UFO in Cumbria 1954 and APEN Files

Summary

This document addresses a request regarding an alleged unidentified object that crashed in Cumbria in 1954. The UK Ministry of Defence explains that before 1967, UFO-related files were destroyed after five years, making it likely that no records from that period survive. Additionally, it confirms there were no RAF crashes in the area on that date. The document also references a mysterious group called APEN, known for contacting UFO researchers with cryptic information, though their authenticity remains debated. Files related to these topics are stored at The National Archives, but access may be limited due to costs or lack of documentation.