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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 and flying discs from June 1947 to July 1968. It contains high-profile incident accounts, photographs from locations like Oak Ridge, TN, and discussions on potential propulsion systems, along with media coverage and researcher accounts.

Key highlights

  • The report references flying saucers observed in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.p.2

    "FLYING SAUCERS" OBSERVED OVER OAK RIDGE AREA
  • Two photographs of flying saucers were enclosed with the report.p.2

    Two photographs of reputedly "flying saucers"
  • A newspaper clipping from the Knoxville News-Sentinel discusses the sightings.p.2

    photostatic copy of newspaper clipping appearing
  • A local resident, Mr. Presley, photographed a flying saucer in July 1947.p.4

    This, however, is the first time that one has ever been photographed over Oak Ridge.
  • The photograph sparked significant local interest and discussion.p.4

    this picture has all of Oak Ridge talking.

Source

Department of War — PURSUE / FBI
via FBI Vault
Public domain (US Government work)
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