Civil Aeronautics Administration

The precursor to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), responsible for regulating civil aviation and managing air traffic control in the US until 1958. The CAA frequently collaborated with military intelligence by forwarding pilot reports and radar anomalies detected by civilian air traffic controllers. Their radar logs and tower operator testimonies were crucial in corroborating visual UFO sightings.

Acted as a vital conduit for civilian pilot sightings and radar confirmations of UFOs to military investigators.