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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
25 February 2005
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 20 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry ofDefence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received eight other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 20 February 2005, and two were from Somerset, Wilts, Dorset, Devon,
Leicestershire, London and Cardiff in South Wales. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating
evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
20 February 2005
No time given.
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
A blue flash of light going across the sky.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
~as indoors, looking out of her
kitchen window, when she saw the light.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"rrst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Was going quite fast.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Her husband.
12.
Remarks.
Said that she had read about the light in the
local paper- The Western, and realised,
that that is what she saw when she had been
looking out of her window.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
25 February 2005
15.20L
Das answerphone.
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From
Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Bamngton
Somerset
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
25 February 2005
De~
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 20 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry ofDefence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received seven other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 20 February 2005, and they were from London, Leicestershire, Somerset,
Wilts, Dorset, Devon and Cardiff in South Wales. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating
evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
20 February 2005
09.45L
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Saw an amazing blue light travelling very
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, fast across the sky. Left a trail.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
In her car.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
On an A road near Taunton.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Just said travelling very fast.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
Das answerphone.
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
t II .
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11. Other witnesses.
Not given.
12. Remarks.
Not given.
13.
25 February 2005
11.30L
Date and time of receipt.
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Directorate of Air Staff- Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
24 February 2005
Yeovil
Somerset
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 20 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received five other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 20 February 2005, and they were from London, Leicestershire, Somerset,
Wiltshire and Cardiff, South Wales. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to
suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

11. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
20 February 2005
No time given.
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Description of object.
Noticed a green/blue light go across the
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, sky. Looked like it had a tail.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Outdoors, playing golf on the Sherborne
Golf Course in Dorset.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Was going quite fast.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
Das answerphone.
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
Yeovil
Somerset
11.
Other witnesses.
Three friends that were playing golf with
him witnessed it too.
12. Remarks.
that it could have been a
me:tecmt1e, as it looked like it was
disintegrating as it was moving across the
sky. Asked us, if anyone else had reported
this green/blue light?
13. Date and time of receipt.
24 February 2005
11.30L
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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
24 February 2005
Middlesex
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 20 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received four other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 20 February 2005, and they were from London, Leicestershire, Somerset and
Cardiff, South Wales. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the
United Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

14. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
A bright blue flash was seen in the sky.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
In his car on the A303 going past
Stonehenge.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"Irst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Flying in a Westerly direction over~
A303.
~12.0..:).
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
20 February 2005
No time given.
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9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
Das answerphone.
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
He was driving near to Stonehenge and just
happened to look up when he saw the blue
flash in the sky. Mentioned that it could
have been a meteorite.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
24 February 2005
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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
20 February 2005
09.45L
2.
Description of object.
~ a swishing noise, like a
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, mcwuu. and looked up to find a bright
green light travelling from East to West. It
brightness, noise.)
had a white trail and then it just
disappeared.
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
Bow object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Nr Minehead, Somerset.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
23 February 2005
10.00L
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Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Cardiff
South Wales
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 February 2005
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 20 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received two other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 20 February 2005, and that one was from London and the other from
Leicestershire. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United
Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.

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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
20 February 2005
09.50L
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Bright blue object, broke into about three to
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, four pieces, before disappearing.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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20. Das answerphone.
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11 . Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
22 February 2005
14.40L
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- Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
(Fax)
020 7218 2140
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 February 2005
London
De~
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 20 February
2005, the details of which you passed to Leyton Police. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received two other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 20 February 2005, and that one was from Leicestershire and the other from
Cardiff, South Wales. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the
United Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.
Yours sincerely

22. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
20 February 2005
lO.OOL
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Saw a light in the sky.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
Leyton Police Control Room who then
passed it to the Das answerphone.
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
22 February 2005
14.30L
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24. •
From:
Directorate of Air Staff- Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Winkleigh
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 February 2005
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 21 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received two other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 21 February 2005, and that one was from Middlesex and the other from
- Shropshire. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United
Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.
Yours sincerely

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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
c
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Said he spotted an object in the sky.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
21 February 2005
09.56L
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To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
Das answerphone.
10. Name, address and telephone
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12. Remarks.
Not given.
13.
22 February 2005
11.45L
Date and time of receipt.
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From:
Directorate of Air Staff- Freedom of lnformati
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Leicester
Leicestershire
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 February 2005
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 20 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry ofDefence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received twd other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 20 February 2005, and that one was from London and the other from Cardiff,
South Wales. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United
Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.
Yours sincerely

28. . ..
REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
20 February 2005
No time given.
2.
Said she saw an object in the sky, although,
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, thinking about it now, said that it could
brightness, noise.)
have been a meteorite.
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
The object was going really fast across the
sky.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
Das answerphone.
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11. Other witnesses.
Not given.
12. Remarks.
Not given.
13.
22 February 2005
11.40L
Date and time of receipt.
2

30. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 February 2005
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 21 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received two other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 21 February 2005, and that one was in-Shropshire and the other from Devon.
We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's
airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.
Yours sincerely

31. .,
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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
21 February 2005
lO.OOL
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Just said she saw something.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
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9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
22 February 2005
11.20L
Das answerphone.
2

33. From:
Directorate of Air Staff- Freedom of Information
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Chivnal
Shropshire
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 February 2005
De~
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 21 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received two other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 21 February 2005, and that one was from Middlesex and the other from
Devon. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United
Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.
Yours sincerely

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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
21 February 2005
No time given.
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Small silver object/ball with a tail on it.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
The silver ball was going very fast.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1
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9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
Das answerphone, twice.
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
Chivral
Shropshire
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Wasn't a plane.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
22 February 2005
1l.OOL
2

36. From:
Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 February 2005
West Glamorgan
South Wales
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen in 2005, the
details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the Ministry of
Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can't confirm whether we received any other reports
of 'UFO' sightings on the day you saw the 'UFO', as you did not forward this office, a date or
time of the sighting. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the
United Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.
Yours sincerely

37. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Just said she saw something.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"Irst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
No date or time given.
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9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Das answerphone.
Not given.
12. Remarks.
Not given.
13.
22 February 2005
10.30L
Date and time of receipt.
2

39. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
11 February 2005
No time given.
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"Irst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
just said that it was a 'UFO'.
1

40. 9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
RAF Wyton, who then in turn, rang the
answerphone and passed the info on to us.
10. Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
15 February 2005
15.30L
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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
15 February 2005
Brighton
De~
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen in 2005, the
details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the Ministry of
Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
With regard to your particular observation, I can't confirm whether we had any other reports of
'UFO' sightings on the day you saw the 'UFO', as you did not forward this office, a date or time
of the sighting. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United
Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

43. ..
REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
Didn't give date or time of sighting. Seen
sometime in 2005.
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Not given.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Nak:ed eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1

44. ..
Das answerphone.
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
15 February 2005
10.30L
2

45. •
REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
'
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Ten years ago. ~~C6)·
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Description of object.
Just said a UFO.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"Irst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1

46. Das answerphone.
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no Didn't give name.
of informant.
Wootton Bassett
Wiltshire
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
9 February 2005
10.30L
2

47. ..
From:
Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
(Fax)
020 7218 2140
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
10 February 2005
London
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 8 February
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received no other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 8 February 2005 from anywhere in the UK. We are satisfied that there is no
corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

48. '
REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
8 February 2005
22.55L
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
There was a massive light. The object was
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, shaped like an iron.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Indoors, in the living room.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
In the distance over Orpington, London.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
She said, watched it for ten minutes and it
hadn't moved, so they went to bed.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given, although it was night time.
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Das answerphone.
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Her husband.
12.
Remarks.
Just said it didn't do anything, just sat in
the sky, and they could see it quite clearly.
Got fed up watching it, and they were tired,
so just went to bed, so she didn't know if it
moved or not.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
9 February 2005
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51. .6
From:
Directorate of Air Staff- Freedom of Information 1
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
1 February 2005
Portadown
Belfast
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 24 January
2005, the details of which you reported to Belfast Int. Airport and RAF Aldergrove. This office is
the focal point within the Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that ·rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received no other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 24 January 2005 from anywhere in the UK. We are satisfied that there is no
corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

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BELFAST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
A bright orange ball, like a star in the sky.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, Had sort of spiderish legs coming off of it.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
31 January 2005
05.00L
1

54. .
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no Port Talbot
West Glamorgan
of informant.
South Wales
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
31 January 2005
10.20L
Reported to the West Glamorgan Police,
who then rang Das answerphone.
2

55. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
Not given.
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Said the object looked like a parachute
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, flare.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Out in the sea, near the Welsh Coast.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"Irst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1

56. 9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no Swansea
West Glamorgan
of informant.
South Wales
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
31 January 2005
10.45L
Welsh Coast Guard reported the sighting to
the West Glamorgan Police who then rang
Das answerphone.
2

57. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
Not given.
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Looked like a parachute flare.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"Irst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Was clear.
1

58. •
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
West Glamorgan police who left a message
on Das answerphone.
10. Name, address and telephone no Port Talbot
of informant.
West Glamorgan
South Wales
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
31 January 2005
10.30L
2

59. -..•
'
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Birmingham
West Midlands
-
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
28 January 2005
De~
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 5 September
2004, the details of which you e.mailed to the Public Ministers office, who then in turn passed it
to us. This office is the focal point within the Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to
'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received one other report of a
'UFO' sighting for 5 September 2004 and that was in Barry, South Wales. We are satisfied that
there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.

60. J.
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Yours sincerely

61. ..
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TREAT OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE •·
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2005
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The Prime Minister/SofS/Min(AF)/Min(DP)/USofS/MOD* has received the attached
correspondence from a member of the public, which this office has neither retained nor
acknowledged. Please send a reply on behalf of the PM/Minister/Department*.
Ministers attach great importance to correspondence being answered promptly, and your reply
should be sent within 15 working days of the above date. If, exceptionally, this should prove
impossible, an interim reply should be sent within the same timescale. You should be aware that
No 10 periodically calls for a sample ofletters sent by officials on the PM's behalf for his
perusal.
Most correspondence involves some form of request for information - even if it is only a request
for clarification of Government policy- and is therefore covered by the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) from January 2005. In general, if you meet the deadline for responding to
correspondence, and comply with any requests for information, there is no need to do anything
differently as this will meet the requirements ofthe Act. However, if the correspondence
requests information which is not already in the public domain, and which might need to be
withheld, then you should treat it as a FOIA request, track it using the Access to Information
toolkit, and comply with the separate FOI guidance from DG Info (see
http://aitportalldefault.aspx for details). However, the deadline for responding to correspondence
will still apply. If you are in any doubt as to whether a piece of correspondence should be treated
as an FOIA request, you should ask your FOI Focal Point or refer to the guidance produced by
DO Info.
It is vital that branches ensure they have simple systems to record and track correspondence
received from members ofthe public. This information should be regularly monitored and
reviewed against the targets for answering correspondence published in the Spending Review
2000 Service Delivery Agreement for the Ministry of Defence.
As part of our monitoring procedure, random spot checks on the accuracy of your branch
records on correspondence will be performed throughout the year.
Ministerial Correspondence Unit
Floor 5,
DII:
lA 2HB
-Correspondence@mod. uk.
Detailed guidance on handling TO Correspondence can be found on the Defence Intranet at http://main.defence.mod.uklmin....par//Par/Brch/TOGuid.htm
If you do not have access to the Intranet, please inform the Ministerial Correspondence Unit.
** TO BE GIVEN A HIGH PRIORITY **
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Page 1 of2
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From:
~li.co.uk
Sent:
24 January 2005 12:10
To:
public@ ministers.mod.uk
Subject:
OBSERVATION REPORT
Importance: High
FOR THE PERSONAL ATTENTION OF
The Right Hon. GEOFF HOON MP,
Secretary of State for Defence
DearSir,
~ J),-hf~c.JL
'~~
tv-- --lf'""6-CJL . '
Further to my two e-mails of the 21 and 24 September 04, I still await a
response from the MOD staff. Please find below a copy ofthe main e-mail I
sent at the time.
I would prefer not to send anything in the post as it is a sensitive matter.
=======================================--========
From: ~i.co .uk Add to address book
To: dibcr-cg1@defence.mod.uk
Cc:
Subject: URGENT- OBSERVATION REPORT
Send: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 15:58:43 +0100
I HAVE NOT YET HAD ANY RESPONSE TO MY ORIGINAL E_MAIL
SEE BELOW
>-- Original Message ->Date: Tue, 21 Se~ 2004 15:38:06 +0100
>From. .@ltite ·li.co.uk
>Subject: OBSERVATION REPORT
>To: dibcr-cg1@defence.mod.uk
>
>
>Hello,
>
>I wish to report the following observation to you, but I would like to
provide
>a FULL report as soon as possible on an official form:
>
>On Sunday morning 5 September 2004 at 10:24 BST, from my home address as
>below, I was viewing the moon through my binoculars on a bright clear morning,
>when I noticed a small object traverse across the face of the moon. It
was
24/01/2005

63. .
'
' ''
Page 2 of2
•
eits
>metallic in appearance and travelled from just left of the moon, across
face near its 'equator', to some distance from the moon on the right,
>then disappeared from view. If the moon was regarded as the size of a 1Op
>coin, the object was about 2-3mm wide, with a domed top and bottom.
>
>I have e-mailed these details to the Civil Aviation Authority
>who suggested the following postal address for an MOD contact regarding
>flying craft- is this an up-to-date address?>
>DAS (AD4)
>Room668
>Ministry of Defence
>Metropole Building
>Northumberland A venue
>LONDON
>WC2N 5BP
>
>Regards,
>
>Tel
24/01/2005
Mobile-

64. •
Page 1 of 1
Sent:
To:
31 January 2005 15:44
~li.co.uk'
Subject: Internet-Authorised: UFO Report
I did not receive your e.mails of 21 and 24 September 2004, to this office, that is the focal point of 'UFO's,
until last Tuesday 25 January 2005, as your e. mails were forwarded to the wrong department.
I have forwarded you a response, for which I sent today in the post, you should receive it very soon.
Hope this will be of help.
Yours sincerely
31101/2005

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To
cc.
Date
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/2005
J ·~ Gj
The Prime Minister/SofS/Min(AF)/Min(DP)/USofS/MOD* has received the attached
correspondence from a member of the public, which this office has neither retained nor
acknowledged. Please send a reply on behalf of the PM/Minister/Department*.
Ministers attach great importance to correspondence being answered promptly, and your reply
should be sent within 15 working days of the above date. If, exceptionally, this should prove
impossible, an interim reply should be sent within the same timescale. You should be aware that
No 10 periodically calls for a sample ofletters sent by officials on the PM's behalf for his
perusal.
Most correspondence involves some form of request for information - even if it is only a request
for clarification of Government policy - and is therefore covered by the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) from January 2005. In general, if you meet the deadline for responding to
correspondence, and comply with any requests for information, there is no need to do anything
differently as this will meet the requirements of the Act. However, if the correspondence
requests information which is not already in the public domain, and which might need to be
withheld, then you should treat it as a FOIA request, track it using the Access to Information
toolkit, and comply with the separate FOI guidance from DG Info (see
http://aitportalldefault.aspx for details). However, the deadline for responding to correspondence
will still apply. If you are in any doubt as to whether a piece of correspondence should be treated
as an FOIA request, you should ask your FOI Focal Point or refer to the guidance produced by
DGinfo.
It is vital that branches ensure they have simple systems to record and track correspondence
received from members of the public. This information should be regularly monitored and
reviewed against the targets for answering correspondence published in the Spending Review
2000 Service Delivery Agreement for the Ministry of Defence.
As part of our monitoring procedure, random spot checks on the accuracy of your branch
records on correspondence will be performed throughout the year.
Ministerial Correspondence Unit
Floor 5, Zone
Main
SWlA 2HB
Detailed guidance on handling TO Correspondence can be found on the Defence Intranet at http:l/main.defence.mod.uklmin_parl/Par/Brch/TOGuid.htm
If you do not have access to the Intranet, please inform the Ministerial Correspondence Unit.
** TO BE GIVEN A HIGH PRIORITY **
• Delete as appropriate.
(_)
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66. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- ---··· -··-··· .
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· ··
~li.co.uk
To:
Subject:
27 January 2005 12:00
public@ ministers.mod.uk
URGENT ATTENTION
Importance:
High
Dear Sirs,
I have still not recieved any response to the correspondence I sent to you on the 24
January 2005.
Please can you deal with the Observation matter described below and respond.
Thank you.
For security reasons, I do not wish to use the post to send a full report of the
matter - perhaps a MOD or local military officer could visit my home to obtain a full
report. The government still needs to fulfil its international obligations in these
matters regardless of whether or not the UK government itself wishes to acknowledge or
record such incidents.
Emai
Loca.___._·v-=-on the
Ordnance Survey
approx.
about one third way up from second bend.
Dear Sir,
Further to my two e-mails of the 21 and 24 September 04, I still await a response from
your staff. Please find below a copy of the main e-mail I sent at the time.
Birmingham,
or
From: ~ cali.co.uk Add to address book
To: d~~defence.mod . uk
Cc:
Subject: URGENT - OBSERVATION REPORT
Send: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 15:58:43 +0100
I HAVE NOT YET HAD ANY RESPONSE TO MY ORIGINAL E_MAIL SEE BELOW
>-- Original Message ->Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 15:38:06 +0100
>From
g ' cali. co. uk
>Subj
TION REPORT
>To: dibcr-cgl@defence.mod.uk
>Hello,
>
>I wish to report the following observation to you, but I would like to
provide
>a FULL report as soon as possible on an official form:
>
>On Sunday morning 5 September 2004 at 10:24 BST, from my home address
>as below, I was viewing the moon through my binoculars on a bright
>clear morning, when I noticed a small object traverse across the face
>of the moon. It
was
>metallic in appearance and travelled from just left of the moon, across
>its face near its 'equator', to some distance from the moon on the
>right, then disappeared from view. If the moon was regarded as the size
>of a lOp coin, the object was about 2-3mm wide, with a domed top and bottom.
>
1

67. '
·'1
1
'>I have e-mailed these details to the Civil Aviation Authority
11111111111 who suggested the following postal address for an
~ flying craft - is this an up-to-date address? -
-s
{AD4l
>Room 668
>Ministry of Defence
>Metropole Building
>Northumberland Avenue
>LONDON
>WC2N SBP
>
>
>Tel
Book yourself something to look forward to in 2005 .
Cheap flights - http://www.tiscali.co.uk/travel/flights/
Bargain holidays - http://www.tiscali.co.uk / travel/holidays/
2

68. ,
From:
Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Whitstable
Kent
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
28 January 2005
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen in January 2005,
the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the Ministry
ofDefence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can't confirm whether we had any other reports of
'UFO' sightings, on the day you saw the 'UFO', as you did not forward this office, a date or time
of the sighting. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United
Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

69. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Just said that she saw strange lights in the
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, sky.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
(Didn't give a date or time of sighting on
the answerphone).
1

70. ''
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Das answerphone.
Not given.
12. Remarks.
Not given.
13. Date and time of receipt.
27 January 2005
14.30L
2

71. - Freedom of Information
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Chatteris
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
20 January 2005
De~
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen in January 2005,
the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the Ministry
ofDefence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can't confirm whether we had any other reports of
'UFO' sightings on the day, you saw the 'UFO', as you did not forward this office, a date or time
of the sighting. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United
Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

72. ...
REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
(Didn't give date or time of the sighting on
the answerphone).
2.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
Just said that she was reporting a sighting,
and that was it. No other info was given.
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1

73. ••
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Das answerphone.
Not given.
12. Remarks.
Not given.
13.
20 January 2005
11.30L
Date and time of receipt.
2

74. - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
(Fax)
020 7218 2140
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
17 January 2005
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 15 January
2005, the details of which you reported to Staffordshire Police. This office is the focal point
within the Ministry ofDefence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received no other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 15 January 2005 from anywhere in the UK. We are satisfied that there is no
corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

75. •
REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
15 January 2005
23.15L
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Just said it was a flying saucer.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
Not given.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1

76. 9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
17 January 2005
10.30L
Staffordshire Police,
Das answerphone.
2

77. From:
Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1 A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
17 January 2005
St. Clements
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 14 January
2005, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received one other report of a
'UFO' sighting for 14 January 2005, and that was in Leeds, West Yorkshire. We are satisfied that
there is no corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

78. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
14 January 2005
(Time not given).
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Said it was a bright light.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
f"rrst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
The object was flying over St. Clements,
Cornwall.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
The bright light was heading towards earth,
quite quick through the cloud base.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Cloudy.
1

79. ..
9.
To whom reported.
Das answerphone.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
17 January 2005
11.30L
2

80. .
•
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
14 January 2005
Leeds
West Yorkshire
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 14 January
2005, the details of which you reported to Yorkshire Police. This office is the focal point within
the Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received no other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 14 January 2005 from anywhere in the UK. We are satisfied that there is no
corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

81. ..
•
REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
14 January 2005
00.24L
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
There were two bright lights, really round,
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour, and orange in colour.
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Indoors in his house.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
nrst seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Was very still and clear.
1

82. •
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Not given.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
14 January 2005
10.30L
Yorkshire Police reported the sighting to
the Watch Tower at the London Terminal
Control Centre at West Drayton, who then
rang the Das answerphone.
2

83. M
Name and Address of informant
N
Any background information on the informant that may be volunteered
0
Other witnesses
P
Date and Time of receipt of report
The details are to be telephoned immediately to AIS (Military), LTCC. The completed
report is to be sent by the originating ATSU to the Ministry of Defence Sec (AS).
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86. From:
Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
.
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
(Fax)
....
020 7218 2140
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
11 January 2005
Stockport
Cheshire
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 1 September
2004, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry ofDefence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received no other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 1 September 2004 from anywhere in the UK. We are satisfied that there is no
corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Sorry I could not have been more help.
Yours sincerely

87. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
1 September 2004
15.55L
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
The object was a silver disc.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
In his car, driving east of Glossop.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Driving two miles east of Glossop, from the
flight path of Manchester Airport down the
A57.
6.
Approximate distance.
In the distance.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Not given.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1

88. ..
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Not given.
12.
Remarks.
Said that it could have been a weather
balloon.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
11 January 2005
10.30L
Das answerphone.
2

89. ,
From:
Directorate of Air Staff - Freedom of Information 1
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
(Fax)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
22 December 2004
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen on 15 December
2004, the details of which you reported to ATC Aldergrove. This office is the focal point within
the Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can confirm that we received no other reports of
'UFO' sightings for 15 December 2004 from anywhere in the UK. We are satisfied that there is no
corroborating evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by
unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

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92. From:
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
5th
Floor, Zone H, Main Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
Telephone
(Direct dial)
(Switchboard)
020 7218 2140
020 7218 9000
(Fax)
Your Reference:
Our Reference:
D/DAS/64/2
Date:
14 December 2004
Letchworth
Bedfordshire
Dear
I am writing with reference to your report of an 'unidentified flying object', seen in December
2004, the details of which you left on our answerphone. This office is the focal point within the
Ministry of Defence for correspondence relating to 'UFOs.'
First, it may be helpful if I explain that the Ministry of Defence examines any reports of
'unidentified flying objects' it receives solely to establish whether what was seen might have some
defence significance; namely, whether there is any evidence that the United Kingdom's airspace
might have been compromised by hostile or unauthorised air activity.
Unless there is evidence of a potential threat to the United Kingdom from an external military
source, and to date no 'UFO' report has revealed such evidence, we do not attempt to identify the
precise nature of each sighting reported to us. We believe that rational explanations, such as
aircraft lights or natural phenomena, could be found for them if resources were diverted for this
purpose, but it is not the function of the MOD to provide this kind of aerial identification service.
It would be an inappropriate use of defence resources if we were to do so.
The MOD does not have any expertise or role in respect of 'UFO/flying saucer' matters to the
question of existence or otherwise of extraterrestrial lifeforms, about which it remains totally
open-minded. I should add that to date, the MOD knows of no evidence which substantiates the
existence of these alleged phenomena.
With regard to your particular observation, I can't confirm whether we had any other reports of
'UFO' sightings on the day, you saw the 'UFO', as you did not forward this office, (on the
answerphone), a date or time of the sighting. We are satisfied that there is no corroborating
evidence to suggest that the United Kingdom's airspace was breached by unauthorised aircraft.
Yours sincerely

93. REPORT OF AN UNEXPLAINED AERIAL SIGHTING
(Didn't give date or time of the sighting on
the answerphone).
1.
Date and time of sighting.
(Duration of sighting.)
2.
Just said there were two objects.
Description of object.
(No of objects, size, shape, colour,
brightness, noise.)
3.
Exact position ·of observer.
Geographical location.
(Indoors/outdoors,
stationary/moving.)
Not given.
4.
How object was observed.
(Naked eye, binoculars, other
optical device, camera or
camcorder.)
With the naked eye.
5.
Direction in which object was
first seen.
(A landmark may be more helpful
than a roughly estimated bearing.)
Not given.
6.
Approximate distance.
Not given.
7.
Movements and speed.
(side to side, up or down,
constant, moving fast, slow)
Said the objects were going quite slow at
times. The objects were flying around the
sky for about two hours.
8.
Weather conditions during
observation.
(cloudy, haze, mist, clear)
Not given.
1

94. Das answerphone.
9.
To whom reported.
(Police, military, press etc)
10.
Name, address and telephone no
of informant.
11.
Other witnesses.
Policemen, didn't say how many.
12.
Remarks.
that she contacted her
local police station incident room and that
they witnessed the two objects. She did not
think it was a satellite.
That the police officers said that the objects
could not be explained.
13.
Date and time of receipt.
13 December 2004
11.30L
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