Compilation of RCMP U.F.O. Sighting Reports (1969-1971)

This document is a comprehensive compilation of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reports concerning Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and fireball sightings across various Canadian provinces between 1969 and 1971. The reports, filed by local detachments, document witness accounts, police investigations, and subsequent correspondence with the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada. The sightings vary significantly in nature, ranging from reports of glowing, pulsating objects in the sky to suspected meteorites and fireballs. In several instances, the RCMP conducted investigations, including interviewing witnesses, checking with local airports for air traffic, and coordinating with the Department of Transport. Some reports were determined to be hoaxes, such as the use of weather balloons with flares or other man-made objects, while others were attributed to natural phenomena like meteorites or atmospheric conditions. The correspondence highlights the RCMP's procedural requirement to forward these reports to the NRC for scientific evaluation, emphasizing the importance of early submission to allow researchers to better correlate and evaluate the data. The document also includes internal administrative notes, transmittal forms, and requests for follow-up reports, reflecting the bureaucratic process of managing these incidents within the RCMP's Criminal Investigation Branch.