From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book. By jonathan marker national archives news washington, december 5, 2019 its a timeless question. A request for information on any ufo files held by the agency. The defence force has made copies of the relevant files in archives new zealands custody, as well as its own more recent files. A new edition of the blockbuster book that revealed the topsecret findings of the us government about ufos. In 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. Indeed, between 1952 and its termination in 1969, the u.
Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. The files themselves are not even all located in the same place. Project blue book was very much a real series of scientific investigations carried out by the u. These,000 files are the ones that were somehow designated as blue book files. The governments ufo secrets revealed order the book to own in 2019. Governments project blue book project investigate sightings of extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects. Richard peuser, chief of textual reference operations at the national archives at college park, maryland, said the agency has seen a steady amount of interest in files dealing with ufos. Though the real project blue book ended decades ago, interest in ufos has scarcely dimmed. Government documents relating to the ufo phenomenon. Public queries should be addressed to the project blue book archivist at 202 5015385. Ufo project blue book at national archives museum youtube.
Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. But project blue book files remained classified until january 2015 causing a considerable amount of speculation that the government might be hiding something. Greenewald knows a thing or two about unearthing government and military files. Greenewald says that the documents are just a fraction of what the government have.
Air force documented and analyzed ufo sightings through project blue book, which launched in 1952. There is even a project blue book webpage so researchers can access online more than 50,000 official u. Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference. Air force investigation into reported ufo sightings, the projects declassified files are now available online for free. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup mufon. News media requiring project blue book files should contact the national archives public affairs office, 2025015525.
According to the national archives, 12,618 ufo sightings were reported to project blue book while it was headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base in dayton, ohio. 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 air force team. 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. Ruppelt referred to the era of project grudge as the dark ages of early usaf ufo investigation. New zealand defence force files documenting new zealand uas reports over the last five decades. Jan 12, 2015 project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Although the ufo reports were declassified and appear to be intact, skeptics still believe the united states government is hiding information about ufos and extraterrestrial life. The blue book project documents are reportedly complete. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u.
The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. Jan 22, 2020 there is even a project blue book webpage so researchers can access online more than 50,000 official u. The resulting project blue book collection lets anyone explore the thousands of original air force ufo files, and includes the option to search for things by year or by keyword. Ive got a whole book full of government ufo files from wikileaks and several other secret sources. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force usaf. With caskey swaim, edward winter, william jordan, aldine king. Government documents ready to download on nearly any government secret you can imagine.
Files from government ufo investigation now available online. To mark the 50th anniversary of the end of project blue book, the national archives will display records from the air forces unidentified flying. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading project blue book. For queries not related to project blue book, contact the national archives receptionist at 202 5015400. Allen hynek, who once served as an advisor to project. 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 every report of unidentified flying. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970. The fabled project blue book, the air forces files on ufo sightings and investigations, have tantalized and frustrated extraterrestrial enthusiasts for. Government secrets about declassified ufo sightings reader. Project blue book is a bunch of files containing over,000 reports of ufo and flying saucer incidents. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. Brad steiger project blue book free pdf ebooks downloads.
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. Vault home project blue book ufo project blue book ufo part 1 of 1. Ufo reports declassified, project blue book now available online. For the first time ever, a series of restored documents is available from the us air forces 22 year study of ufos. Ufo enthusiast releases k pages of air force docs on. 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. Jan 20, 2015 although the ufo reports were declassified and appear to be intact, skeptics still believe the united states government is hiding information about ufos and extraterrestrial life. Project blue book was one of the most secretive government schemes of all time. Project blue book launched in 1952, the third in a series of air force investigations aimed at scientifically studying ufos and determining whether. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup. The cias legendary project blue book is now fully declassified and available to read online.
For more information on the us air force ufo archives, visit the center for ufo studies cufos, which was founded by astronomer j. Jan 15, 2019 project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. 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. 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. Air forces official ufoinvestigation program, known as project blue book, came to the following set of conclusions. The new history channel tv show project blue book is based on the true story of j. Public interest in ufos persists 50 years after project blue book. Under the code name project blue book, the air force analyzed over,000 incidents. He compiled every declassified document from the blue book project from 1947 1969 on his website. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case.
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. Eyewitness accounts from the real area 51 by thomas j. Ok, those wikileaks clinton email releases caused a stir, but wait till you see ufo files that have been hidden away. Over,000 declassified ufo files available online news punch. Onceclassified ufo files now searchable online huffpost. And now the secrets of the air forces project blue book will soon be yours. Ufo hypothesis and survival questions ufos and the intelligence community blind spot to surprise or deceptive data memorandum for the record subject. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. Documentation related to the numerous requests received by nsa on the subject of unidentified flying objects ufo. Project blue book, the air force analyzed over,000 incidents. Jan 19, 2015 the truth is out there now on the web. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online good. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969.
Ufo hypothesis and survival questions ufo s and the intelligence community blind spot to surprise or deceptive data memorandum for the record subject. Ufo reports declassified, project blue book now available. In the mid20th century, blue book investigated thousands of. Allen hyneks government investigations of ufo sightings. Project blue book by brad steiger overdrive rakuten. Historys ufo drama is the xfiles dulled by time and its lack of skepticism. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. 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. Nearly,000 pages of declassified air force files on ufo investigations and sightings are now available in one place online. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. The black vault has more than 2,000,000 pages of declassified u. 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. Declassified government records about ufos have long existed on microfilm in the national archives in washington, dc. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949.
Fortysix years after the conclusion of project blue book, a secret u. Governments topsecret ufo research the truth is out there game of thrones alum aidan gillen leads the history channels eyeopening new series. Air forces official ufo investigation program, known as project blue book, came to the following set of conclusions. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. However, there is a glaring omission among the files. 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 every report of unidentified flying objects. An official investigation by the cia into the existence of ufos, aliens and all the other eerie stuff.
Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. From the desks of project blue book the black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. Utilizing the freedom of information act foia, the black vaults founder john greenewald, jr. 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. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. United states air force fact sheet 9503 unidentified flying objects and air force project blue book. Nearly,000 pages of declassified air force files on ufo investigations and sightings are now available in one place.
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