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333336061

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…63rd Bomb Squadron, 43rd Bomb Wing, Medium, Davis—Monthan Air Force Base and his wife Mrs Dorothy Helmer, of 4351 Eastland Street, Tucson, Arizona, observed an unidentified flying object traveling in a general Southwest direction. The object was traveling at a high rate of speed and appeared to trail a rocket-type exhaust. (See diagram). The object appeared …
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733667-001-030-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of a communication between an aircraft (Alaska fifty-three) and air traffic control regarding an unidentified radar blip that was observed during flight. The blip moved at high speed and disappeared from radar without visual confirmation.
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733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.
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4525586

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains press releases and correspondence from Congressman Gerald R. Ford regarding the investigation of UFO sightings in the 1960s. Ford expresses concern over the Air Force's explanations and calls for a congressional inquiry into the matter, highlighting public interest and the need for a credible investigation.
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Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966 — Page 25586

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The original documents are located in Box D9, folder “Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted mate…
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733667-001-015-0015

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication between air traffic control and Japan Airlines flight 1628, discussing the flight's position and the presence of military aircraft in the vicinity. The conversation indicates a potential UAP sighting or unusual radar activity.
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733667-001-015-0022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving an aircraft identified as 'Totem seven one' and air traffic control, discussing the sighting of another aircraft, presumably Japan Air 1628. The communication indicates an attempt to visually confirm the presence of the other aircraft and assess any nearby traffic.
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733667-001-018-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…sis of the JL1628 incident that occurred on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska. Wylie reports that he found no unusual radar targets associated with the sighting.
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23857122-1216-481596-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…t then moved in a westerly direction for approximately 2 statute miles and again remained stationary. His attention was then diverted by the normal flow of air traffic necessitating return to the 15 mile range for greater accuracy in control. In the interval he had contacted the Bergstrom control tower to advise of returns and request information on any larg…
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23857122-1216-481596-0010

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…t then moved in a westerly direction for approximately 2 statute miles and again remained stationary. His attention was then diverted by the normal flow of air traffic necessitating return to the 15 mile range for greater accuracy in control. In the interval he had contacted the Bergstrom control tower to advise of returns and request information on any larg…
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23857122-1477-539712-0003

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… during the interview that perhaps her impressions might have been conditioned from material thich she has reade S/Sgt James Brand and T/Set James C. Smith are traffic clerks at Operations, as Mitchel Air Force Base, New York. Ge Weather: Weather conditions at Mitchel AF Base at the time of the observation had been from broken to scattered cumulus between 40…
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23857122-1496-541375-0009

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…-gir, maintaining that suspended position for approximately five minutes. It was above the horizon at that point. The C-47 approached Elmendorf and entered the traffic pattern at 1500 feet on the upwind leg for runway 050, continued on around the traffic pattern onto the final approach then broke traffic and climbed out again in order to more closely observe…
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733667-001-020-0014

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses a significant UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported being tailed by an unidentified object. Despite the FAA's attempts to downplay the incident, the pilot and other witnesses remained convinced of the encounter's authenticity, leading to ongoing public interest and concern about the implications fo…
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23857122-1412-535137-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…on, 93d Bombardment Wing (M), Castle Air Force Base, California. He has been on flying status three and one half years; further, he has not previously observed unidentified objects. b. Ist Lt. CHARLES C. LOVELESS, USAF, co-pilot (1231C) on the same combat crew as Lt. Brandt. Lt. Loveless has been on flying status for two and one half years and has been assig…
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333335409

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 10, 1950, while flying at 9000 feet altitude northeast of Atka Island, two USAF officers reported sighting a red and white object resembling a flare that burst and fell free, illuminating their aircraft momentarily before disappearing into the undercast.
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237UAP00092

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This report details an incident involving an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) encountered by a commercial aircraft while in flight. The UAP was observed traveling in the opposite direction at a similar altitude, but no other traffic was detected in the area.
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237UAP00243

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This report details an incident involving an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed near Colorado Springs (COS) on March 21, 2023. The phenomenon consisted of two flashing lights traveling together, with no other air traffic reported in the vicinity.
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333336233

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…se summary of report, Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) Report of unidentified object in flight as observed by Lewis L. Chandler (CIV). Lt ae INCLS. Statement from Lewis L. Chandler (CIV) sae —-_—_—_—_——————— — See Ea ——— Sn DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR THRU: Commandi…
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333335963

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…—PAQT Il APPROVED 1! JUNE 1948 FROM (Agency) REPORT NOL Headquarters, 3200th AU Wing IR=-1-93 Maxwell ArB, Alabama ~ oom - —-- —_ At 1705C, 11 January 1953, an unidentified flying object was sighted by approximately twenty(20) citizens of Gadsden, Alabama. Among the sighters wefe the and the ay ieee, 3% interviewee, sighted the object wnile er Opservations. …
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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.