Roswell 1947 — what the official documents say
In July 1947, debris found near Roswell, New Mexico, launched the modern UFO myth. This page relies on official U.S. Air Force reports and declassified documents to separate established facts from later reconstructions.
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Frequently asked questions
What really happened at Roswell?
The U.S. Air Force attributed the debris to Project Mogul, secret spy balloons designed to detect Soviet nuclear tests.
Why is Roswell still famous?
An initial military press release mentioning a 'flying disc', quickly retracted, fueled decades of debate and conflicting accounts.