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Project Blue Book Socorro file (direct PDF)

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This Project Blue Book file on the Socorro, New Mexico sighting of 24 April 1964 compiles an Air Force record card and a large set of press clippings. The clippings cover policeman Lonnie Zamora's report of an egg-shaped object with four landing marks and scorched brush, plus J. Allen Hynek's investigation and follow-up reports from La Madera, Edgewood and elsewhere. An Air Force summary says soil and brush analysis found no foreign material, radiation or propellant, that the case remains open, and that later related sightings were explained or found to be hoaxes.

  • p. 31 …As the object got into the air, the noise quieted. The object did not leave a…
  • p. 42 …We have referred your request for information to the Project Office of Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California…
  • p. 61 …We have a particular interest in the Advanced Lunar Transport Systems. FOR THE COMMANDER ERIC T…
  • p. 67 …The target date could be advanced several years perhaps as early as 1975-if federal government…
  • p. 107 …both the green fireballs and Zamora's sighting were observations of tests of advanced vehicles being…
  • p. 131 …Conner in advance to keep things quiet. As soon as I got the reporters out of…

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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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