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23857122-1356-505601-0001

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…ures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 118—Part II.) a Shape: Two saucers face-to-face, a little higher on top than bottom, be Sine: 30.35 feet in diameter and 6-8 feet deep. c. Golor: Silver. ad, Mumber: One (1). e. Formation (if more than one object): None. f. Aerodynamic features: Unknown. @- Propulsion system: Unimown. ; he Trail or exhaust:…
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733667-002-002-0012

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This document contains multiple reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by pilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.
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333336223

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…osures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form : 118—Part II.) Shape: Two saucers face-tonface » a little higher on top than bottom, Size: 30.35 feet in diameter and 6.5 feet deep. Golor: Silver. Number: One (1). Formation (if more than one object): None. Aerodynamic features: Unknown. Propulsion system: Unknown. | Trail or exhaust: Red glow coming fr…
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 outlines appropriations for military activities, personnel strengths, and various defense programs, including provisions for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) disclosure.
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23857122-1369-508761-0002

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…ormation gained from interview with Lewis L. Chandler concern- ing observation of unidentified object: 1. DESCRIPTION: Object appeared to be 18 to 24 inches in diameter, or about the | same size as the Moon. The shape was round, completely circular; disc, and apparent size was 18 to 24 inches. It was silvery in color, and only one in sight. There was no trai…
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 includes provisions for military funding, procurement, and strategies for various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, with a specific section dedicated to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) disclosure.
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23857122-1369-508761-0003

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… school patrolman, A brief description of the object: In shape it was the shape of a plate - not shaped as a ball -~ and appeared to be from 18 to 24 inches in diameter, about the same size as the full Moon; and the color was silvery, or rather it gave off a silvery reflectione Number: There was only one, and there was no trail or exhaust, The speed seemed t…
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

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The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 outlines appropriations for military activities, personnel strengths, and various defense-related initiatives, including provisions for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) records collection and disclosure.
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23857122-1475-539504-0001

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… (1) Ten (10) crew members of the 52nd Bombardment Squadron, observed a Single unidentified flying object, delta shaped, and approximately fifteen (15) feet in diameter, bluish white color, Trail appeared in pulse+jet fashion, white pulses being much smaller than the object. The object resembled a flaming-rag thrown into the air, The pulses extended to the r…
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333336393

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… (1) Ten (10) crew members of the 52nd Bombardment Squadron, observed a Single unidentified flying object, delta shaped, and approximately fifteen (15) feet in diameter, bdluish white color, Trail appeared in pulse+jet fashion, white pulses being much smaller than the object. The object resembled a flaming-rag thrown into the air, The pulses extended to the …
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23857122-1480-540021-0003

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…n; 1. Object was never actually observed, but a high altitude condensation pattern was observed, When first sighted, contrail was approximately 300-500 feet in diameter, The pattern began with a smooth, knifelike leading edge, developing into a crescent shape, very thin in depth and with an irregular trailing edge. (ref sketch 1, Incl 2). As the source gave …
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23857122-1480-540021-0005

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…igh and was estimated to be approximately over EJFE 5520 at 35 to 45000 feet. My first view was at about 2 plan view and I estimated it to be about 300 feet in diameter, however, size and distance was difficult to determine since there were no known dimensions or references, I called the object to the attention of my flight but no one was able to identify it…
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23857122-1483-540160-0001

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…graph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) (CLASSIFICATION) A large red light, appreximately thirty-six (36) inches in diameter, was reported by six Air Policemen at 18/0455Z Feb 53 as cressing Elmendorf AFB and the city of Anchorage, and then disappearing in a vertical climb. Ne identification has been established. m…
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23857122-1483-540160-0002

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…ERT A, WOOD, AF 27 O11 420, and A/® NORMAN S. MOTTS, JR, AF 12 342 976, The object is described as a large red light, estimated to be thirty-six (36) inches in diameter froma distance of 3/8ths of a mile and an altitude ef 1500 feet. Its shape was not clearly defined, but appeared to be round. It emitted no sound nor were there any discernible trails of exha…
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23857122-1485-540328-0004

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…ged it was like a piece of metal being made white hot, the white was very distinctive from the reddish orange. The size of the light looked approx. one foot in diameter. After a period of approx. ten minutes I turned away to answer a phone call and upon returning to observe the light I was unable to see any— the best of my knowledge. thing waere the light ha…
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333336450

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AF FORM 2—PA ms (CLASSIFICATION) ~ APPROVED 1 JUNE 19 COUNTRY : bs, REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLg Py Alaska. ail | LOAD~2-53 | ee Z 3 as -_ —_ __AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT — SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTEDON ~~ | FROM (Agency) Alaska ~*~ CG 10th Air Div (Def) APO 942 DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 20 Feb 53 7 Feb 53 B-l PREPARED BY (Officer) S…
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23857122-1496-541375-0001

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… 30 degrees above the horizon when first sighted. The object was described as spherical in shape, ranging from approximately twelve inches to about one inch in diameter and dropping to a horizontal position onthe horizon. The observers stated that the object appeared to move short distances in a WNW direction amd in- termittently hovered in one place. The ob…
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23857122-1496-541375-0004

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…H AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND WARNING SQUADRON Cambria, California At about 2100 hours 2nd March 1953, an object, red in color app= earing to be about one (1) foot in diameter, was seen. This object was first thought to be antenna corona, but when I went outside at appro~ ximately 2115 PST the object moved off in a northwesterly direction at an excessive rate of sp…
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23857122-1539-544185-0001

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…ESE of observers and appeared to be in trail of USAF B-36. (distance in trail unknown). By comparison with B-36 objects were circular and approximately 230' in diameter and silver in color. No visible propulsion system was observed and no exhaust gases or sound was evident. “peed was estimated at 00 to 600 miles per hour in maneuvers and in excess of 600 MPH…
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23857122-1539-544185-0005

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…= 10,000 feet upe Position from mo S.E & EeSeke Color= Silvers lh, to 7 objects. No sounde No evidence of propulsion system. No trail or exhaust visible. Sizee-diameter as large as the wing span of B36. Speed==-based on speed of B36 at GOOMPH. Objects in maneuvers 00 to 600 MPH. Speed in flight far in excess of 600 MPH. Weather clear, no clouds and visibilit…