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This document contains press releases and correspondence from Congressman Gerald R. Ford regarding the investigation of UFO sightings in the 1960s. Ford expresses concern over the Air Force's explanations and calls for a congressional inquiry into the matter, highlighting public interest and the need for a credible investigation.

On February 17, 2024, United Airlines flight UAL2484 reported encountering an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at 37,000 feet near Ardmore, Oklahoma. The UAP was characterized by 1-5 white lights exhibiting varying brightness and moving both vertically and horizontally, with the lights appearing and disappearing rapidly. Other aircraft in th…

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The original documents are located in Box D9, folder “Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted mate…

…ead a few degrees off to the West, After they disappeared a plane appeared in the sky at approximately 10 P. Me A plane of the Texas Central Airport due out of Ardmore Okla- homa was due over Denison at that time, These objects were sighted by thousands of persons in Denison as it was a very clear night and the telephones of the Denison Herald were kept busy…

This document contains a series of news releases and statements by Congressman Gerald R. Ford, primarily addressing various political issues including the Vietnam War, domestic policies, and a call for congressional investigation into UFO sightings.

…10) An unidentified aircraft was detected by BCI Radar at Perrin shortly after the sighted objects disappeared. A plane of the Texas Central Airport due our of Ardmore, Oklahoma was due in the area at that time. . of ea” y, sperovene L/L A Wiete-_7,. WILLARD A. MASON JR. Major, USAF 3555th Tg Cp Ops Off “MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE…

The original documents are located in Box D4, folder “Ford Press Releases, January - April 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyri…