He hated ufos with a passion, and at every opportunity he kneecapped blue books. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. Ufo reporting requirements, office of military government for bavaria, germany, may 1948 archivists greg bradsher and sylvia naylor share a brief history of project blue book, the projects alternative names. Project blue book was an important program overseen by the united states air force out of wrightpatterson air force base not too far from dayton, ohio where the wright brothers were raised. Sitting in the center is hector quintanilla, the last chief officer of project blue book.
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. It relates to the usaf investigations of ufos from 1947 to 1969. Your father had something to do with the air force, more specifically with project blue book. From the desks of project blue book literally boxes of material stored in a garage by former pbb military officer. Ufos, an air force dilemma was also given the title ufos.
Jan 08, 2019 project blue book, which premieres tuesday on history, is a casually enjoyable period sciencefiction series, easy enough to describe as a factbased cousin of the xfiles, minus. The greatest story ever denied video documentary self uncredited. The book is a summary in quintanilla s own words of his involvement, as head of project blue book, in the investigation of the ufo phenomenon. Air forces project blue book ufo investigation program from 1963 to 1969, when it was disbanded. From 19521969, project blue book was an effort on behalf of the united states. Allen hynek and he believed that no ufos were the result of alien. Badgered by the news media, major hector quintanilla, project blue book s director, reluctantly dispatched hynek to socorro to investigate the alleged sighting. Jan 12, 2015 project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Hector quintanilla, the last chief officer of the us air forces famous ufo investigation program, project blue book, was in charge of the zamora case. In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. Over the life of project blue book several important figures were associated.
Major hector quintanilla states that the air force is not hiding any information on unidentified flying. It was commissioned in 1952 and ceased all operations by january of 1970. Tv movie documentary self as major hector quintanilla. Why michael malarkey says new show project blue book was. Started in 1952, it was the second revival of such a study the first two of its kind being projects sign and grudge.
With the help of many other agencies, he had conducted an exhaustive check of military activities looking. This openness in investigation and public reporting did not last long. Air force as hectar quintanilla 1996 where are all the ufos. It relates to the usaf investigations of ufos from 1947 to 1969 according to a us air force fact sheet, a total of 12,618 sightings were reported to project blue book during this time period. Major hector quintanilla, who took over the project in 1963, was more interested in turning blue book into a pr front and focused on quelling the publics interest in ufosa desire that would. Jan 15, 2020 hynek joined project blue book in 1952 and would remain with it until its demise in 1969. This might help explain the contrast between the historical ruppelt, and his onscreen counterpart whose last name might have. 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. The attempt was a failure, and one reason the air force classified the material was to cover its mistakes.
Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo. 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. Air force and major hector quintanilla, who led project blue book from 1963 until the investigations cancellation in 1970. Allen hynek, a brilliant college professor recruited by the air force to spearhead research into ufos and related phenomena. Hector quintanilla seen here wrote a memoir about his experiences as the ufo officer for the air force. How to investigate a flying saucer central intelligence agency. En avril 1963, le projet blue book passe sous les ordres du major hector quintanilla. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. Tacker and major hector quintanilla on project blue book. Rare microfilms of alien sightings available online at. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949.
Project blue book was the successor to projects sign and grudge. His team was convinced that zamora was telling the truth, and despite an extremely thorough investigation, they were unable to locate the object or its origins. Born in monterrey, nuevo leon, mexico in 1923, hector quintanilla, jr. Later, quintanilla issued a press release stating that his film was severely fogged and claimed that the ufo was a processing defect. Ufos, an air force dilemma by hector quintanilla, usaf retired. En mars 1966, plusieurs scientifiques civils du projet dont j. Air force and major hector quintanilla, who led project blue book from 1963 until the investigations. The book is a summary in quintanillas own words of his involvement, as head of project blue book, in the investigation of the ufo phenomenon. There are quite a few civilian groups that are dedicated to researching and investigating the possible extraterrestrial connection involved in sightings of unidentifiable objects flying in our sky. Project blue book was not the only investigation of unidentified flying objects by the united states military but it was probably the most famous. This incident was the progenitor not only for modern ufo sightings but also for the term flying saucer, which was invented. Preface to ufos, an air force dilemma by hector quintanilla. May 7, 1923 may 18, 1998 was a united states air force usaf lieutenant colonel, best known as the last chief officer of project blue book, the usafs official unidentified flying object investigative arm. Project blue book was similar to a joint task force, and was made up.
May 10, 2019 perhaps the most changeridden era in project blue book was that of major hector quintanilla. Hector quintanilla, director of project blue book, a governmentfunded project that investigates ufo sightings, to come knocking. Hector quintanilla, the head of the usaf project blue book. Jan 21, 2016 hector quintanilla, the last chief officer of the us air forces famous ufo investigation program, project blue book, was in charge of the zamora case. Project blue book is inspired by the personal experiences of dr. Sep 30, 20 ufo interview, 1966 us national archives. I interviewed greenewald to ask him some of his thoughts about posting the blue book files. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that. After almost two decades of blue book investigations the us air force collected over 10,000 reports of ufo activity and were able to adequately explain the vast majority. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns. Project blue book is the new historical drama series on the history. In 1966 the condon committee under the direction of dr.
Project blue book the official story alien ufo truth. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. How to investigate a flying saucer central intelligence. Project blue book tv series 2019 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. During this brief era of project blue book press releases were often forthcoming with information and scientists were routinely consulted about the more intriguing reports. Captain hector quintanilla interviewed in june, 1964. The book is a summary in quintanillas own words of his involvement, as head. In 1966 michigan experienced hundreds of ufo sighting. In 1964, hector quintanilla was a captain in charge of the air forces ufo investigation known as project blue book. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Pictured is the staff of project blue book, which recorded more than 12,000 encounters with ufos. He largely continued the debunking efforts, and it was under his direction that blue book received some of its sharpest criticism. Prior to becoming president gerald ford was a representative representing michigan in the u.
Even today, it represents the largest such study ever undertaken. Perhaps the most changeridden era in project blue book was that of major hector quintanilla. This film was produced toward the end of the project blue book investigation, clearer goals and data are set out by air force spokesman lieutenant colonel lawrence tacker who, himself wrote a book called flying saucers and the u. Major hector quintanilla took over as blue books leader in august 1963. In its later years, usaf project blue book staff was headed by lt. With the induction of major hector quintanilla to the head of the project, the policy of. Jan 22, 2020 the subject of ufos has long fascinated national archives staff members as well. Project blue book was formed by the united states air force.
Hector quintanilla, jr 19231998 find a grave memorial. Perhaps quintanilla did not regard it as his job to update the safoi secaf office of information statistics, letting that be the pr function of some pio staffer in the. J allen hynek, the broody character played by aiden gillen on project blue book he came as a skeptic and left as a beliver, but not for once did he try to put the truth aside for the sheer fear of mass hysteria. Air force, 1960 as major hector quintanilla 2006 ufo.
Jan 28, 2019 major hector quintanilla, who took over the project in 1963, was more interested in turning blue book into a pr front and focused on quelling the publics interest in ufosa desire that would. In the features project sign, and project grudge, we saw that, after general hoyt vandenburg rejected the conclusions of project signs 1948 estimate of the situation as being unfounded, the attitude of the air force toward ufos changed. Jan 08, 2019 project blue book is inspired by the personal experiences of dr. Topics wendy connors, faded discs, ufo, ufology, history. Hd stock video footage reporter interviews usaf lieutenant. Allen hynek, the astronomer who first classified ufo. Air force and major hector quintanilla, who led project blue book. When that last name rang my ear, i asked trembling. Aug 30, 2012 over the life of project blue book several important figures were associated with the study, including dr. Under major quintanillas watch, the project underwent changes, some of which were performed under suggestion from outside forces, something that had rarely been done under previous generals. Publication date 1974 topics quintanilla, project blue book, usaf collection opensource language english. Project blue book, which premieres tuesday on history, is a casually enjoyable period sciencefiction series, easy enough to describe as a factbased cousin of the xfiles, minus.
The reports of weird dancing light produced quite a furor. Project blue book officially closed on jan 30, 1970. Project blue book was the inspiration for the 19781979 tv show project u. Hector quintanilla briefing, february 1965, socorro, new mexico ufo landing. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. Blue book was project sign, which was launched in 1947 as a direct response to the famous kenneth arnold ufo sighting. At the landing site hynek examined charred plants and four impressions that had been left in the ground and persuaded zamora to reenact the events huyghe 2001, 31718.
Major hector quintanilla was the project chief of the u. Two years after the sighting, major hector quintanilla, air force chief of project blue book at the time of the sighting, confided to intelligence specialists in a classified cia publication that the socorro case remained puzzling. Project blue book, as ufo enthusiasts and history buffs are well aware, was the official u. Under major quintanilla s watch, the project underwent changes, some of which were performed under suggestion from outside forces, something that had rarely been done under previous generals. Ufos an air force dilemma kindle edition by hector quintanilla. Allen giraffe and the blue book blues major hector quintanilla was the project chief of the u. Badgered by the news media, major hector quintanilla, project blue books director, reluctantly dispatched hynek to socorro to investigate the alleged sighting. Major hector quintanilla remarks on project blue book at the american society of newspaper editors on 04. Sep 30, 20 in the second film, produced toward the end of the project blue book investigation, clearer goals and data are set out by air force spokesman lieutenant colonel lawrence tacker who, himself wrote a book called flying saucers and the u. Air force investigation into ufos vintage interview.
Major hector quintanilla took over as blue book s leader in august 1963. In a july 15, 2017, national archives the text message blog post, see something, say something. Ruppelt and the rest of project blue book is pretty much as based on reality as one can get in a primetime drama. It would become clear that the mission of that project was to explain ufo sightings rather than actually investigating them. He largely continued the debunking efforts, and it. He went on to say that the officers involved had chased the planet venus. National archives, from 1947 to 1969, a total of 12,618 sightings were reported to project blue book. Project blue book should have been called project debunk.
You will see how we make our smaller university, smarter in ft worth, texas. For the first time nids is electronically publishing a book manuscript written in 1975 by lt. Sitting in the centre is hector quintanilla, the last chief officer of project blue book. It is an interesting document, in which it becomes clear that his time at project blue book was not a good one. Hector quintanilla briefing, february 1965, soccorro, new mexico ufo landing youtube this film reel was collected by ufo investigator rob mercer, and digitized to. Ufos, an air force dilemma by hector quintanilla, usaf. He headed project blue book from 1963 until its closure in 1970. Major hector quintanilla, head of the ufo debunking project blue book, asked buchert to send the negatives to him. May 7, 1923 may 18, 1998 was a united states air force usaf lieutenant colonel, best known as the last chief officer of project blue book, the usafs.
Air force inquiry into unidentified flying objects that ended in 1969. The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. Perhaps quintanilla did not regard it as his job to update the safoi secaf office of information statistics, letting that be the pr function of some pio staffer in the pentagon. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force.
Jan 07, 2019 quinn isnt a real person, but hes inspired by one air force officer edward j. Project blue book was supposed to be an objective investigation and documentation of the ufo phenomenon carried out by the united states air force from march 1952 until december 1969. Hynek joined project blue book in 1952 and would remain with it until its demise in 1969. By this time, almost,000 sighting reports had been collected by all three projects combined. However, in reverse, hynek reevaluated 53 blue book ifo cases as unexplained ufo cases, bringing the total partially back up, to 640. For him, it was a side gig as he continued to teach and to pursue other, nonufo research, at ohio state.
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