Project blue book ufo files

Air force recorded a total of 12,618 ufo sightings. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo. The series is based on the reallife project blue book, a series of studies on unidentified flying objects conducted by the united states air force. To try to find an explanation for all reported sightings of ufos. In the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Of thousands of cases, experts tell the bbc, hundreds remain. Hynek joined project blue book in 1952 and would remain with it until its demise in 1969. Contains an extensive listing of 1,500 ufo sightings and cases from the us air force project bluebook files that remained unknown or unidentified after investigation.

Allen hynek is played by aidan gillen, and the first season consisted of ten episodes. 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. The decision to discontinue ufo investigations was based. Edition 1 was updated january, 2020 from 1947 to 1969, the u. Ufo project blue book at national archives museum youtube. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading project blue book. Comprehensive catalog of 1,500 project blue book ufo unknowns version 1. A volume of restored project blue book files has no doubt long been a wish for ufo historians. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. Files from the united states air force study on ufo activity are now available to view online for free. The fabled project blue book, the air forces files on ufo sightings and investigations, have tantalized and frustrated extraterrestrial enthusiasts for. The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to determine whether ufos.

A group of teenagers believe they saw a ufo while they were out parking in the wilderness. Project blue book was just one of many ufo reporting channels for the u. The name of this program, which has been in operation since 1948, is project blue book. Historys ufo drama is the xfiles dulled by time and its lack of skepticism. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under. Project blue book ufo investigations total records records. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. Ufo investigator, rob mercer discovers a bounty of project blue book files on craigs list. The years portrayed ignore the fact that first in 1947 was a project to investigate objects flying which were unknown, was called project sign, this changed 2 years later in 1949 under the name project grudge and wasnt given the.

The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup mufon steiger, brad, schmitt, donald r. The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. Project blue book ufo files go online cult of weird. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u. Force files on ufo investigations and sightings are now available in one place online. Determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and scientifically analyze uforelated data. For him, it was a side gig as he continued to teach. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online. Ive got a whole book full of government ufo files from wikileaks and several other secret sources. An official investigation by the cia into the existence of ufos, aliens and all the other eerie stuff. A cache of us air force ufo investigation documents has been released online.

The staffs of project blue book was assigned to carry out three main functions. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. The randlecornett catalog has been used in those rare cases, numbering about 40, where it supplements what is in the berliner catalog. Blue book does not contain all ufo record sightings. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices ceased inread more. Many military ufo sightings remain classified top secret today.

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. Air force documented and analyzed ufo sightings through project blue book, which launched in 1952. The united states air force began project blue book, the third study of its kind, in 1952 with two objectives. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. Air force fact sheet on ufo s 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. Executive produced by oscarwinning filmmaker robert zemeckis, project blue book is based on a reallife u. Project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force u. Comprehensive catalog of 2,200 project blue book ufo unknowns. A video taken by an eyewitness revealed a massive ufo hovering over a mountain range in nevada. 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.

Syfy takes robert zemeckis ufo show project blue book. The lost files of project blue book the ufo chronicles. An exception to this general rule is the estimate of the situation drafted by project. It has been identified in the past as project sign and project grudge. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project. Records and case files relating to investigations of sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. 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. Onceclassified ufo files now searchable online huffpost. Comprehensive catalog of 2,200 project blue book ufo.

It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge. Project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history on january 8, 2019. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. The service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings. Project blue book feels like xfiles lite, only with a whole. The cias legendary project blue book is now fully declassified and available to read online. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. The files are now being hosted by john greenewalds black vault. Declassified government records about ufos have long existed on microfilm in the national archives in washington, dc. 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.

The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. The ufo was flying towards an air force base known for alien activity. Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue book, 701 remained unidentified.

For the first time ever, a series of restored documents is available from the us air forces 22 year study of ufos. Ok, those wikileaks clinton email releases caused a stir, but wait till you see ufo files that have been hidden away. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup. From 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. Project blue book, which premieres tuesday on history, is a casually enjoyable period sciencefiction series, easy enough to describe as a. Governments project blue book project investigate sightings of extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects. Under the code name, project blue book, the air force analyzed over,000 incidents. Project blue book the cia and government conspiracy to hide top secret ufo files. Ufo enthusiast john greenewald compiled a database called the project. Robert friend was the director of project blue book from 1958 to 1963.

T1206 published on fold3 february 26, 2007 last updated february 26, 2007 description nara t1206. Started in 1952, it was the second revival of such a study. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. 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. Project blue book the united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, while publicly dismissing the existence of ufos, the united states air force was engaged in a secret program for evaluating. The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was tenninated dec. Project blue book premieres on tuesday, january 8 at 109c on the history channel, and is based on true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united. Despite the fact that blue book was terminated in 1969, friend told the huffington post in 2012 that he thought the ufo issue should have been turned over to scientists, who could best determine what was behind the more unusual reports. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. To determine the cause for each ufo sighting, to assess the security threat for each incident, and to determine how the united states could obtain or create the technology used by ufos. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970.

Although these studies and subsequent reports were initially classified, it appears that all reports except blue book special report no. Before project blue book, there was project sign, prompted by a rash of ufo sightings in 1947, including whats come to. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. Ruppelt referred to the era of project grudge as the dark ages of early usaf ufo investigation.