Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Project sign was succeeded by project grudge 19491952. The new pamphlet updates the original little blue book and is now owned by the profession of arms center of excellence. National archives, from 1947 to 1969, a total of 12,618 sightings were reported to project blue book. The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to. Begun in 1952, project blue book was shut down in 1969 and later declassified by the air force, which said that the program failed to uncover any. This file was moved to a location to make it easier for you to locate similar information. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. Jan 10, 2019 the service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns.
Jan 26, 2015 in 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. 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. Air force conducted a series of studies on ufo sightings called project blue book. But the unit was soon tapped to investigate reports of unidentified flying objects in conjunction with project blue book, the air forces ufo inquiry. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. The service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings. Jul 30, 2019 watch project blue book on showmax now. Canadian laura mennell has no trouble going where few actors have gone before in project blue book. The air forces initial response to this phenomenon was the creation of project sign. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. The air force base nearest the location of a report.
The objects detailed in this story were among project blue book artifacts, once on display at the national museum of the u. 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 professorand eventual ufologist dr. The meticulous account of the top military brass on ufos in the united states. Air force sponsored investigations into uforelated phenomena in the 1950s and 60s, known as project blue book. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book u. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Allen hynek joins project blue book, an investigation into ufos conducted by the us air force, working with captain michael quinn to investigate what happened. Investigators from districts and commands sent the records to the air technical intelligence center at wright patterson air force base. Ruppelt and the rest of project blue book is pretty much as based on reality as one can get in a primetime drama. Some buffs insist that the legendary men in black figures who supposedly harassed ufo witnesses were from the 4602nd. Practically until the day the air force closed down project blue book in december 1969, it denied that such a document had ever existed, even when former ufoproject officers swore they had seen or heard of it. With caskey swaim, edward winter, william jordan, aldine king. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Jan 08, 2019 captain michael quinn, a decorated wwii air force pilot who is tasked with running a highly classified project, is dr.
The factbased historical drama revolves around secret us air force investigations into supposed. The air force s initial response to this phenomenon was the creation of project sign. The secret program dubbed project blue book launched in 1952 and was monitored by the u. A group of teenagers believe they saw a ufo while they were out parking in the wilderness. Governments project blue book project investigate sightings of extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects.
The modern ufo era begins the air force and project blue book. The project closed in 1969 and we have no information on sightings. The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was tenninated dec. Air force to spearhead a clandestine operation called project blue book. This american drama series is based on the reallife project blue book, which was a series of studies on. Feb 27, 2015 in the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. Quinn is an amalgam of reallife characters, but was initially based on edward j. Reptilians among us, underground antarctica space base, ret air force, project blue book, disclosure video 03182020 by stillness in the storm 1 comment this is a video post. Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue book, 701 remained unidentified. Air force inquiry into unidentified flying objects that ended in 1969. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book.
From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. Reptilians among us, underground antarctica space base, ret. The name of this program, which has been in operation since 1948, is project blue book. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970. Project blue book has been declassified and the records are available for examination in our research room. In the history channel series project blue book, hynek teams up with air force officer captain michael quinn michael malarkey to investigate major sightingsone per episode, much like the x. Allen hynek, a college professor recruited by the air force to research ufo sightings, is the reallife scientist that project blue book is based off. The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to determine whether ufos. Captain michael quinn, a decorated wwii air force pilot who is tasked with running a highly classified project, is dr. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. Us drama project blue book explores secret ufo history.
The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was terminated dec. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue bookfrom 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. In the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. Project blue book unknowns this list claims 701 ufo reports which represent all of the unexplained sightings recorded by the air force s project blue book, a seventeen year investigation. Project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history on january 8, 2019. Project blue book, established in march 1952, succeeded project grudge. Air forces reallife investigation into ufo sightings in the 1950s and 60s. 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. Allen hynek are tasked by the us air force to investigate reports of ufos and debunk them. Josef allen hyneks partner on historys new show project blue book. 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. While the governments goal was to make ufos go away, it. From 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. Abduction, misinterpretation, and a blow to dignity sums up penultimate episode of robert zemeckisproduced show.
Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue. The ad was from centerville, which is located just south of dayton. Usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air. Air force staff compiled these records as part of the air force study of ufos called project blue book. Hynek, told entertainment tonight the show is a 10part drama focusing around project blue book, around allen hynek, and this character, captain michael quinn, whos a straight up air force. Reptilians among us, underground antarctica space base, ret air force, project blue book, disclosure video 03182020 by stillness in the storm 1 comment. By 1952, with reports continuing to trickle in, the air force had rekindled the operation as project blue book.
Quinn isnt a real person, but hes inspired by one air force officer edward j. In march of 1952 project grudge became known as project blue book. Along with his partner, the debonair air force captain michael quinn michael malarkey, he is summoned to investigate ufo sightings around the country and use. Air force, and now in storage at wrightpatt after years in public. Below is the united states air forces official statement regarding ufos, as noted in usaf fact sheet 9503. Air force announced the closing of its most famous ufo investigation program, project blue book. In 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. 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.
The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. The stunning true cases behind historys new ufo show ign first. Project blue book air force declassification office display. Project blue book air force declassification office. Apr 25, 2003 from 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. In the summer of 1952 a united states air force f86 jet interceptor shot at a flying saucer. These are the official documents about it from the project blue book files. Why michael malarkey says new show project blue book was. Rand project air force paf is the product of visionary thinking that led to a randair force partnership now in its seventh decade. Most people dontbut if youve ever heard of project blue book, then youve probably been suspicious of a dayton air force base for quite some time. Jan 22, 2020 by 1952, with reports continuing to trickle in, the air force had rekindled the operation as project blue book. Pafs mission is to conduct an integrated program of objective analysis on issues of enduring concern to air force leaders. Usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book kindle edition by air force united states.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Reptilians among us, underground antarctica space base. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. 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. Mar 09, 2020 background in march of 1962, an unknown object going mach 2 mysteriously changed appearances mid flight. Project blue book the united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos.
Project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. Allen hynek is played by aidan gillen, and the first season consisted of ten episodes. Though the real project blue book ended decades ago. If the initial investigation does not reveal a positive identification or explanation, a second. Practically until the day the air force closed down project blue book in december 1969, it denied that such a document had ever existed, even when former ufo project officers swore they had seen or heard of it. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. Aug 15, 2016 project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved. 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 the united states air force. Since the termination of project blue book, nothing has occurred that would support a resumption of ufo investigations by the air force. After the air force investigated, they concluded it was an unknown.
One evening in late 20, under a ufo search on craigslist in the dayton, ohio area, he came across an ad that advertised project blue book pics and documents. Since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Ohio has its own area 51 and the stories behind it are truly bizarre. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. Allen hynek aidan gillen, a brilliant yet underappreciated college professor, is recruited by the u. Speaking about the addition of a whole new character as a mixture of the many reallife ones in the original project, gillen, who plays the role of dr.
Project blue book investigated 12,618 ufo sightings and 701 of those sightings remained unidentified. Project blue book, as ufo enthusiasts and history buffs are well aware, was the official u. Project sign and the investigations that would follow it including project blue book would be the twentytwo yearlong effort by the air force to deal with the ufo problem. Formed in the years immediately following world war two, project blue book was intended to stop the spread of public unease about a growing. Jan 15, 2019 project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading usaf fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. 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. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book from 1947 to 1969, the air force investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. Project blue book trailer drama series on showmax youtube.
Not only is there a new history channel series about the program, this year also. Written and documented by the former head of the air force project blue book, the federal organization in charge of a formal government study of ufos. While quinn and hynek get into a brawl over truth and lie, susie makes an inappropriate move towards mimi. Air force fact sheet concerning ufos and project blue book. It stated that the materials were apparently the property of an air force captain who was assigned to project blue book. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien conspiracies as cold war paranoia spreads. In 1966, the air force had requested the formation of another committee to look into the details of 59 ufo sightings investigated by project blue book. Hynek was also back in the fold and now granted the license to investigate the. Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. The original little blue book, air force core values, has never been assigned an official publication number and differs from air force instruction 11, air force standards, which is a small printed book with a blue cover. From this time to its conclusion in 1969, the project concerned itself with investigation of sightings, evaluation of the data, and release of information to proper news media through the secretary of the air force, office of information safoi. Robert friend, tuskegee fighter pilot who led air force.