In this classic and controversial final edition of flying saucers. Since the termination of project blue book, no evidence has been presented to indicate that further investigation of ufos by. The initial investigation resulted in the formation of project blue book in 1952. It is a solid foundation of research for those who are interested in the us air forces involvement with the ufo phenomenon. Project blue book special report 14 in late december, ruppelt met with members of the battelle memorial institute, a think tank based in columbus, ohio. During project blue book s existence, the staff published 12 regular summary reports and one special report, report number 14. So war im vorwort zum bisher umfangreichsten bericht, dem legendaren blue book special report no. The event and its body of evidence is sometimes deemed one of the best documented and most perplexing ufo reports. Download documents users can now download pdf format versions of project grudge reports 112 and project blue book special report 14. The air forces project blue book special report no. No, that new alien interview from project blue book isn.
Of the 3200 reports included in the study, 69% were thought to be misidentifications of known objects. The 5th edition was published in 1976 by blue book publishers. The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was terminated dec. It was a revised version of the batelle institute statistical study initiated in 1952. Initially begun in late 1946 under the unofficial title of project saucer, it soon morphed into an official investigation under the code word, project sign in late 1948. Ruppelt wanted their experts to assist them in making the air force ufo study more scientific. Most notable was a case witnessed by air force personnel in which an air force sgt e6 by the name of jonathan p lovette was observed being taken captive aboard what appeared to be a ufo at the white sands missile test range in new mexico. Project blue book went through many evolutions during its 33year run for the us air forces investigation into ufos. As another attempt to stifle criticism, the air force released project blue book special report 14 in 1955. Compiled by don berliner, for the fund for ufo research the conclusions or views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the fund for ufo research, inc. Any mathematicians and statisticians are likely to be particularly challenged by project bluebook special report no. Less than 20 years later, in 1969 when blue book closed down, there were over 12,618 sightings on the books with 741 unknowns. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien conspiracies as cold war paranoia spreads. Comprehensive catalog of 2,200 project blue book ufo unknowns.
Project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Over the years possible answers to these questions have been given quasimythic. Analysis of reports of unidentified aerial objects. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue. Get fbi updates vault home project blue book ufo project blue book ufo part 1 of 1. Nonmilitary ufo publications should be requested from the publisher, not the air force. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. 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.
Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo. Ruppelt met with members of the battelle memorial institute, a think tank based in columbus, ohio, near wrightpatterson air force base. Special bluebook report number 14 declassified 1955. The conclusions of these reports are summed up in a project blue book report dated 1968 which states. Over the years possible answers to these questions have been given quasimythic status by some in the ufo reporting community. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. In december 1951, head of project blue book captain edward j. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online. Figure 11 distribution of object sightings by reported colors of objects with. 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. Project grudge blue book report gave clear indication of reports of human mutilations.
Textual records of project blue book the documentation relating to investigations of unidentified flying objects, excluding names of people involved in the sightings, are now available for research in the national archives building. The blue book archive provides a modern interface to documents relating to the u. Project blue book, established in march 1952, succeeded project grudge. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. 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. Project sign was succeeded by project grudge 19491952. This file was moved to a location to make it easier for you to locate similar information. I later found out that these figures were derived from the battelle institude study which produced project blue book special report 14. Topics include kenneth arnold and the sighting that started it all, ufologys first martyr, the mystery of the lubbock lights, of monsters, little green men, and the ufo insignia at socorro, the night ufos buzzed the white house, deriving a model ufo from 12 top cases of unknowns, the findings of project sign and much more. Latest album cheetah speed was produced and engineered by alan evans of soulive at play on brother studios. See more ideas about project blue book, blue books and ufo. Jul 18, 2018 first look trailer historys new ufo drama series project blue book starring aidan gillen game of thrones and michael malarkey the vampire diaries. Multitalented and awardwinning actor neal mcdonough can be seen in a multitude of stellar productions in 2019.
Project blue book investigated 12,618 ufo sightings and 701 of those sightings remained unidentified. With aidan gillen, michael malarkey, laura mennell, ksenia solo. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. Project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved. The document was clearly released as a debunking effort by the air force. Project blue book secretary of the air force, office of public affairs. Ruppelt wanted their experts to assist them in making the air. The press release of the report contained a brief synopsis of reports received in early 1955. The 5th edition was published in 1976 by bluebook publishers.
The air force no longer possesses, and thus does not have for distribu tion, outdated reports on project sign, project grudge, blue book special. Attached for your information is the project blue book sighting summary for the period 19471969. Apr 25, 2003 from 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. The project blue book archive is a new website which will provide free online access to the national archives blue book microfilm collection, and has so far posted about 10% of the blue book microfilm. Nine percent were deemed to have insufficient information to make a conclusion. The cias legendary project blue book is now fully declassified and available to read online.
Eyewitness accounts from the real area 51 by thomas j. 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. 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. From a research interview i conducted with stan friedman in 2000 while developing the documentary stanton t. An official investigation by the cia into the existence of ufos, aliens and all the other eerie stuff. Air force released its project blue book special report 14 in october 1955, a couple of questions were raised that have not been answered to this day. Since the termination of project blue book, no evidence has been presented to indicate that further investigation of ufos by the air force is warranted. Project grudgeblue book report gave clear indication of reports of human mutilations.
Ufos and project blue book special report no 14 japanese edition kindle edition by ryo harasawa. This was a good report, but the air force deliberately tried to mislead the public. Click the link below to find the page in its new location. Project blue book is the editorial subject by an unknown canadian broadcaster in 1956. Comprehensive catalog of 2,200 project blue book ufo. The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. Air force, and fbi, and received considerable coverage in the mass media. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. Image courtesy of the national archives and records administration the cover of project blue book, special report no. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. Project blue book was also the precursor of project sign, another air force operation from 1947 regarded as a genuine attempt to document flying disks in an exhaustive scientific manner, using some of the brightest minds from the scientific and military environment. An analysis of the air force project blue book special report no.
Also included is a listing of uforelated materials currently available. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u. Project blue book special report 14 ufo casebook yumpu. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. 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 ufo project officers swore they had seen or heard of it. In 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book.
The records include approximately 2 cubic feet of unarranged project or administrative files, 37 cubic feet of case files in which individual sightings are arranged chronologically, and 3 cubic feet of records relating to the office of special investigations. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book. Even today, it represents the largest such study ever undertaken. In addition to just wrapping his second season on project blue book, he also gave a lightning rod performance in paramount networks yellowstone opposite kevin costner. Extraordinary project blue book file film of alien interviewed in 1964. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns. It contains a wealth of information and arrives at the notable conclusion that the more complete the data and the better the report. During project blue books existence, the staff published 12 regular summary reports and one special report, report number 14. Ruppelt met with members of the battelle memorial institute, a think tank based in columbus, ohio. Subject was named ebe3 and was held captive for 5 days.
The results of this study which were detailed in project blue book special report no. This report consisted of a detailed analysis of ufo reports received by the air force from 1947 through 1952. Ruppelt wanted their experts to assist them in making the air force ufo study more scientific, starting with a standardized reporting form. These are the official project blue book files on the 1964 socorro landing.
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