UFO in Burmarsh 1997 and Leicestershire 2004

Summary

This document addresses a request for information regarding a UFO sighting in Burmarsh, Kent, in 1997, and other cases in Leicestershire in 2004. The official response from the Ministry of Defence explains that UFO reports are archived in chronological order and not by location or date. It mentions that physical files contain correspondence related to the Burmarsh case, including witness reports and letters to civil authorities. It also states that there was no unauthorized military activity in the area on the date of the sighting. Additionally, reports of other sightings in Leicestershire are included, with descriptions of triangular objects and bright lights, although some details are incomplete.

The document also notes that the Ministry of Defence is working on the progressive publication of UFO sighting reports, although the process of anonymizing personal data is slow. It highlights the limitations of searches under the Freedom of Information Act, as reviewing all physical records would be costly and not always feasible. Finally, examples of sighting reports with varied descriptions are included, from black triangular objects to unusual moving lights.