👽 UFO Sightings in Washington

Kenneth Arnold Sighting (1947)

June 24, 1947 - Mount Rainier Area

The sighting that launched the modern UFO era. Pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine crescent-shaped craft near Mount Rainier. His description of "flying saucers" entered the popular lexicon.

Documentation: Pilot testimony, sketches, news coverage, Air Force investigation.

📷 Arnold's sketches exist; no photographs of the objects.

Recent Activity

2023-2024

Washington remains an active UFO reporting state, particularly around Seattle and military installations.