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

This document is a compilation of correspondence and reports regarding Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings in the United Kingdom, spanning from late 2007 to early 2008. The file, referenced as D/DAS/64/2, contains numerous 'Report of an Unexplained Aerial Sighting' forms submitted by members of the public to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). These reports describe various phenomena, including balls of fire, triangular craft, and unidentified lights, observed across locations such as Bristol, Cardiff, Ipswich, Edinburgh, and Portsmouth. The correspondence reveals a consistent response from the MOD's Directorate of Air Staff. In each instance, the MOD informs the witness that its role is limited to determining if the reported object poses a threat to the United Kingdom's airspace. The standard reply emphasizes that the MOD does not attempt to identify the precise nature of every sighting, as resources are not diverted for such purposes unless there is evidence of a potential threat from an external source. The MOD further clarifies that it has no expertise or role in investigating extraterrestrial life forms and remains open-minded on the subject. Several reports include details of witnesses attempting to capture images or video of the objects, and some witnesses express concern regarding potential 'black projects' or unauthorized military activity. The file also includes internal administrative correspondence regarding the handling of these reports under Freedom of Information (FOI) guidelines and 'Treat Official' correspondence protocols, ensuring that inquiries are acknowledged and addressed within specified timeframes. The document serves as a record of the MOD's administrative process for managing public UFO reports during this period, highlighting the department's policy of non-investigation unless national security is directly implicated.