I, like millions of other curious souls, downloaded many of the UFO files released on Friday, May 8, 2026.

 And although they didn’t offer any revelations, I did find the U.S. military reports concerning Foo Fighters quite entertaining.

These were reported by the 415^th Night Fighter Squadron over Europe in December 1944 and January 1945.

Although these sightings are still a mystery, officials speculated that they might have been German jet fighters or flak rockets.

But I’m still thinking that at least some of these were top secret Nazi prototypes that employed a new type of propulsion technology … technology that was later scooped up by the U.S. military and developed into a new class of weapons that remain hidden from the public to this day. Some type of electromagnetic field propulsion, or antigravity, if you like.

I don’t see any evidence of extraterrestrials in any of the files, or, indeed, of any UFO reports over the years. But I do see plenty of evidence for top-secret propulsion systems going all the way back to the immediate postwar period. Systems that have been tested and refined over many decades, fed by the Pentagon’s expansive black budget. A parallel air and space program far more capable than anything known to the public, Congress and the president of the United States.

Anyway, here are some notes from the reports concerning Foo Fighters, in bold print and quote marks.

The following is quoted from training tactical information supplied by the 415^th Night Fighter Squadron for the month of December 1944.

“We have encountered a phenomenon which we cannot explain; crews have been followed by lights that blink on and off changing colors etc. The lights come very close and fly formation with our planes. They are agitating and keep the crews on edge when they encounter them, mainly because they cannot explain them. It is requested further information be furnished on this subject, such as similar experiences of other night units”.

“Night of 14-15 December 1944, ‘in the vicinity of Erstein flying at 1000 ft. observed large red light at 2000 ft going east at 18:40 hours traveling at approximately 200 mph.’

“Night of 16-17 December 1944, ‘20  miles north of Breisach at 800 ft observed 5 or 6 flashing red and green lights in “T” shape. Thought they were flak. About 10 minutes later saw the same lights much closer and behind me. We turned port and starboard and the lights followed. They closed in to about 8 o’clock and 1000 ft and remained in that position for several minutes and then disappeared.’

“Night of 22-23 December 1944, ‘Patrolling at Angels 10 from Sarrebourg to Strasbourg North and South of highway. At 6:00 hrs saw two lights coming toward A/C from the ground. Upon reaching altitude of plane, they leveled off and stayed on my tail for approximately 2 minutes. Lights appeared to be a large orange glow. After staying with the A/C for approximately 2 minutes, they would peel off and turn away, fly along level for a few minutes and then go out. They appeared to be under perfect control at all times. Lights were seen somewhere in vicinity of Magenau.’

“Night of 23-24 December 1944, ‘Observed reddish colored flames at considerable distance and at approximately 10,000 ft.’

“Night of 23-24 December 1944, ‘Approximately 10 miles south of Point X noticed to NE approximately 5 miles a glowing red object shooting straight up. Change suddenly to plane view of A/C doing a wing over and going into a dive an disappearing.’

“Night of 26-27 December 1944, ‘At 01:45 hrs. saw two yellow streaks of flame flying at same level at approximately 3000 ft. off port side. We also saw red balls of fire that stayed up for 10 seconds approximately 45 miles away. After seeing yellow streaks, made starboard vector lost altitude and streaks disappeared from view. Called GCI Blunde and asked if any E/A were in vicinity. They answered No. Instructed to return to Angels 10. We felt what was thought to be prop wash; very distinct. Noticed several groups of lights off port while patrolling vicinity of Q-9050 and R-1566. Lights made distinct lines somewhat like arrows.’

“Night of 26-27 December 1944, ‘While on vector 090 near V-7050 during patrol we observed airborne white lights. They were staggered evenly vertically and we could see from 1 to 4 swing at once. They appeared stationary at 10,000 ft.’

“Night of 26-27 December 1944, ‘Observed light at same altitude while in vicinity of Worms.  Observer saw light come within 100 ft. Peeled off and took evasive action but light continued to follow for 5 minutes. Light then pulled up rapidly and went out of sight.’

“Night of 27-28 December 1944, ‘While on north heading in patrol area noticed in vicinity of Q-1378 lights suspended in air moving slowly and would then disappear. Were orange in color. Lights appeared singly and in pairs. Observed these lights four or five times during period.’

“Night of 27-28 December 1944, ‘Eight miles NE of Luneville at 19:10 hrs. saw three sets of three lights (red and white) one on starboard and one on port from 1000 ft. to 2000 ft. to rear and closing in at Angels 10. Pulled up to Angels 8 and lights went out. Called Churchman to see if there was anything in area. Received a negative reply.”

“Night of 30-31 December 1944, ‘Saw a group of lights flying through the air 30 or 40 miles East of base while flying at Angels 9-10.’

“Night of 1-2 January 1945, ‘Saw Foofighters North of Strasbourg and North of Saverne.’

“Night of 14-15 January 1945, ‘Observed a large orange glow in sky approx. 5 ft. in diameter in vicinity of Ingweiller at 6000 ft. at 20:00 hrs.’

Night of 29-30 January 1945, ‘At about 00:00 hrs. sighted a Foofighter about half way between Weissembourg and Landau. Foofighter was off to the starboard and rear at Angels 2. Lights were amber and one was 20-50 ft. above the other and of about 30 seconds duration. Foofighter was about 1000 ft. away and following. The lights were about a foot in diameter. Lights disappeared when Travel 34 turned into them.’

“In every case where pilot called GCI Control and asked if there was a Bogey A/C in the area he received a negative answer.’