Jan 12, 2019 some of those sightings will be explored in the new history network scripted tv series, project blue book, based on the reallife ufo study of the same name conducted by the us military at the. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. Project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history on january 8, 2019. Mysterious lights in the sky and what some believe was an increased military air traffic in the past week has prompted the mutual ufo network mufon to schedule a meeting for 1 p. In project blue book, history channels hit formula mixes fact and fiction the new series draws on the air forces ufo investigations and adds some creative license. Between 1947 and 1969, the air force recorded 12,618 sightings of strange phenomena 701 of which remain unidentified like the zamora case. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force u. It provides a practical step by step guide to the development of business cases, using the five case model in a scalable and proportionate way. In project blue book, history channels hit formula. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents.
Project blue book schedule and full episodes on history. The service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings. Project blue book tv series 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The five best cases of ufo sightings from project blue book.
The cias declassified ufo files are now available online good. To determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and. It stated that the materials were apparently the property of an air force captain who was assigned to project blue book. Jan 10, 2019 the service began project blue book in 1952 as a systematic study of unidentified flying object sightings.
The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to. 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. 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. Project blue limited respondent v commissioners for her. Headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base in ohio, project blue book would become the longest running of the u. 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 archives. Is the project blue book tv show cancelled or renewed for another season on history. Melissa girimonte project blue book isnt back until early 2020, but that didnt stop. 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.
In 1969, in response to the condon report as well as a declining number of ufo sightings, project blue book was officially brought to an end. To delve deeper into the mysteries of project blue book, keep an eye out for it this winter on history, with a premiere date to be announced soon. Lady hale, lord hughes, lord hodge, lord lloydjones, lord briggs. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Records and case files relating to investigations of sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos.
Ds sonny desvergers was on the receiving end of what was believed to be a direct contact from the extraterrestrial that left him horrific injuries in august 1952. If the initial investigation does not reveal a positive identification or explanation, a second phase of more intensive analysis is conducted by the project blue book office. Jan 21, 2017 part of the project blue book short film series. Project blue limited respondent v commissioners for her majestys revenue and customs appellant judgment date. Ufo sightings during nato war games in 1952 set the stage for the season finale of project blue book, the history channels series about the. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo. Project blue book tv show on history cancelled or renewed. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and. 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. The original project blue book files remain under lock and key at the archives. Project blue book, the hit television docudrama about the u.
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. An official investigation by the cia into the existence of ufos, aliens and all the other eerie stuff. Project blue book was the inspiration for the 19781979 tv show project u. Flame might have come from underside of object, at middle, possibly a four feet areavery rough guess. Some of those sightings will be explored in the new history network scripted tv series, project blue book, based on the reallife ufo study of the same name conducted by the us military at. Although the hills story isnt the first reported case about alien abduction, their public story began to shape how discussions about alien encounters and abductions are done. T1206 published on fold3 february 26, 2007 last updated february 26, 2007 description nara t1206. How to investigate a flying saucer central intelligence.
The project was charged with scientifically analyzing ufo data to determine whether ufos. Ufo casebook ufos, ufo sightings, case files, photographs. Nonetheless, melodrama aside, the real story is there. Flame was light blue and at bottom was sort of orange color from this angle, saw the side of object not end, as first noted. Allen hynek are tasked by the us air force to investigate reports of ufos and debunk them. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u.
Topsecret ufo program revealed in tvs project blue book. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. Allen hyneks government investigations of ufo sightings. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online. The cias legendary project blue book is now fully declassified and available to read online. Project blue book schedule and full episodes on history canada. Started in 1952, it was the second revival of such a study. During that time project blue book launched an extensive study of the brown mountain lights. Robert friend was the director of project blue book from 1958 to 1963.
In 1966 the condon committee under the direction of dr. Project blue book ufo investigations total records records. The strange story of a scoutmaster who was attacked by a ufo. The microfilm has been available to the public at the national archives since 1976. Allen hynek is played by aidan gillen, and the first season consisted of ten episodes. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. The history channels project blue book features mysterious ufo encounters that are based on government files documenting decades of sightings.
This latest version of the best practice guidance is updated to maintain its alignment with the refreshed green book 2018. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that some sightings were real extraterrestrials. This is an animated fictional work created and owned by aristomenis tsirbas. Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that. Ufo invasion of nato war games revealed in project blue book. Project blue book was based at wrightpatterson air force base near dayton, ohio. Allen hynek was first hired by the us air force to consult on their ufo research, he was reluctantly complicit in their debunking agenda. Jul 06, 2016 project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force u. 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.
Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference. Episode 9 recalls the absurd abduction of barney and betty hill. Air force ufo investigation took over from project grudge in 1952 and lasted until december 1969. Sep 18, 2018 to delve deeper into the mysteries of project blue book, keep an eye out for it this winter on history, with a premiere date to be announced soon. By this time, almost,000 sighting reports had been collected by all three projects combined. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of project blue book with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. A search for the truth behind ufo sightings leads to the discovery of government coverups. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book.
The airforce classified the brown mountain lights as unexplained. Onceclassified ufo files now searchable online huffpost. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. Before project blue book, there was project sign, prompted by a rash of ufo sightings in 1947, including whats come to be considered the first major sighting of. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Bb case statistics and problems when project blue book bb closed down on jan. The new history channel tv show project blue book is based on the true story of j. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project.
Since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u. 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. Captain gregorys position was that the film was deceptive by ignoring the investigations and explanations, and instead was exploiting solved. Alien investigation series project blue book shows more weird. Allen hynek, a brilliant college professor recruited by the air force to spearhead research into ufos and related phenomena. Project blue book s2 intel from comic con written by. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices ceased inread more. Lonnie zamora project blue book report ufo casebook.
Project blue book is inspired by the personal experiences of dr. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. The project blue book archive is a new website which will provide free online access to the national archives blue book microfilm collection, and has so far posted about 10% of the blue book microfilm. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue. 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.
It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Jan 22, 2015 the five best cases of ufo sightings from project blue book. Jan 15, 2019 nonetheless, melodrama aside, the real story is there. Based on real events, the ufo drama stars aidan gillen, michael mal.