1967: The overlooked UFO wave and the Colorado Project

Presented by RICHARD H. HALL ABSTRACT A major wave of UFO sightings occurred in 1967; even by official Air Force figures it was the 4th largest in terms of sightings reported, yet no one talks about it. The special significance of the 1967 wave is that it occurred during the one full year of investigations by the University of Colorado UFO Project, and everyone deferred to the project is looking for “answers.” The only answer was the Condon Report. This study analyzes the wave and demonstrates that the Colorado Project had ample case material to investigate during its lifetime, yet failed miserably to accomplish “scientific investigation.” At the same time, publicity about the project obscured the sighting wave. INTRODUCTION The “Great UFO Wave of […] Read More

APPENDIX A – SKETCHES OF 1967 “SOLID OBJECT” CASES

APPENDIX A – SKETCHES OF 1967 “SOLID OBJECT” CASES Domes-, Bowl-, and Saucer-shaped Flat bottom surface, domed, or raised upper side. Object was very bright white.  Observer states that it was brighter than a conventional aircraft.  It moved South, parallel to US A1A, then turned to Southwest. Mar. 14, 1967      Daytona Beach, Florida Pinkish white lights shining downward on approx. 45-degree angle. Front view (left side), as object came toward witness at about 400 to 500 feet altitude as viewed through binoculars Jan.18, 1967      Shamokin, Pa. Feb. 16, 1967      Nr. Kingman, Ariz. Feb. 15, 1967      Hollywood Bottom, Texas Jan. 15, 1967      Granville, Mass. Aug. 24, 1967      Australia (Landing, Humanoids) Mar. 21, 1967      Nr. Hillsboro, Kans. (Vehicle encounter, E-M effects) Apr. 21, 1967      Cocoa Beach, Florida […] Read More