Leaked UFO footage given to "Strange Mysteries"

[Calter]

A few days ago, the youtuber Strange Mysteries received an anonymous e-mail with alleged leaked UFO pictures.

Source: https://youtu.be/HO2OIJzpqLY?si=0u5-Sql4IUTqQPDr

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out with information that has been classified and intentionally withheld from the public, regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and the ongoing, covert operations surrounding them. My decision to reach out to you has not been made lightly, and I am fully aware of the risks involved.

I initially considered other individuals to share this information with, including another creator who expressed interest but was unable to commit due to other obligations. However, given the sensitive nature of this material and the extreme precautions necessary to protect my identity, I believe you are the best suited to handle this information responsibly.

Many traditional media outlets would require verification of my identity and credentials. This is not feasible due to the risks involved. These organizations, despite their best intentions, are not equipped to handle the level of secrecy and potential retaliation associated with this information.

However, I will tell you that I was part of one of the legacy programs, overseen by a parent program. I know that's vague, but unfortunately, that's all I can offer at this point.

You know I can't say what program or what was the name of this program, right?

Well, it was called the Immaculate Constellation Program, that you are familiar with now.

The images I'm providing have been carefully anonymized. I've ensured that they have been made accessible to hundreds of people within the system. This way, my identity is shielded, making it far less likely that I can be traced as the source of this leak. These images, captured through various ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) collection methods, show clear evidence of what has been termed "orbs" and "motherships," different shapes operating at various sites of extreme sensitivity. Among the locations featured are our nuclear deterrent bases, and these objects are clearly surveilling these sites, sometimes within close proximity.

While I am not prepared to discuss the incidents associated with these images further, it's important for you to understand that these files are not available online. I urge you to use any method at your disposal, reverse image searches, analysis by your community, or whatever you need to do to validate these materials and convey their authenticity to your audience.

My responsibility here is to ensure the truth is brought to light. How you choose to proceed is up to you, but I hope the evidence I've provided will speak for itself.

Sincerely,
[REDACTED]

Here's the contents of the first mail the leaker sent (I took a screenshot of the mail and asked ChatGPT to make a transcript, which I haven't verified)

I won't post most images because there's a lot and I feel they'll boggle the post.

The video was mostly discussed on this r/UFOs post
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1gy4ya4/strange_mysteries_channel_gets_odd_email_with/


As a notable mention, people called this UFO picture a ceiling fan

And this one with a cruciform

I mention these two because there's been apparently an update by the leaker, who did not like how their message was received.


Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eMKbS80MOs

Please share this with your community.

Nathan, while reading this, try to pace yourself, brother; we don't want you or your viewers having a stroke mid-stream. Just kidding, thanks in advance, buddy.

First off, to the folks leaving supportive and constructive comments: you're the real MVPs of this movement. The slog for transparency isn't easy, and it's your thoughtful engagement that keeps the wheels turning. Now, onto the main event; there are some things I need to address, especially regarding your channel and the "UFOs" subreddit.

---

1. The Ceiling Fan UFO: Peak Comedy

I'll admit, the ceiling fan comparison gave me a good laugh, thanks for that. But here's the thing: last I checked, Home Depot doesn't stock gravity-defying, high-altitude, thermally anomalous ceiling fans.

Let's be real here. Yes, UAPs come in all sorts of bizarre shapes, but to chalk this one up to a ceiling fan? It's a disservice to the serious analysis required for this field. Let's not forget that half of you were ready to canonize the "jellyfish UAP" (you know, the one that looks like a melted Imperial Probe Droid) just because someone with a name shared it.

If some random person had leaked that jellyfish footage, it would've been dismissed outright; just like many of you initially wrote off the Tic Tac footage before the New York Times gave it legitimacy. Double standards much?

---

2. Why This Ceiling Fan UAP looking Image Was Included

The so-called "ceiling fan UAP" made it into that document for one reason: it was anomalous. Period. I didn't provide explanations because I didn't have to. The purpose was to present data, not to hold anyone's hand through their own biases.

For context, that image and several others were gathered using different classified ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems—HUD captures, thermal optics, and FLIR from platforms operated not just by the U.S., but also by allied intelligence services. We're talking about a range of sources, each with their own capabilities and classifications. Some of these images date back decades, others are more recent, and yes, some originate from allied agencies. You're seeing a mix, like it or not.

And before anyone trots out the "AI-generated" argument: No, this wasn't AI-generated. If I were trying to fabricate something using AI, I'd pick a design far more compelling than a "ceiling fan."

---

3. The Cruciform Entity
Yes, it resembles historical accounts; like the Nuremberg celestial phenomenon and the incident over Guildford, Surrey. This isn't coincidental; similar configurations have been observed across various platforms and timeframes. There are multiple documented shapes of the Cruciform Entity, and its behavior suggests something far beyond our current technological capabilities.

---

4. Why I Sent the Images
This was, above all, a test, a way to gauge what the public can and cannot digest. Think of it as a litmus test for the community's readiness. Some of you passed with flying colors, critically engaging with the material. Others… not so much. Unfortunately, as I've seen with the reactions to this image, I'm left questioning whether the broader community is ready for meaningful disclosure. Many of you dismissed something genuinely anomalous as a ceiling fan, much like how people dismissed the Tic Tac footage for years. This sort of knee-jerk ridicule undermines serious discussion and analysis.

---

5. The Road Ahead
Here's the part that may disappoint some of you: I won't be continuing this process. My original plan was to release these leaks incrementally, ramping up to higher-definition imagery and more compelling evidence. The initial PDF release, including the "last puff of a cigarette" imagery, were meant to start the conversation; not end it.

But seeing how quickly this community dismissed valid data as "ceiling fans," I'm not convinced you're ready. Disclosure is a privilege, not an entitlement, and the reactions I've seen so far don't inspire confidence. And for those waiting on certain groups (you know who they are) to step up, good luck. Evangelicals will label these entities "demonic" and shut the conversation down. Others, like Luis, will tell you they "need to have this conversation in a SCIF" and leave it at that.

Be seeing you, guys!
—[REDACTED]

(again, ChatGPT transcript of images)

As far as I know, the youtuber has not shared the actual PDFs they received.

The video was discussed on this reddit post


Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1gz2irq/new_vid_update_i_received_a_creepy_email_w_leaked/


Some of the previous images + the new images that come in the second e-mail were discussed here


Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/UFOs/comments/1gz43fm/interesting_pics_from_the_supposed_leak_what_do_u/


And I think this has all the images from the first video


Source: https://imgur.com/a/el6vs5y


Personally, I think there must be some gas leak at the pentagon if the leaker is risking their life leaking pictures and their strategy is to start with the least convincing pictures first and only release the good stuff if everyone behaves because "Disclosure is a privilege not an entitlement".

In this screen-cap from the video, we get a taste of some of the images we "aren't allowed" to see, because as per the request of the leaker, Strange Mysteries has blurred them.


If someone wants to post the images so they are archived and not dependent on the reddit post/imgur surviving, or so they are easier to analyze, please go ahead. I didn't do it because they would take too much space for the post.

Also, both mails had small conversations between the leaker and the youtube which i did not add for legibility, but they mostly talked about what the youtuber is allowed to show on the video.

 

[Mendel]

"I've ensured that they have been made accessible to hundreds of people within the system." — Likely context: " a number of people upload social media video to our classified systems to talk about. There's a UAP enthusiasts group on the classified system." (Sean Kirkpatrick, via https://www.metabunk.org/threads/november-13-2024-congress-hearings.13753/post-327579 )

In this screen-cap from the video, we get a taste of some of the images we "aren't allowed" to see, because as per the request of the leaker, Strange Mysteries has blurred them.

no UFO pictures announced like this have ever amounted to much

 

[RTM]

The second one in the youtube still reminds me of the cover for REM's album, Automatic for the people. Probably some star type decoration.

 

[Max Phalange]

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if these were AI generated, just from the sheer variety of cross-hair designs — some of which seem quite nonsensical. It doesn't looks any two images share the same HUD — yes, there are a many different sensor platforms in use by the various branches of the military, but what are the chances of all 14 images being from different sources?

 

[Mendel]

The second one in the youtube still reminds me of the cover for REM's album, Automatic for the people. Probably some star type decoration.

R.E.M. Automatic For The People

 

[Ravi]

It shows a star ornament (a so-called "Sputnik star" that was common in the 1960s) that was part of the sign for the Sinbad Motel on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, near Criteria Studios, where the bulk of the album was recorded.

 

[jarlrmai]

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if these were AI generated, just from the sheer variety of cross-hair designs — some of which seem quite nonsensical. It doesn't looks any two images share the same HUD — yes, there are a many different sensor platforms in use by the various branches of the military, but what are the chances of all 14 images being from different sources?

Yeah it's like one image per 'device' which is immediately suspicious

 

[Ravi]

That ball image does not look like an IR image to me.

 

[NorCal Dave]

A few days ago, the youtuber Strange Mysteries received an anonymous e-mail with alleged leaked UFO pictures.

The first video appears to be the follow up video that's linked later in your OP. So, the same video twice, not that it really matters.

It's an anonymous person claiming to be part of IMM CONN, now that the story is out, and sharing a collection of photos. This very much falls into the "Claims presented without evidence can be dismissed without evidence". It seems some on reddit even did this a bit, and this guy got butt hurt and is effectively taking his marbles and going home. At least he's threatening to, I wouldn't be surprised if he sends some more fuzzy stills of whatever with claiming they're UFOs.

And some of the photos had to be blurred, what's the point then? Then several of them have assorted targeting systems or cross hairs, that I'm assuming were added over some old UFO photos and other stuff. Given the story that goes along with these, we need only find one of these photos out there somewhere to debunk the whole thing. Some of them reminded me of ledrack, a YouTube CGI guy that works with Jaime Maussan a lot, but I couldn't find any matches with a quick look. It's like someone took a still of something on a screen, maybe added the cross hairs and this is what is presented.

 

[Mendel]

Why are there multiple crosshairs on several images? If it's AI, I get it, but does this actually exist? Given that they're not anywhere near the targets?

 

[Calter]

The first video appears to be the follow up video that's linked later in your OP. So, the same video twice, not that it really matters.

Thanks for pointing it out, I've fixed it now.

It's an anonymous person claiming to be part of IMM CONN, now that the story is out, and sharing a collection of photos. This very much falls into the "Claims presented without evidence can be dismissed without evidence". It seems some on reddit even did this a bit, and this guy got butt hurt and is effectively taking his marbles and going home. At least he's threatening to, I wouldn't be surprised if he sends some more fuzzy stills of whatever with claiming they're UFOs.

Yeah, I agree that it's really not at all convincing, I still feel there's some merit in tracking the event since I'm sure these images will pop up individually in the next few months/years and where they come from will be forgotten as is usually the case.

Why are there multiple crosshairs on several images?

If you are talking about this one, then that's just how the Youtuber's mouse pointer looks like in whatever they are viewing the images in.

The youtuber didn't share the pictures himself as far as I know, so the pictures going around are screen grabs from the video itself, which is both annoying and makes me think this whole thing is a hoax to generate traffic to his channel.

 

[Duke]

This image from @Calter's first post above immediately reminded me of the grill ornament on my Dad's 1950 Pontiac.

 

[deirdre]

4. Why I Sent the Images
This was, above all, a test, a way to gauge what the public can and cannot digest. Think of it as a litmus test for the community's readiness. Some of you passed with flying colors, critically engaging with the material. Others… not so much. Unfortunately, as I've seen with the reactions to this image, I'm left questioning whether the broader community is ready for meaningful disclosure. Many of you dismissed something genuinely anomalous as a ceiling fan, much like how people dismissed the Tic Tac footage for years. This sort of knee-jerk ridicule undermines serious discussion and analysis.

so is this guy trying to be QAnon in UFOs? UFOanon?

'you passed with flying colors'...i'm putting money on a debunker trolling the believers.

 

[tjskep]

So… this mysterious source gives these pictures to a youtuber not lue elizondo any or the ufo crowd pushing disclosure I mean with this last hearing these could've been seen there…but you decide to give them to a youtuber….ok sure.

 

[NoParty]

I admit it: I'm a little butthurt that this thin-skinned anonymous person
has deduced that I'm intellectually not ready to accept my new extraterrestrial overlord,
the Honeywell 5-blade ceiling fan.

 

[JMartJr]

Many of you dismissed something genuinely anomalous as a ceiling fan, much like how people dismissed the Tic Tac footage for years. This sort of knee-jerk ridicule undermines serious discussion and analysis.

The "Tic Tac footage" that shows a distant target that looks a lot like a plane but is to far away to tell for sure, during which the target does not do anything? Those same sorts of people who dismiss that one are now dismissing a bunch of unrelated images of unknown provenance, about which assertions are made with no supporting evidence?

Seems reasonable.

 

[Ann K]

@Calter quoted:

First off, to the folks leaving supportive and constructive comments: you're the real MVPs of this movement.

Please note, he calls it a "movement" (not an investigation) and the "supportive and constructive comments" are those that validate the submitter and his sense of importance. He and his audience seem not to want any investigation that identifies these things as mundane objects, and are satisfied with nothing less than a full-throated endorsement of them as being mysterious-and-other-worldly-and-the-government-doesn't-want-you-to-know-and-I-am-a-brave-hero-who-is-putting-myself-in-danger-by-telling-you-this...

That's pretty much the basics of any sci-fi movie plot, isn't it? Any debunker is going to be the fly in the ointment. We have discussed the equivalent of "How to win friends and influence people" elsewhere on these pages, but I would not expect any empathetic discussion to be well received in this case.

 

[john.phil]

Similar looking ceiling fans:

source: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/v...amp-on-white-background-gm855050408-140608289
source: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/vintage-fan-hang-on-white-ceiling-766242985

 

[eleggua]

Available at WalMart and Amazon.

 

[Z.W. Wolf]

This seems to be an attempt at flooding the zone.

"Flooding the zone" is a term used to describe a strategy of spreading misinformation and overwhelming the media with attention, in order to limit the media's ability to expose a government's wrongdoing. The term can also be used to describe the effect of an overabundance of news, which makes it difficult to distinguish individual stories.

We're supposed to track down and debunk every one of these things? Then, I'd bet, he'd generate 2 dozen more.

 

[eleggua]

This seems to be an attempt at flooding the zone.

"Flooding the zone" is a term used to describe a strategy of spreading misinformation and overwhelming the media with attention, in order to limit the media's ability to expose a government's wrongdoing. The term can also be used to describe the effect of an overabundance of news, which makes it difficult to distinguish individual stories.

Agree. Seems like disinfo engineered to destablize belief in US Gov't agencies, part of a large campaign.

GEC Special Report: Russia's Pillars of Disinformation and Propaganda

 

[JMartJr]

The world is full of five-bladed fans.

But...

This seems to be an attempt at flooding the zone.

"Flooding the zone" is a term used to describe a strategy of spreading misinformation and overwhelming the media with attention, in order to limit the media's ability to expose a government's wrongdoing. The term can also be used to describe the effect of an overabundance of news, which makes it difficult to distinguish individual stories.

We're supposed to track down and debunk every one of these things? Then, I'd bet, he'd generate 2 dozen more.

Absolutely agree. Not worth wasting time on unless they can (and do!)
back up their story. It's a Gish gallop, it takes seconds to make another picture and hours to try and debunk it.

They want disclosure? No problems, they can go first! Disclose what you oniw, don't be cute and play coy. Put your cards on the table, UFOers, you have no need to fear the truth coming out, right?

 

[NoParty]

I'm ordering extra onions, for my Nothingburger...

 

[Mendel]

Not worth wasting time on unless they can (and do!)
back up their story.

Dates and locations at the very least.

Images with neither provenance nor provenience can't be evidence of anything.

 

[FatPhil]

View attachment 73579
R.E.M. Automatic For The People

Some explanation of what we're looking at (I didn't know prior to hitting the googz):

QUESTION: What is on the cover of R.E.M.'s Automatic For The People album?

R.E.M.'s 1992 album Automatic For The People is considered by many to be their best, featuring classic songs such as Nightswimming and Everybody Hurts. Its cover features a black-and-white photograph of a star-shaped Neo-Lectra neon sign that once hung above the Sinbad Motel in Miami, Florida, near Criteria Studios where most of the album was recorded.

The Neo-Lectra signs were designed and manufactured in the 1960s by Jim Henry of Oklahoma Neon, in Tulsa. The metal 'stars' featured six spikes and resembled the Sputnik satellite; cashing in on the 1960s space craze as well as America's love of neon signage. The Neo-Lectra were advertised as having a 'scintillating' flashing action.

The Sinbad Motel became a well-known landmark after it opened its doors in 1953. It was designed by renowned architect Tony Sherman to resemble a boat.

Before R.E.M's album was even released in October 1992, the sign had gone. In August 1992, Hurricane Andrew swept through Miami. It caused extensive damage to the motel and destroyed the star.

-- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...NTS-cover-R-E-M-s-Automatic-People-album.html

 

[eleggua]

R.E.M. Automatic For The People

This album cover from 1992 with similar image is more in line with the supposed UFO image:

U.F.Orb reached number one on the UK Albums Chart
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.F.Orb

 

[Ravi]

UFOrb, ah one of my most favorite albums!
It has indeed also a very "haunted" alien feel to it.

Anyway, don't want to derail the thread, cary on.

 

[psikiwi]

I'm ordering extra onions, for my Nothingburger...

And for dessert, I'll have plate of doughnut holes, please!

 

[John J.]

This very much falls into the "Claims presented without evidence can be dismissed without evidence".

Very much agree.

There must be tens, hundreds of millions of people with ready access to a computer and a graphics package and / or an on-line AI image generator.
Pictures without some sort of credible provenance are just noise.

I think there are two main possibilities regarding Strange Mysteries' correspondent:

(1) They are telling the truth: They are in a position to know that these images are authentic pictures of UFOs.
I suspect this is unlikely (and that might be a bit of understatement on my part).
(2) He or she is a hoaxer (whatever their motivation) role-playing a "whistle-blower" character:

4. Why I Sent the Images
This was, above all, a test, a way to gauge what the public can and cannot digest. Think of it as a litmus test for the community's readiness. Some of you passed with flying colors, critically engaging with the material. Others… not so much. Unfortunately, as I've seen with the reactions to this image, I'm left questioning whether the broader community is ready for meaningful disclosure.

If (2) is correct, they have chosen to play that character as an arrogant twerp.

 

[Mendel]

If (2) is correct, they have chosen to play that character as an arrogant twerp.

It's a great character for dismissing inconvenient questions and criticism.

 

[Z.W. Wolf]

4. Why I Sent the Images
This was, above all, a test, a way to gauge what the public can and cannot digest. Think of it as a litmus test for the community's readiness. Some of you passed with flying colors, critically engaging with the material. Others… not so much. Unfortunately, as I've seen with the reactions to this image, I'm left questioning whether the broader community is ready for meaningful disclosure.

Did the people who rejected the images pass the test because they have common sense, or did they fail the test as being closed minded pseudo-Skeptics?

Did the ones who are intrigued by the images pass the test because they are open-minded and "critically engaging with the material"? The true-Skeptics?

 

[Eburacum]

This element amuses me;

3. The Cruciform Entity
Yes, it resembles historical accounts; like the Nuremberg celestial phenomenon and the incident over Guildford, Surrey. This isn't coincidental; similar configurations have been observed across various platforms and timeframes. There are multiple documented shapes of the Cruciform Entity, and its behavior suggests something far beyond our current technological capabilities.

For those who are not familiar with these 'incidents'; the Nuremberg celestial phenomenon was in 1561, and this woodcut depicts a phenomenon that may have been an impressive array of solar parhelia;

--------------------
The Guildford 'incident' was a 'cross-shaped UFO' seen in 1967, in Guildford Surrey and in Okehampton, Devon.. Also (probably) a celestial phenomenon, likely Venus.
Here's Ian Ridpath's page about that particular 'flap'.
http://www.ianridpath.com/ufo/flyingcross.html

These 'incidents' have little in common with each other, and nothing in common with the cross-shaped images in thast video.

 

[Jack Mallory]

A few days ago, the youtuber Strange Mysteries received an anonymous e-mail with alleged leaked UFO pictures.

You had me at "anonymous." This is oldest ruse in the book, and there's no way I'm even reading through this whole thread.
I can't believe how many times these vloggers and podcasters get sucked into this nonsense. Their egos are so easily stroked and they just can't resist the notion of "What if?!"

Lemme guess, the email address from the sender was doty.richard@jasonsands.org?

I did read enough to get a taste of the condescension from the "leaker." Almost sounds like a Sean Cahill alter ego.

For anyone keeping track: There has not been one, single instance where an anonymous UAP "insider" has provided intel to an independent content creator that has ever amounted to anything. Not ever. Not once. It has never happened. But I hear 2025 is going to be a BIG year.

 

[BlackHoleNFO]

Similar looking ceiling fans:

View attachment 73601View attachment 73600View attachment 73603

source: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/v...amp-on-white-background-gm855050408-140608289
source: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/vintage-fan-hang-on-white-ceiling-766242985

Is it just me or is this middle "FAN" picture non-symmetrical?
One other clear Picture (1967 UK Flying Cross UAP (LOL)) has the same issue what could be indeed AI generated.

- Additional to that, the HUD Hair Cross difference makes absolute sense. (@Max Phalange ),
- And the variety of Objects is suspicious,
- And there seems to be just ONE Picture of an Object.

 

[JMartJr]

- And there seems to be just ONE Picture of an Object.

Well spotted, I missed that. You'd think at least one of them would have had a couple of pictures made.

 

[Eburacum]

One other clear Picture (1967 UK Flying Cross UAP (LOL)) has the same issue what could be indeed AI generated.

There were no pictures of the '1967 UK Flying Cross UAP'. There was one artist's impression, which looked like this.

 

[Ann K]

Is it just me or is this middle "FAN" picture non-symmetrical?

So is the first one. It's possible that the blades are bent ...or that they are deliberately asymmetric to make them more silent in operation.

 

[BlackHoleNFO]

So is the first one. It's possible that the blades are bent ...or that they are deliberately asymmetric to make them more silent in operation.

Wouldn't one have to first assume that they are really flying objects in order to go into their specifications? ^^,

 

[Ann K]

Wouldn't one have to first assume that they are really flying objects in order to go into their specifications? ^^,

No, when I mention noise abatement, it applies to all rotating objects ...including ceiling fans.

 

[Dan Burt]

The car guy in me says this looks like a 9" Ford rear end housing.