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20060474F 001 011 2023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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20060474F 001 022 2023

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ase. It highlights the bizarre behavior exhibited by Williams before his disappearance and the subsequent speculation about alien involvement, as well as local UFO enthusiasts' reactions.
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[09/26/1997 - 02/27/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ail System Page l of 1 RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (ALL-IN-1 MAIL) CREATOR: Jonathan Orszag ( ORSZAG_J) (OPD) CREATION DATE/TIME:26-SEP-1997 14:04:22.16 SUBJECT: UFO NEARLY HIT 747 NEAR PHILADELPHIA, SWISSAIR SAYS TO: FAX (917034138622,Mary Matalin) READ:NOT READ TEXT: Date: 09/26/97 Time: 13:18 ( TLXAlMAIL_\F:917034138622\C:Mary Matalin\ BUFO nearly hit 747 n…
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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 …
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733667-002-009-0035

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting made to the FAA, dated March 4, 1987.
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733667-001-030

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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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237UAP00050

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot at FL370 on May 4, 2021.
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733667-002-008-0016

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragment related to a UFO sighting, mentioning individuals Roger and Debbie Swilley from Wilmington, NC.
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237UAP00036

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL1104 on February 8, 2019, while flying between FL370 and FL390.
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237UAP00048

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot of a commercial aircraft on April 19, 2021. The object was described as a red orb with black markings, observed at a close distance while flying at 25,000 feet.
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733667-001-003-0020

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This document is a record of a phone call made by Mr. Bruce Maccabee regarding the status of materials related to the JAL 1628 UFO incident. It discusses the request for materials, including transcripts and photos, and mentions an unauthorized disclosure investigation.
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733667-001-003-0025

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Philip J. Klass, a technical journalist, discusses his investigation into a UFO sighting, suggesting that Jupiter was initially misidentified as a UFO during a flight. He expresses interest in giving a lecture to FAA controllers to clarify common misconceptions about UFOs.
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733667-002-005-0032

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The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text with no coherent information regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.
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Combatting Fatigue in Crewmembers

Cia Document Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses Aeroflot's efforts to combat crew member fatigue through medical research, physical conditioning, and the use of automated testing equipment to ensure pilot fitness and alertness.
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237UAP00012

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This report details multiple aircraft sightings of UFOs near AMG on November 17, 2010, with NORAD investigating the incidents.
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20060527F 001 001 2023

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This document contains a collection of emails related to Area 51, discussing various topics including UFOs and classified information. The emails are part of the Clinton Presidential Records and are subject to multiple restrictions under the Freedom of Information Act and the Presidential Records Act.
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Scanned: Case Number 091934 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0474-F MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an Clinton Presidential Records Collection/Record Group: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 21830 OA/ID Number: 091934 Scan ID: Document Number: Stack:Row:Section: Shelf: Position: s 836 9 1 administrative marker by the Will…
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[04/26/1995 - 04/18/2000] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION 001. email 03/28/1997 P6/b(6) 002. email 11/5/1998 P6/b(6) 003a. email 11/05/1998 P5 003b. email 11/05/1998 P6/b(6) 004. email 04/13/2000 P6/b(6) Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)! DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE FOLDER TITLE: [4/26/95 - 4/18/00] b(l) National security classified information 1(b)(1) of the FO1A| b(2) Release …
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237UAP00405

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a preliminary report from FAA operations regarding a possible UFO sighting by American Airlines flight 2561 over Little Rock, Arkansas.
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237UAP00633

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On July 14, 2024, Delta flight 1480 reported a UAP sighting while flying at FL360 near Pocatello, ID. The sighting occurred without the need for evasive action.