Year File · 1953 54 cases on file
Year File

1953 · paranormal events

54 catalogued cases recorded in 1953.

47 UFO 3 Possession 3 Other 1 Cryptid
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UFO 1953

_Transmission-of-CIA-Scientific-Advisory-Panel-Rept_, 1953 — Department of War File

Undisclosed location

This file contains a copy of the CIA's 1953 "Report of the Scientific Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects" that was sent to the Secretary of Defense.
Source document: PURSUE doc 196
UFO 1953

1953 UAP Sighting — AARO Records

Unknown location

CIA officer Frederick Durant drafted a report on the Robertson Panel's work and findings. The report included a history of the panel and unofficial comments from its members that were not included in the final report.
Source document: PURSUE doc 213
UFO 1953

1953 UAP Sighting — AARO Records (D213P17 var 2)

Unknown location

The Robertson Panel reviewed USAF data on UFOs and concluded that most reports had ordinary explanations. The panel unanimously determined there was no evidence of a direct threat to U.S. national security or extraterrestrial origin.
Source document: PURSUE doc 214
UFO 1953

1953 UAP Sighting — AARO Records (D214P17 var 2)

Unknown location

The Robertson Panel reviewed USAF data on UFOs and concluded that most reports had ordinary explanations. The panel unanimously determined there was no evidence of a direct threat to U.S. national security or extraterrestrial origin.
Source document: PURSUE doc 7
UFO 1953

1953 UAP Sighting — FBI Files

Unknown location

On July 9, 1953, a Bureau liaison representative contacted the office regarding an unusual incident involving an animal resembling a monkey, but lacking hair. The animal was reportedly found with a missing tail and blood around its mouth, prompting speculation about its origin an
Source document: PURSUE doc 8
UFO 1953

1953 UAP Sighting — FBI Files (D8P82)

Unknown location

In 1953, Albert Bender allegedly stated he knew what flying saucers were. Shortly after, he was allegedly silenced by three men in black suits and has refused to discuss the matter since. Claude Marck believes the FBI is involved in this "Bender Affair."
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