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23857122-0457-180273-0399

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…, whereas the other is very Slight indeed. CK In obder to estimate the relative changes that visitors from Mars or star X could come to the Farth and act like "flying objects" some discussion of characteristics of space ships is necessary. To handle the simple case first, a trip from Mars to Earth should be feasible using a rocket-powered vehicle. Onee here,…
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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.
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23857122-0457-180373-0003

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…rector of Intelligence ‘ Headquarters Eighth Air Force | SAP~2=79 PAGE 5 OF 6 PAGES (4) cea ERE REEEE | (4) MD 2 ives in an upstairs a veteran or 3000 hours of flying Garage rtment at the rear of in the US Air eee Pas the address given and claims over 300 hours of combat time. (5) "... called his wife at about 5:30 p.m. (5) According to Mr. his attention Sun…
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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23857122-0457-180373-0009

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…Headquarters Eighth Air Force SAF~2-79 PAGE = 9) OF 6 PAGES (4) 4... Ira Maxey of 916 5th Avenue, (4) Mr, Maxey lives in an upstairs a veteran of 3600 hours of flying garage apartment at the rear of in the US Air Force ..." the address given and claims over 300 hours of combat time. (5) "... called his wife at about 5:30 p.m. (5) According to Mr, Maxey his a…
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23857122-1293-493308-0003

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…ndler were not under the influence of intoxicants at ime of observation and were in good health. 7. Wr. and Wis. Robert Chandler have no particular interest in flying saucers or any tyve of unidentifiable objects other than what they read about in various publications, NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STAT…
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20060474F 001 011 2023

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This document contains an email communication regarding a near-miss incident involving a Swissair 747 and an unidentified flying object (UFO) near Philadelphia. The pilot and copilot provided differing descriptions of the object, which was reported to have passed dangerously close to the aircraft at 23,000 feet.
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237UAP00215

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL350. The phenomenon consisted of lights forming a triangle and moving erratically at a higher altitude.
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237UAP00309

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A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 39,000 feet. The phenomenon consisted of one light that split into two, moving in a crisscross pattern at a higher altitude.
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237UAP00349

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near DCA on February 4, 2024, involving three lights flying at high altitude.
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733667-001-007-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the visual experience of encountering two unidentified ships while flying near Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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333336461

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…ad eC BR Be OE = 6 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY 7 REPORT NO. (LEA ii 2 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT oil SUBJECT FLYOBRPT, GROUND OBSERVER POST REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT AREA REPORTED ON FROM. (Agency ) CAPE VINCENT, NEW YORK —_—PQ:_: 3808 655TH AC&W SQ, WATERTOWN, NY DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 20 MARCH 1953 | 2105 EST, 19…
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333336476

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< = _AF FORM 112—PART a APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 oF COUNTRY ~ U.S.As SUBJECT FLYOBRPT , ass of Unidentified Flying Objects_ AREA REPORTED ON FROM. (Agency) Lake Huron and Northeast Michigan _1/5k4th AC&W Squadron, Port Austin, Michigan DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 February 1953 17 February 1953 _ . L-5 Bes ag era Ae ty she St PREPARED BY (Off…
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23857122-1524-543167-0002

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…arted RHEIN/MAIN at approximately 0945Z and arrived TEMPELHOF at 11352, 23 January 1953. Altitude was 3,000 feet, Visibility three (3) miles with 4 clouds. II. Unidentified Flying Activity in S$ (Frankfurt = Berlin) Corridor. One (1) unidentified black colored conventional single-in-line engine fighter type Aircraft, identified as a YAK-9 was flying a NW cou…
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--- 38222946-001-005-0001.tif --- COORDINATION AND RECORD COPY Mr. Enrico Grimaldi 14 King

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence regarding a UFO sighting report submitted by Mr. Enrico Grimaldi, which was forwarded to the Air Force by the Montauk Air Station. The letter informs Grimaldi that the Air Force's Project Blue Book was terminated in 1969, and that any actions regarding UFO sightings are now left to individuals. The letter also advises Grimal…
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[01/11/2001] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE 001.cable COLLECTION: SUBJECTfflTLE [KGB] (6 pages) Clinton Presidential Records NSC Cables Jan 2001 (!"flying Saucer or UFOl) ONBox Number: 540000 FOLDER TITLE: [01/11/2001] DATE 01/11/01 RESTRICTION Pl/b{l) 2006-0474-F eh! 15 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act • 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)I Pl National…
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733667-001-011-0100

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft crew reported observing irregular pulsating lights and a large black object while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-020-0009

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This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
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733667-001-024-0005

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A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-02-001-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747, piloted by Kenju Terauchi, encountered three UFOs during a flight over Alaska, with one UFO described as being larger than two aircraft carriers. The FAA initially confirmed radar tracking of the UFOs but later retracted the statement, attributing the radar blip to a duplicate image of the 747. Eyewitness accounts from the flight crew …