FBI-UAP-D013, Washington State ‘UFO’ Investigation, 1952-1960

Kind: Document
Agency: FBI
Incident date: July 1952-1960
Location: Washington State, United States
Released: Jun 12, 2026
Record: FBI-UAP-D013

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This file details an investigation of various sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in Washington state between July 1952 and August 1960. This file includes memoranda and correspondence between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Air Force regarding UFO sightings.

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