US Congressman Announces Imminent Release of Secret 1952 Washington UFO Recording

Republican Congressman Eric Burlison revealed at the Disclosure Forum 2026 that a classified 1952 audio recording documenting a conversation between senior U.S. Air Force officials and scientists about the historic UFO sightings over Washington, D.C., will soon be made public. The recording is currently held by the Lincoln Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Burlison emphasized that political pressure he is applying guarantees the recording's upcoming release.

The 1952 Washington UFO incident involved multiple unidentified flying objects observed by numerous eyewitnesses, including pilots, during the summer of that year. The event, sometimes called the "Washington invasion," sparked widespread speculation about advanced Soviet technology or extraterrestrial spacecraft. Despite public concern, the U.S. Air Force held a press conference later that month attributing the sightings to weather conditions and radar anomalies.

Transparency activists and UFO advocacy groups welcomed the confirmation of the recording's existence. Jordan Flowers, CEO of the Disclosure Foundation, praised Burlison's assertive approach in demanding government transparency, stating that the gloves are off in efforts to retrieve and disclose classified files. The activists believe the recording will shed light on the closed-door discussions between military and scientific personnel at the time, marking a significant step toward unveiling the truth about unidentified aerial phenomena and government secrecy.

The forthcoming release is expected to provide new insights into the 1952 events and contribute to ongoing efforts to declassify UFO-related government materials.