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237UAP00637

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report from Southwest Airlines flight 986 regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near Los Angeles, CA, on October 1, 2024. The object was described as bright lights that appeared to be orbiting or stationary at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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733667-001-001-0008

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This document is an alert report from the Director of the FAA Alaskan Region to the FAA Administrator, detailing telephone conversations regarding an unidentified object sighting by Japan Air Lines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-011-0106

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This document is an alert report from the Director of the FAA Alaskan Region regarding an unidentified object sighting by Japan Air Lines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes records of telephone conversations with military officials and a table of contents for the related files.
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733667-001-031-0032

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…incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between air traffic control and the aircraft as it encountered an unidentified object in its vicinity.
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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-009-0032

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A request for information regarding an unidentified object that reportedly stalked a Japanese airline, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration in 1987.
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2023 UAP Mission Slides

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…the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense. The document emphasizes the need for enhanced awareness and reporting of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and outlines the implications for national security.
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733667-002-010-0004

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This document appears to be a communication regarding a Japanese airline's encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). The sender is requesting details on how to obtain further information about the incident.
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733667-001-007-0010

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified flying objects while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The account describes extremely bright lights and a gigantic spaceship that followed the aircraft, prompting a request for a change in flight course.
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733667-001-011-0046

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The account describes extremely bright lights and a silhouette of a gigantic spaceship, leading to a request for a change in flight course.
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23857122-1012-444219-0001

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…08 : aoe ER or COUNTRY REPORT NO. United States APXOT 1-52 U/I A/c ehee ca 7, qu Ad, _AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT | SUBJECT Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objecots AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) __ Michi gan © . Director of intelli genceg Bqs Tenth AF * “DAVE CF ae i DATE OF INFORMATION >. EVALUATION j_ 30 April 1952 sisi 17 April 19…
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733667-002-002-0010

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The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…
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23857122-1012-444219-0003

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, APPROVED ¢ JUNE 1948 so Ve es REPORT NO. artot 1-52 uf Vie (LEAVE BLANK) bf Gu fee 4) AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT (/) . Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objects AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) AF FORM 112—PART | (CLASSIFICATION) COUNTRY United States Michigan Director of Intellizence, Hqs Tenth AF DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EV…
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23857122-1293-493308-0001

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…ccordance with. the provisions of Air Force SS a ee dated 29 April 1952 are reports of interviews held by this sg nag nds : sae Robert Chandler, who sighted an unidentified object at Warner Kobins, pinay eit January 1953. Both observers identified the time of sighting at approximately hours EST. 1. Unidentified Flying Objects: a. Observer: Mr. & Mrs. Robert …
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333336197

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fi ‘AF FORM 112---PART | APPROVED 1 SINE 1948 | He ALT COUNTRY | REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) United States 52 =4 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Report of Unidentified Flying Object AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) SUBJECT Washington,D.C. Director of Intelligence, He Comd, USAF DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION Sn ET, ORME 8 Sept 1952 o Sept 1952 Unknown PRE…
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23857122-1539-544185-0001

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… SOURCE } Weldon We Watson (Civilian) or James H. Webb REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) ___AFL 200-5, 29 April 1952 Unidentified, unconventional flying objects were sighted by Weldon W. Watson, 112 William Street, East Prairie, Missouri, 16 April 1953. Objects were also observed by Mrs. Watson, Mrse Stella Shortz a…
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ML24234A061

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This document outlines proposed updates to the reporting guidelines for unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) flyovers, particularly in relation to nuclear facilities and the establishment of secure reporting mechanisms.
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ML24234A061

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ville PikeOne White Flint NorthRockville, MD 20852 Agenda Introduction SID Flyover Reporting Guidelines Update Needed? AARO UAP Reporting Requirement EC. 1673. UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA REPORTING PROCEDURES. (a) Mechanism for Authorized Reporting.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the head of the Office and in consultation…
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40027753-001-0060

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This document contains a photograph from the case files of Project 2 related to Unidentified Flying Objects, specifically case file 1501 from 1957, made available for public research by the National Archives.
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40027753-001-0072

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…t is a photograph from the Project Blue Book case files, specifically case file 2605, which includes a radar screen showing multiple tracked signals related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) investigated by the Air Force from 1947 to 1969.