Project blue book ufo reports

The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was terminated dec. Bits of truth reside in documents on project blue book. Air force publicity interviews and home movies submitted by citizens to support ufo. In addition, we provide a search engine and various indices in an effort to modernize access to these document collections. 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. After project blue book was shut down, the military took little interest at least publicly in ufos. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. At blue book s conclusion, more than 12,000 reports of unidentified flying objects had been collected over 17 years, and most were. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force u. Though the real project blue book ended decades ago, interest in ufos has scarcely dimmed. Jan 21, 2020 a search for the truth behind ufo sightings leads to the discovery of government coverups.

This book debunks the governments skeptics and reveals their coverup and secrets. The reports of the unknowns can be found at bluebook unknowns. National archives hosts exhibit of official ufo documents. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to. 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 termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices ceased in january 1970. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book.

Project blue book explores the ufo conspiracy theory. Project blue book and the ufo story official nicap web site. The following year, he offered the inside scoop of his involvement with project blue book with the hynek ufo report. The air force no longer possesses, and thus does not have for distribu tion, outdated reports on project sign, project grudge, blue book special. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force.

Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. Over the next 17 years, project blue book would compile reports of 12,618 ufo. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. Background the following was printed in wikipedia, and is being used here to give a brief overview of the case. Josef allen hynek may 1, 1910 april 27, 1986 was an american astronomer, professor, and ufologist. Although these studies and subsequent reports were initially classified, it appears that all reports except blue book special report no. Tuesday, january 8th, 2019, marks the beginning of a new series on the history channel that delves into recently declassified documents and uncovered activities surrounding the early u. The initial investigation resulted in the formation of project blue book in 1952. Project blue book ufo project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969.

Ufo reports declassified, project blue book now available. Ufo investigator, rob mercer discovers a bounty of project blue book files on craigs list. As the result of the condon report 1968, which concluded there was nothing anomalous about ufos, project blue book was ordered shut down in december 1969 and the air force continues to provide the following summary of its investigations. Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference report relating to majestic 12 mj12 information of the roswell incident general information the united states air force retired to the custody of the national archives its records on project blue book relating to the investigations of unidentified flying. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup mufon kindle edition by steiger, brad, schmitt, donald r download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. However, there is a glaring omission among the files. It goes into detail about project blue book and its many failings to adequately collate the true ufo phenomenon. This book was written by one of the people who was responsible for reports and investigations in project blue book. Project blue book s goals were t o determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and to scientifically analyze ufo related data. Thirty witnesses see the largest craft ever registered in a ufo report. Project blue book was a series of studies investigating unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Over its first two seasons, the series, led by game of thrones star aidan gillen, has explored the. Project blue book season 2 finale will delve into the true story of operation mainbrace ufo and uso sightings. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949.

The full official project blue book case file is available below. Ufo secrets hidden inside hangar 18 season 2 history. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u. For almost 20 years, blue book investigated ufo sightings and reports, but in 1968, the infamous condon report, which was a product of the air force and. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. In 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. After the 1947 roswell incident in new mexico, the u. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book. A search for the truth behind ufo sightings leads to the discovery of government coverups. Allen hynek, the astronomer who first classified ufo close encounters the condon report. In the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. Within a year, project sign was succeeded by project grudge, which in 1952 was itself replaced by the longestlived of the official inquiries into ufos, project blue book, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base in dayton, ohio. The lost files of project blue book the ufo chronicles.

It relates to the usaf investigations of ufos from 1947 to 1969 according to a us air force fact sheet, a total of 12,618 sightings were reported to project blue book during this time period. In 1978, hynek retired from teaching, but he continued to collect and evaluate ufo reports under the auspices of the center for ufo studies, which he had founded in. Air force ufo investigation program called project blue book, in existence from 1948 to 1969. The files are now being hosted by john greenewalds black vault. Project sign 19471949, project grudge 19491952, and project. Topsecret ufo program revealed in tvs project blue book. By the time project blue book ended, it had collected 12,618 ufo reports. To determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and. Dec 17, 2019 for almost 20 years, blue book investigated ufo sightings and reports, but in 1968, the infamous condon report, which was a product of the air force and the university of colorado, took the final. Project blue book investigated 12,618 ufo sightings and 701 of those sightings remained unidentified. Feb 27, 2015 in the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u.

Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue. Although the ufo reports were declassified and appear to be intact, skeptics still believe the united states government is hiding information about ufos and extraterrestrial life. A new exhibit at the national archives building is likely to attract ufo enthusiasts based in washington, d. Project blue book investigates reports of a secret hangar on a military air base that has been used to research. I am convinced that a certain percentage of ufo reports come from people who see flying saucers because others report seeing them. From 1952 to 1969 project blue book compiled reports of more than 12,000 sightings or events, each of which. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer.

Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo. Project blue book investigates reports of a secret hangar on a military air base that has been used to research extraterrestrial ufos in this clip from season 2, what lies beneath. One set of documents, known as project blue book, includes retired, declassified records from the united states air force usaf, currently in the custody of the national archives. For almost 20 years, blue book investigated ufo sightings and reports, but in 1968, the infamous condon report, which was a product of the air force and the university of colorado, took the final. Project blue books goals were t o determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and to scientifically analyze uforelated data.

In 1969, in response to the condon report as well as a declining number of ufo sightings, project blue book was officially brought to an end. Jul 06, 2016 project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force u. Jul 26, 2018 the upcoming history drama project blue book focuses on real ufo reports from the 1950s and 1960s. Oct 28, 20 in texas, multiple ufo sightings turned out to be paper lanterns used at a wedding. Not long after ufo sightings became common in the late 1940s, the us military decided that it should probably at least look into these reports, in the interest of. Mysterious lights in the sky and what some believe was an increased military air traffic in the past week has prompted the mutual ufo network mufon to schedule a meeting for 1 p. Some of the depictions i have seen are not exactly the same as the ones which were reported, but are entertaining nevertheless. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. Ufo sightings during nato war games in 1952 set the stage for the season finale of project blue book, the history channels series about the u. In 1978, hynek retired from teaching, but he continued to collect and evaluate ufo reports under the auspices of the center for ufo.

The randlecornett catalog has been used in those rare cases, numbering about 40, where it supplements what is in the berliner catalog. From 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices ceased inread more. The project blue book conspiracy discredits blue book to be a us research tool that debunked and undermined the ufo phenomenon, a program led under the direction of the us governments disinformation campaign. Feb, 2020 films related to project blue book, the 19521969 air force investigation into ufo sightings in america. Ufo project blue book at national archives museum proyecto ovnis sightings. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. 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. He is perhaps best remembered for his ufo research. He speaks with authority and as an impartial scientist on. Ufo reporting requirements, office of military government for bavaria, germany, may 1948 archivists greg bradsher and sylvia naylor share a brief history of project blue book, the projects alternative names over the course of its existence. 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 television show project blue book is based upon an air force program which investigated ufos. Mcdonald estimated roughly 3,000 to 5,000 unknowns in bb files not 701. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. Cut off date for investigating ufo reports, 28 march 1968 evaluation of photo cases, 5 april 1968. At blue books conclusion, more than 12,000 reports of unidentified flying objects had been collected over 17 years, and most were explained as natural phenomena or aircraft. Air forces project blue book details decades of ufo. The upcoming history drama project blue book focuses on real ufo reports from the 1950s and. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns. Ufo invasion of nato war games revealed in project blue. Started in 1952, it was the second revival of such a study.

Jan 22, 2020 in a july 15, 2017, national archives the text message blog post, see something, say something. No ufo reported, investigated and evaluated by the air force was ever an indication of threat to our national security. On the evening of november 2, 1957, two immigrant farm workers, pedro saucedo and joe salaz, called the levelland police. The project blue book archive provides ufo researchers with free online access to over 30,000 official us government documents relating to the ufo phenomenon. Air force launched project blue book which ultimately investigated nearly,000 ufo sightings within the united states and abroad. Blue book was one of a series of systematic us studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. The report on unidentified flying objects by edward j. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue.

Feb 11, 2020 the condon report justified blue books end on the assertion that ufos did not present a threat. History buffs and armchair ufologists really get the best of both worlds with the history channel series project blue book, even if experts in both fields have criticized its accuracy in some regards. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. Allen hynek are tasked by the us air force to investigate reports of ufos and debunk them. A background of project bluebook can be found at project bluebook. Hynek acted as scientific advisor to ufo studies undertaken by the u. The blue book project documents are reportedly complete. The project failed to produce a substantial report deemed a domestic, global or extraterrestrial threat to national security, according to the air forces 1985 fact sheet on project blue book. It started in 1952 and the government officially terminated the study in. The condon report justified blue book s end on the assertion that ufos did not present a threat. As a final note, it is useful to understand how the project blue book home movies differ from the bulk of the film holdings at nara. The hynek ufo report, the authoritative account of the project blue book coverup 2020 is a timely return of a monumental voice and sterling reference to the renewed discussion of the topic of unidentified flying objects or more recent term unidentified aerial phenomena. Historys project blue book offers close encounters.

In the book, he gives his side of the story so to speak, about what went on with the investigations, what. Still reading this book which is a follow up to the ufo experience by the same author. Air forces project blue book details decades of ufo reports in new digital archive. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. 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. And then there are these videos, all posted in september, documenting sightings in canada, germany, and over the indian ocean. Allen hynek was a scientific consultant on project blue book for 20 years.

Allen hynek, the former head of project blue book, the governments ufo reporting agency, was a skeptic but became a believer who stated that nearly one in four of all ufo reports were legitimately unknown. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. Project blue book season 2 finale will delve into the true. Before spotting flying saucers, a naval fleet actually observed a triangular, submerged udentified craft emitting blue lights.