Comprehensive Catalog of 2,200 Project Blue Book UFO Unknowns: Database Catalog (Not Yet a Best Evidence List)

This document is a comprehensive, ongoing database catalog of approximately 2,200 'Unknown' UFO cases from the U.S. Air Force's Project Blue Book. Compiled by Brad Sparks, the catalog serves as a research guide to fill gaps in official documentation and to provide a more accurate record of high-quality cases. The author explicitly states that the catalog is not intended to provide 'proof' of UFO reality, but rather to facilitate future scientific analysis. A significant portion of the document is dedicated to discussing the statistical discrepancies and organizational failures within the Project Blue Book files. The author notes that the official Air Force figure of 701 'Unknown' cases is unreliable, citing evidence from J. Allen Hynek and the CUFOS staff that the actual number of 'Unknowns' in the files was approximately 587, with many reports lost or misfiled. The document also addresses the confusion surrounding the definitions of 'Unknown' and 'Unidentified,' arguing that both terms should be used for cases that have been scientifically screened and found to have sufficient data to eliminate conventional explanations. The author criticizes the 'insufficient data' argument often used by skeptics to dismiss cases. Furthermore, the catalog provides detailed information on the history of UFO projects at Wright-Patterson AFB, including operational dates and project chiefs. It also outlines the various sources used to compile the catalog, such as the Condon Report, the McDonald list, and the Berliner and Randle-Cornett catalogs. The document includes a chronological list of cases, providing details such as date, location, time, witnesses, duration, and physical characteristics of the objects reported. The author emphasizes that the catalog is a work in progress and that readers are responsible for conducting their own research into the cited sources, as original documents may contain errors or conflicting information.