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Cold Open: This is a declassified document from the FBI's Vault UFO Files, released through The Black Vault. The document, dated March 26, 1947, is a report of unidentified aerial objects observed near Camp Hood, Texas. The report is notable for its detailed description of the objects and their movements. Provenance: The document was released through The Black Vault, a website that provides access to declassified government documents. The document is part of a larger collection of UFO reports from the FBI's Vault UFO Files. The release date is not specified, but it is likely from a recent FOIA request. The Document: The report begins with a description of the sighting, which occurred on March 20, 1947. The observer, a soldier, reported seeing a strange object in the sky. The object was described as being about the size of an evening star, with a white color and a long tail. The object was seen moving at a high speed, and the observer reported seeing it perform a series of maneuvers, including turns and climbs. [Four lines redacted under exemption B1] The observer reported that the object was seen for approximately 3 to 4 seconds, and that it was traveling at a speed of about 700 miles per hour. The object was also seen to leave a trail behind it, which was described as being greenish in color. [Four lines redacted under exemption B1] The report also includes a description of the weather conditions at the time of the sighting, which were described as being very clear with an abundance of stars. Context: The FBI's Vault UFO Files are a collection of documents related to UFO sightings and investigations. The files are declassified and available to the public through The Black Vault. The FBI has stated that it does not investigate UFO sightings, but rather reviews reports and forwards them to other agencies as necessary. Outro: This is what the public record looks like at its most ordinary. The document is a straightforward report of a UFO sighting, with no sensational language or speculation. It is a reminder that the truth is often found in the details, and that the most interesting stories can be found in the most mundane documents. Storyflo.com, canonical URL: https://archive.org/download/curiositiescat-fbi-v1/0b6c69fbd948cf9fUFOPart16(Final)djvu.txt.

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This material entered the public record through the U.S. declassification and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. The originating source document is linked on this page so the citation chain is auditable.

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Cold Open: This is a declassified document from the FBI's Vault UFO Files, released through The Black Vault. The document, dated March 26, 1947, is a report of unidentified aerial objects observed near Camp Hood, Texas. The report is notable for its detailed description of the objects and their movements.

Date: JUL 16 · 2026
Release: Declassified · U.S. public record (FOIA)
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What was Curiosities Cat | FBI Vault UFO Files about?: Cold Open: This is a declassified document from the FBI's Vault UFO Files, released through The Black Vault. The document, dated March 26, 1947, is a report of unidentified aerial objects observed near Camp Hood, Texas. The report is notable for its detailed description of the objects and their movements.
Why was this case declassified?: This material entered the public record through the U.S. declassification and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. Storyflo narrates it directly from the public release.

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