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333336237

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…porting (Short Title: FLYOBRPT), the following report of Unidentified Flying Objects is submitted: On 27 December, 2209 MST, William B, Brown, Central Airlines pilot, shortly after taking off from Borger, Texas, observed an unusual aerial phenomenon. The object appeared to be at the same altitude as the observer, traveling from east to west be- tween Borger …
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23857122-1412-535137-0004

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At 1927 (Pacific Standard Time), 9 January 1953 over the city of ‘ Santa Ana,, California, om a heading of 330° my co-pilot, Lt. Charles ¢. Loveless, called my atténtion to a formation of lights approaching the aircraft from a position of 02:30 O'clock level. The lights approached at a very rapid rate of closure and I immediately effected a turn to the left.…
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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…
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733667-02-001-0024

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…ment discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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733667-02-001-0028

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This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.
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23857122-1259-487587-0006

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…INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 17th AcawW Squadron, Duncanville,|< BOUT gy ; races 22-1 S) 2 cS PAGE 6 OF 7 PAGES He said a number of pilots gathered in the tower to watch the spectacle. Mr. Moore said he'd been a pilot for 27 years, worked, in the tower for i years, and "I should know a.plane or a star by now. ‘his wasn't either! M…
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23857122-1395-526479-0004

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…rimary Active Air Defense’Mission was unable:-to take any interceptien action on: the sighting, but did notify: the roller (Purs Snatcher) of the sighting. The Pilot is level headed’ and is net. the type.to ‘be easily excited. His judgement is average and liable e has 463 hours in the air. Charles W. Baster, 2nd Lt, AO 2.224 739, the: Radar Observer on: this…
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23857122-1223-482227-0002

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…emp 15. > centdgrade, visibility unlimited. a ee we This effice has no further confirmation of subject sighting. A eaeee with McDill AFB revealed no reports by pilots on subject sighting. Beth observers are untrained as observers or spotters and have never witnessed such sighting before... Led + % i : 7 Non
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23857122-1310-496480-0003

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…cted APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 scarica i AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM Agere , 46024 AISS, PIAFS REPORT NO. PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE FOG~T 4A pce | L ne Pacts SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT I. DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT: One (1) milky-white light alternating in color to pink red for short duration, unspecified shape two (2) to three (3) times larger than the…
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333336332

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… The object passed behind a hill and reappeared apparently heading in a northerly direction at a very slow speed (est 10-15 MPH), Airman Dennis reported — this sighting to his crew chief, A/1c R.L. Welch, upon entering the operations build- ine. Airman Welch and A/3c R,B. Ierson informed Airman Dennis that they had an un- identified blip on the radar scope, …
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23857122-1483-540160-0002

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…pe was not clearly defined, but appeared to be round. It emitted no sound nor were there any discernible trails of exhaust patterns, Weather at the time of the sighting was a measured 5500 feet oVercast, visibility 10 miles, wind 15-16. knots from 170 to 185 degrees. The object first appeared approximately at the west end of runway 05. At the time of the ini…
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333336443

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…pe was not clearly defined, but appeared to be reund. It emitted no sound nor were there any discernible trails of exhaust patterns. Weather et the time of the sighting was a measured 5500 feet oVercast, visibility 10 miles, wind 15-16. knots from 1'70 to 185 degrees, The object first appeared approximately at the west end of runway 05. At the time of the in…
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333336535

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…in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112— Part II.) — aa ee ee Se ee ee ee — Flyobrpt is reported on sighting of unidentified aerial object. Description: Visual: Orange white light seen at time and in direction indicated by following items. Undetermined shape or solidity. Object observed at 2030 HRS …
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4525586

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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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733667-002-003-0019

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This document is a request for a summarized report of an FAA form related to a UFO sighting experienced by a JAL pilot.
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733667-002-009-0020

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A request for transcripts and radar recordings related to a UFO sighting by a Japanese airline pilot, dated March 5, 1987.
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733667-002-010-0038

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A request for information regarding a sighting by a JAL pilot, sent to the FAA by Russell Wayne White in 1987.