Project blue book unexplained cases

In the mid20th century, blue book investigated thousands of ufo sightings all across america, and there are still hundreds of unexplained cases. Now some of the strangest from the collection have been highlighted, revealing the mysterious objects in the sky that left ufo hunters baffled. Ufo invasion of nato war games revealed in project blue book. 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. Project blue book was one of the most secretive government schemes of all time.

Whatever the case may be, you will soon have the chance to check out some of project blue book s documents in person when they go on display at the national archives museum in washington. 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. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. Microfilms of these cases, collectively known as project blue book, have become available for anyone to view online. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Project blue book unresolved cases texas texas ufo museum. The original project blue book files remain under lock and key at the archives. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. During those years, they investigated more than twelvethousand sightings including landings, occupant reports, photographs, radar cases, and intercepts by military jet fighters. Dec 21, 2018 project blue book is set to follow dr. One of the most famous sightings reported to project blue book was the 1964 lonnie zamora incident just south of socorro, new mexico. From 1947 to 1969, the air force officially investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. Since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in.

None of this can be reproduced without the express permission, as mr. 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. History channels project blue book chronicles the strange but true search for ufos and little green men. Mar 21, 2020 in the mid20th century, blue book investigated thousands of ufo sightings all across america, and there are still hundreds of unexplained cases. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. 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 stunning true cases behind historys new ufo show ign first.

One has to keep in mind the fact that since project blue book was there to explain away true ufo sightings the amount of unexplained cases is far higher than the 701 officially listed. Ufo sightings and cases from project bluebook that remained unidentified after investigation out of 12,000 cases. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns. The files relate to usaf investigations from 19471969 that were recently. Randlefor twentytwo years, the air force attempted to learn what it could about the phenomena they called ufos. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives.

The five best cases of ufo sightings from project blue book. Topsecret ufo program revealed in tvs project blue book. The series is based on the reallife project blue book, a series of studies on unidentified flying objects conducted by. Air force helmed an investigation of ufos, and a new television series, project blue book, draws inspiration from the mysterious initiative. Before spotting flying saucers, a naval fleet actually observed a triangular, submerged udentified craft emitting blue lights. Project blue book unresolved cases texas texas ufo. However, in reverse, hynek reevaluated 53 blue book ifo cases as unexplained ufo cases, bringing the total partially back up, to 640. The show stars game of thrones alum aidan gillen as dr. The unexplained ufo cases from the project blue book files in january, 1974, i visited the u. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. Project blue book was the inspiration for the 19781979 tv show project u. Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. Project blue book has been declassified and the records are available for examination in our research room.

The show will be released january 8, 2019, at 10 p. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Mar 05, 2020 the unexplained ufo cover up cases and the end of project blue book march 5, 2020 lufos latest posts, n. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that. The unexplained ufo cover up cases and the end of project. While most ufo sightings can be attributed to cloud formations, atmospheric phenomena, weather balloons or military planes, a few remain. For almost 20 years, blue book investigated ufo sightings and reports, but in 1968, the infamous. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u. Contains the original 700 project bluebook unknowns, i.

General information reference report relating to project blue book u. History series chronicles strange but true search for ufos. Project blue book season 2 finale will delve into the true story of operation mainbrace ufo and uso sightings. The microfilm has been available to the public at the national archives since 1976. Alienhunting agents seek the truth about ufos in project. Question about project blue books 701 unexplained cases. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. Project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history on january 8, 2019. Allen hynek gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey while they unravel the mysteries of the real unexplained cases examined by the united states air force from 19521969. Project blue book cast and creators talk ufo sightings. Images show mysterious alien sightings in recentlyreleased project blue book files. Worlds strangest ufo cases revealed daily mail online. Project blue book season 2 finale will delve into the true.

Project blue book unexplained cases summaries with witness names. 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 cast and creators talk ufo sightings and. The new history channel tv show project blue book is based on the true story of j. Under ruppelts direction, blue book investigated a number of wellknown ufo cases, including the socalled lubbock lights, and a widely publicized 1952 radar visual case over washington d. 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. Zamora was a policeman who, while on patrol, saw an eggshaped. The following cases comprise all of the blue book reports officially marked unexplained and involving sightings in the state of texas. The list underneath is of 701 ufo reports, representing all of the unexplained sightings recorded by the air forces project bluebook, a 17 activity.

Compiled by don berliner, for the fund for ufo research. Oct 10, 2018 at a new york comic con nycc panel on oct. Project blue book the first year of unexplained cases. The list of unexplained cases was compiled by don berliner, for the fund for ufo research. 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. Today, many of the blue book files have been declassified. Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. Air force archives at maxwell afb, montgomery, ala. From 1947 until 17 december 1969, the united states air force actively investigated reports and sightings of unidentified flying objects. Comprehensive catalog of 2,200 project blue book ufo unknowns. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. Since the show is based on the reallife air force program, how much research did you do into it.

While hynek was involved, blue book compiled reports of 12,618 sightings of unidentified flying objects, of which 701 remain unexplained to this day. Since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in the unexplained has only grown stronger. Project blue book investigated over 12,000 cases, 700 of which remain unexplained. Project blue book explores everything from sightings to possible evidence of. The worst sin one could commit on the blue book staff was to mark a case unexplained. 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. Dec 17, 2019 since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in the unexplained has only grown stronger. Project blue book documents to go on display unexplained. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national.

Jan 08, 2020 since the show is based on the reallife air force program, how much research did you do into it. There are cases marked as solved, for example, that give venus or jupiter as the explanation when the planet was not ever even above the horizon on that date. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. Unfortunately a complete list identifying these 53 cases is not available, though some of the worksheets have been copied by jan aldrich from cufoshynek files. It was opened in march 1952 and ceased all operations in 1970. The exhibit will be available to view at the east rotunda gallery from dec 5th, 2019 to jan 8th, 2020. There are areas when people consistently see strange lights in the sky, says project blue book creator david oleary. Allen hynek is played by aidan gillen, and the first season consisted of ten episodes. Im not sure how credible that number is, but there are definitely more than 701 unexplained cases in the original blue book files. Now declassified, the most intriguing of these unsolved cases are revisited in the history channel series project blue book. It is estimated at least 4,000 cases or more are of true ufos and this number could be as high as 7,000. Allen hyneks government investigations of ufo sightings.