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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.
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[08/07/1996-08/09/1996] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
320B8A II.FIN Page 1 of3 MSMail DATE-TIME 09 August 96.14:38 FROM Marsh, Thomas S. CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT I wonder what the rents are like .... [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Alijanil, Leyla Bakke, Kyle D. Carter, Michael E. Hasman, Thom~s M. CARBON COPY. NO CC's on THIS MESSAGE TEXT BODY CRESTONE, Colo. CAP) This'Shangri-la for New Age spiritualists, carved…
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733667-001-011-0071

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of an interview regarding a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The witness expresses certainty about seeing something that resembled an oncoming aircraft, although details about the sighting are limited.
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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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23857122-0457-180273-0369

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Pat « i Blectrical Ef cts eA ABD ea wom ~_ cee eR eae NTA OO OR AOR comme tt a _ mn certainly be accompanies leatrical shock to per *Ball lightni 8 atic 122 SOME ay rh possible when the phenomenon stems from streak Light Disruptive mechanical effects on non-conductors a ; a ° , ee es Wage? ot we if containines or ocrushins effects on csonduct in r yy bh » We…
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[02/20/1998 - 08/08/2000] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
350E335C.FINPage 1 of 10 Exchange Mail DATE-TIME 2/20/98 1:34:51 PM FROM CLASSIFICATION SUBJECT TO CARBON COPY TEXT BODY Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 19, 1998 http://classified/email/data_source/exchange/non-record/cd030/febl998/350e335c.html1/5/2010 Private Residence West Orange, New Jersey REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO DNC DIN…
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23857122-0457-180273-0370

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\ d) Il. Appearance Forms Spherical, rourhly globular, egjeshaped, or pear-shaped; many times with ‘dled likes streamers; or flame-like ire regular "masses of light." Appearance of outer boundary is generally hazy or illedefined. Photographs of the phenomenon may show one or several sinuous, tubular sad avation paths (trajectories taken by luminous darts), w…
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10 Puerto Rico UAP CR

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED 1 UNCLASSIFIED All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) U.S. Department of Defense Case: “The Puerto Rico Object” Case Resolution | 20 March 2025 Case Synopsis Location: Puerto Rico Date: April 26, 2013 Object Altitude (Reported): N/A Object Altitude (Assessed): 656 ft Object Speed (Reported): N/A Object Speed (Assessed): 8 mph Object Shape (…
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333335939

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…bject approx- imately 320° TH) The object appeared to be about five (5) thousand feet above the terrain (terrain 8,000 ft above MSL), The object traveled in a slight curve but at a constant altitude. The observer stated that the object apparently was followed by a high pitched crackling noise. The sound trailed the object by four (4) seconds, The object appe…
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40027753-001-0028

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Wernher von Braun provides a rational explanation for the majority of UFO sightings, attributing them to various known phenomena while expressing skepticism about the remaining unexplained cases.
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.
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237UAP00065

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
Incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon involving a reported sighting of a person in a jet pack at 3,000 feet.
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237UAP00157

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) involving a commercial aircraft.
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237UAP00169

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by an aircraft on February 3, 2023.
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237UAP00192

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a commercial aircraft on February 3, 2023.
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237UAP00471

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a reported sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a USAF aircraft, HAMMR31, while en route over Burlington, VT.
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237UAP00508

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a pilot in a Cirrus SR22 aircraft near Fort Stockton, TX, on April 22, 2023.
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237UAP00524

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a Southwest Airlines flight near Palm Springs, CA, on July 21, 2023.
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237UAP00574

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a report of a large unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a Cessna aircraft near Tampa, Florida, on November 19, 2023.
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237UAP00635

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report from Envoy flight 3680 regarding unidentified aerial phenomena observed while flying at high altitude near Thibodaux, Louisiana.