While project blue book continued to be praised as the open information source of the investigation of ufo activity, the internal orders were to decrease or completely eliminate any unexplainable sightings and most of the following press reports were to be issued as natural. Watch project ufo episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. After the son of a presidential envoy is kidnapped by a ufo in france, gatlin and fitz are sent by. 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. Yet one segment mentions the tv show charlies angels, which didnt begin until 1976. 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. The tv series revolves around the reallife project blue book, a series of secret investigations into possible ufo sightings during the 1950s and 1960s. The program has analyzed and investigated thousands of reported ufo sightings from the years of 1952 to 1970. History will continue to look to the skies with a second season of project blue book. A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien photos. Last month, a shaky blackandwhite video appeared on youtube. Sep 20, 2015 for those interested, you can watch just about all of the project ufoproject blue book tv series online. In 1947, before and after the so called first observation of so called flying saucers by kenneth arnold, and the same period than the infamous roswell event, the army air force who would become the us air force coincidentally just after the roswell event, ufo observations and photographs were officially explained away as balloons, meterorites, mirages. Air forcesponsored investigations into uforelated phenomena from 194770.
The series, a fictionalized account of reallife investigations into ufos and the possible existence of little green men is the latest drama from the cable channel which has made substantial forays into the scripted television, with the likes of the long. Air forces chief consultant for project blue book, the official government program that looked into ufo sightings as a followup to the ufo investigation program operation sign and associated phenomena for more than two. The series is based on the reallife project blue book, a series of studies on unidentified flying objects conducted by. Project blue book from 1947 until 17 december 1969, the united states air force actively investigated reports and sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos, under a program called project blue book. That is the reason, too, i gave you the information.
The cable network has picked up 10 more episodes of the scripted drama following a strong start for the show. Blue planet project alien, ufo book from notes of scientist in topsecret alien. F inquiries into reported sighting of unidentified flying objects. Project blue book and rising ufo sightings inquisitr. The cable network has picked up 10 more episodes of the scripted drama following a.
A tough us air force officer and a skeptical scientist investigate ufo and alien conspiracies as cold war paranoia spreads. Films related to project blue book, the 19521969 air force investigation into ufo sightings in america. These are some pictures from 1951 inherited by project blue book when it started in 1952. Forty years after the government shut it down, the air forces infamous ufo organization, project blue book, is in the news again. For those interested, you can watch just about all of the project ufoproject blue book tv series online. No, that new alien interview from project blue book isn. The unexplained ufo reports from the files of the u.
New ufo drama series project blue book project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history jump to search. Based loosely on the reallife chileswhitted ufo encounter. That group later released a report finding no evidence of ufo activity. With aidan gillen, michael malarkey, laura mennell, ksenia solo. Air force conducted project blue book, in which they investigated thousands of reported ufo sightings.
The series was about project blue book, which ended in december 1969. No, that new alien interview from project blue book isnt real. Again, the new project blue book is a civilian continuation of the original project blue book, whichdid close in 1969. Allen hynek aidan gillen, a brilliant college professor recruited by the u. Governments project blue book project investigate sightings of extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects. Blue planet project book a book based on the notebook of a scientist working on a top secret u. Air forcesponsored investigations into ufo related phenomena from 194770. Shortly after he and the rest of his family are brutally attacked by aliens that came from within the ball which turns out to be their space craft. 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. The series revolves around the reallife project blue book, a secret series of investigations into supposed ufo encounters and unexplained phenomena undertaken by the united states air force with skeptical astrophysics professorand eventual ufologistdr.
These ufo photos were taken by orange county highway inspector rex heflin on august 3, 1965, in santa ana, california. What if one of the military officers working with project blue book rescued hundreds of photographs, books, texts, documents, letters, memos etc. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo. Watch project ufo season 1, episode 9 sighting 4009.
Running for two seasons of episodes each, the show was based loosely on the reallife project blue book. Hynek tells the truth about the ufo blue book project. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects conducted by the united states air force. Its probably a ufo, at least if youre watching historys upcoming project blue book drama series. The cable network has cancelled project blue book and knightfall after two seasons a piece, deadline reports. I dont know a whole lot about the series, but my guess is that if you love the way the history channel treats the ufo topic in ancient aliens i guess youll probably love the new blue book show. The real project blue book, which ran from 1952 to 1969, and was an official u. The following are the top 5 topics to be aware of regarding project blue book. History orders ufo drama series from robert zemeckis. Allen hynek is played by aidan gillen, and the first season consisted of ten episodes. I dont know a whole lot about the series, but my guess is that if you love the way the history channel treats the ufo topic in ancient aliens i guess youll probably love the new. Project blue book the official story alien ufo truth. Sep 28, 2016 forty years after the government shut it down, the air forces infamous ufo organization, project blue book, is in the news again. Comprehensive catalog of 1,700 project blue book ufo unknowns.
This was the final show produced by webbs mark vii limited. Historys new drama series project blue book is based on the true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united states air force from 1952 to 1969. The blue planet project contains notes and drawings made by this scientist as he visited various ufo crash sites. In 1947, before and after the so called first observation of so called flying saucers by kenneth arnold, and the same period than the infamous roswell event, the army air force who would become the us air force coincidentally just after the roswell event, ufo observations and photographs were officially explained away as balloons. However, for the upcoming history channel tv series based on the real project blue book, a project blue book headquarters was set up in the parking lot of san diegos petco park during comiccon. This is the ultimate ufo reference book, released in a paperback version in 2003, and then in an updated hardback version in 2006. History is set to experience some close encounters of the third kind with its new series project blue book, which dropped its first trailer. In the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u.
With caskey swaim, edward winter, william jordan, aldine king. Jan 26, 2015 in 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. My ufo sighting reported to project blue book at comiccon. It started in 1952, the third study of its kind, following projects sign and grudge. Here, twentyyears later, som e of the same original blue book, pentagon, and other persons are, still, looking for the real answer to the ufo phenomenon. The howard crossing incident frederick carlson witnesses a glowing white ball crash on his ranch. Project blue book is inspired by the personal experiences of dr. Air force publicity interviews and home movies submitted by citizens to support ufo sighting reports. Thus began another age of debunkery and secretiveness in the area of official ufo research. Based loosely on the reallife project blue book, the show was created by dragnet veteran jack webb, who pored through air force files looking for episode ideas. New ufo drama series project blue book video the series, which was inspired by real ufo studies conducted by the us air force starting in the early 1950s, debuts on the history channel this winter. Usaf ufo project blue book files go online for free. The series, a fictionalized account of reallife investigations into ufos and the possible existence of little green men is the latest drama from the cable channel which has made substantial forays into the scripted television, with the. Feb 27, 2015 in the postwar years in america, ufo sightings became so common that they warranted an entire u.
Jul 21, 2018 new ufo drama series project blue book video the series, which was inspired by real ufo studies conducted by the us air force starting in the early 1950s, debuts on the history channel this winter. Known as project blue book, the mission stretched from 1947 to 1969. Air force program to investigate ufos, is no longer active. The files surrounding the investigation of the sightings are all included in the project blue book files.
Which tv series would you suggest to people who enjoy project blue book. Air forces chief consultant for project blue book, the official government program that looked into ufo sightings as a followup to the ufo investigation program operation sign and associated phenomena for more than two decades. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. In 1978, jack webb of dragnet fame decided to make a tv show about it. Instead these are text descriptions of encounters or sightings during the years 1947 to 1969. So, theres this new ufo tv series coming on the history channel called blue book, and some lucky people have been getting sneak peeks at the show.
Names of people involved in the sightings are excluded. Meanwhile, in medicine bow, wyoming, gus shaftner lets it be known that he thinks the u. Project ufo was an nbc television series which lasted two seasons, from 1978 to 1979. Project blue book investigated 12,618 ufo sightings and 701 of those sightings remained unidentified. In 19501951, absolutely all ufo pictures were systematically explained away by the usaf investigators, often with good reasons, sometimes with possible good reason only and in spite of witness statements.
Project blue book is an american historical drama television series that premiered on history on january 8, 2019. The medicine bow incident a boomerangshaped craft chases midamerica flight 54 piloted by captain ed mason and copilot brad everett. Jan 12, 2015 project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. First look trailer historys new ufo drama series project blue book starring aidan gillen game of thrones and michael malarkey the vampire diaries. Jul 18, 2018 history is set to experience some close encounters of the third kind with its new series project blue book, which dropped its first trailer. Other episodes this season take hynek and quinn further into the secrets and conspiracies of the 1950s, with stories about the haunting skinwalker ranch a 512acre property reputed to. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. From alaska to arizona, from florida to labrador, ufo sightings were reported from within north america and even around the world. Project blue book is regarded as the third ufo investigation project by the usaf. Records and case files relating to investigations of sightings of unidentified flying objects ufos. Air force to spearhead this clandestine operation project blue book that researched thousands of cases, over 700 of which remain unsolved to this day. Project blue book ufo investigations total records records. Categories click to retract administrative policy procedures. But a firstlook trailer shows off its cast, which includes game of thrones aidan gillen as dr.
The declassified program named project blue book is just now being learned about by many who did not know it existed before. In 1966 a separate air force committee was set up to further delve into some of the cases within project blue book. The above picture is from project blue book as is the photo of the ufo below, which was taken on april 15, 1965, in omaha, nebraska. T1206 published on fold3 february 26, 2007 last updated february 26, 2007 description nara t1206. Its goal was to determine whether or not ufos were a threat to the united states while also scientifically analyzing all known data about the phenomenon. Feb, 2020 films related to project blue book, the 19521969 air force investigation into ufo sightings in america. The paperback version contains 176 pages none of them in color, and the hardback version contains 192 pages with an 8page color section. Very few photographs are included in these records. 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. Governments project blue book project investigate sightings of. Project blue book, which hailed from executive producer robert zemeckis, was based on. Most of the episodes are takes on real life cases cisco grove, socorro, hopkinsville, etc. To determine if ufos were a threat to national security, and to scientifically analyze uforelated data. A termination order was given for the study in december 1969, and all activity under its auspices officially ceased on january 19th, 1970.
The show was created by jack webb, who pored through air force files looking for episode ideas. Here is the guide to all the episodes with a description. May 31, 2017 the history channel has picked up the 10part miniseries blue book, a drama that follows the investigations of dr. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. The actual project blue book was an indepth study of unidentified flying objects carried out by the us air force in the 1950s and 1960s. It is a solid foundation of research for those who are interested in the us air forces involvement with the ufo phenomenon. Project blue book is a story about the reallife, u. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library.
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