Blue book project files

The collection consists of files from project blue book, project sign and project grudge, the names given to official investigations into. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup mufon steiger, brad, schmitt, donald r. Alamogordo, new mexico 11 november 1957 it is noted. 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. Project blue book the united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos. One famous photo from the blue book files, taken by a farmer, was. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949.

The cias declassified ufo files are now available online. Project blue book was very much a real series of scientific investigations carried out by the u. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. 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. 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. These files from project blue book were housed in boxes for decades from one of the project blue book officers. Historys new drama series project blue book is based on the true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united states air force from 1952 to 1969. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. The files contain correspondence, staff studies, status reports, congressional hearing reports, press releases, transcripts of public and air force briefings. Project blue book ufo investigations total records records. 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. The original project blue book files remain under lock and key at the archives. An official investigation by the cia into the existence of ufos, aliens and all the other eerie stuff.

Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. The united states air force carried out three consecutive studies of the ufo phenomenon over a 22year period. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo.

The fbi s foia library contains many files of public interest and historical value. Project blue book records, air force missile development center, 19471970 42 pages. 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. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo.

Started in 1952, it was the second revival of such a study. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. The national archives museum in washington, dc is presenting ufo files from project blue book in the featured document gallery through january 16, 2020. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup mufon. The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to. General information reference report relating to project blue book u.

Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. This series consists of the administrative files of project blue book, the u. Ufo project blue book at national archives museum youtube. The series is based on the reallife project blue book, a series of top secret investigations on ufos beginning in 1952 subliminal messaging. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue. Project blue book is a historical drama series that premiered on history channel in january 2019.

Project blue book has been declassified and the records are. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970. Onceclassified ufo files now searchable online huffpost. The randlecornett catalog has been used in those rare cases, numbering about. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Air force investigation into unidentified flying objects ufos that took place between 1947 and 1969. And while those massive files were eventually declassified and are now easily accessible online, greenewald suggested theres still more to the story of ufos. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. Project blue book, which premieres tuesday on history, is a casually enjoyable period sciencefiction series, easy enough to describe as a factbased cousin of the xfiles, minus. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force u.

Very loosely based on actual case files from the us air forces project blue book. 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. The book presents a detailed account of the origin of the colorado ufo project, of which the following is a brief encapsulation. A volume of restored project blue book files has no doubt long been a wish for ufo historians. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. Should you watch history channels ufo show project.

Each episode draws from the actual files, blending ufo. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. 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. Records and case files relating to investigations of sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos. This is a copy of the original advertisement for the collection. The secretary of the air force discontinued this program in 1969. In this conspiratorial scifi thriller set some time after wwii and loosely based on the us governments real life project blue book, captain michael quinn and dr. Finding aids for these records include a file list for the project files and an. 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. Air force investigations into uforelated phenomena in the 1950s and 60s known as project blue book. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices ceased inread more. Look no further than the xfilesthe gold standard for extraterrestrialbased storytelling on the small screen, and one of the defining dramas of the 90sto see what project blue book. 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. The name of this program, which has been in operation since 1948, is project blue book.

From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. Based on real events, the ufo drama stars aidan gillen, michael mal. 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. Project blue book ended in 1969, with the air force declaring there was nothing significant about ufos that posed a threat to americas security or was worthy of any scientific investigation. The blue book network combined its 100plus years of bidding phase experience and contractor. 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 blue book has been declassified and the records are available for examination in our research room. The cias legendary project blue book is now fully declassified and available to read online. T1206 published on fold3 february 26, 2007 last updated february 26, 2007 description nara t1206. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. Alien captured and tested project blue book youtube.

The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. Extreme literary license was taken with the stories, leaving them barely recognizeable even to those very familiar with the actual case files. 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. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u. Comprehensive catalog of 2,200 project blue book ufo. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos. Project blue book tv show on history cancelled or renewed. Allen hynek are tasked by the us air force to investigate reports of ufos and debunk them, or at least come up with rational explanations for them. Blue books files were sent to the air force archives at maxwell air force base in alabama. Project blue book fbi file pages this small file relates to an air force program for the investigation 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. Project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Here are the top five things to know from the open files of project blue book. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949.

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