The cia hired a nuclear physicist named edward condon to go through. Mar 29, 2021 the worst sin one could commit on the blue book staff was to mark a case unexplained. The highly interesting series managed to intrigue fans because of blending hints of the paranormal with historically unexplained phenomena. Now declassified, the most intriguing of these unsolved cases are revisited in the history channel series project blue book. Bb case statistics and problems when project blue book bb closed down on jan. Project blue book renewed for season 2 at history screen. The unexplained ufo cases from the project blue book files in january, 1974, i visited the u. Project blue book unresolved cases texas texas ufo museum. For the usaf who conducted project blue book, these are the cases that had no conventional explanation.
Of the 12,618 cases project blue book collected of 17 years, 701 of those remain unsolved. Petition project blue book save the award winning mystery. Alienhunting agents seek the truth about ufos in project. The five best cases of ufo sightings from project blue book.
Project blue book ended 50 years ago today unexplained. It was opened in march 1952 and ceased all operations in 1970. Alien interview project blue book roswell crashed ufo. Ever since a mysterious object suspected to be an alien spacecraft crashed. Project blue book cast and creators talk ufo sightings. Microfilms of these cases, collectively known as project blue book, have become. Project blue book the first year of unexplained cases project blue book as formed by the u. This was soon followed by one the most notable ufo incidents in american history, when a wave of sightings hit washington d. Project blue book cast and creators talk ufo sightings and. The conclusions or views expressed in this publication are the views of the author s and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the fund for ufo research, inc.
Alien investigation series project blue book shows more weird. Project blue book the first year of unexplained cases. Jan 20, 2015 more than 700 cases in project blue book remain unsolved, accounting for 5. Project blue book documents to go on display unexplained. Jan 15, 2019 while hynek was involved, blue book compiled reports of 12,618 sightings of unidentified flying objects, of which 701 remain unexplained to this day. Allen hynek, a former astronomy professor at the ohio state. Project blue book officially closed its doors on december 17th, 1969, however operations didnt completely cease until january of the following year. Desvergers and ruppelt have both since died, the case remains unexplained. Grudge concluded that all ufos were natural phenomena or. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate.
May 11, 2017 project blue book labelled it unexplained. While most ufo sightings can be attributed to cloud formations, atmospheric phenomena, weather balloons or military planes, a few remain. Project blue book wasnt the governments first ufo study. Sep, 2017 project blue book investigated strange sightings from 1947 to 1969. The conclusions or views expressed in this publication are the views of the author s and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the fund for ufo.
After examining thousands of cases, and dismissing many as planes, birds, or clouds, project blue book was left with several ufo sightings that no one could explain. Hynek wrote a number of books, which were immensely helpful. The official summary finding of project blue book s 12,618 reports left a staggering 701 reported sightings completely unexplained as the program was shuttered, while the government concluded that none of the reports represented a threat to national security or revealed any technological developments or principles beyond then present. Of course, critics have also rebuffed the show for inaccurate facts and absurd theories. The unexplained ufo cover up cases and the end of project. There are areas when people consistently see strange lights in the sky, says project blue book creator david oleary. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that some sightings were real extraterrestrials. Mar 24, 2020 project blue book, the historical period drama, does a fantastic job of entwining conspiracy theories with science fiction.
The air forces project blue book investigators noted the hair on the alleged victims arms was singed, and the skin burned. Allen hynek, an astrophysics professor who investigates the world of ufos and supposed alien encounters. Sep 18, 2018 project blue book is based on the true, top secret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united states air force from 19521969. Feb 11, 2019 the tv series project blue book finds inspiration from those studies by delving into the world of unexplained events and ufo encounters. Project blue book unresolved cases texas march 17, 1949. As project blue book returns, history channels ufo content.
Project blue book unexplained cases summaries with witness. 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. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u. Project blue book unresolved cases texas texas ufo. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Some cases frequently those which were well publicized at the time of the event contain considerable information, while others are vague and seriously incomplete. Feb 16, 2019 from 19521969, project blue book was an effort on behalf of the united states air force to investigate and explain ufo sightings. By the time project blue book ended, it had collected 12,618 ufo reports, and concluded that most of them were misidentifications of natural phenomena clouds, stars, etc.
Project blue book creator david oleary shares 10 spots for. Project blue book itself was never reopened, but a. Many of the reports have deteriorated, some to the point of being unreadable. Worlds strangest ufo cases revealed daily mail online. Camp hood, texas while awaiting the start of a flare firing, they watched, for an hour, while eight. Project blue book investigators noted the hair on the alleged victims arms was singed, and the skin burned. The us government recently revealed its investigations into 12,000 encounters with ufos spanning between 19471969. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. Others tell stories of what investigators later claim were meteors, weather phenomenon and, in one case, a practical joke. Close encounters abound with exclusive access to never. 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. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book. Project blue book unexplained cases summaries with witness names.
The following paragraphs relate to project blue books unexplained case listing. Oct 05, 2017 yet, general cabell ultimately became discontent with project grudges lack of substantive analysis and reorganized the project again in the spring of 1952, forming project blue book. Air forces project blue book in december 1969, our interest in all things ufos has only grown stronger. Air force documentation on better quality unexplained ufo cases. The exhibit will be available to view at the east rotunda gallery from dec 5th, 2019 to jan 8th, 2020. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns. Jan 22, 2015 the five best cases of ufo sightings from project blue book more than 10,000 declassified ufo reports have been posted online, and alien enthusiasts are excited. Fifty years ago, the government shut down its infamous study into ufosand people are still talking about it. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo. Project blue book was the inspiration for the 19781979 tv show project u. Project blue book unresolved cases texas from 1947 to 1969, the air force officially investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. The unexplained ufo cover up and the end of project blue book in 1969. Texarkana, texas one object, bright, shaped like two dishpans facetoface, flew straight and level. Project blue book is based on the true, top secret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united states air force from 19521969.
Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. With aidan gillen, michael malarkey, laura mennell, ksenia solo. Air force archives at maxwell afb, montgomery, ala. Of thousands of cases, experts tell the bbc, hundreds remain. After examining thousands of cases, and dismissing many as planes.
Compiled by don berliner, for the fund for ufo research. Jan 08, 2020 project blue book investigated over 12,000 cases, 700 of which remain unexplained. Project blue book creator shares 10 favorite sites for ufospotting. Dec 17, 2019 in 1952, the air force initiated its final ufo investigation, the nowfamous project blue book. Jan 02, 2018 project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Ruppelt referred to the era of project grudge as the dark ages of early usaf ufo investigation. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. 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. Project blue book season 3 release date, cast, new season.
Ufo fact sheet the air force investigation of ufos began in. A scoutmasters close encounter with a ufoand a sinister red. In 1952, the air force created a third project, pursuing objective ufo data without a bias. The following is a statistical listing or reported ufo.
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. Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. Project blue book generally placed the blame for such incompleteness on the witnesses, but it should take its own share of the responsibility. Project blue book, a drama series returning for its second season, is one in a number of paranormal hits for the history channel. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. Between 1948 and 1969 we investi gated 12,618 reported sightings. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. A scoutmasters close encounter with a ufoand a sinister. Ruppelt, in nearly two decades, it collected between. Jan 12, 2019 luckily, there are throngs of ufologists today who are carrying on hyneks legacy and trying to investigate the remaining unsolved cases. The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was officially terminated december 17, 1969. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its.
Oct 10, 2018 under the code name project blue book, the air force documented and scrutinized 12,000 ufo sightings from 1952 to 1969, led by j. 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. A cache of us air force ufo investigation documents has been released online. Project blue book renewed for season 2 at history screen rant. A ufo enthusiast has gathered more than 00 pages of declassified government documents on ufo sightings and posted them online. Topsecret ufo program revealed in tvs project blue book. The committee recommended that the air force get out of the ufo business, said oconnell. The series revolves around the reallife project blue book, a secret series of investigations into supposed ufo encounters and unexplained phenomena undertaken by the united states air force with skeptical astrophysics professor dr. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. 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.
Project blue book investigated 12,618 ufo sightings and 701 of those sightings remained unidentified. The series revolves around the reallife project blue book, a secret series of investigations into supposed ufo encounters and unexplained phenomena undertaken by the united states air force with skeptical astrophysics professor and eventual ufologist dr. We were told its purpose was to investigate ufo sightings, but this simply was not the truth. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue. Jan 26, 2015 a bulk of greenewalds document collection comprises cases from project blue book a series of investigations by the us air force that took place post the infamous alleged alien landing in. Why bother with a normal vacation when you can have a paranormal one. Case files clearly show an agenda to lower the amount of unexplained cases, he added.
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