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ufo13

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses various reports and communications regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the activities of civilian organizations interested in UFO phenomena. It highlights the secrecy and censorship surrounding UFO information by government agencies, particularly the Air Force.
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ufo12

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the involvement of local authorities and the FBI in investigating UFO sightings in Franklin, Indiana, particularly a notable incident involving three unidentified flying objects observed in July 1952. The correspondence highlights community interest in UFO phenomena and the collaboration between local groups and civil defense programs…
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23857122-1403-531545-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…t observed concurrently with radar observation. (8), (9) and (10) All negative, COMMENTS of Preparing Officer: Negative. COMMENTS of Approving Officer: Weather balloons are released daily at 0300Z (2000 MST) at points located near Phoenix, Ariz; Winslow, Ariz; Denver, Colo; Albuquerque, N Mex; White Sands, N Mex; las Vegas, Nev; Big Springs, Tex; and Bl Paso…
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333336332

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
? g ir | % \F FORM 112 * by _Sterer bp none JUNE 1948 5 (CLASSIFICATION) COUNTRY * é REPORT NO. (LEA VE BLA UNITED. STATES TR-1-53W | E 5 . / 5 AS i AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting (FLYOBRPT) AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) 3hth Air Division (Defense Continental Divide, New Mexico i Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico…
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20060474F 001 013 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…iscusses a denial by the Mars Air Force regarding rumors of a UFO crash near Ares Vallis, Mars. General Rgrmrmy The Lesser stated that the object was a weather balloon, not an alien spacecraft, despite public skepticism and conspiracy theories suggesting a government cover-up.
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733667-001-020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.
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23857122-1633-559606-0001

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…eather officer advises all winds aloft from Northwest at 2100 (CST), and winds practically the same 1500 (CST). The weather officer also advises that a weather balloon was in this locality at the time of sighting but balloon should have appeared from the Northwest instead of the Southeast. The fact that a weather balloon was in this vicinity is substantiated…
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37294296

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…
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23857122-1607-551863-0001

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…observation not exactly common but at least one which has been repeated, b. A weather ballon released either from Atlanta Municipal airport or other locations, Balloons released at Atlanta and Dobbins at 03002, k Wind was prevailing from the North but according to Mr. Cook was slight at Porterdale, Allowing for variances in wind and possible erroneous time r…
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333336563

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…observation not exactly common but at least one which has been repeated, b. A weather ballon released either from Atlanta Municipal airport or other locations, Balloons released at Atlanta and Dobbins at 03002, Wind was prevailing from the North but according to Mr. Cook was slight at Porterdale, Allowing for variances in wind and possible erroneous time rep…
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23857122-0457-180273-0112

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a letter from the Air Weather Service to the Commanding General of the Air Materiel Command, discussing the potential involvement of a weather balloon in reported sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena in January 1949.
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[07/10/1997 - 12/11/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ARMS Email System Page 1 of 1 (NOTES MAIL) RECORD TYPE: FEDERAL CREATOR: sloanj@anser.org ( sloanj@anser.org [ UNKNOWN ] ) CREATION DATE/TIME:10-JUL-1997 10:13:55.00 Mars Air Force Denies UFO Crash SUBJECT: AIR FORCE DENIES STORIES OF UFO CRASH TO: Jason Y. Kim ( CN=Jason Y. Kim/OU=OSTP/O=EOP [ OSTP ] ) READ:UNKNOWN Web users, you can read a random joke from…
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ufo9

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a reported sighting of a flying saucer in California in 1949. The witness described a large, silver, metallic object with windows and a transparent appearance, suggesting the possibility of life inside. The report raises questions about extraterrestrial interest in Earth, particularly in relation to atomic bomb testing.
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733667-001-031

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a detailed account of the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. It includes various media inquiries, communications between the flight crew and air traffic control, and subsequent investigations by the FAA and military. The document highlights the complexity of the incident, including ra…
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333335394

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.
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ufo4

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and accounts of sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the summer of 1947. Witnesses describe seeing objects with unusual shapes and movements, often at high speeds and altitudes. The reports include descriptions of the objects' appearances, sounds, and behaviors, as well as reac…
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333336012

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…elative both disappeared simultaneously at an Saceat ae 20%. 1° 4.19 the sky was covered by cirrus clouds. ae aur x obscured the objects and ther were original sightings there vas a vy when tney pacsed near the sun. © i © ~ = ct cr ry tj ' t+ (O ct “ mM fy © y flu ry tH} @ es cr pe In ee cD oi z fon : : Vision for ap pproximately 6 mi a hela | | theodolite a…
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20060474F 001 018 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…rious cables and communications related to UFOs, including discussions about the manipulation of information by the U.S. government and the implications of UFO sightings. It highlights the skepticism surrounding UFO reports and the government's stance on the topic.