DOW-UAP-PR071, "USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake…
The released record says eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. File: DOW-UAP-PR071, "USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake…. DOW-UAP-PR071, "USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake… combines an official, playable video, 4 extracted claims, 1 evidence record, and 3 timeline entries, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.
- File
- Video · Release 02
- Date
- Feb 12, 2023
- Location
- NORTHCOM
- Agency
- Department of War
Probed Assessment
The released record says eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. File: DOW-UAP-PR071, "USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake….
Key takeaways
- AARO identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network
- The released record says many of the materials identified by AARO lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.
- AARO assesses that the video titled 'USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake Huron with [Weapon System], 12 Feb 2023' is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform
Why it matters
DOW-UAP-PR071, "USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake… combines an official, playable video, 4 extracted claims, 1 evidence record, and 3 timeline entries, and file-level provenance that can be compared with related release records.
Corroboration
For DOW-UAP-PR071, "USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake…, the release establishes official provenance but does not independently verify the record's statement that eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
Open questions
- • Do an original-generation recording, complete transcript, or sensor metadata survive outside the released artifact?
Probed separates this editorial assessment from the source claims below. It summarizes what the released artifact supports; it is not independent verification.
Official Description from War.gov
On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network. Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody. AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake Huron with [Weapon System], 12 Feb 2023,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Northern Command area of responsibility in 2023. A user uploaded this video to a classified network in February 2023. Video Duration: 00:00:46 Video Description: At the 11 second mark, the sensor focuses on an area of contrast in the center of its field-of-view. At the 20 second mark, the footage appears to depict a kinetic interaction between two distinct areas of contrast, with the initial subject of the footage fragmenting in a radial displacement pattern that suggests a high-energy event. This video description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.
Preserved verbatim as source metadata. This wording is separate from Probed’s file-specific description and assessment.
File Context
Related entities
Tracker findings
AARO assesses that the video titled 'USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN])
The record states: AARO assesses that the video titled 'USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake Huron with [Weapon System], 12 Feb 2023' is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform.
Release provenance
- Release
- Release 02
- Official ID
- release-02-file-028-dow-uap-pr071-usaf-ang-f-16c-callsign-callsign-shoots-down-uap-over-lake-huron-with-weapon-syste
- Cleared
- May 22, 2026
Sighting Context
Stored occurrence and enrichment data for this released artifact. Missing or regional data stays explicit rather than being inferred.
light
Static reduced-motion summary
Observation profile
Recorded occurrence details
- Occurrence
- NORTHCOM · Feb 12, 2023
- Location
- NORTHCOM
- Classification
- light
Environmental, lunar, orbital, satellite, airport, and nearby-infrastructure context loads when this section approaches the viewport.
Referenced Timeline
Incident involving F-16C and UAP
An F-16C allegedly shot down a UAP over Lake Huron.
Request for UAP-related records
Eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records.
Cleared for release
The video was cleared for release.
Source Claims
Claims are attributed to the released source and remain distinct from Probed’s assessment and tracker findings.
Eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
On March 6, 2026, eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested access to 51 potentially UAP-related records allegedly held by the Department of War and the Intelligence Community.
AARO identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network.
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) identified a collection of responsive materials held on a classified network.
Many of the materials identified by AARO lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.
Many of these materials lack a substantiated chain-of-custody.
AARO assesses that the video titled 'USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake Huron with [Weapon System], 12 Feb 2023' is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform.
AARO assesses that this video, whose uploader-defined title is, “USAF ANG F-16C (callsign [CALLSIGN]) Shoots Down UAP over Lake Huron with [Weapon System], 12 Feb 2023,” is likely derived from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform operating within the United States Northern Command...
Source Material & Evidence
Research Map
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