FBI Photo B016
FBI Photo B016 is a PDF document released May 8, 2026, under the PURSUE Release 01 program. It consists of a single still image captured by a U.S. military system in late 2025 over the western United States, submitted by the FBI to AARO. The monochrome image shows two dark, irregular-shaped objects positioned just right of center in the upper right quadrant, with a central crosshair overlay. The operator could not positively identify the objects. The image timestamp reads 12/31/99 18:20:41, which the record notes is incorrect due to the system clock not being properly set.
The document is notable for what it lacks: no accompanying mission report was provided, and the original imagery was redacted before submission to AARO, limiting independent analysis. The incorrect timestamp further complicates any timeline reconstruction. The record establishes a chain of custody from a military imaging system through the FBI to AARO, but the absence of contextual documentation leaves the objects uncharacterized and the circumstances of collection unclear.
Redactions present in this record. Black bars protect identities of eyewitnesses, locations of facilities, or non-UAP-related sensitive material.
