National Research Council of Canada - RG 77, Vol. 308 (UFO/UAP Sighting Reports 1977)

This document is a compilation of various reports, telexes, and correspondence regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sightings across Canada during the year 1977. The records are maintained by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) under the reference RG 77, Vol. 308. The reports originate from various sources, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canadian Forces stations, and private citizens. The sightings vary significantly in description, ranging from stationary lights and pulsating objects to reports of objects with specific shapes, such as discs, triangles, or oblong forms. Many reports include details on weather conditions, the number of witnesses, and the duration of the sightings. Several reports mention the involvement of local RCMP detachments in investigating these incidents, often concluding that the sightings were either insufficient for further investigation, attributable to natural phenomena (such as planets, stars, or birds), or remained unexplained. The correspondence also includes inquiries from citizens seeking explanations for their observations and the NRC's responses, which often suggest natural causes or request further details. The document serves as a historical record of the Canadian government's administrative handling of UAP reports during this period.