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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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333336017

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…, Moody AFB, Gao le On 28 January 1953 at approximately 2135 hours, SOURCE observed a unusually bright light northwest of Albany, Georgiae At the time of first sighting, object was circular in shave 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 t…
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333336072

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…ed clouds. The speed of the object was estimated as about 3 times that of the B-47. (Acheck with the Max- well Weather Station revealed that at the time of the sighting there were scattered clouds at 20,000 feet. aA further check with the Maxwell Radio Range revealed that an AF B-47 #8355 from MeDill AFB, Florida was in the area at 35,000 feet with a speed o…
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333336075

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…N REPORT FROM (Agency) } REPORT NO. 2 Det #8, 4672nd GOS ier K- g ate fe Je PAGE © OF 3 PAGES -—_—_ AF FORM 112—PART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 1. The date of the sighting was 27 Jamary 1953. The object Sichted appeared to be 4 round and spherical ball of light, one in mumber. It was estimated to be fifteen (15) miles west of first sighting, and appeared to be …
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333336087

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… frequently. The object was first sighted at Paris, Texas. an last seén by spotters at Dallas, Texas. Whether or not there is any tangible explanation to these sightings, it 1s not known; however ‘it is believed that we may nbpe: identified some of the Sightings through’ our lccal sacks Ny nc bai which. we Will assist in the current investigations being unde…
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20060474F 001 014 2023

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This document contains emails related to inquiries about UFOs and extraterrestrial life sent to the White House during the Clinton administration. It includes various questions from the public regarding UFO theories and comments from notable figures like Professor Stephen Hawking.
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[02/23/1993 - 11/04/1994] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
RESTRICTION DATE SUBJECT/TITLE Pl/b(l) 05/20/93 [Space Activity] (7 pages) 001. cable 10/19/93 Pl/b(l) [Political Events] (5 pages) 002. cable 10/22/93 Pl/b(l) [Military Activity] (2 pages) 003. cable 06/06/94 Pl/b(l) [Foreign Press] (2 pages) 004. cable 09/08/94 Pl/b(l) [Scientific Research] (8 pages) 005. cable P3/b(3) 10/19/94 006. cable P3/b(3) 11/04/94 …
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ufo16

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) over Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during the late 1950s. Multiple witnesses, including military personnel and civilians, reported sightings of objects exhibiting unusual flight characteristics, including high speeds, erratic movements, and unique visual appearances.
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733667-002-003-0004

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A request for information regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi's UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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AFR 80-17/OCAMA-TAFB Sup Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) — Page 1

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…7 OKLAHOMA CITY AIR MATERIEL AREA Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma 73145 26 May 1967 AFR 80-17/OCAMA Sup 1 Research and Development UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO) AFR 80-17, 19 September 1966, is supplemented as follows to establish responsibilities for screening, investigating and reporting of UFO sightings within the Tinker Air Force Base area. 3, The Se…
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733667-001-031-0019

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This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident that occurred on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It discusses the details surrounding the sighting and the FAA's response.
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733667-001-031-0021

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This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It provides insights into the FAA's response and public communication regarding the sighting.
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733667-002-003-0019

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This document is a request for a summarized report of an FAA form related to a UFO sighting experienced by a JAL pilot.
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733667-001-003-0013

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This memorandum from the FAA discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public, particularly in light of comments made by Phillip J. Klass.
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733667-001-003-0016

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This memorandum from the US Department of Transportation discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public.
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733667-001-010-0001

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An interview with a JAL flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer described seeing undulating lights that were either white or amber in color, observed for approximately 10 minutes.
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733667-02-001-0016

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… pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.
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733667-001-020-0012

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The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…
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20060527F 001 006 2023

Foia Release Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…idential Records Act and various document requests, with a focus on classified information and personal privacy concerns. It includes references to Area 51 and UFO-related topics, highlighting the ongoing interest and speculation surrounding these subjects.
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[03/06/1998 - 03/20/1998] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
SliBJECT/TITLE DATERESTRICTION 001. Email 03/20/1998P6/b(6) Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] FOLDER TITLE: [03/06/1998 -03/20/1998] DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE Pl National Security Classified Information 1(a)(1) of the PRA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office 1(a)(2) of the PRA] P3 Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the P…