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733667-02-001-0029

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses a confirmed FAA sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by pilot Kenjyu Terauchi during a Japan Airlines flight over Alaska. The sighting involved a large craft accompanied by two smaller objects, which displayed bright lights and were tracked on radar, although later investigations could not confirm radar echoes.
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733667-001-005-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…his document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1987, as they approached Anchorage, Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.
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333335394

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.
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733667-001-011-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ent details communication between Japan Air Flight 1628 and the Fairbanks FAA tower regarding unidentified traffic during the flight's approach near Fairbanks, Alaska. The flight crew reported visual contact with an unidentified object, while the FAA confirmed no military aircraft in the vicinity.
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733667-001-031-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying over the North Pole. The incident was corroborated by radar data from both civilian and military sources, but no further information about the object was determined.
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733667-002-002-0011

Foia Release Top Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a Top Secret Air Force Intelligence report from 1955, which describes a UFO sighting by Senator Russell and his companions while traveling in Russia. The report includes eyewitness accounts and CIA follow-up interviews, highlighting the credibility of the witnesses and the nature of the UFO observed.
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23857122-1213-481193-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…and SOURCE first thought it was ane other aircraft or a unusually bright star. Object was white in color. When first sighted, SOURCE was flying on a heading of three five five (355) degrees . at four thousand (4,000) feet and the object appeared to be slightly above oe the aircraft. At the end of the observation SOURCE was flying a ten thou~ : sand (10,000) …
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23857122-1213-481193-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…and SOURCE first thought it was an- other aircraft or a unusually bright star, Object was white in color, When first sighted, SOURCE was flying on a heading of three five five (355) degrees at four thousand (4,000) feet and the object appeared to be slightly above the aircraft. At the end of the observation SOURCE was flying a ten thou- sand (10,000) feet an…
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333336061

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
rh, 112—PART | Premertiti wane - we oe tT R- VA oy 53 | : , ‘ J AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ‘SUBJECT ae MRC RMR AT Beep oe FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON COUNTRY —_—— — —_——_—~--- ae -————— FROM (Agency) Tucson, Arizona 43rd Bomb Wing, Intelligence Division DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 7 February 1953 27 January 1953 B6 PREPARED BY (Offic…
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333336075

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
a ” Ly, eg cee AF FORM 112 : (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY USA a k-6 wo SS e S.4 FUR ys L si _ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT SR Arak FLY OBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (nev Detachment #8, 4672nd Ground l r ” State Of lowa Observer Squadron, Des Moines, lowa DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 2 February 1953 27 January 19…
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333336203

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…d similar to the USAF F-86 jet at high altitude. There was no change in sound tone or volume during maneuvers. Umusual maneuvers made by the object were; (1) - Three (3) 360° tight turns to the right, taking 2 to 5 seconds to complete each turn; (2) - Two (2) right angle (90°) turns, first to the right, then to the left; (3) - The object slowed down to almos…
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333336393

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
< 4 Jo ; aus | AME FET CTED skour sry 5 AF FORM 112 | are APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 J — pi tenet ZV POKRMAT IOAN COUNTRY REPORT NO. | (LEAVE BLANK) a a ee ee AOS Oo Bet | AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT +--+ AREA REPORTED ON | FROM (Agency) Lake Charles, La, DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION ALUATIO February 1953 le ¥ebruary 1253 & Bs, RU da ac nce tn So Sac…
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23857122-1578-547755-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… as a steady light leaving no trail or exhaust and no sound was heard. They moved very fast; much faster than a jet. cvd> figured they were moving about two to three thousand miles per hour. 2 did not have one object in sight over thirty (30) seconds. About three of the nine objects sighted flew in a straight line, zig-zagged four or five times, then went st…
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23857122-1578-547755-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…d as a steatiy light leeving no trail or exhaust and no sound wes heard. they noved very fast; much faster than a jet. “I Zigured they were moving about tro to three thousand ciles per hour. <I did not have one object in sight over thirty (30) seconds. shout three of the nine ebjecta sigvted flew in a straight line, alig-sagged four or five times, then went …
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DoW UAP D080 Narrative 2 Western US Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the firsthand narrative from a witness regarding multiple incidents of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed in the western United States in October 2023. The witness, a federal law enforcement special agent, describes several encounters with orb-like lights and red lights that exhibited unusual movement and behavior.
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20060474F 001 017 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document includes various cables from the Clinton Presidential Records related to UFO sightings and media reports from 1995 to 1996. It highlights several instances of UFO reports, including eyewitness accounts and official confirmations of strange aerial sightings.
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--- 40027753-001-0001.tif --- REFERENCE REPORT PROJECT BLUE BOOK Textual records of Projec

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, detailing the investigations of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) conducted by the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1969. It includes information on the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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[02/07/1995 - 05/08/1996] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
RESTRICTION DATE SCBJECT/TITLE 02/07/95P3/b(3) Baku Media Tidbits [50 U.S.C. 403g, Section 6] [partial] (1 page) 001. cable 06/09/95 Pl/b(l) UFO Sighted... (4 pages) 002. cable 07/21/95 Pl/b(l) [Political Events] (4 pages) 003. cable 09/08/95 Pl/b(l) [Paranormal Phenomena] (4 pages) 004. cable P3/b(3) 09/09/95 005. cable P3/b(3) 10/21/95 006. cable P3/b(3) 0…
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733667-001-011-0115

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines technical guidelines for digitizing cultural heritage materials, focusing on the creation of raster image master files. It discusses color modes, digitization environments, and best practices for ensuring accurate tone and color reproduction.