Key facts
- A secret tape recording from a 1952 UFO briefing is reportedly held by MIT's Lincoln Laboratory.
- Rep. Eric Burlison confirmed the tape's existence and indicated it may soon be released to the public.
- The tape is believed to document discussions between Air Force officials and scientists concerning the 'Invasion of Washington' UFO sightings.
- UFO transparency advocates view the potential release as a significant step towards greater government openness on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Researchers and UFO transparency advocates are anticipating the potential release of a secret tape recording from a 1952 conversation between Air Force officials and scientists concerning unidentified flying objects. The incident, known as the 'Invasion of Washington,' involved numerous sightings over the nation's capital during July 1952, sparking speculation about Soviet technology or extraterrestrial visitors.
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) confirmed the existence of the reel-to-reel tape at the Disclosure Forum 2026, stating that it is reportedly in the possession of MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory. Burlison's involvement has reportedly pushed for the tape's eventual release to the public.
Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, expressed optimism about the tape's potential to shed light on the historical UAP mystery. He noted that Burlison has been actively demanding answers and that the research center's lawyers have confirmed the tape's existence. The sightings occurred during the Cold War, leading to theories that the objects could have been advanced Soviet technology.