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333335939

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ecember 1952, 2002 MST, William T. Jones, Security Inspector, Atomic Energy Commission, Los Alamos, New Mexico, observed an unidentified aerial phenomenony The observation was made from the sidewalk in front of the observers house in the northwest section of the Los Alamos AEC Installation. The object was first observed to the west of the observer, trailing …
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AARO Historical Record Report

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO Historical Record Report provides a comprehensive review of U.S. government involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) from 1945 to 2023. It concludes that there is no evidence supporting claims of extraterrestrial technology or reverse-engineering programs, attributing most UAP sightings to misidentifications of ordinary objects and ph…
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05 AARO Historical Record Report

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
1 THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Volume I February 2024 05 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Date: 02/05/2025 Released in Full:___X__; Released in Part: ______ Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at…
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018 Eglin

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…partment of Defense (U)Case: “Eglin UAP” Case Resolution | 14 October 2023 (U)Case Essentials (U)A military pilot reported the object due to its potential as a flight safety hazard and an incursion into a sensitive training range (U)Location: Near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (U)Date: 26 January 2023 (U)Altitude: 16,000 feet (U)Shape: Rounded, cone (U)Repor…
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333336237

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…exas. Although attempts to obtain factual information from the tower operator by mail, have produced negative results, This report includes the above mentioned observation and three ground observa- tions from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The elapsed time from the Amarillo sighting and the Albuquerque sighting was approximately 6 minutes. The reports from Albuque…
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733667-001-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the inquiry about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to order the investigation materials related to the sighting.
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333336431

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…s at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part IT.) Report submitted in compliance with AFL 200-5, Department ef the Air Foree, dated 29 April 1952, Observation of unidentified flying objees by Captain Roderiek D, Thompson of this base, Significance ef this report is undetermined, pe —* HECLASSIFIED © si? one 3(€) and, 6(D) at | iE), “YY Sf) £ ), …
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Eglin

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The Eglin UAP case involved a military pilot's report of a potential unidentified aerial phenomenon near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on January 26, 2023. The object was assessed to likely be a lighter-than-air balloon, with no confirmed anomalous behavior observed.
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733667-001-014

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of communications involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, during which the flight crew reported unidentified traffic in their vicinity. The transcript includes exchanges between the flight crew and air traffic control, detailing radar contacts and visual sightings of an unidentified object.
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733667-001-018

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains personnel statements from various Air Traffic Control Specialists at the Anchorage ARTCC regarding an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986. The flight reported encountering an unidentified aircraft with white and yellow strobe lights at the same altitude, leading to multiple radar checks and inqui…
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ufo6

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and correspondence regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during the late 1940s, particularly focusing on incidents reported in Virginia, Arkansas, and California. The reports include descriptions of the objects, their movements, and the reactions of witnesses, including military …
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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…
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733667-02-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…
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ufo3

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses various sightings and investigations related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in July 1947, particularly focusing on reports from Boise, Idaho, and surrounding areas. It includes accounts from military personnel and civilians, as well as references to media coverage and governmental responses.
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333336024

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
_RESTRIGTED (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED ” Gndbed States —— pe TR-3-53 ge XI 5. Vo On _AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Report of the Observation of an Unidentified Flying Object | AREA REPORTED ON ane Eo gia AD A Ne ae SE WD phe ie FROM (Agency) Me Austin, Texas l2th Strategic Fighter Wing RDALEQRREPORT: (60°02, One we tama onaY ee DATE OF INFORMATION EVALU…
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AARO Brief ATB

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO Brief outlines the mission and responsibilities of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on the identification and resolution of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) that pose potential threats to national security.
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23 AARO Brief ATB

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL- DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE DoD PPR Approved Slide, Case 23-S-0802 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of Defense & Office of the Director of National Intelligence UNCLASSIFIED The Defense Department’s UAP Mission & Civil Aviation Seán Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Director 023 Page determined to be Unclassified Reviewed by Chief of Staff, AARO IAW FY24 NDAA, Sectio…
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23857122-1213-481193-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…g on a heading of three five five (355) degrees . at four thousand (4,000) feet and the object appeared to be slightly above oe the aircraft. At the end of the observation SOURCE was flying a ten thou~ : sand (10,000) feet and the object appeared to be slightly below the aircrafts _ At the time of the first sighting, object was white in color, but the last L…
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23857122-1213-481193-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…flying on a heading of three five five (355) degrees at four thousand (4,000) feet and the object appeared to be slightly above the aircraft. At the end of the observation SOURCE was flying a ten thou- sand (10,000) feet and the object appeared to be slightly below the aircraft. At the time of the first sighting, object was white in color, but the last three…
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333336203

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ost a complete stop, then accelerated to high speed again, making this maneuver twice. The object then rose vertically and disappeared from view. Total time of observation was estimated to be between 60 and 75 secondse There were no radar contacts with this object. No other obser-~ vations of this object are known to have been made. APPROVED : WN Lt Colonel,…