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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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# UH-1B

PURPOSE Utility Tactical Hel. COMMON NAME Iroquois

AIRFRAME Manufacturer Bell Personnel Pilot-8 troops, or Pilot and attendant and 3 litters External Cargo 4.000 lbs

8'5" diameter Bell Metal Interchangeable (Tail).

PERFORMANCE Range 235 nautical miles Hovering Ceiling 16,800 feet Max. Operating Wt. 8,500 lbs Max. Cruising Speed 113 knots

ENGINE

Manufacturer Lycoming

Model Designation T-53-L-11

Take-Off Horsepower 1,100

Description Gas turbine, free shaft

ROTOR 2-Blade, 44' diameter Bell Metal Interchangeable (Main); 2-Blade,

The UH-1Bs are being used extensively in combat in Vietnam. Armed with rockets and machine guns, UH-1Bs provide close fire support for Allied field troops. These ships also fly armed tactical escort missions for other heavier, less maneuverable troop-carrying aircraft.

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