Hackensack Flying Disc, August 1947
Witnesses reported a fast-moving round object over New Jersey neighborhood.
May 8, 2026
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Round black or silver-blue object, 2-3 feet diameter, moved rapidly north at 200 yards altitude, too fast for balloon, no visible propulsion.
Notable Characteristics
- Color: black or silver-blue
- Size: 30-40 inches to 2-3 feet
- Altitude: 200 yards
Reported Motion
- steady horizontal northbound
Evidence Notes
- Interviews by FBI agents with three witnesses.
- Consistent reports of speed and path.
FBI-documented 1947 sighting by multiple civilian witnesses including a soldier; object described as disc-like with anomalous speed, no prosaic explanation in file.
Disc
visual
80%
Prosaic Leads
- Balloon (ruled out by witnesses due to speed, no strings/wind)
- Bird (one witness thought possible but later clarified)
- Optical illusion (witnesses denied)
Anomalous Indicators
- Excessive speed for balloon
- No visible propulsion or exhaust
- Consistent multi-witness descriptions
Evidence Gaps
- No independent corroboration from police beyond initial report
- No physical evidence collected
- Brief observation duration
Evidence Quotes // source statements
Open archive"Round, black object moving too fast to be an ordinary balloon, 30-40 inches diameter, 200 yards altitude."
Charles Casella Jr., Witness
FBI interview August 1947
"2-3 feet diameter, oval top pointed bottom, no wind or strings, steady straight north."
William A. Truex, Soldier, Witness / Fort Dix
FBI interview August 1947
"Round and silver-blue, revolving, no more than six inches apparent diameter at distance."
Joyce McFarland, Witness
FBI interview August 1947
Pattern Mesh // linked sightings
Unresolved UAP Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of four minutes and 57 seconds of video footage from an infrared (IR) sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D23, mentions a UAP was observed during the mission. Video Description: 00:00-01:55: No content. 01:56: An area of contrast becomes distinguishable against the background in the center of the right side of the display. 02:04: The IR sensor pans to center on the area of contrast. 02:14: The sensor field-of-view narrows to zoom in on the area of contrast. 02:15-03:26: The area of contrast remains generally in the center of the sensor field-of-view. 03:27-04:57: The sensor motion causes the area of contrast to move erratically across the display. Due to this motion, the sensor system repeatedly loses and reacquires the area of contrast within the center area of the display. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, United Arab Emirates, October 2023
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 43 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2023. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D23, mentions a UAP was observed during the mission. Video Description: 00:00-00:17: An area of contrast remains generally within the top left quarter of the display. 00:17-00:18: The sensor pans from right to left, causing the area of contrast to pass through the center of the display. The sensor then pans from left to right, causing the area of contrast to return to its approximate initial position within the sensor field-of-view. 00:29: The sensor stops tracking the area of contrast, causing it to leave the sensor field-of-view on the left side of the screen. 00:30-00:43: The sensor resumes its motion relative to the background but does not reacquire the area of contrast. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, October 2024
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of five seconds of video footage from a full-motion video (FMV) camera aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D32, described the UAP as consisting of a “misshapen and uneven ball of white light,” and reported that a “light/glare halo effect” occurred at the top of the FMV feed. Video Description: 00:01-00:03: Two semi-transparent, irregularly shaped orange areas overlay the background imagery, persisting for less than two seconds each. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, October 2024
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of six seconds of video footage from a full-motion video (FMV) camera aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D32, described the UAP as consisting of a “misshapen and uneven ball of white light,” and reported that a “light/glare halo effect” occurred at the top of the FMV feed. Video Description: 00:02-00:04: An area of irregular color and brightness, mainly consisting of white and red highlights, appears near the center of the top edge of the sensor display. The area extends to a width of approximately one-third of the horizontal frame, with a vertical area comprising approximately one-sixth of the viewing area. Overall, its shape is best described as a horizontally-oriented half-oval bisected along its major axis. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, October 2024
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of five seconds of video footage from a full-motion video (FMV) camera aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D32, described the UAP as consisting of a “misshapen and uneven ball of white light,” and reported that a “light/glare halo effect” occurred at the top of the FMV feed. Video Description: 00:00-00:01: An indistinctly shaped multi-colored area moves from right to left across the top edge of the sensor display within the first second of the video. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Unresolved UAP Report, Syria, July 2022
The United States Central Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of 14 seconds of video footage from an infrared (left) and electro-optical (right) sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2022. An accompanying mission report, DoW-UAP-D16, described the UAP as “moving from north to south.” Video Description: At the five second mark, the video depicts an object moving from right to left across the top right quarter of the sensor field-of-view. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.
Same source archive
Shared tags: pursue-release-1, release-1
Chronology Trace // before & after
Apollo 12 NASA UAP Image, 1969
Moon
Large Blue Triangle Hovers Near Facility, March 2023
Pacific Time Zone
FBI Photo B23 Western US Mystery
Western United States
FBI's Central Crosshair UAP Image
PURSUE Program
Official Files // source material
1 linked65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_2
62- HQ-83894 SECTION 2 SERIALS 53-100 + #62-HQ-83894-2# COPIED. FOR CAIPA FIN MAR 2.1978 BY ent of Justice D FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILE DY BUREAU ED FOR APA FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 0062 83894 N 53 100 8/11/1274197 RRP003IXH3 40 1919 345509 FOIPA # 99308 INVESTIGATION DESTROY Guide, issued May 24, 2007. from FBI Automatic Declassification Declassification authority derived COPIED FOR FOIPA MAY 14 1977 BY DO NOT DESTROY FOIPA # 1366404 . USE CARE IN HANDLING THIS FILE SECTION 2 SERIALS 53-100 Transfer-Call 3421 PICKETT STREET 4-596 (REV. . 1-20-73) STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum . UN STATES GOVERNMENT Mr. Clevin Mr. Ladd 8 1947 Mr. Rosen Mr. Tracy Mr. Egan Mr. Gurnen Mr. Harbo ngton Tomm Reference is made to my letter to the Bur
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