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733667-001-009-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, focusing on the observation of lights in the sky during a clear night. The dialogue suggests a discussion about how the lights were detected and the crew's observations during flight.
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ufo1

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a collection of fragmented and disorganized notes regarding various reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the late 1940s. The text includes references to sightings, investigations, and public reactions to these phenomena, as well as mentions of military and governmental responses.
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733667-001-011-0052

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
… document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) sighting, focusing on the description of lights observed during a flight.
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733667-002-002-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…s tracked a radar image that coincided with the pilot's report. The document also includes differing opinions on the sighting, suggesting it could be a natural phenomenon or an extraterrestrial encounter.
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237UAP00374

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This incident report details a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by a commercial aircraft, AAL1913, which reported a TCAS resolution advisory (RA) involving multiple unidentified objects while flying at FL 260. No radar returns were detected, and other aircraft in the vicinity also reported similar encounters.
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576UAP0026

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Department of Defense's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) released its Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), detailing 757 UAP reports received from May 1, 2023, to June 1, 2024. The report indicates that 118 cases were resolved, all attributed to prosaic objects, with no evidence of extraterrest…
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733667-001-007-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Alaska.
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2024 Annual Report

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2024 Annual Report from the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) details UAP incidents and findings from May 1, 2023, to June 1, 2024. A total of 757 UAP reports were received, with 485 incidents occurring during the reporting period. Most cases were resolved to prosaic objects, and no evidence of extraterrestrial activity was found. The report em…
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733667-001-011-0039

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon encountered during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Alaska.
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576UAP0026

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Information Cut Off: June 1, 2024 UNCLASSIFIED 1 UNCLASSIFIED Table of Contents I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..........................................................................................…
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23857122-0457-180273-0367

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…path. Following the passage of the phenomenon, ionization will decay by recombination. Nearby Air or Other Craft All metallic aircraft which are struck by true light- ning generully have scorch marks, pits, or holes burned through the skin. The holes rarely exceed one inch in diameter. (See N.A.C.A. Technical Note 1001). Portions of nonemetellic material im …
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07 2024 Annual Report

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Information Cut Off: June 1, 2024 07 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 02/05/2025 Released in Full: ____x___…
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23857122-1582-548080-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) Report of unidentified light, thought to be a celestial phenomenon or strange flying object, as seen by the following personnel: A/3C Wendell C. Smith and Kenneth W. Maddry, both of whom work at Base Operations; A/1C Thomas…
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733667-02-001-0037

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 75% Original ↗
…uction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.
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333336554

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part I1.) Report of unidentified light, thought to be a celestial phenomenon or strange flying object, as seen by the following personnel: A/3C Wendell C. Smith and Kenneth W. Maddry, both of whom work at Base Operations; A/1C Thomas…
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237UAP00072

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
Incident report detailing a sighting of a green fireball in Harding County, observed by residents and a ZME Controller.
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237UAP00155

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon, identified as a balloon, by a commercial aircraft.
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237UAP00163

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This report details an incident involving a commercial aircraft that encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon, identified as a balloon, while flying at FL320 on February 3, 2023.
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237UAP00164

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by an aircraft on February 3, 2023.
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237UAP00166

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon, identified as a balloon, during a flight from JFK to SFO on February 3, 2023.