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237UAP00326

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by an aircraft at high altitude, which was not detected by radar.
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237UAP00342

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a commercial aircraft at high altitude, which was not detected by radar.
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237UAP00361

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a commercial aircraft at FL 410 near MCK on March 2, 2024.
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237UAP00363

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near JCT VOR on March 16, 2024, which was believed to be a rocket that broke apart mid-flight.
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237UAP00458

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by UPS flight 1052 while en route from Manchester to Bangor on February 10, 2023.
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237UAP00621

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
On March 15, 2024, multiple aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon near Junction, TX, believed to be a rocket that appeared to break up or disappear.
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733667-001-003-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer observed a stream-like radar target that was interpreted as a UFO, which was later suggested to be an echo from ice crystals. The FAA made data regarding the incident available, countering claims of government …
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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733667-001-020-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…
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733667-002-004-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA has initiated a mail-order service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.
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733667-001-020-0013

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…stent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpreting such phenomena.
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23857122-0430-161581-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A report detailing the sighting of an unidentified object resembling a flare by a pilot flying at 9,000 feet over the Alaskan Sea Frontier in February 1950.
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733667-001-030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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23857122-0457-180273-0360

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…iles. Incident No. 1 — & July 191:7, 0930 hours local, Muroc Air Force Base. Four witnesses, all obs Nae two ely dise like or spherical objects arainst a clear bright sky. All witnesses estimated the altitude at about c000 feet, and the speed between 300 and 00 MPH. It is possible to estimate distance and speed of anobject with a fair degree of accuracy if t…
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733667-02-001-0029

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…O) by pilot Kenjyu Terauchi during a Japan Airlines flight over Alaska. The sighting involved a large craft accompanied by two smaller objects, which displayed bright lights and were tracked on radar, although later investigations could not confirm radar echoes.
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333335413

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
(a ” ami} - = ee oo ~ TECHNICAL REPORT No 102-AC 1:9/15~-100 erpgenears © oS RES FER sg RTE A ‘ gir 4 306 30 UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Project "GRUDGE" —_,. a, ’ f a . ~ a = * . bAL ces eS «CA et te , August l9i)¢ HEADQUARTERS “a! Ls AIR MATERIEL COMBAND WRIGHT - PAT TERSON AER FORCE BASE wz i ie : iy ; 29 Ts Tt. DECLASSIFIED .| ol a re ae Sec. 5.4 a 0) A …
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733667-002-002-0011

Foia Release Top Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ribes a UFO sighting by Senator Russell and his companions while traveling in Russia. The report includes eyewitness accounts and CIA follow-up interviews, highlighting the credibility of the witnesses and the nature of the UFO observed.
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23857122-0463-187324-0001

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…pe, approximately twenty feet high, sixty. = ifeet long and. not over two inches thick, It appeared to be made of muslin and was oa ‘aroam colored. The-sun was bright,.but.there was no reflection from the object. It. bo, jdid not seem to-have any density at all, Pree gece (was ro ae Babeg pot 2a a, ae = ‘ Be ope Hag Sn eer * 4 "4. ‘fhe object. appeared tobe …
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733667-002-004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various communications regarding the Japan Airlines UFO sighting from November 17, 1986, including requests for information and materials related to the incident from multiple individuals and organizations.
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23857122-0463-187324-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ar in shape, approximately twenty feet high, sixty feet long and not over two inches thick, It appeared to be made of muslin and was cream colored. The sun was bright, but there was no reflection from the object. It did not seem to have any density at all. 4. The object appeared to be tracking the element Teuku! s aircraft and when first observed, it was app…