# What does the FLIR1 video show? · 2004 Nimitz encounter and the Navy videos > Three answers have been proposed. The apparent acceleration is an artefact of the field-of-view change and loss of track; the object is a… leads, with… Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/questions/QST0D1SBTKT171M/what-does-the-flir1-video-show Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:58:15+00:00 --- **0** # What does the FLIR1 video show? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·3 answers·0·0 following **Most likely: the apparent acceleration is an artefact of the field-of-view change and loss of track; the object is a…** Ahead on the evidence, not yet confirmed. It needs two reviews to be accepted. ## Where it stands Three answers have been proposed. The apparent acceleration is an artefact of the field-of-view change and loss of track; the object is a… leads, with evidence 1 for, 1 against: partly supported by its tests. Two are still possible. ## Why it matters FLIR1 is the only recording from the Nimitz event. It was published in 2017, confirmed as Navy footage in 2019, and released in 2020⁠[[1]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBDDY0D9Z/navy-officially-releases-controversial-ufo-videos). Its dramatic final movement is the part most often shown and most disputed⁠[[2]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBEWT2Y73/2004-uss-nimitz-tic-tac-ufo-flir-footage-flir1). ## Answers 3 [**The apparent acceleration is an artefact of the field-of-view change and loss of track; the object is a…** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/answers/ANS0D1SBZ0E19AH/the-apparent-acceleration-is-an-artefact-of-the-field-of) Partly supported by its tests Evidence: 1 for, 1 against Most likely [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/answers/ANS0D1SBZQW14GP/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible [**The object accelerates sharply at the end of the clip, as the aircrew describe.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/answers/ANS0D1SBY9066EE/the-object-accelerates-sharply-at-the-end-of-the-clip-as-the) Failed a test; not refuted outright Evidence: 1 for, 1 against Disputed ## History 1. 2017[West puts forward: the apparent acceleration is an artefact of the field-of-view change and loss of track; the object is a…](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBEWT2Y73/2004-uss-nimitz-tic-tac-ufo-flir-footage-flir1) 1. 2017[West: the sharp movement coincides with the operator's change of field of view and a digital zoom, which magnify…](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBEWT2Y73/2004-uss-nimitz-tic-tac-ufo-flir-footage-flir1)Against: The object accelerates sharply at the end of the clip, as the aircrew describe. 1. 2017[West: the pod's autotrack depends on contrast and loses lock on zoom changes; the clip shows exactly this sequence.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBEWT2Y73/2004-uss-nimitz-tic-tac-ufo-flir-footage-flir1)For: The apparent acceleration is an artefact of the field-of-view change and loss of track; the object is a… 1. 2019[Phelan puts forward: the object accelerates sharply at the end of the clip, as the aircrew describe.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBC6W27D5/navy-pilot-who-filmed-the-tic-tac-ufo-speaks-it-wasnt) 1. 2019[Phelan: underwood reports erratic jumps on radar before he acquired the target on the pod.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBC6W27D5/navy-pilot-who-filmed-the-tic-tac-ufo-speaks-it-wasnt)For: The object accelerates sharply at the end of the clip, as the aircrew describe. 1. 2023[Fravor: fravor says the recording crew saw no infrared exhaust plume, which a jet at that range would normally show.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D1SBB7M7JW2/statement-for-the-house-oversight-committee-subcommittee-on)Against: The apparent acceleration is an artefact of the field-of-view change and loss of track; the object is a… 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/questions/QST0D1SBTKT171M/what-does-the-flir1-video-show%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/questions/QST0D1SBTKT171M/what-does-the-flir1-video-show%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/questions/QST0D1SBTKT171M/what-does-the-flir1-video-show%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/questions/QST0D1SBTKT171M/what-does-the-flir1-video-show%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/nimitz-encounter/questions/QST0D1SBTKT171M/what-does-the-flir1-video-show%23add-source) Where it fits 2004 Nimitz encounter and the Navy videos **What does the FLIR1 video show?** Key question · you're here [ Ask a question under this one ]