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733667-002-002-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…
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23857122-1315-497716-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…k, straight up, and became motionless among the stars at which time Vierra and I called over three (3) other airmen. One was A/1C Smith, the other two (2) were unknown to me. The five (5) of us watched it for about one (1) minute, during which time it re- mained motionless. It was then that Vierra and I went to get the Staff Duty Officer. The three of us the…
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23857122-1355-505297-0003

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…. Johnson, USAF Public Information Office Headquarters Western Air Defense Force Hemilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California 1. Description of Object: Shape; Unknown due to high altitude. Size: About the size of a pin-head held 2 feet from the eye. Color: Silvery, possibly due to reflection of sun against aircraft-type covering. Speed: Great speed. Estimat…
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23857122-1388-514451-0002

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…etermined number of unidentified dirt covered objects were located at approximately (5229N/1133E) in. portion of cleared corridor. Objects appeared to be of an unknown structure covered by dirt with doors facing a S direction. Objects were arranged in three (3) rows running in a E/W direction. Dimensions undetermined. No apparent activity. Aircraft passed ov…
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333336243

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…e —_ ——=- lt. PREAMBLE: source, Capt. Webster, A0-674917 was interviewed upon completion of a scheduled courier flight from Frankfurt to Berlin. USAF C-47 type Aircraft, Number 3722,
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23857122-1634-559639-0005

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…orth from 120° fron East on up to about Northeast (about 45° to 90°) there was some lightening. It was off down to the horizon. fe Meteorological condition is ‘unknown. 8. I did not take any pictures and did not obtain any fragments, 9e There was no interception to my knowledge. There was no aircraft in the air to the best of my knowledge. Declassification A…
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733667-001-031-0028

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the sighting of an unidentified aircraft by JAL Flight #1628 on November 17, 1986, during its route from Reykjavik to Tokyo.
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237UAP00101

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported observing unidentified aerial phenomena while en route from BQN to EHAM. The crew noted two aircraft operating in a racetrack pattern and later speculated that the lights observed might be Starlink satellites.
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237UAP00103

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL330 off the East Coast of the Carolinas. The crew observed two unidentified aircraft operating in a racetrack pattern with their landing lights on.
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237UAP00304

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported multiple unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) while flying at 45,000 feet. The sighting included several bright, blinking lights that changed direction and speed.
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576UAP0003

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This preliminary assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) evaluates the threat posed by Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) based on reports from U.S. military and intelligence sources. It highlights the challenges in data collection and analysis, the potential safety and national security implications of UAP, and the need for…
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733667-001-007-0008

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual and radar observations of a large, round object that was not detected by ground radar.
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733667-001-009-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…a conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, where the speaker describes observing an object with numerous lights, initially mistaking it for an aircraft.
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733667-001-009-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…servations, likely related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The dialogue includes references to radar targets, lighting conditions, and experiences with aircraft identification.
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576UAP0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena 25 June 2021 UNCLASSIFIED 2 UNCLASSIFIED SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS Scope This preliminary report is provided by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in response to the provision in Senate Report 116-233, accompanyi…
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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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733667-001-011-0054

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving observations of lights in the sky, initially interpreted as an aircraft. The dialogue suggests confusion and uncertainty regarding the nature of the observed lights.
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733667-001-011-0063

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…rs to be a transcript of a conversation regarding radar observations of an unidentified object, with references to the experience of the speaker in identifying aircraft on radar.