Official · Document · Department of War
Military Operator Saw Strange Diamond Shape Only on Camera
A shape with a straight protrusion appeared on a thermal camera. After about two minutes, it vanished.
Released to the public May 8, 20262 min read
In brief
A US Air Force operator reported a diamond-shaped object seen only on a thermal camera. It disappeared after about two minutes.
Summary
A heavily redacted U.S. Air Force Mission Report (MISREP) from the 33 SOS / 27 SOW documenting a 20-hour-40-minute ISR sortie that took off from LGLR (Larissa, Greece) at 250109Z JAN 24 and landed back at LGLR at 252149Z JAN 24. While in transit at 0509Z on 25 January 2024, the aircraft (operating at FL250, heading 162, 176 KTS) observed a single UAP described as a round/diamond-shaped object with a straight, non-maneuvering 'tail' or probe at the bottom, traveling at approximately 434 knots and visible only on the SWIR camera. The two-minute event ended at 0511Z without further incident; the observer assessed the UAP as benign and reported no propulsion mechanism, no RF, no effects on persons or equipment, and no recovered material.
Incidents in the document
- 2024-01-25T05:09:00Z · MGRS 35S QT 67 (eastern Mediterranean / Greek operational area), aircraft at FL250, heading 162, 176 KTS, Greece (operating from LGLR) · Page 6
While in transit, the ISR aircraft observed one UAP. The UAP appeared diamond-shaped with a non-maneuvering probe/tail at the bottom and was visible only on the SWIR camera. Initial observed speed approximately 434 knots. The UAP maintained a steady flight path, exhibited an increased and decreased altitude profile, and did not change trajectory. Event lasted approximately two minutes, ending at 0511Z. Observer assessed UAP as benign. No interrogation, no engagement, no third-party observers.