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FBI-UAP-D012, Newark Field Office, 1952-1967

This file details a special inquiry by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Newark Field Office of various reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in and near New Jersey between August 1952 and January 1967. These files include memoranda and correspondence between the FBI and the U.S. Air Force regarding UFO sightings, as well as public correspondence concerning various UFO-focused groups.

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Source: War.gov PURSUE
Type: Report
Classification: Unclassified
Agency: FBI
Reference #: RELEASE-03-FILE-045-FBI-UAP-D012-NEWARK-FIELD-OFFICE-1952-1967
Published: 2026-06-12
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Pages: 65

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The FBI's Newark Field Office conducted a special inquiry into UFO sightings in New Jersey between August 1952 and January 1967.

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The U.S. Air Force requested the FBI to investigate the reliability of a civilian photographer and a known witness regarding UFO photographs.

The J.:ti-Technical Intelligence center has requested that the background o~ abject ciT.l.llaa photographer, JOHN H. RILBY, 28, 571 Main Street., P&terson, •• J. and of known vitneaa GIORGI J. STOCK, 221 Brooks Ave., Passaic, If. J., be in Teatigated in an attempt to determine their reliabilii:ty;

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January 1967

End of FBI inquiry into UFO sightings

The FBI's Newark Field Office concluded its investigation into UFO sightings in New Jersey.

November 5, 1957

UFO sighting by Mrs. Murphy

Mrs. Murphy observed a long, cylindrical, dark silver object with fins on the rear.

8/27/57

UFO sighting by US Air Force Reserve Captain

Captain Schey observed a UFO with a shape resembling an underwater demolition bomb.

August 1952