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733667-001-003-0040

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.
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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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333335972

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…inal one-sentence paragraph. List inclos | Unidentified Object was sighted by: let Lt. Donald F. Chaplin, A0-756488 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F-94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) | a. One Streak of light, ball shape, size unknow: h…
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UAP D001 Congress WhiteHouse UFO Correspondence 1998

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence between U.S. Congress members and NASA regarding inquiries about UFOs and Mars photographs. It includes letters from Senator Olympia Snowe and Senator Charles Grassley, addressing public concerns about UFO sightings and the authenticity of NASA's Mars images.
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333336237

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…porting (Short Title: FLYOBRPT), the following report of Unidentified Flying Objects is submitted: On 27 December, 2209 MST, William B, Brown, Central Airlines pilot, shortly after taking off from Borger, Texas, observed an unusual aerial phenomenon. The object appeared to be at the same altitude as the observer, traveling from east to west be- tween Borger …
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333335833

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…t.was. observed at the 2 o'clock: position, ten’ (10): miles fa Es T-of Gamp- Haugen’ :(40°30'N = 141°30'R), The aerial object was first siznted- at WAS oe ene pilot: began a’ turn ta. apitercept his element leader who was approximately three iles: ahead, ciréling to the left. When the pilot was close enough ‘to the lead: craft’ +o identify it.as.a 7th Fight…
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733667-002-006

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document details a public inquiry into a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting over Alaska, including the FAA's response and the materials available for purchase related to the incident.
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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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23857122-1310-496480-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…tion, unspecified shape two (2) to three (3) times larger than the largest star in the area, displaying no aerodynamic features, proceeding at the beginning of observation North and later alternating its ceurse te North-Weste Gradual loss in size and intensity with simultaneous change in color from milky-whiteto dark red during the last stage of observation.…
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ufo2

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during July 1947, including descriptions of objects resembling flying saucers and investigations by local authorities and the FBI.
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733667-002-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.
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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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333336323

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…eak, Intel Officer As indicated in summary REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) VHF contact by Otondo, Robert #,, 1/Lt, Pilot, to GCI (Pursesnatcher) at 1819 Est. SUMMARY: (Z2nter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form…
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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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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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23857122-0463-187325-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 118—Part II.) 1. On 28 April 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Lt. James H. Harvey was pilot- ing an F-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of WAKKANAI (45° 23'N-141°41'E) at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object at approximately 10,0…
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UAP D016 Preliminary Gemini 4 Crew Debriefing Part1 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a preliminary transcript of the Gemini 4 flight crew debriefing conducted on June 9, 1965. The crew discusses various aspects of their mission, including operational challenges, communications issues, and environmental control systems. They also reflect on their experiences during launch, powered flight, and the initial stages of orbital ope…
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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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UAP D019 Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing Part1 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing Part 1 provides a detailed account of the flight crew's experiences and observations during the mission, including operational procedures, communications, environmental controls, and visual sightings. The document highlights various technical aspects of the mission, including issues with equipment and systems, as well as the…
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.