FBI Photo B021
FBI Photo B021 is a one-page PDF released May 8, 2026, under the PURSUE Release 01 program. It contains a single still image captured by a U.S. military system in late 2025 over the western United States and submitted by the FBI to AARO. The monochrome image shows a grainy frame with a central crosshair reticle and one to two small dark objects positioned just above and to the right of center. The operating crew reported they could not positively identify the objects. The embedded timestamp reads 12/31/99 18:19:06, which the record notes is erroneous due to the system clock not being properly set.
The record is notable for several gaps: no accompanying mission report was provided, and the original imagery was redacted before submission to AARO, limiting independent analysis. The incorrect timestamp makes independent date verification impossible. The absence of a mission report means sensor type, altitude, speed, and operational context are unknown. The redactions further restrict what can be assessed about the objects' size, movement, or origin.
Redactions present in this record. Black bars protect identities of eyewitnesses, locations of facilities, or non-UAP-related sensitive material.
