The GOFAST UFO Video

On January 21, 2015, US Navy pilots recorded infrared video of a small object moving at high speed over the Atlantic Ocean. The object had no visible wings, exhaust, or propulsion system. The Pentagon officially released the video in 2020, confirming it depicts an unexplained aerial phenomenon.

The Encounter

During training exercises:

• Navy F/A-18 pilots detected an unusual object
• They tracked it with their targeting systems
• Infrared cameras recorded the encounter
• The object displayed remarkable characteristics

The Video

The GOFAST footage shows:

• A small, fast-moving object
• Skimming over the ocean surface
• No visible wings or propulsion
• Tracked by the jet’s targeting system

Pilot Reactions

On the recording:

• Pilots express amazement
• “Whoa, got it!” and “What is that?”
• Professional astonishment evident
• No identification possible

Object Characteristics

The UAP displayed:

• High-speed movement
• No visible exhaust or wings
• Spherical or oblong shape
• Flight at very low altitude
• No rotation visible

Analysis Debates

Researchers have debated:

• Whether the object was as fast as it appeared
• Parallax effects from the jet’s movement
• The actual altitude and size
• Some suggest a balloon, others disagree

Pentagon Release

In April 2020:

• The Pentagon officially released the video
• Confirmed it was authentic Navy footage
• Stated it shows “unidentified aerial phenomena”
• Did not explain what the object was

Connection to GIMBAL

GOFAST was recorded:

• The same day as GIMBAL
• By similar Navy assets
• Part of the Roosevelt group encounters
• Suggesting extensive UAP activity

The 2014-2015 Encounters

The Roosevelt carrier group experienced:

• Multiple UAP encounters over months
• Objects tracked on radar
• Visual sightings by pilots
• The GOFAST and GIMBAL videos resulted

Official Acknowledgment

The Navy confirmed:

• The videos are authentic
• They show objects without explanation
• Pilots reported the encounters officially
• The phenomena are taken seriously

Impact

The GOFAST video contributed to:

• Growing evidence of UAP reality
• Pentagon’s decision to investigate
• Congressional attention to the issue
• Public acceptance of UFO discussion

Significance

GOFAST is significant for:

• Official Pentagon release
• Clear tracking footage
• Professional military witnesses
• Contributing to disclosure
• Object’s unexplained characteristics

Legacy

GOFAST, along with GIMBAL and FLIR1, represents officially acknowledged evidence that military pilots encounter objects they cannot explain. The video’s release helped transform UFOs from fringe topic to serious national security concern.