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23857122-0261-64425-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a B-29 aircraft on April 4, 1949, while flying at different altitudes. The sightings describe the light's position, intensity, and movement relative to the aircraft.
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733667-02-001-0039

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This document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) investigation into a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot over the Arctic Ocean in November 1986. Despite the FAA's conclusion that the radar blips were likely 'split-radar returns' and not an actual UFO, there has been significant public interest in the reports, leading to the F…
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23857122-0430-161581-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A report detailing the sighting of an unidentified object resembling a flare by a pilot flying at 9,000 feet over the Alaskan Sea Frontier in February 1950.
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…rce confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
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23857122-0457-180273-0004

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This document is a secret report detailing the investigation of approximately 375 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically focusing on 'green fireballs' observed near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The report indicates that many incidents remain unexplored and emphasizes the need for further investigation by scientific agencies.
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733667-002-002-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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23857122-0457-180273-0028

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…e document discusses the surge of unidentified aerial phenomena reports in the summer of 1947, particularly following Kenneth Arnold's sighting of nine unusual aircraft, which led to the term 'flying saucer' gaining public attention. It speculates on the impact of Arnold's report on subsequent sightings and emphasizes the importance of investigating these ac…
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigato…
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23857122-0457-180273-0093

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This document outlines recommendations for investigating reported UAP sightings, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches involving aerodynamicists, psychologists, and optical experts to analyze the characteristics and perceptions of the observed phenomena.
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733667-002-007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence regarding requests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.
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23857122-0457-180273-0327

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…nt discusses an incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and concludes that there is no evidence to contradict the identification of conventional aircraft at a certain range.
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23857122-0457-180273-0339

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Incident No. 111 — 1 April 19:7, 0955 Hours, Central Phillipines. An Fel7 pilot leading three other aircraft at 1500 ft saw an object y Ss approximately three miles awav at 1000 ft. Object appeared to be a nl om re ea oe ok aetie | leek: deen dom ££. 4 a2"« oe 4 ae ieee lek . flying wing thirty by twenty feet, silver in color. The pilot turned ety Bk ce ose …
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733667-002-008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various requests for information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The FAA offered a mail-order package with detailed information about the incident, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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23857122-0457-180273-0384

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ects in daylipht were in many cases observing either the reflection of the sun on a shiny surface or else looking directly at a light source of high intensity. Aircraft themselves, when viewed against a clear sky, are seen as dark objects against a lighter background unless they are reflecting the sun's rays directly. This fact was recognized during the rece…
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23857122-0457-180373-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… = Pear SAG January IEF ERENCES (Control. nay moder, @ dole, previous re ore 3 4 g 50" as applicable) » sudject: "Reporting of Info 5 smation on Unconventional Aircraft" The Fort Wor SUMMARY: (Znter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. th Star- rram, published 15 April 1950, and Photogra…
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23857122-0457-180373-0004

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…lm used wes 620 Superpan Press, GN .eveloped the negatives at his home. - O° ~ (7) "... odjects he said definitely were (7) an that he did not repor? some type aircraft, a type which he O vie weper they were definitely had never seen before," aircraft, nor that they were banana shaped, He says he did not think of flying "saucers", but thought © they were onl…
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23857122-0457-180373-0007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…1950 REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous ist etc., as applicable) Letter, SAC 31 January 1950, subject: "Reporting'of Information on Unconventional Aircraft" SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) 1. The Fort Worth S…
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23857122-0457-180373-0010

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… 620 Superpan Press, Mr. Maxey developed the negatives at his home, (7) ... objects he said definitely were (7) Mr, Maxey says that he did not report some type aircraft, a type which he to the paper they were definitely had never seen before," aircraft, nor that they were banana shaped, He says he did not think of flying "saucers", but thought they were only…
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333335851

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
ie a od , _ . . SECURITY INFORMATION A’ cay !!2---pary } eeroved ? June i943 | (Classification) eport No. 4) ra . & a. : \ . AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ; 4 , , , —— a - Area Reported On SW of Minneapol3 , i} fy i Puskas ase at exe lumdouttises 4.| 12 : : i dat Report of Unusual Airborne Object Py 4 % i Prepared by (Officer SOU rCRs onal Observation …
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23857122-1012-444219-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…and (5000) feet to eight thou- sand (8000) feet approximately eight (8) miles to the north. The object appeared to have a diameter equal to that of a B=29 type aircraft or largere WE further states that he continued driving but glanced from his car window rom time to timé in an attempt to determine the size, shape, color, distance, | height and route of trav…