NARA: Declassified Project Twinkle documents published via FOIA
The Black Vault obtained and published 33 pages of declassified military records regarding Project Twinkle. The documents originated from the National Archives and Records Administration. These files provide insight into mid-20th century government UFO research methodologies.
Background
Through Freedom of Information Act procedures, The Black Vault secured the release of historical documentation concerning the 1950s observation program. The 33-page archive contains internal military correspondence and scientific assessments regarding anomalous aerial phenomena. Researchers gained access to primary source materials previously restricted under classification protocols. The publication illuminates historical governmental approaches to investigating unexplained luminous objects and the scientific controversies surrounding their interpretation.