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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 documented between June 1947 and 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 a letter from the Philadelphia Division dated 9/22/66.p.2

    furnished the Los Angeles Division with Issue No. 24 dated July, 1966
  • Mr. Jarvis H. Cooper subscribed to the UFO magazine for his son's interest.p.2

    his son had exhibited an interest in fling saucers and outer space
  • The magazine included an article by Master Kalen-Li Retan, claiming to be from planet Kore.p.2

    written by Master KALEN-LI_RETAN, Head of plarft KORENDOR
  • Bob Renaud claimed to have communicated with extraterrestrial beings via radio.p.4

    received on 5/4/66 by special directional short-wave radio by BOB RENAUD
  • The article criticized the U.S. government and military-industrial complex regarding the Vietnam War.p.4

    Your government is a military puppet, a mere parrot of the monstrosity that is the Military-Industrial complex.

Outliers

  • The document mentions a wedding of a contactee, indicating personal connections within the UFO community.p.5

    WEDDING BELLS rang on Saturday, June 4, 1966 for contactee Elary J. Willsie and Sophia Martinez Olivares.
  • Mel Noel, a former Air Force Lieutenant, became a popular speaker on UFOs.p.5

    Mel Noel, former Air Force Lieutenant and fighter pilot, is fast becoming very well known for his lectures.

Source

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

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