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23857122-1707-580524-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
if AF FQ@RM 112s—PART II (CLASSIFICATION) ; Soh oR INTELLIGENCE MIDRMATION REPORT From (amin of Intel, 28th Air Div (Def), Hamilton AFB, Calif. ZG 40 TR5-53 W REPORT NO. 2 | PAGE OF 3 PAGES i. Two crew members of TB~29 4076, 4th Radar Calibration Squadron, Hamilton Air Force Base, California, state that they sighted unidentified flying objects on 20 August 1…
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UAP D013 WA UFO Investigation 1952 1960

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details various sightings and investigations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Washington State between 1952 and 1960, primarily reported to the FBI. It includes eyewitness accounts of large metallic objects, descriptions of their movements, and the responses from local authorities and military personnel.
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237UAP00017

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL976 on August 19, 2012, near GAI.
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237UAP00036

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL1104 on February 8, 2019, while flying between FL370 and FL390.
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20060474F 001 011 2023

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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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733667-001-010-0002

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A pilot reported observing multiple unidentified lights during a flight, describing their appearance and behavior in relation to the aircraft.
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[09/26/1997 - 02/27/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ARMS Email System Page l of 1 RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (ALL-IN-1 MAIL) CREATOR: Jonathan Orszag ( ORSZAG_J) (OPD) CREATION DATE/TIME:26-SEP-1997 14:04:22.16 SUBJECT: UFO NEARLY HIT 747 NEAR PHILADELPHIA, SWISSAIR SAYS TO: FAX (917034138622,Mary Matalin) READ:NOT READ TEXT: Date: 09/26/97 Time: 13:18 ( TLXAlMAIL_\F:917034138622\C:Mary Matalin\ BUFO nearly hi…
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733667-001-011-0075

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A pilot reported observing two unidentified objects with distinct lighting characteristics during a flight. The first object was visible for about 10 minutes, while the second was seen for a total of 30 minutes. The objects exhibited light patterns resembling those of passenger aircraft.
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40027753-001-0032

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the lack of substantial evidence for UFOs despite extensive observations by professional astronomers. It highlights the skepticism within the scientific community regarding UFO sightings and mentions government investigations into the phenomenon, including the establishment of investigative panels and the potential for extraterrestrial…
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23857122-0985-434443-0001

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wf AF FORM 112—PART I (CLASSIFICATION) APPROWED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) United States of America IR - 2 = 60 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT &% | ne df ozuyy > Sighting of Unidentified Object Meee FROM (Agen ys wegtorate of Intelligence, Ninth Texas | Air Force (Adv DATE OF REPan, DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 9 April 1952 5-6 April…
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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.
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23857122-1209-480844-0002

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…he objects were alnost round, a solid, dull, pure white color, with a thin white mist pe adc edging seach ob4 est. = am a Mstesrelogiosl Aid enaployed with the United States Weather Bureau, having followed balloons through a theodolite for the past ten years.. x also hed a private pilots license, and having flown in military and siziiim aireraft Priuently in…
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733667-02-001-0019

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This document discusses an incident involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane that reported being followed by an unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.
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23857122-1209-480844-0004

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…e objects were almost round, a solid, dull, pure white color, with a thin white mist completely edging each ofject. I em a Meteprologieal Aid employed with the United States Weather Bureau, having followed balloons through a theodolite for the past ten years. I also hold a private pilots license, and having flown in military and citilim sircraft frguently in…
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733667-02-001-0024

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This document discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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23857122-1213-481193-0003

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…N THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S, C.— AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PABT, BY: OTHER THAN UNITED’STATES AIR FO INTELLIGENCE, USAF. RECTRICTED aS i< 1 om | Wye PBS i EVEN (CLASSIFICATION) 16—55570-2 TY Bs 3. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE ee Declassification Authority: NND 57565
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733667-02-001-0035

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The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.
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23857122-1259-487587-0004

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…following para- graphs are the findings of this investipation. An attempt’ was made to identify the object. Calls to the surrounding airfields revealed that no flight plans placed any aircraft. in the area in duestion, A check with the Naval Office at Chance-Vought Aircraft. Corporation located at Grand Praire, Texas: was made. perma Hee: Ryan, USN, attached…
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733667-02-001-0039

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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23857122-1480-540021-0003

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…as made by Captain Roderick D, Thompson, 3600 Fighter Trng Gp (ftr) Luke Air Force Base, Glendale Arizona, Captain Thompson, an instructor pilot, was leading a flight of three #-S4 type aircraft on a simlated combat strike to Nellis AFB, Lt. Jack R, Brasher, and Lt. Thomas W. Nale III, student pilots, were accompanying source and also observed subject contra…