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Matching “1986 Sightings” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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733667-002-008-0143

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL pilot Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, dated February 28, 1987.
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733667-02-001-0039

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…t discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) investigation into a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot over the Arctic Ocean in November 1986. Despite the FAA's conclusion that the radar blips were likely 'split-radar returns' and not an actual UFO, there has been significant public interest in the reports, leading to the FAA offering …
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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. …
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733667-002-006-0087

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a catalog of various publications related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena, including books, newsletters, and monographs. It lists authors, prices, and ordering information for each publication, indicating a focus on the cultural and investigative aspects of UFOs.
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237UAP00006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a Skywatch Incident Report detailing an event on February 21, 2008, concerning UFO sightings and related phenomena over the Denver area.
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237UAP00021

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing multiple UFO sightings by an aircraft on January 15, 2015, near Denver.
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237UAP00314

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing multiple aircraft sightings of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) on November 9, 2023.
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Project Blue Book UFO Sightings — Image 001

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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40027753-001-0014

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
This document appears to be a record from the National Archives, containing references to unidentified observations and file numbers related to UAP/UFO sightings. The entries include locations and dates but lack detailed descriptions of the incidents.
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733667-001-019-0029

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report related to radar data, possibly involving UAP/UFO sightings, with specific details on altitude, azimuth, and controller information.
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733667-001-019-0136

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragment of a radar report, possibly related to UAP/UFO sightings, but the text is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.
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733667-002-003-0010

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication related to UAP/UFO sightings, possibly involving FAA and military personnel. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent context.
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733667-002-003-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding an incident, possibly related to UAP/UFO sightings or investigations, but lacks clear context and details due to its incomplete nature.
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733667-002-003-0021

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding UFO sightings sent by Joseph Archambault to the National Archives.
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733667-002-003-0033

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear record related to UFO sightings, possibly from a military or governmental source. The text includes references to the USAF and mentions UFOs, but lacks coherent details.
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733667-002-003-0035

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for publications related to UFO sightings from a junior high school science class in 1987.
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733667-002-003-0041

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented and unclear record related to UFO sightings, possibly involving military personnel. The text is heavily redacted and lacks coherent context, making it difficult to extract specific details.
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733667-002-003-0048

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented record related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, specifically mentioning California and possibly involving military or aviation entities.
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733667-002-004-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragment related to UFOs, possibly referencing Japanese involvement or sightings. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.
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733667-002-004-0050

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
The document appears to be a request for information regarding UFO sightings by pilots, specifically mentioning a church and a location. The text is fragmented and lacks clarity.