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733667-001-015-0019

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69. The communication details the position of traffic and requests for the Japan Airlines flight to turn on its landing lights.
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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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733667-001-031-0029

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi, who reported encountering strange lights over Alaska while flying a 747. The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Air Force confirmed the presence of a UFO on their radar during this event.
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ufo9

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a reported sighting of a flying saucer in California in 1949. The witness described a large, silver, metallic object with windows and a transparent appearance, suggesting the possibility of life inside. The report raises questions about extraterrestrial interest in Earth, particularly in relation to atomic bomb testing.
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333336075

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
a ” Ly, eg cee AF FORM 112 : (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY USA a k-6 wo SS e S.4 FUR ys L si _ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT SR Arak FLY OBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (nev Detachment #8, 4672nd Ground l r ” State Of lowa Observer Squadron, Des Moines, lowa DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 2 February 1953 27 January 19…
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733667-001-020-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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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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DGI Briefing

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The DGI Briefing presented by the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) outlines the organization's mission to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and improve detection and analysis methods using data and AI. It highlights the challenges in UAP reporting, the importance of data quality, and recent findings related to UAP encounters, incl…
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237UAP00103

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL330 off the East Coast of the Carolinas. The crew observed two unidentified aircraft operating in a racetrack pattern with their landing lights on.
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237UAP00553

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On September 15, 2023, American Airlines Flight 577 reported encountering unidentified aerial phenomena while flying over Liberal, Kansas. The UAP was described as lights emanating from unidentified objects at an altitude of 2,000 feet below the aircraft.
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237UAP00554

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On September 15, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL662 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Liberal, Kansas. The UAP was described as lights emanating from unidentified objects at an altitude of 10,000 feet below the aircraft.
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333335972

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…Ne AF hn ye aie (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1SUN | , COUNTRY | REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) JAPAN _TR-1-52 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT | ak Report of Unidentified Obj ect . AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Misawa Air Base, Honshu, Japan NéhF-B Wing Intelligence DATE OF REPORT , DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 15 May 1952 - _8 May 1952 C-2 —_—_---—-- _…
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026 DGI Briefing

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Leveraging Data, Analysis, and AI to Identify UAP Presentation to the Defense Space, Geospatial & Intelligence Leadership Conference UNCLASSIFIED Mr. Tim Phillips Deputy Director, AARO All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, n…
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40027753-001-0031

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), detailing their characteristics, historical sightings, and investigations conducted by the U.S. Air Force. It highlights the challenges in evaluating UFO reports and categorizes many sightings as natural phenomena or misinterpretations.
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237UAP00066

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A general aviation aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon, described as a jet pack with red and green lights, while flying southeast at 11,500 feet on August 29, 2021.
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237UAP00090

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of a line of bright lights moving eastward at high altitude during a flight on May 12, 2022.
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237UAP00093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL 370, noting lights with no contrail at a higher altitude.
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237UAP00094

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL340. The phenomenon was stationary, untethered, and lacked visible lights.