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FBI Photo B18, Surveillance Camera UAP Image with Crosshair Overlay, Timestamp 12/31/99

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A grainy, low-resolution surveillance or aerial camera image with a crosshair/reticle overlay centered on the frame. The image appears to be from a night-vision or infrared-type camera system. Multiple rectangular black redaction bars are overlaid on the image obscuring text or identifying information. Two small dark objects are visible near the center of the crosshair.
A grainy, low-resolution surveillance or aerial camera image with a crosshair/reticle overlay centered on the frame. The image appears to be from a night-vision or infrared-type camera system. Multiple rectangular black redaction bars are overlaid on the image obscuring text or identifying information. Two small dark objects are visible near the center of the crosshair.

The FBI submitted a still image from a U.S. military system to AARO in 2025, depicting two small dark elongated objects near the center of a crosshair reticle. The grainy monochrome image carries a timestamp of 12/31/99 18:21:02, which AARO notes is incorrect because the system clock was not set. The original imagery was redacted before submission, no mission report was provided, and the operator reported being unable to positively identify the UAP. The incident location is listed as the Western United States.

Western United StatesUnnamed military system operatorUnknown object

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A grainy, low-resolution surveillance or aerial camera image with a crosshair/reticle overlay centered on the frame. The image appears to be from a night-vision or infrared-type camera system. Multiple rectangular black redaction bars are overlaid on the image obscuring text or identifying information. Two small dark objects are visible near the center of the crosshair.