One famous photo from the blue book files, taken by a farmer, was. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u. The united states air force carried out three consecutive studies of the ufo phenomenon over a 22year period. 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. Air force releases thousands of pages of declassified. As airmen, we are charged with upholding a culture founded on professionalism, dignity and respect thats what our core values are about. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup mufon. Project blue book was supposed to be an objective investigation and documentation of the ufo phenomenon carried out by the united states air force from march 1952 until december 1969. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. Up until last week project blue books massive catalog of over 10,000 ufo and extraterrestrial reports from the 1940s to the 1970s had only been accessible by visiting the national archives in washington. Air force historical support division books special. On july 10, civilian workers at the air base at harmon field, newfoundland, watched a diskshaped object cut its way through the cloud cover and leave behind a powerfullooking exhaust trail. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in.
The project blue book research center is under the direction of michael hall, a private researcher, specializing in the historical aspects of project bluebook. Aug 25, 2018 united states air force usaf and federal aviation administration faa investigated ufo cases years after project blue book closed up until the end of 1969, the united states air force usaf was the united states governments focal point for the collection, evaluation, and investigation of ufo cases. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Usaf ufo blue book files forced to be taken down posted by. Unlike xfiles which was pure bs from begining to end. 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. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online good. The usafs project blue book files indicate that approximately 1% of all unknown reports came from amateur and professional astronomers or other users of telescopes such as missile trackers or surveyors. Usaf ufo blue book files forced to be taken down alien ufo.
Either way, although these files have all been declassified, since the close of project blue book, it has taken a trip to the national archives to get. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. Project bluebook ufos, ufo sightings, case files, photographs. Project blue book audiobook by brad steiger, donald r. News media requiring project blue book files should contact the national archives public affairs office, 2025015525. Air force were trying to actually discover what the unidentified flying objects were. The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was tenninated dec. Project blue book, which is based on true, topsecret investigations into ufos, airs tuesday, january 8 at 109c on the history channel. The files relate to usaf investigations from 19471969 that were recently. The cias legendary project blue book is now fully declassified and available to read online.
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. Usaf ufo blue book files forced to be taken down alien. Hector quintanilla, the head of the usaf project blue book. Did a ufoair force encounter accidentally kill 4 in new york. The afhsd was then know as the usaf historical division liaison office and, later, as the office of air force history. Images show mysterious alien sightings in recentlyreleased project blue book files. The air force also conducted their different investigation programs of ufos there, including project blue book. Air forces investigation into the ufo phenomenon being posted online at the black vault website. According to ruppelt, the report traveled up the air force chain of command all the way to general hoyt s. 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.
Rare microfilms of ufo sightings now available online. Project blue book 19511969 official nicap web site. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Many of the studies were later expanded into books. Project sign was the initial response, but it only lasted for just over a year.
Alejandro rojas january 30, 2015 the news was ablaze with the story of files regarding the u. Project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Air force fact sheet concerning ufos and project blue book. United states air force ufo project blue books predecessors. 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. This is shown in the following sequence of events documented in the usafs project blue book files. Jan 19, 2015 the truth is out there now on the web.
Air force fact sheet concerning ufos and project blue. The usaf says that the blue book included 12,618 sightings reports, with 701 of which remained unidentified or around 5. This file was moved to a location to make it easier for you to locate similar information. The book presents a detailed account of the origin of the colorado ufo project, of which the following is a brief encapsulation. The collection consists of files from project blue book, project sign and project grudge, the names given to official investigations into. Ruppelt, in general, is thought to have been one of the most openminded commanders of blue book. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. Air force including top stories, features, leadership, policies, and more. Secretary of the air force deborah lee james the original 1997 united states air force core values handbook aka the little blue. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading project blue book. Ufos, an air force dilemma by hector quintanilla, usaf. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that some sightings were real extraterrestrials.
Jan 12, 2015 project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Most news outlets neglected to report that these files were not new to the. Aug 15, 2016 project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved. This would lead directly to the establishment of project blue book.
In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970. This would be followed by other investigations, project blue book is one of them. United states army army released january 1997 355 pages 22 mb refiled on november 4, 2015, for anyread more. Jul 08, 2019 after project blue book ended, its files were declassified and made available to the public in the national archives. Sep 30, 20 for more information, visit subscribe at. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer.
Ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. To determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and to scientifically analyze uforelated data. The foia request was for all documents relating to ufos the following is what was received. 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. Project blue book 19511969 by michael hall september 10th, 1951 marked a series of sightings that would prove to be the impetus for a serious reevaluation of the air force investigation into the ufo phenomenon. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. Usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book from 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. This document happened to come up in another discussion, and i just wanted to type it up and provide links to the files sagan found interesting enough to ask for when he was advising project blue book. Now, files are encrypted at rest on the system, youmans said. Mil delivers the latest breaking news and information on the u. Other uforelated documents not kept by blue book have remained classified. In the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u.
The news was ablaze with the story of files regarding the u. The air force continues to secretly investigate certain ufo sightings if it considers the objects to be threats to national security. While the general theme of the blue book series was the us air force in southeast asia vietnam, there are blue books covering many air force topics of interest. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue.
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. Allen hynek, then a consultant to blue book, conducted a small survey of 45 fellow professional astronomers. The files, which can be accessed here, were previously only available by visiting the national archives in washington, according to a. Carl sagan requesting 4 ufo files from the usaf and. 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. Ruppelt july 17, 1923 september 15, 1960 was a united states air force officer probably best known for his involvement in project blue book, a formal governmental study of unidentified flying objects.
The fabled project blue book, the air forces files on ufo sightings and investigations, have tantalized and frustrated extraterrestrial enthusiasts for. Air forces project blue book details decades of ufo. Worlds strangest ufo cases revealed daily mail online. Brigadier general lovekin entered the military in 1958. Each episode in the series draws from the source material of actual project blue book case files, blending ufo theories with. He is generally credited with coining the term unidentified flying object, to. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online. Book investigation was pennanently transferred to the modern military branch, national archives and. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. Mil provides special reports, video, audio, and photo galleries. Usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air force.
Feb 27, 2015 11 ufo photos unearthed from the air forces vaults. Jan 10, 2020 the project blue book archivethe united states air force. 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. For queries not related to project blue book, contact the national. After project blue book ended, its files were declassified and made available to the public in the national archives. It is a solid foundation of research for those who are interested in the us air forces involvement with the ufo phenomenon. Did a ufoair force encounter accidentally kill 4 in new. Each episode in the series draws from the source material of actual project blue book case files, blending ufo theories with authentic historical events from one of the most mysterious eras in.
The best photos of ufos we found in the newlyreleased. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, while publicly dismissing the existence of ufos, the united states air force usaf was engaged in a secret program for evaluating every report of unidentified flying objects. This section contains batches of documents that have been received from multiple agencies. Blue books files were sent to the air force archives at maxwell air force base in alabama. Air force releases thousands of pages of declassified ufo files. Alejandro rojas january 30, 2015 28 comments the news was ablaze with the story of files regarding the u. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949.
Brad steiger project blue book free pdf ebooks downloads. Early in 1952 grudge was reorganized into project blue book under the direction of ruppelt who was a captain at the time. Project blue book has been declassified and the records are available for examination in our research room. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns.
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 objects. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects conducted by the united states air force. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign and grudge. From what i understand this show was based on actual project blue book case files and tried to stick to the truth. For the first time nids is electronically publishing a book manuscript written in 1975 by lt. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to. The usaf s project blue book files indicate that approximately 1% of all unknown reports came from amateur and professional astronomers or other users of telescopes such as missile trackers or surveyors. 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. Buried in a project blue book file dated 1954 is a story thats been forgotten by most.
Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. The untold truth, edition 2 kindle edition by chace, john scott. Most news outlets neglected to report that these files were not new to the internet, but that what was new was that they were in a pdf format, and much more accessible than they had been previously. 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. According to ruppelt, the report traveled up the air force chain of command all the. An official investigation by the cia into the existence of ufos, aliens and all the other eerie stuff. The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. Public queries should be addressed to the project blue book archivist at 202 5015385. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. In 1966 the condon committee under the direction of dr. Here are the top five things to know from the open files of project blue book. He explained this means users can transfer files with personally identifiable information or personal health information, and that the.
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