Agency: FBI

49 documents

Most active year: 1999
FBI File 62-HQ-83894
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FBI File 62-HQ-83894

FBI file from 1966 containing correspondence between a New Hampshire woman and J. Edgar Hoover regarding the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America (AFSCA), expressing concern about potential communist influence. The file includes AFSCA literature as an enclosure.

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DoD UAP file
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DoD UAP file

A single sensor image, possibly from a FLIR system, dated December 31, 1999. The image shows a small, unidentified object near the center of a targeting crosshair, with significant portions of the display redacted.

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FBI file 100-26505
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FBI file 100-26505

FBI memorandum dated April 17, 1958, detailing a UFO sighting by David Weaver in Detroit, Michigan. Weaver reported a circular object with a crystal-type dome. The memo notes that the Air Force was to be advised.

FBI File 62-83894, "Flying Discs"
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FBI File 62-83894, "Flying Discs"

FBI file from 1947 compiling numerous reports on "Flying Discs" sightings across the U.S., including the Kenneth Arnold case and the Maury Island incident. Details inter-agency communications between the FBI and the Army Air Forces regarding investigation protocols.

FBI file 62-HQ-83894
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FBI file 62-HQ-83894

FBI file from 1947 containing memoranda on 'Flying Disc' sightings in Portland, OR, and Bethel, AK, by police and pilots. Also includes letters from the public speculating on the phenomenon and the FBI's response.

FBI FD-302 Interview Report
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FBI FD-302 Interview Report

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 detailing a September 2023 interview with a witness who observed a metallic, wingless object with a bright light. The object was larger than a drone and smaller than a 737, seen for 5-10 seconds before vanishing.

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FBI File 62-83894

FBI file 62-83894, containing newspaper clippings from 1954-1960 about UFO sightings across the U.S. and expert opinions. Includes an official U.S. Air Force summary of its Unidentified Flying Object Program and a sighting report form.

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FBI File 62-HQ-83894

FBI file from July-August 1947 compiling public correspondence, newspaper clippings, and internal memos regarding the nationwide "flying saucer" phenomenon. Includes witness reports from Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Texas, and official commentary on the events.

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FBI FD-302 UAP Sighting Report
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FBI FD-302 UAP Sighting Report

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 detailing an interview about a UAP sighting in September 2023. A witness observed a silent, cigar-shaped, metallic bronze object with a bright light while driving on a restricted base. The object was compared to Blackhawk helicopters in size.

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FBI HQ File 62-83894
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FBI HQ File 62-83894

A 1950 letter from Mexican inventor Miguel Angel Garcia Macias to a U.S. commission, claiming his patented ideas for 'stratospheric aerostats' were stolen and are the basis for flying saucers. Includes diagrams, photos, and a newspaper clipping.

FBI file 62-HQ-83894
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FBI file 62-HQ-83894

FBI file from 1966 concerning the 'Flying Saucers International' magazine. The file includes an FBI memo about the publication's potential Communist ties and contains numerous pages from the magazine itself, featuring articles and a vast collection of newspaper clippings on UFO sightings.

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FBI FD-302 File

FBI FD-302 report from October 2023 details a September 2023 interview about a UAP sighting. Witnesses driving to a LiDAR test site observed a bright, stationary light that moved and then disappeared. One witness speculated it was a meteor.

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FBI File 62-HQ-83894
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FBI File 62-HQ-83894

FBI file from August 1952 containing a teletype about a flying saucer sighting at the Savannah River Plant and correspondence from J. Edgar Hoover forwarding citizen letters on 'Flying Disks' to the U.S. Air Force for investigation.

DoD/UAPTF sensor data
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DoD/UAPTF sensor data

A single sensor display image dated 1999-12-31, showing a crosshair reticle, various display symbology, and a small, unidentified object near the center. A large portion of the top of the image is redacted.

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FBI File 100-26505 (DE - DETROIT)
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FBI File 100-26505 (DE - DETROIT)

FBI file from 1957 detailing an interview with Wladyslaw Krasuski, a Polish WWII POW, who reported observing a circular craft in Germany in 1944. The file also contains a 1966 inquiry from the Oklahoma UFO Research Association.

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FBI HQ File 62-HQ-83894, Section 2
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FBI HQ File 62-HQ-83894, Section 2

A collection of FBI memoranda and teletypes from August 1947 detailing investigations into "Flying Disc" sightings in New Jersey, Michigan, and Illinois, including witness interviews and analysis of physical material from one incident.

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FBI file 62-HQ-83894

FBI file from the Knoxville office containing photographs and a Knoxville News-Sentinel clipping about a 'flying saucer' photographed by W. R. Presley over Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in July 1947.

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FBI Photo A001

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a uniform, grainy texture with a central crosshair reticle. A small, dark, and slightly irregular object is visible just below and to the right of the center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

FBI Photo A002
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FBI Photo A002

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is located at the center of the reticle. The background has a textured, uneven appearance suggesting a varied landscape or surface. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

FBI Photo A003
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FBI Photo A003

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is positioned exactly at the center of the reticle. The background shows a textured pattern, possibly depicting ground terrain. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

FBI Photo A004
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FBI Photo A004

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a mottled background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is visible just below and to the right of the center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

FBI Photo A005
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FBI Photo A005

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a background with a dense, speckled pattern and a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is located at the bottom quadrant and right of center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

FBI Photo A006
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FBI Photo A006

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a lightly textured background with a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is positioned at the center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

FBI Photo A007
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FBI Photo A007

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a smooth, grainy background with a central crosshair reticle. A light-colored, circular object with a bright specular highlight is visible just below the center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

FBI Photo A008
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FBI Photo A008

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a background with faint, swirling patterns and a central crosshair reticle. A small, dark, irregular object is visible just below and to the right of the center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.

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