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733667-001-029-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a communication between air traffic control and a pilot regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed during a flight near Arctic Village. The pilot reported seeing lights and indicated that the UFO was responding to their signals before losing sight of it.
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333336095

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF. C 4, Ca a as Z ber | Amit = ¥ Agta ae me cee hy ta ¥e Yr, 4 R, y uy 16—Sp509-2 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE “ : nay …
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333336389

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…s - “ . a ” ° . 2? i eres , én : AF FORM 112—PART | comencyaet oer oa | 4 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY < REPO (LEA N | | > 4 UNITED STATES Tk- 9- AF 5 ; iS 6 4 AIR INTELLIGENCE a. REPORT _ SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Victorville, Valifornia fig, 96d Bomb Wing, Castle APB, California DATE OF REPORT “DATE OF INFORMATION : ; EVALUATION 10 Fe…
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333336628

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… : Ay or lp oD : AF FORM 112—PART 1 \_-~ TRE | Dscomest APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 ‘tan © eo 1 sree + COUNTRY + 4 (LEAVE BLANK) a ag - r ‘ a ‘ “w" 4 wee, eal —-—---— AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT atte SS a . : ee —_—— SUBJECT Reporting of Unidentified Aerial Objects AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency ) hj exas _ wo Base Intelligence Office DATE OF REPORT DATE OF …
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40027753-001-0020

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document outlines internal procedures for managing UFO reports within the Air Force and states that no evidence of extraterrestrial vehicles has been found in submitted photographs.
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733667-002-004-0058

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication related to a UFO sighting, possibly involving an airline and the FAA.
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733667-002-008-0088

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO incident from November 7, 158e, sent to the National Archives and Records Administration.
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733667-002-007-0065

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A letter from Jim Leduc requesting information on UFO sightings from the FAA.
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237UAP00494

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On March 10, 2023, a United Kingdom registered aircraft reported observing three unidentified aerial lights while en route to London, near Fort Dodge, Iowa. Multiple aircraft reported similar sightings, with no evasive actions taken.
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237UAP00517

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On June 10, 2023, a Copa Airlines flight reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying near Marathon, Florida. The phenomenon was described as a stationary white light that turned on and off periodically, with multiple aircraft in the vicinity reporting similar sightings. No evasive actions were taken, and there were no operational impacts.
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733667-002-004-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding UFO sightings, specifically related to a recent incident involving a Japanese airline pilot, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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733667-002-009-0106

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A letter requesting information regarding UFO sightings in Alaska, expressing interest in further details and potential developments.
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733667-002-010-0039

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from J.B. Bruner inquiring about information related to UFO sightings reported by a Japanese airline crew, addressed to the Federal Aviation Agency in Anchorage, Alaska.
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[08/07/1996-08/09/1996] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
… New Age spiritualists, carved out of a failed subdivision, is having trouble with more earthly matters. One of the directors has been suspended for thiowing chairs at hi
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[08/07/1996 - 08/09/1996] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
32095C9F.FfN Page 1 of 3 MS Mail DATE-TIME 07 August 96 20:19 FROM Marsh, Thomas S. CLASSIFICA TION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT I've been there ... [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Alijanil, Leyla Bakke, Kyle D. Carter, Michael E. Hasman, Thomas M. CARBON_COPY NO CC's on THIS MESSAGE TEXT_BODY '°'Alien Believers Think Missing Man Abducted By Supernatural Force< '°'Eds: story move…
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733667-002-007-0055

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines pilot, sent to the FAA by a concerned citizen.
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733667-02-001-0020

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses reported sightings of mysterious flashing lights in Alaskan airspace, particularly involving commercial flights. It references a specific incident involving JAL Flight 1628 and mentions monitoring by air traffic controllers.
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733667-001-011-0014

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document analyzes radar data related to the JAL-1628 incident on November 18, 1986, which involved an alleged UFO sighting. The analysis indicates that the radar returns were normal and did not show any abnormalities associated with the reported UFO.
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733667-001-020-0005

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document analyzes radar data related to the JAL-1628 incident on November 18, 1986, which involved an alleged UFO sighting. The analysis indicates that the radar returns were normal and did not show any abnormalities associated with the reported UFO.
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733667-001-006-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragment from the District Office of Operations at Anchorage International Airport, containing various codes and references that are not fully legible. It may relate to air traffic operations or communications.