Air Force UFO Incidents: Military Investigations
Quick Answer
Air Force UFO incidents encompass thousands of documented encounters involving USAF personnel, installations, and aircraft. From Project Blue Book's 12,618 investigated cases to modern UAP encounters, Air Force UFO incidents represent the most extensively documented military UFO activity with official investigations, witness testimonies, and declassified reports.
Air Force UFO Investigation Programs
What Air Force programs investigated UFO incidents?
The U.S. Air Force conducted systematic UFO investigations through multiple official programs:
- Project Sign (1947-1949): First official military UFO investigation
- Project Grudge (1949-1952): Skeptical approach to UFO reports
- Project Blue Book (1952-1969): Longest-running official UFO study
- Condon Committee (1966-1968): University of Colorado scientific study
- Modern UAP Programs: Current AARO and Pentagon investigations
Investigation Scope:
- Military base security incidents involving UFOs
- Fighter pilot encounters and intercept attempts
- Radar tracking of unidentified objects
- Nuclear facility UFO incidents
- Air traffic control UFO reports
INVESTIGATION PERIOD: 1947-PRESENT
TOTAL CASES: 12,618+ DOCUMENTED
UNEXPLAINED: 701 CASES (5.6%)
CURRENT STATUS: ONGOING UAP PROGRAMS
TOTAL CASES: 12,618+ DOCUMENTED
UNEXPLAINED: 701 CASES (5.6%)
CURRENT STATUS: ONGOING UAP PROGRAMS