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733667-001-018-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…statement from Manfred F. Keller, an Automations Specialist at the FAA, regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. Keller reports that he analyzed radar data but found no indications of other traffic in the area.
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733667-001-018-0015

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This document is a personnel statement from an FAA employee regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. The report indicates that the FAA could not find any radar indications of other aircraft in the area during the reported incident.
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733667-001-024-0006

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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.
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9508357 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Case Number: 2006-0474-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9508357 I1 Row: 44 Section: 6 Position: 3 Stack: v Shelf: 4 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/ID Number: 614 RESTRICTION DATE SUBJECT/TITLE P6/b(6) 10/19/95 001. letter Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)l 200…
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333335840

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… * ~ « ; % i <3 2 ~ ‘ —s i- . <- - s aw oe a “$3 AF FORM: 12—PART E- APPAOVED ft JUNE 1948 fa ~ aia aed | Ss | (LEAVE BLANK) Se SAPAN. . 25 | INT: TRU /k0-11 | AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 2 Unidentified Aerial Object | : Lf ad] 5 KEPOAT=D CN . | | FROM (Agency) 45 23'N l4l 41s 4 Fifth Air Force, APO 710 D2 Gr REPORTS. sn ” DATE OF INFORMATION : 5 May…
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UAP D001 FD 302 Unresolved UAP Report ColoradoSprings 2022

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted by the FBI regarding a UAP sighting in February 2022 near Fort Carson, Colorado. Five soldiers observed a stationary, bean-shaped object over Cheyenne Mountain, which vanished when they attempted to retrieve a phone for documentation.
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Satellite Flaring Paper

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The document discusses the optical phenomenon of satellite flaring caused by artificial satellites, particularly the SpaceX Starlink constellation, and how these flares can be misinterpreted as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). It provides methods for observers to identify and predict satellite flares and their implications for UAP reports.
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027 Satellite Flaring Paper

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) 1 An AARO Information Paper Correlations of Starlink 1 Satellite Flaring with UAP Observations December 2024 Introduction With the advent of satellite communication mega-constellations including the SpaceX Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, Amazon Kuiper, and Chinese G60 constellations, there are currently thousands of art…
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UAP D013 WA UFO Investigation 1952 1960

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details various sightings and investigations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Washington State between 1952 and 1960, primarily reported to the FBI. It includes eyewitness accounts of large metallic objects, descriptions of their movements, and the responses from local authorities and military personnel.
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t 7585721 20060533F 001 001 2013

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the community dynamics in Crestone, Colorado, known for its New Age spiritualism and reports of UFO sightings. It highlights local disputes, the influx of new residents, and the area's reputation as a spiritual retreat, alongside anecdotal accounts of UFO-related incidents.
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733667-02-001-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.
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23857122-0457-180273-0113

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the responsibilities and findings of Project 'SIGN', which was tasked with investigating sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It includes a list of incidents that may be attributed to balloons, indicating a systematic approach to analyzing UAP sightings.
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333336061

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rh, 112—PART | Premertiti wane - we oe tT R- VA oy 53 | : , ‘ J AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ‘SUBJECT ae MRC RMR AT Beep oe FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON COUNTRY —_—— — —_——_—~--- ae -————— FROM (Agency) Tucson, Arizona 43rd Bomb Wing, Intelligence Division DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 7 February 1953 27 January 1953 B6 PREPARED BY (Offic…
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333336523

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: | _ AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED J JUNE 3948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE) BLANK) oo | Ws op So de it AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT CLASSIFICATION) SUBJECT | . | AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) yge 7 tH DATE OF REPORT ~ | DATE OF INFORMATION : : 4 -“ 2 a = ¢ so } i & 2” lst CG] 35 23 March 1953 4 | EVALUATION PREPARED BY (Officer) icees a a a REFERENCES (…
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20060527F 001 023 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an administrative marker related to a Presidential Determination on classified information concerning the Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada. It outlines the exemption from public disclosure requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to protect national security information.
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9700698 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9700698 Row: 46 Section: 5 Position: 2 Stack: v Shelf: 8 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/ID Number: 3221 CHRON FILE TO: PRESIDENT FROM: WHITE, J KEYWORDS: PERSONS: SUBJECT: ACTION: SEE 9700471 FOR FINAL ACTION DUE DATE: 06 FEB 97S…
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733667-001-029-0012

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Russell Nelson, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing his observations of Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987. The report notes that there were no comments regarding UFOs during the observation period.
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733667-002-003-0049

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A request for information regarding the JAL UFO sighting of November 17, 1986, sent to the FAA by Michael DeLorénZo.
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733667-002-005-0063

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A request for information regarding materials related to a November 1986 UFO sighting, sent by David Clemens to the National Archives and Records Administration.
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733667-001-010-0001

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An interview with a JAL flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer described seeing undulating lights that were either white or amber in color, observed for approximately 10 minutes.