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U.S. Air Force

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Sighting

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December 26–28, 1980

U.S. Air Force personnel report close encounter at Rendlesham Forest

U.S. Air Force security personnel stationed at the twin Royal Air Force bases of Bentwaters and Woodbridge report a triangular, metallic craft on the ground in adjacent Rendlesham Forest, followed by aerial light phenomena two nights later. The deputy base commander signs a memorandum to the U.K. Ministry of Defence summarizing the events.

Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk — United Kingdom#U.S. Air Force #Cold War #Multiple Witnesses #International

Sighting

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July 19–26, 1952

Radar tracks unidentified objects over Washington, D.C.

Across two consecutive weekends, multiple radar installations and visual observers track unidentified objects above the restricted airspace surrounding the U.S. Capitol and White House. The Air Force convenes its largest press conference since World War II to address the events.

Washington, District of Columbia — United States#U.S. Air Force #Cold War #Radar Confirmed #Multiple Witnesses

Sighting

January 7, 1948

Capt. Thomas Mantell killed in F-51 crash while pursuing an unidentified object

Kentucky Air National Guard pilot Capt. Thomas Mantell is killed when his P-51 Mustang crashes during the pursuit of a large, slow-moving object reported above Godman Field. The Air Force eventually attributes the object to a Skyhook research balloon.

Godman Field, Kentucky — United States#U.S. Air Force #Cold War #Project Blue Book

Official Statement

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July 8, 1947

Roswell Army Air Field announces recovery of a 'flying disc'

The Roswell Army Air Field public information officer issues a press release stating that the 509th Bomb Group has come into possession of a 'flying disc' recovered from a nearby ranch. Within twenty-four hours the Army retracts the statement and identifies the debris as a weather balloon.

Roswell, New Mexico — United States#U.S. Air Force #Cold War #FOIA