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Project Blue Book Socorro file

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This Black Vault release compiles 1964 newspaper and wire service clippings plus a Project Blue Book summary on the Socorro, New Mexico sighting by policeman Lonnie Zamora on April 24, 1964, when an egg-shaped object left four depressions and burned brush. It covers J. Allen Hynek's site visit, APRO and NICAP comment, and related New Mexico reports at La Madera, Edgewood and Albuquerque. The Air Force summary reports that soil and brush analysis found no radiation or propellant, and the case remained open.

  • p. 79 …The UFO report had been received by the 1005th from Lt Col King, CID, of Albuquerque…
  • p. 81 …He will include copies of Lt Col Kings report, the FBI report, and possibly the soil…
  • p. 82 …It is suggested that Lt Col King, Albuquerque 268-2107 be contacted for proper questioning of…
  • p. 127 …The contacts for data already collected were Lt Col King (268-2107) and Capt R T…

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NUMEROUS INQUIRES CONCERNING AIR FORCE INVESTIGATION AND EVALUATION OF THE RECENT UFO SIGHTING AT SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO, 24 APRIL, CONTINUE TO BE RECEIVED FROM NEWS MEDIA, FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. THIS HQ IS UNABLE TO RESPOND PROPERLY PENDING RECIEPT OF YOUR CONCLUSIONS. REQUEST APPROPRIATE ACTION BE TAKEN TO INSURE THAT REPORTS OF PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO INVESTIGATE AND EVALUATE THE SIGHTING BE COMPLETED AND FORWARDED IMMEDIATELY. BT

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