Project Bluebook: Page 2

12 pages (pdf file) This small file relates to an Air Force program for the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects. The Secretary of the Air Force discontinued this program in 1969.

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(pdf file)Official FOIA FBI Synopsis of file: This small file relates to an Air Force program for the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects. The Secretary of the Air Force discontinued this program in 1969.

Project Blue Book played a key role in government efforts to downplay the UFO phenomenon.

In the features Project Sign, and Project Grudge, we saw that, after General Hoyt Vandenburg rejected the conclusions of Project Sign's 1948 "Estimate of the Situation" as being unfounded, the attitude of the Air Force toward UFOs changed. The name change of its official agent for UFO investigation changed on 16 December 1948 from Project Sign to Project Grudge reflected this change in attitude, as did the final report of Project Sign.

The United States Air Force actively investigated UFO sightings under a program named Project Blue Book. The program was started in 1947 and was terminated on December 17, 1969. Project Blue Book investigated 12, 618 UFO sightings and 701(5.6%) of those sightings remained unidentified.

With the smoke finally having settled over the battle field it is time to take a look back at this year's, "Project Blue Book", scenario game. The day started out better than any other day of the year, bright sunshine, clear skies, and cool temperatures. It was probably the best weather ever to play some paintball. With the weatherman cooperating, the event started off with the rules and team selections.

This study evaluates factors related to the USAF investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects in an attempt to determine whether or not additional UFO investigation is warranted. The approach to analysis taken by this study was twofold: one writer evaluated evidence justifying the closure of Project Blue Book while the other writer evaluated evidence supporting its reopening. Based on the evidence uncovered, the study concludes that there is a definite need for a new UFO investigation. The study recommends that such an investigation should be a scientific undertaking free from bias, political pressure, and USAF or DoD jurisdiction.

This is a crucial and promising time for the people of Tibet. The release of major motion pictures about Tibet, the Tibetan Freedom Concerts and the Tibetan Folklife Festival, as well as the newly established and expanded Tibet support groups throughout the world have increased awareness of their plight. The knowledge that others are firmly committed to their peaceful struggle, and that together they are raising their voices in protest, is an important source of strength for the Tibetan people.

This is in response to your August 8, 1996, Freedom of Information Act requests. We forwarded your request to the National Archives and Records Administration, Archives Review Branch, Room 18W, Washington, DC 20408. They will reply directly to you. AlC Smalley is our action officer on (703) 695-4992.