October 13, 2020🇬🇧Disclosure
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UK Ministry of Defence Extends Classification of Calvine UFO Photographs by 50 Years

The British Ministry of Defence extended the classification of what were described as the best UFO photographs in UK military possession, the Calvine photographs from 1990, for an additional 50 years. The decision to keep the images secret until 2072 drew criticism from researchers and transparency advocates, raising questions about what the photographs depict.

Date
October 13, 2020
Location
London🇬🇧
Type
Disclosure
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Background

In 2020, it was revealed that the UK Ministry of Defence had extended the classification of the 1990 Calvine UFO photographs by 50 years, pushing their release date to 2072. This decision raised significant questions about the need for such extraordinary secrecy surrounding these images.

The Incident The Calvine photos were taken in August 1990 by two hikers in Scotland. They reportedly show a large diamond-shaped object hovering near a military jet.

Classification The photographs had been considered some of the clearest UFO images ever obtained by a government. In 2020, the UK Ministry of Defence extended their classification by 50 years. This pushed the release date to 2072.

Significance The extended classification raised significant questions. Why would ordinary photographs of an unidentified object require such extraordinary secrecy?

Key Facts - Event: Calvine UFO photographs - Date taken: August 1990 - Location: Scotland - Witnesses: Two hikers - Content: Large diamond-shaped object hovering near military jet - Classification extension: 50 years by UK Ministry of Defence in 2020 - New release date: 2072

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