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23857122-0457-180273-0382

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…nknowm size and distance against a night skye The objects may actually have been a flock of white birds, flying at a relatively low altitude and reflecting the lights of the oitye Incidents 30, 30b, 30c, and LS, lisa, lSb, lfc, led. During the same space of time (about half an hour) on the night ° of 7 January 1916 observers at Lockbourne Air Force Base, obs…
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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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23857122-0463-187325-0001

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ae °C AF FORM: 112—PART tr ‘ AWA87329° / APPAOVED f JUNE 1948 tee. ee ; | COUNTRY ' SEs oe REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) ” SAPAN | INT: IR-U/AC-11 7 3 | YD. __AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT / /—7 jc. #eRe0 St (Officer) Soe SOURCE : | Ist Lt..B. EB, Swank, USAP tt = a. . ENCES (Comired number, directive, previous report, etc., a3 applicable) ~2 ~ SiUWwARY: (L…
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733667-02-001-0044

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The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. …
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23857122-0463-187325-0003

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…possibility of having seen the second r-8O and mistaken it for the unidentified object. : 4e There was no evidence of propulsion, exhaust, control surfaces, or lights. The appearance and size of the object was somewhat doubtful in the pilot's mimi due to the bbject's distance from the aircraft. The object disappeared over the top of the clouds on the first s…
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733667-002-006-0088

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This document is a promotional text featuring various UFO-related books, publications, and organizations. It includes advertisements for subscriptions, books, and research centers, highlighting the interest in UFO phenomena and the availability of resources for enthusiasts.
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23857122-1175-475571-0001

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…pilot and radar observer. reliable. Ce Information is believed to be f. Night clear with no cloud formations, slight haze, wind 280° g- Pilot observed flashing lights which seemed at ground level about 2 minutes previous to observed streak and called it to the attention of the radar vesncsirintea FEAF DISTRIBUTION Es > u USAF 3 cy setae RNs f A. Foy G-2, HQ,…
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733667-002-006-0089

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…ment is a promotional listing of various UFO-related materials and resources available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.
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23857122-1175-475571-0002

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…th pilot and radar observer. Information is believed to be reliable. f. Night clear with no cloud formations, slight haze, wind 280° @- Pilot observed flashing lights which seemed at ground level about 2 minutes previous to observed streak and called it to the attention of the radar bse ° Bu nerpiiaiodear FEAF DISTRIBUTION fcy USAF wZcy G-2, HQ, FEC a O20 So…
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23857122-1188-478145-0005

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… nebula surrounding it, travelling in a northerly direction at an estimated approximate speed of 00 mph. From the far (or eastern side) a trail of isolated red lights were visible, The nebula on the object was constant, and had no indication of resistance by atmosphere, The object was visible for approximately three (3) seconds. e. Altitude: At first impress…
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23857122-1188-478145-0009

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…Bragg, North Barer on 7 July 1952, at 2015 hours during a low, scattered overcast, ae , of the 3250 Technical Training by a nebula with a trail of isolated red lights. This object was traveling in a northerly direction nebila was constant with no indications of atmosph eric Pdaistance: was visable for about three seconds and appeared to be at a heic five tho…
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23857122-1188-478145-0012

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…nebula surrounding it, travelling in a northerly direction at an estimated approximate speed of 100 mph. From the far (or eastern side) a trail of isolated red lights were visible, The nebulae on the object was constant, and had no indication of resistance by atmosphere. The object was visible for approximately three (3) seconds, ; e, Altitude: At first impr…
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23857122-1221-481980-0001

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…he light from the Weon signs on the "Westchester Motor Court" illuminated the lower surface of the object. po at least four (4) and not more than ten (10) blue lights on lower surface as shown in his drewing which is inclosed. The Weather on the evening of 4 January 1953 was cold, clear and little or no wind. De a within 250 to 350 feet of the spot where the…
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23857122-1221-481980-0002

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…unidentified ob- ject came into my line of view over my right shoulder. It appeared to be lower than 500 feet, and the bottom outline was reflected in the neon lights of the Westchester Motor Court which lies directly west of the position described, about 250 to 350 feet away. I estimated the speed to be 500 miles an hour or excess, QUESTION: What was the co…
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23857122-1221-481980-0015

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…om the Neon signs on the "Westchester Motor Court" illuminated the lower surface of the object. Mr, Black saw at least four (4) and not more than ten (10) blue lights on lower surface as shown in his drewing which is inclosed, The Weather on the evening of 4 January 1953 was cold, clear and Little or no wind, Mr. Black was within 250 to 350 feet of the spot …
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23857122-1221-481980-0018

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…unidentified ob- ject came into my line of view over my right shoulder. It appeared to be lower than 500 feet, and the bottom outline was reflected in the neon lights of the Westchester Motor Court which lies directly west of the position described, about 250 to 350 feet away. I estimated the speed to be 500 miles an hour or excess, QUESTION; What was the co…
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23857122-1266-487902-0009

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| = SHESTRICTED A ~ oe Seabee | oa He ee ¥LIGHTS OR OBJECTS OBJECTS | | | é DISAPPERED INTO : | | a ‘ | —() THE SOUTHWEST | MR. HOME le we) ee (14 BLOGKS FROM | ot ——(_) 4 (| PLAGE OF EMPLOYMENT) 9TH AVE = | ay a —N | GX TRAFFIG SIGNAL __5 TH AVE o | “i | ur ; Ly = e g Q oF o =: X TRAFFIG SIGNAL 1ST AVE | Se)” | a ie X MR SMB POSITION WHEN _ * TRUE DISTANGE,…
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23857122-1278-492335-0005

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…ur hundred (400) to five hundred (500) feet and then disappeared. I -further wish to state that no vegetation, hill, or man-made object was responsible for the lights or objects disappearing from sight but it was as if the Jight had been suddenly turned off. There were no farm houses in the vicinity and no passing motorists | a Hq Sq Sec, Hq Tenth AF Declass…
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23857122-1278-492335-0013

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…our hundred (400) to five hundred (500) feet and then disappeared. I further wish to state that no vegetation, hill, or man-made object was responsible for the lights or objects disappearing from sight but it was as if the Jight had been suddenly turned off. There were no farm houses in the vicinity and no passing motorists for ¥erification of these sighting…
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23857122-1282-492903-0001

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… judging the distance | from the larger mass of light to the smaller mass, it was determined that the ' odject was of considerable length. It appeared somewhat brighter and larger than.any of the stars in the area and was ofa yellow orange color, There was i no diinking of any lights and there was no goat heard. From the time of first sighting ntil the objec…