Topics include kenneth arnold, ufologys first martyr, lubbock lights, ufo buzzed the white house, ufo model from 12 unknown cases, project sign, project grudge. Topsecret ufo program revealed in tvs project blue book live. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Air force to spearhead this clandestine operation project blue book that researched thousands of cases, more than 700 of which remain unsolved to. In 1947, world war ii was over, but tension between the united states and the ussr was still high.
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. Project blue book season 2 trailer, release date revealed. Air forces attempt to cover up all reported ufo sightings, but as i said previously some could not be explained. Project blue book season 2 trailer, cast and everything to. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. During 20 years of existence project blue book logged 12,618 reports 701 remained unsolved. We are believers in project blue book, and so is our audience, who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our nations military response to ufos that have remained relatively secret until now, said eli lehrer, executive vp and head of programming at history. Project blue book the first year of unexplained cases. Project blue book renewed for season 2 at history variety. Blue book investigators were unable to explain 701 of the 12,618 cases investigated. Topsecret ufo program revealed in tvs project blue book.
While a few remained unexplained, the people involved in the program. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u. Project blue book that researched thousands of cases. The dark connection between ufos and grisly mutilations. Project blue book unresolved cases texas from 1947 to 1969, the air force officially investigated unidentified flying objects under project blue book. Ufo sightings were abnormally high that year, because people were on high alert when looking at. History cancels project blue book starring aidan gillen and confirms end of knighfall. Now declassified, the most intriguing of these unsolved cases are revisited in the history channel series project blue book. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue book. Project blue book is set in the 1950s and inspired by true events, and people are still prattling on about ufo sightings, so well, you do the math. 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 the fund for ufo research, inc. The list provides the dates, locations, and blue book case numbers for the incidents. The true story behind ufo sighting tv series project blue.
Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force usaf. 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. As the channels latest description for project blue book season 2 reveals, the story will feature a deep dive into two of the most wellknown ufo cases in us history. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under. Project blue book fans will be left with a few questions after history cancelled the aidan gillenfronted drama the second season of the ufo drama ended on march 24 with gillens 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 book unresolved cases texas texas ufo. We are believers in project blue book and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our nations military response to ufos that have remained. On behalf of the government, he then researches thousands of cases and hundreds of them still remain.
The project marked the dawn of the ufo age, and with 700 cases still unsolved, its still something. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. According to the air force, at the time of project blue books closing, there were over 700 unsolved cases. Allen hynek aidan gillen, a brilliant college professor recruited by the u. These are the cases are highly prized, as they provide the strongest evidence that some ufos could be something unearthly. It was opened in march 1952 and ceased all operations in 1970. 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. Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government coverup mufon kindle edition by steiger, brad, schmitt, donald r download it. None of this can be reproduced without the express permission, as mr. Many of these files are not available anywhere else, and are here due to the research efforts of mr. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national.
This list of 701 ufo reports represents all of the unexplained sightings recorded by the air forces project blue book, a seventeen year investigation. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. The project, headquartered at wrightpatterson air force base, ohio, was officially terminated december 17, 1969. Book release to coincide with of history channels new series project blue book in january 2019. Project blue book originally project blue book was the air force name for a project that investigated ufo reports between 1947 and 1969. The black vault is proud to host files from the desks of project blue book courtesy of investigator rob mercer. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. Here are the actual events behind historys popular new series on the air forces program to investigate and debunk u. We were told its purpose was to investigate ufo sightings, but this simply was not the truth. In the 1950s and 1960s, the us air force secretly investigated more than 12,000 reports of unidentified flying objects. History renews project blue book fir season 2 reddit. Air force to spearhead this clandestine operation project blue book that researched thousands of cases, over 700 of which remain unsolved to this day.
From 1947 to 1969, a total of 12, 618 sightings were reported to project blue. The air force recruits allen to lead its secret operation, code name project blue book. Project blue book season 2 premieres tuesday, january 21, 2020 at 10 p. Images show mysterious alien sightings in recentlyreleased project blue book files. Project blue book will likely intrigue fans of the paranormal with its loose adaptation of historically unexplained phenomena, but this buttoneddown series lacks the narrative. Of thousands of cases, experts tell the bbc, hundreds remain. Project blue book itself was never reopened, but a. Project blue book was the code name for an air force program set up in 1952, after numerous u. But did project blue book really seek to uncover the truth or cover it up. Ad the minor deviations from reality in the first couple of episodes are not. Randlefor twentytwo years, the air force attempted to learn what it could about the phenomena they called ufos. We are believers in project blue book and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our.
General information reference report relating to project blue book u. The stunning true stories behind historys new ufo show. Project blue book, the hit television docudrama about the u. The top secret ufo files that revealed a government cover up mufon kindle edition by steiger, brad, schmitt, donald r download it. Here are some more of the sightings which fell into that category. History channel to reboot ax men we are believers in project blue book and so is our audience who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our. Air force to spearhead this clandestine operation that researched thousands of cases, over 700 of which remain. This file consists of correspondence concerning this organization. Worlds strangest ufo cases revealed daily mail online. Allen hynek gillen, a brilliant college professor recruited by the u. Alien investigation series project blue book shows more weird. Project blue book tv show on history cancelled or renewed. We are believers in project blue book, and so is our audience, who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our. Project blue book ending after season 2 on history.
Beyond the suspenseful conspiracy theory and the many. More precisely, the government sanctioned undertaking known as project blue book. Most of those project blue book sightings were ultimately explained. In 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. Many hundreds of cases were left unresolved upon the projects conclusion in. Project blue book renewed for season 2 by history deadline. They had neither the manpower to do this nor the mandate. Unidentified flying objects ufos have long inspired curiosity and speculation, but when did our fascination with ufos really take off. We are believers in project blue book, and so is our audience, who has sparked a conversation about the hundreds of unsolved cases and our nations military response to ufos that have remained. A cache of us air force ufo investigation documents has been released online. Project blue book is inspired by the personal experiences of dr. One of the most shocking cases involved an air force sargeant allegedly abducted by a saucerlike aircraft. The unknowns, the cases project blue book labelled unidentified, are the ones that interest ufo researchers the most. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national archives.
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