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Matching “Light Phenomena” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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40027753-001-0028

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Wernher von Braun provides a rational explanation for the majority of UFO sightings, attributing them to various known phenomena while expressing skepticism about the remaining unexplained cases.
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733667-001-007-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the visual experience of encountering two unidentified ships while flying near Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-008-0013

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding observations of unidentified aerial phenomena, focusing on the characteristics of lights and visibility during a flight over Alaska.
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733667-001-008-0014

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The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving K. Terauchi and R. Gordon discussing observations made during a flight, particularly regarding the position of the moon and potential unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) encountered during the flight.
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733667-001-008-0018

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…transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) near Talkeetna, Alaska. The dialogue includes descriptions of multiple lights and a discussion about the flight path and observations made during the encounter.
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733667-001-011-0024

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ersation involving pilots discussing their experiences with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), including communication issues and visual observations during flight.
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733667-001-011-0043

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sudden appearance of multiple unidentified ships that moved in formation alongside the aircraft, causing communication disruptions with air traffic control.
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733667-001-011-0045

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the positioning of unidentified ships in relation to the aircraft and the visual conditions during the sighting.
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733667-002-009-0143

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This document appears to be a fragmented communication related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and their occurrences, mentioning various factors and locations.
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23857122-0457-180273-0106

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The document discusses various reports regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, primarily focusing on the possibility of misidentified weather balloons. It evaluates the likelihood of these objects being balloons based on wind patterns, release times, and radar reports.
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23857122-0457-180273-0385

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… object, A probable explanation for many reports of unidentified aerial phenomena is that the object is really something quite familiar, such as an airoraft, a light, or a bird. The observer simply fails to identify it correctly. These errors arise chiefly as a result of inability to estimate speed and distance, (2) Mistaking Imaginary for Real Events. This …
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23857122-0457-180273-0388

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… high in the () skye A stick looks bent when one end is in water. Distant objects appear relatively close in clear, desert atmosphere. A small point~ source of light, if viewed in a dark roam, will appear to move about in Declassification Authority: NND 57565
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733667-002-002-0014

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This document appears to be a header or cover page related to a research initiative on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Alaskan region.
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Current Status of Unidentified Flying Objects UFO Project

Cia Document Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the current status of the CIA's Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Project as of December 1953, detailing the responsibilities of the Physics and Electronics Division and the involvement of the USAF in UFO investigations.
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20060474F 001 017 2023

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This document includes various cables from the Clinton Presidential Records related to UFO sightings and media reports from 1995 to 1996. It highlights several instances of UFO reports, including eyewitness accounts and official confirmations of strange aerial sightings.
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237UAP00119

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A commercial aircraft reported multiple unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) while flying at FL350 over CNX on October 9, 2022. The phenomena consisted of lights moving in various directions, observed to the left of the constellation Leo.
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237UAP00268

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A citizen reported observing rapid maneuvering objects near McAllen, TX, with videos taken showing the phenomena disappearing when commercial airplanes approached.
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237UAP00438

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
On December 12, 2022, two commercial flights reported encountering unidentified aerial phenomena while flying at high altitudes near Winamac, Indiana. No evasive actions were taken by the pilots.
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237UAP00461

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On February 11, 2023, Delta flight DAL384 reported seeing lights circling off the left side of the aircraft while flying at FL370 near Iowa City, IA. Previous similar phenomena were attributed to a chain of satellites.
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237UAP00528

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On July 21, 2023, Avianca flight AVA062 reported multiple unidentified aerial phenomena while en route from Cali, Colombia to JFK, indicating a potential increase in UAP activity in the Freeport, Bahamas area.