FBI Photo A5

This declassified black and white photograph, likely from the mid-20th century, shows a grainy thermal image of a patterned surface with numerous small, dark circular marks. A reticle with a central crosshair, targeting marks, and a numerical scale (reading "5") is superimposed over the image, suggesting it was taken by a tracking or observational device. Several horizontal black bars obscure parts of the image, obscuring key details and context. Official description: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of a still image derived from a U.S. government system. The date and location of the event have not been provided. The original imagery was altered with redactions before being submitted to AARO. An accompanying mission report was not provided. The operator reported that they were unable to positively identify the UAP. Narrative Description: The monochrome image displays a background with a dense, speckled pattern and a central crosshair reticle. A dark, circular object is located at the bottom quadrant and right of center of the reticle. This narrative description is provided for informational purposes only. Readers should not interpret any part of this description as reflecting an analytical judgment, investigative conclusion, or factual determination regarding the described event’s validity, nature, or significance.