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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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23857122-1539-544185-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…minute period. Initially only one object was seen to be trailing a Be46 for an unknown time or distances After making a sharp turn to the left it was joined by three additional similar objects. The four objects then completed a tight 360° maneuver coming out abreast and continuing on the original heading, SE, (in trail of B-36) at a greatly increased speed. …
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733667-001-014-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications related to Japan Air Flight 1628, including instructions to flash landing lights and confirmation of the aircraft's landing at Anchorage International Airport.
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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…htings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. The document highlights the skepticism from FAA and military regarding radar sightings.
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733667-02-001-0014

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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733667-001-015-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or communication log involving Japan Air flight 1628, discussing radar contact and visibility issues during flight. The conversation indicates a potential unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) situation, as the flight crew reports no radar replies and mentions traffic being extinguished.
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23857122-0457-180373-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…on all Sides, The base of the clovd wa reported at approximately 3500 ao and broken, The too of the cloud could not oe seen, Locking westward he reports he saw three perpendicular streaks of light in a V formation moving hori-~ zontelly on a heading of 15/20 degrees, These were described as extremely bright and luminous and it was the opinion of Mr that ther…
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23857122-0457-180373-0009

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…all Sides, The base of the cloud was reported at approximately 3500 feet and broken. The top of the cloud could not be seen, Looking westward he reports he saw three perpendicular streaks of light in a V formation moving hori- zontally on a heading of 15/20 degrees, These were described as extremely bright and luminous and it was the opinion of Mr, Maxey tha…
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SASC Transcript 2023

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The SASC Transcript from April 19, 2023, details a Senate hearing focused on the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and its mission to address unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the director of AARO, provided insights into the office's activities, challenges, and the need for improved data collection and interagency coordi…
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022 SASC Transcript 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Stenographic Transcript Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES UNITED STATES SENATE HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON THE MISSION, ACTIVITIES, OVERSIGHT, AND BUDGET OF THE ALL-DOM AIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Washington, D.C. ALDERSON COURT REPORTING 1111 14TH STREET NW SUITE 1050 WAS…
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ufo13

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…arious reports and communications regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the activities of civilian organizations interested in UFO phenomena. It highlights the secrecy and censorship surrounding UFO information by government agencies, particularly the Air Force.
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ufo8

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and corrupted report related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and investigations, primarily from the 1950s. It includes references to radar detections, military communications, and possible sightings of flying saucers, but the text is largely unintelligible due to formatting issues.
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ufo1

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a collection of fragmented and disorganized notes regarding various reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the late 1940s. The text includes references to sightings, investigations, and public reactions to these phenomena, as well as mentions of military and governmental responses.
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Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…unconventional aircraft by a group of US nationals traveling by train in Azerbaijan SSR on October 4, 1955. The object was described as a triangular shape with lights, launching in a manner similar to a missile.
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733667-001-007-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the visual experience of encountering two unidentified ships while flying near Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-011-0045

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the positioning of unidentified ships in relation to the aircraft and the visual conditions during the sighting.
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UAP D005 FD 1057 04 Northeastern US 2024

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… an interview conducted by the FBI regarding multiple UAP sightings reported by a witness in the Northeastern US. The witness describes various encounters with lights in the sky, their characteristics, and attempts to analyze them using ADSB data.
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Satellite Flaring Paper

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the optical phenomenon of satellite flaring caused by artificial satellites, particularly the SpaceX Starlink constellation, and how these flares can be misinterpreted as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). It provides methods for observers to identify and predict satellite flares and their implications for UAP reports.