Jan 26, 2015 in 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book.
The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to. Im matty beckerman, im the director of alien abduction. The et pancakes were sent to wrightpatterson when col. United states air force project blue book from 1947 until 17 december 1969, the united states air force actively investigated reports and sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos, under a program called project blue book. The roots of project sign began on june 24, 1947 when pilot kenneth arnold reported seeing nine flat disclike aircraft flying at a high rate of speed near mt. With caskey swaim, edward winter, william jordan, aldine king. Governments project blue book project investigate sightings of extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects. During 20 years of existence project blue book logged 12,618 reports 701 remained unsolved. Given his job, french never dreamed hed end up in newfoundland one day watching what appeared to him to be two extraterrestrials performing repairs on a submerged, unknown circular craft. Air force colonels inside look at project blue book. Ufos on trucks are black project stealth planes, says. Project sign was succeeded by project grudge 19491952.
Of those, about 650 are on the record as ufos according to project blue book, the u. The service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings. There were 12,618 sightings reported around the world by project blue book. Project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Project blue book from 1947 until 17 december 1969, the united states air force actively investigated reports and sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos, under a program called project blue book. Feb 27, 2015 in the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. The best photos of ufos we found in the newlyreleased. The first was project sign, which began in 1947, then grudge, which ran from 1949 to 1951, and the final project, blue book, ran from 1951 to 1969. Area reprogramming capability for analq161 project 2900. Ruppelt, an air force officer and the first head of its famous project blue book study of ufo phenomena, claimed to have seen a copy.
It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. The shade derives from the light blue uniforms issued to the newly formed british royal air force in 1920, which were influential in the design of the uniforms of some other air forces around the world. The united states air force carried out three consecutive studies of the ufo phenomenon over a 22year period. Although most project blue book studies were released under the freedom of information act the documents of the brown mountain study remain classified and in 1969 project blue book was supposedly shut down. Bowman books description to protect commercial, political, and social interests on every continent, the united states relies heavily on its fleet of massive aircraft carriers and the squadrons of spectacular aircraft aboard each. Allen hynek project blue book and predecessors investigated 12,618 ufo reports. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. To determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and. Aug 15, 2016 project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved. Im matty beckerman, im the director of alien abduction ive seen the brown mountain lights, page 10. Project blue book truth, history, and the history channel. Air force blue, more specifically air force blue raf or raf blue, is a medium shade of the colour azure.
This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. I recently tried in the last year to order more brown books, and the order was cancelled or backordered. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project. Project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved. General information reference report relating to project blue book u.
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