Ministry of Defence UFO Sighting Reports - File D/SEC(AS) 64/2 Part C

This document is a compilation of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) sighting reports received by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MOD) between June and August 1996. The file, designated D/SEC(AS) 64/2 Part C, contains numerous individual 'Telephone Report of an Unidentified Flying Object' forms and related correspondence. These reports originate from members of the public across the UK, including sightings in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Scotland, and Wales. The descriptions provided by witnesses vary significantly, ranging from 'bright lights' and 'stars' to 'saucer-shaped' or 'triangular' objects. Many reports describe objects that were stationary, while others detail rapid movement, hovering, or specific maneuvers. Several witnesses were police officers or individuals with aviation backgrounds, such as former RAF personnel or pilots. The MOD's standard procedure, as evidenced by the forms, involved recording the date, time, duration, description, location, and meteorological conditions of each sighting. The reports were often initially received by local police stations or Air Traffic Control (ATC) units before being forwarded to the MOD for review. The file also includes internal administrative notes, such as requests for replies to informants and cross-references to other files. The document reflects the MOD's role in monitoring these reports to determine if any sightings posed a threat to UK air defense or represented a breach of airspace regulations. Many reports were closed with no further action taken, reflecting the routine nature of these investigations.