Categories click to retract administrative policy procedures. The show is based on the true top secret investigations into ufos and related phenomena conducted by. Today, were delving into the mysterious world of project blue book, executive produced by robert. 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.
The name of this program, which has been in operation since 1948, is project blue book. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case. None of this can be reproduced without the express permission, as mr. The project blue book research center is under the direction of michael hall, a private researcher, specializing in the historical aspects of project bluebook. Topics include kenneth arnold and the sighting that started it all, ufologys first martyr, the mystery of the lubbock lights, of monsters, little green men, and the ufo insignia at socorro, the night ufos buzzed the white house, deriving a model ufo from 12 top cases of unknowns, the findings of project sign and much more. Started in 1952, it was the second revival of such a study.
Allen hyneks son, and your favorite experts from ancient aliens. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue book. National archives, from 1947 to 1969, a total of 12,618 sightings were reported to project blue book. Jul 06, 2016 what did voyager 2 see during its journey out of the solar system. 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. This highly and i do mean highly fictionalized version of the air force project blue book studies into ufos is a lot of fun.
And, sure, it plays fast and loose with the life of the real dr. The complete blue book files have never been available before with this much accessibility, greenewald said. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael. 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 was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Episodes will mine actual case files, weaving together theories with history. The cias declassified ufo files are now available online.
That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. 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. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. Jan 08, 2019 the drama series is based on actual sightings of unidentified flying objects investigated by the u. Project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history on january 8, 2019.
Feb 27, 2015 in the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. Allen hynek, a college professor who was recruited by the u. Governments project blue book project investigate sightings of extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects. But, its a tv show, if you want the real history, read a book. The explanations of ufo phenomena became so transparently farcical in the face of the actual reported incidences by very reliable witnesses that the coverup accusations became quite vocal. The disclosure and declassification of project blue book is not necessarily new, but the fact that theres a searchable database of it, where you can go in by decade and then see a listing of all the cities without having to go through any hassle of registering, or even paying.
Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. Jan 12, 2015 project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Project blue book, as ufo enthusiasts and history buffs are well aware, was the official u. Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference. You could say it is sort of obvious, a team used to debunk ufo and extraterrestrial being reports, in the latter case a. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved. Aidan gillen talks ufos and his new show project blue book. This file was moved to a location to make it easier for you to locate similar information. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue book. The decision to discontinue ufo investigations was based on an.
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. So, when you look at the actual case files, theres. 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. In the 1950s and 1960s, the us air force secretly investigated more than 12,000 reports of unidentified flying objects. Those wondering is project blue book based on a true story can rest assured that despite this being a scripted show featuring current actors, most of what you see comes from actual. Project blue book curse of the skinwalker tv episode.
Jan 07, 2019 the actual project blue book collected more than 12,600 ufo reports between 1952 and 1970 and debunked almost all of them, because what else were they going to do. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives. 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. Unidentified flying objects and air force project blue national. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. Jan 08, 2019 those wondering is project blue book based on a true story can rest assured that despite this being a scripted show featuring current actors, most of what you see comes from actual events. Today, were delving into the mysterious world of project. All september long, ign is highlighting the best tv coming your way in the 20182019 season. Air force inquiry into unidentified flying objects that ended in 1969. Compiled by don berliner, for the fund for ufo research.
Air force in the 1950s and 60s, collectively known as project blue book. However, the show frequently went against the actual project conclusions, suggesting on many occasions that some sightings were real extraterrestrials. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force u. Not long after ufo sightings became common in the late 1940s, the us military decided that it should probably at least look into these reports, in the interest of. In the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u. What did voyager 2 see during its journey out of the solar system. For him, it was a side gig as he continued to teach and to pursue other, nonufo research, at ohio state. With aidan gillen, michael malarkey, laura mennell, ksenia solo. For the first time ever, a series of restored documents is available from the us air forces 22 year study of ufos. Jan 10, 2019 each episode in the series draws from the source material of actual project blue book case files, blending ufo theories with authentic historical events from one of the most mysterious eras in. By the time project blue book ended, it had collected 12,618 ufo reports and concluded that most of them were misidentifications of natural phenomena clouds, stars, etc. Dec 20, 2019 the national archives museum in washington, dc is presenting ufo files from project blue book in the featured document gallery through january 16, 2020. Ufo sightings and cases from project bluebook that remained unidentified after investigation out of 12,000 cases.
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. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national. Highly recommended for someone looking for a fun science fiction diversion. Of a total of 12,618 sightings reported to project blue book, 701 remained unidentified. The national archives museum in washington, dc is presenting ufo files from project blue book in the featured document gallery through january 16, 2020. Project blue book curse of the skinwalker tv episode 2020. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under. Each episode in the series draws from the source material of actual project blue book case files, blending ufo theories with authentic historical events from.
Allen hynek is played by aidan gillen, and the first season consisted of ten episodes. Since the end of project blue book in december 1969, our interest in. The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files. You could say it is sort of obvious, a team used to debunk ufo and extraterrestrial being reports, in the latter case a scientist doctor. Jan 15, 2020 hynek joined project blue book in 1952 and would remain with it until its demise in 1969. It has been identified in the past as project sign and project grudge. Project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf.
In 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. An official investigation by the cia into the existence of ufos, aliens and all the other eerie stuff. It occurs to me project blue book was probably an inspiration for the x files. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. Should you watch history channels ufo show project. Project blue book ufo investigations ufo sightings. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr.
Click the link below to find the page in its new location. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. Project blue book was formed by the united states air force. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue. Mar, 2019 project blue book has been renewed for a second season on history.
A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien conspiracies as cold war paranoia spreads. Project blue book the official story alien ufo truth. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices ceased in january 1970. Allen hynek gillen, the project blue book tv series is a scripted drama series, based on the reallife, topsecret investigation into unidentified. From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue. The show is based on the true top secret investigations into ufos and related phenomena conducted by the.
Hynek joined project blue book in 1952 and would remain with it until its demise in 1969. Real ufo program provides basis for project blue book. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force usaf. The actual project blue book collected more than 12,600 ufo reports between 1952 and 1970 and debunked almost all of them, because what else. Ufo project blue book at national archives museum youtube.
In 1989, an organization calling itself the new project blue book contacted the fbi. The greater the outcry of public concern, the more the project issued the. With caskey swaim, edward winter, william jordan, aldine king. Project blue book boss explains the season finales last scene.
Compiled by don berliner, for the fund for ufo research the conclusions or views expressed in this publication are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of. From the desks of project blue book the black vault case files. Project blue book was the inspiration for the 19781979 tv show project u. Project blue book tv show on history cancelled or renewed. Project blue book has been renewed for a second season on history. Onceclassified ufo files now searchable online huffpost. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate.
Scary, entertaining, it is like an x files that doesnt suck. Air force to head a secret operation known as project blue book, a. Contains the original 700 project bluebook unknowns, i. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. The united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos.
Jan 09, 2019 look no further than the xfilesthe gold standard for extraterrestrialbased storytelling on the small screen, and one of the defining dramas of the 90sto see what project blue book. Hynek and quinn visit a ranch in utah to learn more about a young familys peculiar claims about an inconceivable and potentially harmful phenomenon. The cias legendary project blue book is now fully declassified and available to read online. Allen hynek in the new drama series project blue book. Aug 15, 2016 project blue book unidentified flying objects this file moved.
Project blue book boss explains the season finales last. Look no further than the xfilesthe gold standard for extraterrestrialbased storytelling on the small screen, and one of the defining dramas of the 90sto see what project blue book. The drama series is based on actual sightings of unidentified flying objects investigated by the u. New tv drama project blue book based on reallife xfiles. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u. Sep 18, 2018 all september long, ign is highlighting the best tv coming your way in the 20182019 season. Should you watch history channels ufo show project blue. Jan 15, 2019 project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. 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. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. Started in 1998 the center is devoted to the task of researching the historical aspects of the third official investigation of unidentified flying objects by the united states air force. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to. The series is based on the reallife project blue book, a series of studies on unidentified flying objects conducted by.
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