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Six-Point Contrast over the Yellow Sea

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00:00:15

A 15-second infrared record shows the sensor keeping a star-like area of contrast centered during tracking.

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2025
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Department of War
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DOW-UAP-PR104

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Analysis of Flying Object Incidents in the United States, 1949

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1949 Air Intelligence UFO Analysis

Source: Department of War

This later Study No. 203 revision weighs domestic and foreign technology theories alongside selected UFO reports and flying-wing examples.

PDF14.40 MB
FD-R04-DOC002Source Linked

Los Alamos Conference on Aerial Phenomena, 1949

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Los Alamos Green Fireball Conference

Source: Department of Energy

A 1949 transcript captures scientists debating reported green fireballs near Los Alamos and possible atmospheric explanations.

PDF4.95 MB
FD-R04-DOC001Source Linked

Analysis of Flying Object Incidents in the United States, 1948

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1948 Draft of Study No. 203

Source: Department of War

This earlier draft assesses reported flying-object incidents and theories later reflected in the related 1949 revision.

PDF12.95 MB
FD-R04-DOC011Source Linked
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Six-Point Contrast over the Yellow Sea

Source: Department of War

A 15-second infrared record shows the sensor keeping a star-like area of contrast centered during tracking.

00:00:15
DOW-UAP-PR104Source Linked
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Long East China Sea Sensor Track

Source: Department of War

The record follows an area of contrast through tracking, zoom adjustments and temporary overlays during a nearly five-minute source clip.

00:04:59
DOW-UAP-PR105Source Linked
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Line-Like Contrast over the South China Sea

Source: Department of War

The source describes an elongated area that appears as a line of several contrast areas moving across the field-of-view.

00:01:44
DOW-UAP-PR101Source Linked
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East China Sea Track and Exit

Source: Department of War

A short 2024 sensor sequence tracks an area of contrast before it exits at the top of the frame.

00:00:36
DOW-UAP-PR102Source Linked
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Reticle Track over the East China Sea

Source: Department of War

The 2024 source clip shows the sensor panning to keep an area of contrast centered while an auto-tracking reticle surrounds it.

00:01:16
DOW-UAP-PR103Source Linked
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Two Bright Passes in the Middle East

Source: Department of War

The clip shows two bright areas crossing the frame before the sensor returns to tracking a darker area of contrast.

00:00:18
DOW-UAP-PR024Source Linked
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Two Brief Crossings in the Middle East

Source: Department of War

A ten-second source clip shows two separate contrast areas crossing the sensor field-of-view in opposite directions.

00:00:10
DOW-UAP-PR030Source Linked
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Yellow Sea Track Across Sensor Modes

Source: Department of War

A longer 2023 record tracks an area of contrast while the sensor changes modes and the source quality progressively degrades.

00:04:45
DOW-UAP-PR100Source Linked

Range Fouler Debrief, Eastern United States, 2020

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Eastern Range Fouler Linked to PR106

Source: Department of War

A 2020 Navy debrief records a small object reported moving in a constant direction during controlled-airspace operations.

PDF1.84 MB
FD-R04-DOC007Source Linked

Range Fouler Debrief, Atlantic Ocean, 2020

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Atlantic Debrief Linked to PR116

Source: Department of War

A 2020 Atlantic Ocean debrief describes a maroonish object reported moving with the wind without maneuvering.

PDF1.68 MB
FD-R04-DOC009Source Linked
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Digitally Altered PR106 Range Fouler Clip

Source: Department of War

A five-second Eastern U.S. clip is linked to a Range Fouler Debrief and includes explicit notes on prior digital alteration.

00:00:05
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Repeated Re-Entries in Sensor View

Source: Department of War

The 23-second source clip describes a contrast area repeatedly leaving and re-entering the sensor field-of-view during tracking.

00:00:23
DOW-UAP-PR107Source Linked
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Western U.S. Reticle Tracking Sequence

Source: Department of War

A 2020 sensor sequence includes black-screen flashes, zoom adjustments and an auto-tracking reticle around an area of contrast.

00:01:34
DOW-UAP-PR108Source Linked
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Tracked Contrast Growing in Frame

Source: Department of War

The official description follows a contrast area as tracking begins, a reticle surrounds it and its angular size gradually increases.

00:00:22
DOW-UAP-PR110Source Linked
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Multiple Contrast Areas Around a Track

Source: Department of War

A one-minute source clip describes several small contrast areas entering and leaving the frame around one reticle-tracked area.

00:01:00
DOW-UAP-PR111Source Linked
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Atlantic Track Linked to Range Fouler Debrief

Source: Department of War

A 32-second Atlantic Ocean sensor track is paired with a Navy debrief that describes a separate observer report.

00:00:32
DOW-UAP-PR116Source Linked

Range Fouler Debrief, Eastern United States, 2019

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PR112 Debrief on High-Speed Crossing

Source: Department of War

This 2019 Navy debrief records five observers describing a small object crossing opposite the platform’s direction at high speed.

PDF1.38 MB
FD-R04-DOC008Source Linked
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Flickering Contrast in Gulf Sensor Footage

Source: Department of War

An eight-second infrared record shows a contrast area near the display center, followed by zoom, panning and visual flicker.

00:00:08
DOW-UAP-PR115Source Linked
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PR112 Sensor Flash and Exit

Source: Department of War

This 20-second record links a brief sensor-view event to a Navy debrief describing five observers in controlled airspace.

00:00:20
DOW-UAP-PR112Source Linked
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Atlantic Ocean Reticle Mode Switch

Source: Department of War

The 2016 source clip follows an area of contrast through zoom changes, a sensor mode switch and reticle tracking.

00:00:39
DOW-UAP-PR114Source Linked

Pantex Unidentified Object Incident Report, 2015

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Pantex Airspace Intrusion Report

Source: Department of Energy

A 2015 report and imagery record an unidentified object entering airspace above the Pantex Plant near Amarillo, Texas.

PDF1.19 MB
FD-R04-DOC006Source Linked
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Digitally Altered 2015 Eastern U.S. Pass

Source: Department of War

The source notes prior digital alteration before a brief right-to-left transit and repeated frame-by-frame footage.

00:00:21
DOW-UAP-PR109Source Linked
A photograph of an unidentified object in low-Earth orbit, taken from Space Shuttle Columbia in 1996.
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STS-80 Object Near Earth’s Limb

Source: NASA

The first NASA STS-80 photograph places the unidentified object near the frame center, right of Earth’s limb.

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NASA-UAP-D030Source Linked
A photograph of an unidentified object in low-Earth orbit, taken from Space Shuttle Columbia in 1996.
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STS-80 Object with Apparent Rotation

Source: NASA

The second NASA STS-80 image notes an object near Earth’s limb that appears to rotate or tumble about its major axis.

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NASA-UAP-D031Source Linked
A photograph of an unidentified object in low-Earth orbit, taken from Space Shuttle Columbia in 1996.
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STS-80 Object Against the Earth

Source: NASA

The third NASA STS-80 photograph shows the object superimposed against Earth, with the source describing a path between Columbia and Earth.

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NASA-UAP-D032Source Linked
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Digitally Altered Western U.S. Track

Source: Department of War

A 1996 record notes prior digital alteration and repeated frame sequences around a brief transit through the sensor view.

00:02:56
DOW-UAP-PR113Source Linked

Correspondence Relating to UFO Sightings, 1967, 1974

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FBI Letters on UFO Sighting Claims

Source: FBI

Two correspondence items relay a child’s 1967 account and the FBI’s 1974 response to Larry Bryant’s inquiry.

PDF0.32 MB
FD-R04-DOC014Source Linked
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Apollo 17 Medical Debrief — Segment 1

Source: NASA

This audio record captures the first Apollo 17 medical debriefing segment discussing light flash phenomena after the mission.

01:53:10
NASA-UAP-D028Source Linked
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Apollo 17 Medical Debrief — Segment 2

Source: NASA

The continued Apollo 17 medical debriefing audio further discusses light flash phenomena reported by crew members.

01:50:46
NASA-UAP-D029Source Linked
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Apollo 14 Light Flash Debrief — Segment 1

Source: NASA

This audio record captures the first Apollo 14 debriefing segment on light flash phenomena discussed after the mission.

02:36:31
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Apollo 14 Light Flash Debrief — Segment 2

Source: NASA

The continued Apollo 14 audio segment returns to light flash phenomena within the official post-mission debriefing record.

01:32:05
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Department of the Air Force Committee to Review Project Bluebook, 1966-1967

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Scientific Review of Project Blue Book

Source: Department of War

This 1966-1967 file documents advisory-board deliberations that led the Air Force to contract a university-affiliated UFO study team.

PDF23.02 MB
FD-R04-DOC010Source Linked

Memorandum on Unconventional Aircraft Sightings, 1955

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CIA Debrief on Russell Train Sighting

Source: CIA

A CIA memorandum summarizes a 1955 train-based sighting in Soviet territory and notes a probable aircraft or missile explanation.

PDF0.35 MB
FD-R04-DOC004Source Linked

Analysis of Unconventional Aircraft Sightings, 1955

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CIA Analysis of the 1955 Sightings

Source: CIA

This companion memo evaluates the Russell-related reports, cites Robertson Panel language and discusses Project Y saucer-like aircraft research.

PDF0.40 MB
FD-R04-DOC005Source Linked

Joint U.S.-Canadian Aviation Projects and UFO Sighting Reports, 1954-1955

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VTOL Projects and Canadian UFO Reports

Source: Department of War

This 1954-1955 file links circular VTOL research, a KC-97 sighting near Newfoundland and CIRVIS reporting discussions.

PDF30.73 MB
FD-R04-DOC012Source Linked

Correspondence Relating to Project Blue Book, 1955

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Project Blue Book Correspondence File

Source: Department of War

Letters and memoranda connect government offices, the Legislative Branch and citizens around Project Blue Book sightings and findings.

PDF120.27 MB
FD-R04-DOC013Source Linked

Project Sign Progress Report, 1948

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Project Sign’s 100 Early UFO Reports

Source: Department of War

An Air Materiel Command report outlines Project Sign’s early review of 100 sightings from 1947-1948.

PDF9.77 MB
FD-R04-DOC003Source Linked