Ministry of Defence UFO Sighting Reports File D/DAS/64/2 Part V

This document is a collection of correspondence and sighting reports filed by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) under the reference D/DAS/64/2, Part V, covering the year 2007. The file contains numerous reports from members of the public across the United Kingdom regarding unexplained aerial sightings. Each report typically includes a standard 'Report of an Unexplained Aerial Sighting' form, detailing the date, time, description of the object, and the observer's location, followed by a formal response from the Directorate of Air Staff. The MOD's standard response consistently clarifies that the department only investigates these reports to determine if there is any potential threat to the United Kingdom's airspace from hostile or unauthorised aircraft. The correspondence emphasizes that the MOD does not possess expertise in extraterrestrial matters and remains open-minded, noting that no evidence has been found to substantiate the existence of extraterrestrial life. Many of the sightings describe lights, often orange or red, moving in various formations or patterns. Some reports mention the use of binoculars or cameras to observe the objects. The file also includes internal administrative forms, such as the 'Registered File Disposal Form,' which indicates the file was closed in December 2007 and marked for permanent retention. The document serves as a record of the MOD's administrative process for handling public UFO reports during this period, demonstrating a consistent policy of dismissing these sightings as having no defence significance while providing a polite, standardized response to the public.