House Armed Services Committee UFO Hearing

Following public outrage over the Air Force's swamp gas explanation for Michigan UFO sightings, Representative Gerald Ford called for congressional hearings. The House Armed Services Committee heard testimony from Air Force members including consultant J. Allen Hynek, leading directly to the establishment of the University of Colorado study (Condon Committee).

Background Public outrage arose over the Air Force's swamp gas explanation for UFO sightings in Michigan. Representative Gerald Ford responded by calling for congressional hearings.

The Hearing The House Armed Services Committee conducted the hearings. Testimony came from Air Force members, including consultant J. Allen Hynek.

Outcomes The committee considered an independent scientific investigation outside of Project Blue Book. This directly led to the University of Colorado study (Condon Committee) being established later that year.