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FBIJune 12, 2026PURSUE Release 03 (June 2026)

FBI-UAP-D012, Newark Field Office, 1952-1967

New Jersey, United States

Summary

This document is a report from the FBI's Newark Field Office concerning unidentified aerial phenomena from 1952 to 1967. It includes investigations into sightings and related correspondence with the Air Force.

Key highlights

  • The report includes seven photographs of flying saucers received from the Air Force.p.3

    “Seven photostats of Flying Saucers.”
  • John H. Riley photographed an unidentified aerial object on July 31, 1952.p.8

    “Photographer: John H. Riley.”
  • Witness George J. Stock observed the object alongside Riley.p.8

    “Known witness: George J. Stock.”
  • The Air Technical Intelligence Center doubted the authenticity of the photographs.p.6

    “ATIC does not believe these photos are authentic.”

Outliers

  • The investigation included credit and criminal checks on witnesses, yielding no fraud.p.9

    “credit and criminal checks were made.”
  • Witnesses reported seeing the object at a low altitude of about 200 feet.p.8

    “Altitude: 200 feet at lowest point.”

Source

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