The GIMBAL UFO Video

On January 21, 2015, US Navy pilots flying from the USS Theodore Roosevelt recorded infrared video of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) over the Atlantic Ocean. The object appeared to rotate without visible propulsion and defied conventional aerodynamics. The Pentagon officially released the video in 2020.

The Encounter

During training exercises, Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets detected an object that was tracked on radar. Infrared cameras recorded video while pilots observed it visually.

The Video

The GIMBAL footage shows an oblong or disc-shaped object appearing to rotate or spin with no visible exhaust or propulsion while moving against the wind. One pilot exclaims “Look at that thing!”

What Makes It Notable

The object demonstrates rotation without visible mechanism, no heat signature from propulsion, flight against prevailing winds, and characteristics unlike any known aircraft.

Pilot Reactions

On the recording, pilots express genuine amazement with comments like “There’s a whole fleet of them.” These professional military observers could not identify the object.

The “Fleet”

Pilots reportedly observed multiple objects that seemed to be in formation. While these aren’t all captured on the video, their presence suggests extensive activity.

Official Release

The video was released by To The Stars Academy in 2017, officially acknowledged by Pentagon in 2020, confirmed as authentic Navy footage, and classified as depicting a genuine unknown.

Pentagon Confirmation

In April 2020, the Pentagon officially released three videos including GIMBAL. They stated these show “unidentified aerial phenomena” and confirmed the videos were authentic.

Analysis

Technical analysis noted the object’s heat signature, its apparent rotation, flight characteristics that defy explanation, and no match to known aircraft or drones.

The Pilots

The Navy personnel involved were experienced fighter pilots who had no explanation for what they saw, reported the encounter officially, and their testimony supports the video evidence.

Roosevelt Incidents

The GIMBAL video was part of a series of encounters during 2014-2015. The Roosevelt carrier group experienced many such incidents, with objects tracked repeatedly and multiple pilots observing them.

Impact on Disclosure

The GIMBAL video contributed to the 2017 New York Times revelations, the Pentagon’s UAP Task Force, Congressional hearings on UAP, and mainstream acceptance of the phenomenon.

Significance

The GIMBAL video is significant for being an official Pentagon release with clear infrared imagery, professional military witnesses, the object’s inexplicable characteristics, and contributing to the disclosure movement.

Legacy

GIMBAL represents some of the best publicly available evidence for UAP. The combination of military witnesses, official release, and an object that defies conventional explanation has made it a cornerstone of modern UFO evidence.