Evidence Explorer

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.

This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.

This document outlines the plan for the release of UAP-related data by the National Archives and Records Administration, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation of materials, press conference logistics, and public inquiries handling.

This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.

This document outlines a public affairs plan for the release of information regarding the JAL 1628 UFO incident, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation, organization, and dissemination of materials to the media and public, ensuring transparency and addressing potential concerns about a cover-up.

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.

…persons at Fort Knox and other towns in Kentucky a few hours earlicr. All saw it in the southwest and many thought it was only a few miles away. The Commanding Officer at Goodman Field observed it for 1 1/2 hours, (beginning at 15). During this time it seemingly remained stationary. It was “chased” by four National Guard pilots, one of whan crashed after hav…

…t appeared to reflect the sun's rays at tines. After a few minutes he looked away and then could not find the object again. In another case (No. 163) a reserve officer at Van Muys, California, about an hour before dark sew an object that looked somewhat like a weather balloon at about 2000 M. He kept it in sight for about an hour. He later concluded thet it …

…va- tion should be included. 7. This organizat:on will be pleased to be oi any further assistance required in connection with this matter. 8 FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER: 3 Incls /s/ &,. C. Trakowski, Jr. 1. List of balloons A. C. TRAKOWSKI, JR. launched (in trip) Captain, USAF 2. &* X 10" photo print Director, Base Directorate of plastic balloon for Geophysic…

…ation 000 .92 Cambridge Field Station In reply address | 230 Albany Street April 18, 1919 both communication Cambridge 39, Mass. and envelope to the Commanding Officer and attention of following office symbol. ERH SUBJECT: Analysis of Project "Grudge" Reported Incidents TOs Commanding General Air Materiel Command Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, Ohio …

TRUE COPY OFFICER IN CHARGE OF FLARES SAMPSON AIR BASE SASPSO!} \ . i * Ge it~ would please me very much if you would tell me if a very large number of Dlares were dropped near Sampson, Sunday evening, November 23, 1952. Here is why: On that evening oy 5 pm, the writer, Rochester 9, N. Y., and stopped deer hunting with bow and arrow and came out of tne Ww th…

TRUE COPY HAROLD B. SMITH 640 Melville Street Rochester 9, New York November 29, 1952 OFFICER IN CHARGE OF FLARES SAMPSON ATR BASE SAMPSON, N. Y. on ¢ Dear Sir: It would please me very much if you would tell me if a very large number of Tlares were dropped near Sampson, Sunday evening, November 23, 1952. Here is why: On that evening at 5 pm, the writer, Haro…

ae 2 he ‘egelys _Cottorwoed, Arizona Canta i jSAF f ptain, USAE 28. January 1953 Commanding Officer ge ae Williams Air Force Base /) ay A ad ie Ried h e J fA ai’ f Chandler, Arizona : fs f ae / if Dear Sirs area / $ Last night, 27 Jan 53, at 1915 hrs, I sighted in the eastern sky an illuminated object moving in a horizontal direction proceeding south at an e…

A TRUE COPY; tOLD W. LEHMAN ; nei Cottonwood, Arizona Captain, USAF 28. January 1953 Commanding Officer Williams Air Force Base Chandler, Arizona Dear Sirs 7 Last night, 27 Jan 53, at 1915 hrs, I sighted in the eastern sky an illuminated object moving in a horizontal direction proceeding south at an estimated altitude of 8,000 to 10,000 feet; at an estimated…

CLASSIFICATION: HQ: 754TH AC&W SQUADRON AUTH: COMMANDING OFFICER INTTTAL: eo 2" WEM DATE: At 2204 EST on 17 February 1953, an unidentified light was sighted visually by A 1C John Mandinec while on guard duty, I was notified of the sighting and made an observation of it. The object was seen or appeared to hover at approximately 100 feet above the horizon. At …

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This document is a CIA report from 1950 discussing an article by German scientists on the topic of flying discs, which is believed to relate to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The report includes a translation of the article intended for publication in a German-language magazine in Chile.

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.

This document is a report from the CIA detailing unusual flying object sightings and associated scientific activities. It includes anecdotal evidence from a naturalized citizen and mentions high-speed aerial phenomena observed in 1955.

This document contains a compilation of various briefings and reports related to UFOs and UAPs from the years 1955 to 1968, including meetings, articles, and correspondence from notable figures and committees.