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Robert Sarbacher

Date of account: Repository revision bf0636323d
Source: UAP Gerb Video Database — open research notes
Reference: 04 Important Figures · contributor research note
Rights: open_licensed
Language: English
Record updated: 2026-08-24

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Dr. Robert Sarbacher (1907–1986) was a physicist, consultant to the US Department of Defense Research & Development Board, and an early whistleblower on UFO crash retrieval programs. Sarbacher played a key role in discussions surrounding top-secret UFO research and was cited by Wilbert B. Smith as confirming the existence of a classified UFO study group led by Dr. Vannevar Bush.

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Tags: #UFOResearch #RobertSarbacher #UAPDisclosure Overview Dr. Robert Sarbacher (1907–1986) was a physicist, consultant to the US Department of Defense Research & Development Board, and an early whistleblower on UFO crash retrieval programs. Sarbacher played a key role in discussions surrounding top-secret UFO research and was cited by Wilbert B. Smith as confirming the existence of a classified UFO study group led by Dr. Vannevar Bush. Sarbacher's statements suggest: UFO studies were classified higher than the H-bomb. A secret UAP crash retrieval program existed in the late 1940s. His knowledge of materials from recovered craft suggested non-human origins. --- Key Statements & Testimony Wilbert B. Smith’s 1950 Memo - Sarbacher confirmed to Smith that UFO research was real and top secret. - The US had recovered craft and attempted to study them. 1983 Letter to William Steinman - Stated he was not personally involved in crash retrievals but was aware of discussions on the matter. - Mentioned Vannevar Bush and John Von Neumann’s involvement. 1983 Stanton Friedman Interview - Sarbacher repeated that UFO studies were highly classified. - Indicated extraterrestrial-like materials had been analyzed by government labs. --- Research & Investigation Connections to MJ-12 - Some researchers speculate Sarbacher’s knowledge links him to the alleged MJ-12 group. - Documents indicate his participation in classified military research initiatives. V-2 Rockets & UFO Tracking - Sarbacher was involved in early missile technology research, possibly connected to UFO monitoring efforts. Eric A. Walker’s Confirmation - Walker, another key figure, confirmed attending meetings discussing UFO crash retrievals. --- Related Documents & References MJ-12Documents UFO Crashes and Retrievals WilbertBSmithMemo --- Open Questions How involved was Sarbacher in reverse-engineering recovered UFO materials? Did his work on military rocketry overlap with early UFO tracking efforts? What connections exist between Sarbacher and other high-level UFO researchers? --- Next Steps & Research Investigating additional declassified military documents mentioning Sarbacher. Reviewing correspondence between Sarbacher, Smith, and other military researchers. Analyzing his role in early UAP research within the DoD. --- ️ Tags #RobertSarbacher #UFOCrashes #UAPWhistleblower #MJ12 #VannevarBush #Disclosure --- References & Links 1950 DOT Memo: Luforu Wilbert B. Smith Meeting Notes: Roswell Proof Stanton Friedman-Sarbacher Interview: NICAP 1983 Sarbacher Letter: Noufors MJ-12 Documents: Reagan Library

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