FBIMay 8, 2026PURSUE Release 01 (May 2026)

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Summary

This report from the Department of War and FBI includes investigative records and eyewitness testimonies about Unidentified Flying Objects documented between June 1947 and July 1968. It contains high-profile incident accounts, photographs from locations like Oak Ridge, TN, and discussions on propulsion systems, along with media coverage and researcher accounts.

Key highlights

Captain Alpheus O. Powell reported seeing a cylindrical object on August 4, 1947.p.1
“Mr. Powell described the object as being about the length of a P-40 fuselage.”
Powell estimated the object's speed at approximately 160 mph.p.1
“the object was travelling at approximately 160 mph.”
Mr. Powell had over 4,000 command pilot hours, indicating his reliability as a witness.p.4
“Mr. Powell has over 4,000 command pilot hours to his credit.”

Outliers

Powell expressed hesitance to share his sighting due to fear of ridicule.p.4
“Mr. Powell has a fear of publicity and seemed hesitant to even tell his story.”

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / FBI
via FBI Vault
Public domain (US Government work)
No known restrictions

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