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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.
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AARO Presentation for NASA

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO presentation for NASA outlines the UAP mission and reporting trends from 1996 to 2023, detailing UAP characteristics, performance signatures, and recommendations for collaboration between AARO and NASA in UAP detection and analysis.
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23857122-1223-482226-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…st direction. The object was traveling at a high rate of speed and appeared to trail a rocket-type exhaust. (See diagram). The object appeared round, brilliant white in color and larger than the largest star in the sky. There was no discernible propulsion noise. S/Sgt Helmer states the object disappeared in about one minute after traveling through about 30 d…
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11 AARO Presentation for NASA

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL- DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE US Department ofDefense The US Department of Defense & the UAP Mission Seán Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Director, AARO UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED 011 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 02/06/2025 Released in Full: ____X___; Released in Part ______ Ca…
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23857122-1578-547755-0006

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…round ami appeared the gize of a large star; ome appeared a bit larger and seemed te be nearer the ground. ‘There were nine \9) ebjects sighted and were orange-white In eoler. Objects appeared as a steatiy light leeving no trail or exhaust and no sound wes heard. they noved very fast; much faster than a jet. “I Zigured they were moving about tro to three tho…
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733667-001-003-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.
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23857122-1578-547755-0009

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…sures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) Flyobrpt is reported on sighting of unidentified serial ebject. DSeacription: Visual: Grange white Licht seen at time and in direction indicated by following items. Undetermined shape or solidity. Objeet observed at 2030 iS GST, 27 Kay 53; Length of Observation: Visual: Observed for period of…
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733667-001-031-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying over the North Pole. The incident was corroborated by radar data from both civilian and military sources, but no further information about the object was determined.
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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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733667-02-001-0010

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% 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 there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'
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23857122-0457-180273-0096

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The document discusses the theoretical implications of objects exhibiting high velocities and their interaction with Earth's magnetic field, suggesting that observed phenomena may not be feasible based on current understanding of physics.
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Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A CIA report detailing a sighting of an 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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23857122-0457-180273-0105

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…moving against prevailing winds and exhibiting speeds and behaviors inconsistent with known balloons or meteors. Observers noted various characteristics of the objects, including altitude, speed, and direction, leading to the conclusion that they were not typical weather balloons.
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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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23857122-0457-180273-0351

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Incident Noe LO ~ 7 July 19,7, 1600’ hours, Phoenix, Airzona. One observer Witnessed an elliptical, flat, gray object, measuring 20-30 ft across, flying 400-600 PH, spiraling downward to 2ooo ft from ‘cc ft, then ascending at a 5° angle into an overcast. Observer ran into a garage where he obtained.a Kodak Brownie 120 box camera, adhd snapped two picture S$ …
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23857122-0985-434443-0044

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… the Northe It was uy impression that it could have been a Star, . because it seamed to disappear at a lower altitude than it was when I savy. 4% at firste The object lest part of it's "teil" ‘just before it traveled out of sights. I can think of nothing outstanding about it except the speed that it traveled... f tie AFa34430 5 Mv Draughonliller airport Apor…
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23857122-1022-446840-0005

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int es eee, | ‘ nd somewhe J 2 UIS W Draw a picture that will show the shape of the object or objects. Label and include in your sketch any details of the object that you saw such as wings, protrusions, etc., and especially exhaust trails or vapor trails. Place an arrow beside the drawing to show the direction the object was moving. Ohiect was to all annesar…
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23857122-1022-446840-0009

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T Cy a a q _ Sa i AS RESTRI] 34. What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object? 34,1 CLOUDS (Circle One) (a) Clear sky No wind 34.2 WIND (Circle One) b. Cs d. e. Hazy Scattered clouds Thick or heavy clouds Don’t remember 34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) @ Dry Fog, mist, or light rain b. Slight breeze c. Strong wind d. Don’t remember 34.4 TEMPERATU…