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20060474F 001 011 2023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains an email communication regarding a near-miss incident involving a Swissair 747 and an unidentified flying object (UFO) near Philadelphia. The pilot and copilot provided differing descriptions of the object, which was reported to have passed dangerously close to the aircraft at 23,000 feet.
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733667-001-024-0003

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The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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20060474F 001 022 2023

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the mysterious disappearance of truck driver Devin Williams in Arizona, drawing parallels to the famous Travis Walton abduction case. It highlights the bizarre behavior exhibited by Williams before his disappearance and the subsequent speculation about alien involvement, as well as local UFO enthusiasts' reactions.
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733667-001-024-0005

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A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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Parallax Paper PDF

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The document discusses the effects of forced perspective and parallax on UAP observations, explaining how these optical phenomena can lead to misinterpretations of size and speed in reports. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these effects for accurate UAP analysis.
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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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SASC Brief 2023

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The SASC Brief 2023 provides an overview of UAP reporting trends from 1996 to 2023, highlighting characteristics, performance, and unresolved cases observed by the U.S. Department of Defense's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).
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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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2024 DGI Mission Brief

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2024 DGI Mission Brief outlines the operational framework and achievements of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in addressing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). It emphasizes the need for improved detection, analysis, and reporting of UAP to minimize national security risks.
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733667-001-031-0012

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…d radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts concluded that the radar system detected an 'uncorrelated primary and beacon target', a phenomenon that can occur under certain conditions, particularly when a pilot reports seeing something unusual.
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Go Fast

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 'Go Fast' case involves a U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot recording an unidentified object over the Atlantic Ocean in January 2015. Analysis by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) concluded that the object did not exhibit anomalous performance characteristics, with assessed speeds ranging from 5 mph to 92 mph at an altitude of approximately 13,000 fe…
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733667-002-006-0039

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The document discusses Narciso Genovese's claims of having traveled to Mars over a decade ago, asserting that Mars is inhabited. It highlights the controversy surrounding his claims and the resurgence of interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial visits.
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Open Hearing Slides

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document presents findings from the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed between January 1996 and October 2024, including specific case analyses and reporting trends.
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23857122-0457-180273-0364

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23857122-0457-180273-0365

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Puerto Rico UAP CR

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document details the assessment of a UAP incident in Puerto Rico on April 26, 2013, involving two objects captured by an infrared sensor. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) concluded that the objects were likely sky lanterns and did not exhibit anomalous behavior.
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23857122-0457-180273-0369

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ORNL Analysis Metallic Specimen

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document presents an analysis of a metallic specimen claimed to be recovered from a UAP crash in 1947. The analysis, conducted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), indicates that the specimen is of terrestrial origin and does not possess the properties necessary to function as a terahertz waveguide.
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23857122-0457-180273-0370

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…imes 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), which may have associated with them broader luminous spaces of irregular configuration. (T…
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Open Hearing Brief

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Dr. Jon Kosloski, Director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), provides a status update on UAP investigations and the office's priorities during a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing.