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23857122-1485-540328-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… Salmon, Alaska make the foliowing statement. : ‘During the eveining of 6 February 1953 at approx. 10:00 P.M. Alaskan standard time I observed a strange bright light in the sky © | west of my homs. The light was a Red—Orange when I first observed 14 | and changed to white and back to Red-Orange several times.-. The light was about the size of the obstruction…
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733667-001-031-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and the incident is under investigation.
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23857122-1548-545391-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… Un the night of march 23,1953 at approximatley 04102, 4 observed a strange object which was over rasadena,''exas at the time ef the sighting it was a constant light moving in a large cirele over the city. ‘the object seemed to be the same dull red color at all time's and didnot change. the estimated speed was 300 to 350 knots at 45,000ft, he object seemed t…
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23857122-1653-565266-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… 112—PART I PEELE ALD : AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. PAGE OF PAGES I was sitting in my backyard and spotted these seven (7) red lights at an estimated altitude of four (4) or five (5) thousand feet at 2140 Saturday night, 25 July 1953. ‘These stayed in sight sixteen (16) minutes. For approximately ten (10) minutes, six of thes…
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733667-001-008-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ranscript of a conversation regarding the observation of unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically discussing the size and characteristics of small ships and lights associated with a mothership.
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23857122-1209-480802-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at-lower left. Begin tect of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) tana reported in letter form the observation of a light resembl- than 20,000 feet altitude were present. The light disappeared from view behind the leading edge of the cloud. No aircraft structure was visible. The light appearad to be elongated and t…
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UAP D009 FD 302 67 Northeastern Orb Sighting 2026

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted by the FBI regarding a UAP sighting in February 2026. The witness observed two red orbs in their backyard, which exhibited unusual movement and characteristics, including a central 'white plasma sun'. A video of the sighting was captured and is included as an attachment.
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23857122-1209-480802-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…e sighting of an aerial phenomenon from the campus of Cornell University at 0757, 17 December 1952, 2. Lt. Kubanis reported in letter form the observation of a light resembl- ing a jet exhaust, greenish-blue with an orange trail which was moving in a westerly direction at a very high speed. It appeared to traverse 30 degrees of arc in approximately two secon…
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20060474F 001 018 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ommunications related to UFOs, including discussions about the manipulation of information by the U.S. government and the implications of UFO sightings. It highlights the skepticism surrounding UFO reports and the government's stance on the topic.
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23857122-1492-540779-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… size as a aircraft. It appeared for a period of between eight ($) to ten (10) mimtes at an altitude of 1,000 fect. It gave the appearance of a white unfooused light. For quite some time it appeared motion- less and then decended to an altitude of 500 feet, changing to a yellow color. After decending to 500 feet it climbet to its original altitude and disapp…
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[01/08/1997 - 09/11/1997] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
DATE RESTRICTION SUBJECT/T1TLE P3/b(3) 03/06/97 001. cable 03/19/97Pl/b(l) [Impact of social and economic factors on foreign relations] (4 pages) 002. cable 09/11/97 P3/b(3) 003. cable Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] FOLDER TITLE: [01/08/1997-09/11/1997 2006-0474-F ehl 13 DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE b(l) National security classified information |(bX…
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ufo4

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and accounts of sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the summer of 1947. Witnesses describe seeing objects with unusual shapes and movements, often at high speeds and altitudes. The reports include descriptions of the objects' appearances, sounds, and behaviors, as well as reac…
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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23857122-1355-505297-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…Hunter's Weather, Winds and Visibility at Time and Place of Sighting: Observers Report: The sun was dropping in the West. ceiling was unlimited with sufficient light for good observation. Visibility was good, NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— 31 A…
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23857122-1355-505297-0013

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…nds and Visibility at Time and Place of Sighting: Observers Report: The sun was dropping in the West. Visibility was neon ceiling was unlimited with sufficient light fer good observation. 3. Manner of Observation: Visual without sids.” The 28th Air Division (Defense) MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES…
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23857122-1381-512021-0003

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… Shape: Round with trail. Size: Unknowns Color: White with milky white trail. Speed: 2700 MPH (est)e Maneuvers: Traversed from east to west. Appeared to climb slightly in an are toward WNW, ‘Noise: None. Manner of Disappearance: Like a bright light being turned off abruptely. Altitude: Est. - 500~1000 feet above terrain. Range: Este ~ 20 miles. Other Factors…
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23857122-1381-512021-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ers: Noise: Manner of Disappearance: Altitude: Range: Other Factors: (3) Visual observation, COMMENTS of Preparing Officer: Round with contrail. Unknown. White light with white trail, 500 to 2700 MPH (est). Traversed from east to west, horizontal trajectory, with slight if any change in course, None. Behind clouds; clouds at 30,000 ft. MSL, Above 35, 000 ft.…
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2023 Annual Report

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) provides an overview of UAP incidents reported from August 31, 2022, to April 30, 2023, highlighting trends, safety concerns, and the ongoing efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to analyze and address UAP sightings.
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23857122-1496-541375-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…erved, Manner ef Disappearance: Suddenly disappeared from view while it appeared to be at extreme range, Other Unusual Features: Object appeared to sway like a light suspended from a balloon, 2. Time of Sighting: Between 2100 and 2135 PST, 2 March 1953. Length of time observed 35 mimtes. 3. Manner of Observation: Visual without aids. The 775th AC&W Squadron …