Jan 14, 2015 based at wrightpatterson, the operation collected all reports of ufo sightings, the document states. From 1947 to 1970, the united states air force conducted investigations into the increasing number of unidentified flying object ufo sightings throughout. Since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue. Project blue book season 2 finale will delve into the true story of operation mainbrace ufo and uso sightings. Project blue book season 2 finale will delve into the. Alien investigation series project blue book shows more weird. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national.
The initial investigation resulted in the formation of project blue book in 1952. 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 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. What was the mechanism used to report ufo sightings to blue book by the us navy ships. Jan 10, 2019 the service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings. Notable colorado ufo sightings uncovered in project. New ufo drama series project blue book this is a first. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. Between 1947 and 1969, at the height of the cold war, more than 12,000 ufo sightings were reported to project blue book, a small, topsecret air force team.
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. The goals of project blue book were to scientifically analyze ufo data and to determine if ufos were a national security threat. The ufo sightings that pushed the uk to take flying. Project blue book season 2 finale will delve into the true. Bits of truth reside in documents on project blue book. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. Allen hyneks son, and your favorite experts from ancient aliens. How to investigate a flying saucer central intelligence agency. Hynek and quinn head to the north atlantic to investigate a ufo sighting that just might turn out to be irrefutable evidence that we. 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. A search for the truth behind ufo sightings leads to the discovery of government coverups. The condon report justified blue books end on the assertion that ufos did not present a threat. Sightings throughout southern california tijuana, mexico, march 31, 2020. Multiplewitness ufo sightings in oregon and washington on july 4, 1947 posted by.
Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force usaf. The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to determine whether ufos. The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to. The most publicized sightings took place on consecutive weekends, july 1920 and july 2627. But did project blue book really seek to uncover the truth or cover it up. Project blue book categorized sightings according to what the team suspected they were attributable to. The project marked the dawn of the ufo age, and with 700 cases still. 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. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u.
But the compilation of all cases into an easytosearch database has just launched recently by the black vault. Ufo historian curtis peebles called the incident the climax of the 1952 ufo flap never before or after did project blue book and the air force undergo such a tidal wave of ufo reports. The ultimate guide to project blue book by one of the lead astronomers for the us air force program to investigate ufo sightingsand featured in history channels project blue book. Air forces project blue book, and determined to be an unknown, began with sightings by police officers in oregon and. Formed in the years immediately following world war two, project blue book was intended to stop the spread of public unease about a growing number of reported ufo sightings, including over such. Mar 24, 2020 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. Based at wrightpatterson, the operation collected all reports of ufo sightings, the document states. Blue book officials regularly called on the cia to help investigators eliminate the majority. The name of this program, which has been in operation since 1948, is project blue book. The service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings.
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. Ufo invasion of nato war games revealed in project blue book. Syfy takes robert zemeckis ufo show project blue book. His team was convinced that zamora was telling the truth, and despite an extremely thorough investigation, they were unable to locate the object or its origins. Project blue book ufo investigations total records records. Project blue book investigated 12,618 ufo sightings and 701 of those sightings remained unidentified. Oct 12, 2018 but did project blue book really seek to uncover the truth or cover it up. Project blue book cast and creators talk ufo sightings. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Popular ufo sightings from project blue book files. Records and case files relating to investigations of sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos.
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. The team behind history channels 10episode drama project blue book, based on the air forces 1950s program that investigated ufos, delves into the true backstories behind the series and how. Before spotting flying saucers, a naval fleet actually observed a triangular, submerged udentified craft emitting blue lights. Jan 22, 2020 there is even a project blue book webpage so researchers can access online more than 50,000 official u. Project blue book closes out season 2 in a spectacular fashion. Ruppelt referred to the era of project grudge as the dark ages of early usaf ufo investigation. What was the mechanism used to report ufo sightings to. Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. Todays post comes from joseph gillette, an archivist on a crosstraining assignment in the national archives history office. Ufo invasion of nato war games revealed in project blue. America, ufo news 0 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. 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. Feb 27, 2015 in the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u.
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. Jan 21, 2016 hector quintanilla, the last chief officer of the us air forces famous ufo investigation program, project blue book, was in charge of the zamora case. In the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. 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. How to investigate a flying saucer central intelligence. The united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos. The project marked the dawn of the ufo age, and with 700 cases still unsolved, its still something that obsesses ufo fans today. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book. Ships submitting reports to blue book included navy, us coast guard and commercial vessels. The following is a copy of the us air force fact sheet distributed by.
After the infamous alleged alien landing in roswell, new mexico, in july 1947, the us air force investigated 12,618 sightings from 1947 to 1969, and many of those cases occurred in colorado. In fact, between that first incident in 1947 and when project blue book was terminated in 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings of strange things moving in the sky had been reported across the united states. Sightings throughout southern california tijuana, mexico, march 31, 2020 april 11, 2020 project blue book. 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. Zamora was a policeman who, while on patrol, saw an eggshaped. Popular ufo sightings from project blue book files latest. This is the second in a series concerning the air forces project blue book investigation. 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, the hit television docudrama about the u. Syfy takes robert zemeckis ufo show project blue book for u. Alejandro rojas july 20, 2016 2 comments one of the first multiplewitness sighting cases investigated by the u. Born in march 1952 on the initiative of general cabell, the so called project blue book was the u.
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. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. Richard peuser, chief of textual reference operations at the national archives at college park, maryland, said the agency has seen a steady amount of interest in files dealing with ufos. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. Hynek and captain quinn will journey to skinwalker ranch in utah to investigate strange. Jan 15, 2020 one of the most famous sightings reported to project blue book was the 1964 lonnie zamora incident just south of socorro, new mexico.
The duration of the sighting, the date, time, location, or position in the sky, weather conditions, and the manner of appearance or disappearance are essential clues for investigators evaluating reported ufo sightings. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue. Some of the questions that this study wanted to answer were. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. It has been identified in the past as project sign and project grudge. In the wake of the topcliffe sighting and resulting newspaper coverage, the british military intelligence was forced to officially recognize the ufo, according to ruppelt of project blue book. Jan 21, 2020 a search for the truth behind ufo sightings leads to the discovery of government coverups. Government documents relating to the ufo phenomenon. The unexplained ufo cover up cases and the end of project blue book march 5, 2020 lufos latest posts, n. Project blue book has covered several controversial and famous ufo encounters this season. Apr 16, 2018 this is the second in a series concerning the air forces project blue book investigation. Originally released in 1977, this new edition by the worlds foremost authority on ufos distills 12,000 sightings and 140,000 pages of project blue book.
One of the most famous sightings reported to project blue book was the 1964 lonnie zamora incident just south of socorro, new mexico. Jan 08, 2020 the team behind history channels 10episode drama project blue book, based on the air forces 1950s program that investigated ufos, delves into the true backstories behind the series and how. Blue book officials regularly called on the cia to. Project blue book episode the washington merrygoround takes from the unidentified flying objects that flew around the nations capital in july of 1952. During the life of the project, more than 12,000 reported ufo sightings were collected and analyzed, with most of the ufos being explained away as known aircraft or naturally occurring phenomenon, such as the. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u. Air force usaf program which had the aim to study unidentified flying objects. Project blue book cast and creators talk ufo sightings and. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to.