Alleged ufo sightings gradually increased since the war, peaking in 1978 and 2005. Project blue book was one of a series of systematic studies of unidentified flying objects ufos conducted by the united states air force. Under the freedom of information act, i have obtained a number of ufo related items from various agencies. As live science reports, science writer and canadian ufologist chris rutkowski has donated 30,000 documents related to ufo sightings to the school. This release details the fbis role in investigating such reports between 1947 and 1954. Navy and other agency documents on ufo s and agency background histories in the course of his research. Most of the documents concern cia cables reporting unsubstantiated ufo sightings in the foreign press and intraagency memos about how the agency. Vandenberg, it was batted back down without his approval. This collection catalogues cia information on this subject from the 1940s through the early 1990s. Nasa continues to deny the existance of alien life, but some videos and documents slip. Between 1940 and 1950, us newspapers reported countless flying saucers, men in black, alien contacts of 4th kind. The latter included the study of other documents presenting views and findings of technically trained persons e. The final tranche of ufo files released by the national archives contain a wide range of ufo related documents, drawings, letters, and photos and parliamentary questions covering the final two years of the ministry of defences ufo desk from late 2007 until november 2009. He also added his personal encouragement and made available detailed notes of his personal ufo investigations.
Steven aftergood federation of american scientists 1112 16th street nw, suite 400 washington, dc 20036. The united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos. Usersmarydocumentsufo periodicalsufo history grossufos a. We are about to uncover the truth behind these classified documents. Inside the craft was a being that was, according to witnesses, not of this world. It relates to the usaf investigations of ufos from 1947 to 1969 according to a us air force fact sheet, a total of 12,618 sightings were reported to project blue book during this time period. Documents related to that litigation are marked with. The cias ufo history by mark rodeghier after the cold war ended, the culture of secrecy and the operational style of the cia began to change. Brazil ufo files disclosure documents is available from two main sources that contain a large number of documents with a lot of interesting cases and investigations carried out by the air force dating back to the 1960s. During the events of 40s50s, the soviet union was threatened by mysterious alien spaceships destroying military installations. They were shiny and metallic and were traveling at upwards of 1,200 mph. One of the oldest historical documents reveals egypt was.
In 1947, a rash of sightings of unexplained flying objects ufos swept america. The foia request was for all documents relating to ufos the following is what was received. Government ufo disclosure files, reports, and documents. Another big help was the ufo collection of les treecesinclair of elk grove. Captions by vitac secret files hidden from the public for decades, detailing every ufo account, are now available to the public. Now, as a part of historys groundbreaking new sixpart, onehour limited series unidentified. An introduction to the statistical drake equation, dr. The national archives and records administration is actually home to several collections of documents pertaining to unidentified flying objects. More than 000 pages of declassified documents relating to unidentified flying objects ufos from the u. They are interested in ufo reports only for purposes of national security. Project grudge documents 1950 project grudge documents 1950 roswell report case closed ufo report 10 dec 53, thule afb greenland ufo report 12 oct 53, geneva ny ufo report 14 sept 53, az ufo report 30 sept 53, silver springs md ufo report 6 aug 53, bismark nd ufo report 8 aug 53, rapid city sd ufo sighting 29 sept 53, lawton, ok.
Ufo enthusiast releases k pages of air force docs on ufos to. Paul cerny, active for more than 40 years in nicap and mufon, gave me a big stack of ufo documents from his personal files. The total number of sightings since 1947 are 18,500, of which 90% are identifiable. Nearly,000 pages of declassified air force files on ufo investigations and sightings are now available in one place online. All files are in adobe pdf format unless otherwise noted. Ufo documents was critical, and while the data has been already widely published, it was indispensable to the success of this history. Pdf files can only be viewed with an acrobat reader. This is how you photograph a ufo, believers 06142019 by stillness in the storm leave a comment alex hollings the past few years have seen a massive resurgence in ufo research and discussion, both throughout the media and, publicly speaking, from elements of the nations own defense apparatus.
Documentation related to the numerous requests received by nsa on the subject of unidentified flying objects ufo. Unedited ms of the report on unidentified flying objects in ruppelt files. Ufo fact sheet there is no central office or activity in the department of. Mar 17, 2019 historys upcoming new drama series project blue book is based on the true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united. Millions of cia documents reveal ufo investigations and more. Ufo reporting requirements, office of military government for bavaria, germany, may 1948 archivists greg bradsher and sylvia naylor share a brief history of project blue book, the projects alternative names. Because of the shape of the crafts, this is the sighting that coined the term flying saucers. It started in 1952, and it was the third study of its kind the first two were projects sign 1947 and grudge 1949. Brazil ufo files disclosure documents ufo archives. Project blue book unidentified flying objects national.
The documents, according to ufo researchers, could provide vital evidence backing up claims that the u. Tweet fbi ufo disclosure files, reports, and documents. He is presently reconstructing the full history of u. Claudio maccone, intemational academy of astronautics product is classified unclassified for official use. General information reference report relating to project blue book u. Inside americas ufo investigation, elizondo is speaking out for the first time with tom delonge. What is considered one of the oldest historical documents on the surface of the planet, a tableau describing the story of a victorious and might ruler, was discovered off a desert cliff in egypt changing forever the way we look back at ancient egypt. Dec 12, 2019 as live science reports, science writer and canadian ufologist chris rutkowski has donated 30,000 documents related to ufo sightings to the school. The documents listed on this page were located in response to the numerous requests received by nsa on the subject of unidentified flying objects ufo. Nearly,000 pages of declassified air force files on ufo investigations and sightings are now available in one place. Some of these files are listed elsewhere on the ufo casebook, but are listed separately here for downloading purposes. So if you want to find out more about lights in the sky over waterloo bridge, near misses by pilots, crop circles and what the uk government thought of it all this is the place to start.
The federal bureau of investigation fbi, whos motto is fidelity, bravery, and integrity, was founded in 1908 with the help of theodore roosevelt who thought that it was important to have a national u. This section contains batches of documents that have been received from multiple agencies. The incident, however, when dodd would enquire, would appear to be an authentic one. Air force was the primary investigator of these sightings, the fbi received many reports and worked for a time with the air force to investigate these matters. Following this, benito mussolini created a secret group to look at it, called cabinet rs33. Navy and other agency documents on ufos and agency background histories in the course of his research. The kalahari incident a bizarre truth from forged documents. Cia releases m pages of declassified documents online. Government ufo disclosure files, reports, and documents foia. Nov, 2015 this section contains batches of documents that have been received from multiple agencies. Since 1984, multiple sources have leaked, revealed or discovered some 3,500 pages of ufo documents, hundreds classi. As well as investigating the case, dodd would endeavor to find out why the. For information on the history of government ufo investigations and where these files fit in please read dr david clarke.
Historys upcoming new drama series project blue book is based on the true, topsecret investigations into unidentified flying objects ufos and related phenomena conducted by the united. Refiled on november 4, 2015, for any additional ufo records that may have been released by the army. Nasa national aeronautics and space administration was established july 29, 1958 and is the branch responsible for putting people and robotics in space for the us. Jun 07, 2019 the roswell ufo incident took place in the summer of 1947, when a rancher discovered unidentifiable debris in his sheep pasture outside roswell, new mexico. Cia releases m pages of declassified documents online bbc.
May 03, 2017 what makes the kalahari incident even more intriguing than it is already, is the eventual revelation that the papers that originally arrived with ufo researcher and investigator, tony dodd, were proven to be completely fake. Navigating the files using the bookmarks to view the bookmarks, click on the bookmarks. One set of documents, known as project blue book, includes retired, declassified records from the united states air force usaf, currently in the custody of the national archives. Air force fact sheet on ufos and project blue book reference report relating to majestic 12 mj12 information of the roswell incident general information the united states air force retired to the custody of the national archives its records on project blue book relating to the investigations of. Advanced aerospace threat and identification program. Although some proufo researchers argue that sightings of ufos go back to biblical times, most researchers wil not dispute that anything in ufo history can compare with the phenomenon that began in 1947. Many secret files from vatican about ufo and aliens are.
They appealed, but judge gerhard gesell of the first federal court, district of. Brad has uncovered the fact that the af made a milestone policy decision on july 28. The published documents cover a wide range of other topics, including the early history of the spy agency, the cold war, vietnam and the berlin tunnel project, a surveillance program on. Join us as the secret history of aliens and the vatican is unsealed. It has been identified in the past as project sign and project grudge. In a july 15, 2017, national archives the text message blog post, see something, say something. Project blue book the united states air force has the responsibility under the department of defense for the investigation of unidentified flying objects ufos. The bulleted list of documents below are a series of ufo reports released by the british mod in 2005. Documents of the time show that an alleged ufo crashed or landed near vergiate.
Indeed, between 1952 and its termination in 1969, the u. Eric davis, earthtech international product is classified unclassified. The alleged dia documents also appear to confirm that alien bodies were recovered from the wreckage of the crashed ufo. Jan 22, 2020 the subject of ufos has long fascinated national archives staff members as well. United states army army released january 1997 355 pages 22 mb refiled on november 4, 2015, for anyread more.
Mar 03, 2015 the files contain a wide range of uforelated documents. What makes the kalahari incident even more intriguing than it is already, is the eventual revelation that the papers that originally arrived with ufo researcher and investigator, tony dodd, were proven to be completely fake. June 24, 1947 the kenneth arnold ufo sighting also known as the mount rainier ufo sightings on june 24th, 1947 pilot kenneth arnold saw nine unidentified flying objects near mt. The topsecret area 51, in a remote area of nevada, is supposedly where the government stores captured alien spacecraft and autopsies the victims of ufo crashes. Air forces official ufoinvestigation program, known as project blue book, came to the following set of conclusions. The files contain a wide range of uforelated documents. Find out what the government doesnt want you to know. Its director appeared on a radio talk show, and it became possible for citizens to pressure the cia in ways unheard of during that earlier era. The biggest secret about area 51 is that it was never secret. The cias ufo history cufos, mark rodeghier cia ufo history jan aldrich cia role in study of ufos, 19471990 gerald k.
April 17, 1897 the aurora, texas, ufo incident early in the morning a ufo crashed into a windmill on a farm owned by judge j. A combined historical and scientific approach is applied to ancient reports of what might today be called unidentified flying objects ufos. About million pages of declassified documents from the us central intelligence agency cia have been released online. Conceptsfor extracting energy from the quantum vacuum, dr.
Discover ufo files, newly released by ministry of defence with the national archives in june 20. Sparks, who is proving to be the best of a new genera. Project sign history of the united states air force ufo. Haines cia documents unofficial site cia doc sampler group one cufon cia documents unofficial site cia doc sampler group two cufon. The final tranche of ufo files released by the national archives contain a wide range of uforelated documents, drawings, letters, and photos and parliamentary questions covering the final two years of the ministry of defences ufo desk from late 2007 until november 2009. Most of the documents concern cia cables reporting unsubstantiated ufo sightings in the foreign press and intraagency memos about how the agency handled public inquiries about ufo sightings. Ufo crash incidents supported by compelling evidence in the form of of.
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