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23857122-1175-475571-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…. TK-i-S52 PAGE OF PAGES 15 May 1952 STATEMENT At 2200 hours on 8 May 1952 we were flying north along the coast line about a mile south of Misawa Air Base. The pilot, Lt. Chaplin, called my attention to a | flashing light which was on the surface out at the one o'clock position. I was watching this, trying to see if it had any code sequence when I saw this s…
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Go Fast

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 'Go Fast' case involves a U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot recording an unidentified object over the Atlantic Ocean in January 2015. Analysis by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) concluded that the object did not exhibit anomalous performance characteristics, with assessed speeds ranging from 5 mph to 92 mph at an altitude of approximately 13,000 fe…
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23857122-1249-486160-0002

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…RVERS: Capt Harold B. Kinison (this report), Col Wadman (Pentagon), Lt Col | Shockley (Pentagon) and one other Colonel whose name is unknown. All officers were pilots while the crew chief (Sgt) observed the object. Capt Kinison is a Senior Pilot with over 5,000 hours flying time and has served as an Intelligence Officer for six (6) years. ? WEATHER: Scattere…
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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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333336509

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….R. #8 MMe Ch kaw sd o Cheb aS 6 dive hbeen ee eb coke Lt. 3. Serial Humber. .cccccosceccccccccecccee shh lI0Ie7 3 4. Crew Position this Flight.....csccevesstO~pilot 5. Years as Rated Crew Member........ceccee4s Years 6. Assigned COccceccvcccsccecesecccesccoeee lio? SAM Sqde, Webdn. 7. Years in SOIVACO oo ccccccecccecvecescocet Years 8. Were Binoculars USSG …
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01 2023 Annual Report

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR O F NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Fiscal Year 2023 Conso lidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena October 2023 01 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Date: 1/23/2025 Released in Full: X Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Case Number: 33…
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23857122-1582-548080-0001

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…OF S/SGT GRAVITT: 1. A/3C W. C. Smith has 19 months service, is a high school graduate, and com- pleted 21 weeks electronic fundamentals, and has had‘l10 weeks pilot training. Reason for failure to complete pilot training was poor depth perception. Airman was given on-the-job training for aircraft dispatcher. During interview airman was cadm and his answers …
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08 Go Fast

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…main Anomaly Resolution Office U.S. Department of Defense Case: “Go Fast” Case Resolution | February 6, 2025 Case Overview In January 2015, a U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot recorded an object using a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor about 13,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. The video appeared to show the object moving at high speed.…
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333336554

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…F S/SGT GRAVITT: 1. A/3C W. C. Smith has 19 months service, igs a high school graduate, and com- pleted 21 weeks electronic fundamentals, and has had‘“l0 weeks pilot training. Reason for failure to complete pilot training was poor depth perception. Airman waa fiven ~ on-the-job training for aircraft dispatcher. During interview airman was cadm and his answer…
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t 7585721 20060533F 001 001 2013

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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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733667-001-003-0004

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The document discusses the misidentification of celestial objects by experienced pilots, specifically referencing a case involving a senior airline captain who mistook Jupiter for a UFO. It highlights the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the …
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733667-002-003-0072

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A request for information regarding a UFO sighting over Alaska, dated March 29, 1987, addressed to the FAA Alaskan Region.
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733667-002-003-0075

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A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew, sent to the FAA by a resident of Alaska.
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733667-002-005-0052

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A request for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, sent to the FAA by Mrs. William P. Henson in 1987.
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733667-002-007-0072

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This document appears to be a correspondence related to a UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines, requesting information regarding the sighting.
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733667-002-008-0004

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A request for information regarding the investigation of the November 17, 1986 JAL cargo jet UFO sighting was sent to the FAA Anchorage office by Kevin Reardon.
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237UAP00567

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On October 28, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL2928 reported a UAP sighting while flying at FL350 near Lynchburg, VA. The aircraft observed three bright lights without taking evasive action. FedEx flight 1402 also reported a similar UAP sighting.
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733667-001-003-0026

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A letter from the FAA Public Affairs Officer, Paul Steucke, to Philip J. Klass regarding the JAL flight 1626 UFO sighting in Alaska. The letter discusses the sharing of radar data and the FAA's commitment to transparency about the incident.
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733667-001-031-0005

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This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.
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Klukan Oct 2015 Emails re Pilgrim Drone Spotting

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…bini, John Subject:RE: Pilgrim Drone Spotting Date:Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:49:15 PM Thanks dana; appreciate the follow-up. For the record we don’t regulate UFOs so I assume no need for additional action. Ray From: Caron, Dana Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 1:27 PM To: Lorson, Raymond; Klukan, Brett; Dimitriadis, Anthony; Cherubini, John Subject: RE: Pi…