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333336243

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rene AF hedifie?—PART | all r 7 ae aa APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 Sela e oie. TTA | COUNTRY REPORT NO. LEAVE BLAN. if sae GERMANY 1044-52 . ” Qe ly of 5 / ~ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORK SUBJECT / SEE CONTENTS BELOW } AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) SOVIET ZONE GERMANY 7350TH BASE COMPLEMENT SQUADRON DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 22 SEPTEMBER 1…
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333336628

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— . . =) wt n a Lo A t ; seh Ses » 4 : ¥ e « on | i : > ‘ | i! “ft . ’ m oe > - — ‘3 ; : Ay or lp oD : AF FORM 112—PART 1 \_-~ TRE | Dscomest APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 ‘tan © eo 1 sree + COUNTRY + 4 (LEAVE BLANK) a ag - r ‘ a ‘ “w" 4 wee, eal —-—---— AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT atte SS a . : ee —_—— SUBJECT Reporting of Unidentified Aerial Objects AREA RE…
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25 Sky View Final Draft

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
025 Public UAP Sightings and the Environment: An Analysis of Sky View Potential Richard M. Medina University of Utah Simon Brewer University of Utah Sean M. Kirkpatrick Department of Defense Proposed journal for submission: Annals of the American Association of Geographers Introduction There has been growing interest by the United States government in Uniden…
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733667-001-020-0012

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The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…
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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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733667-002-002-0010

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…for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell, Jr.
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733667-002-002

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This document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency …
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733667-002-005

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This document contains various requests for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot, Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, reported on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals express interest in obtaining FAA summaries and related materials about the incident, highlighting public curiosity and demand for transparency on UFO sightings.
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733667-002-006-0089

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The document 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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733667-002-006

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The document details a public inquiry into a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting over Alaska, including the FAA's response and the materials available for purchase related to the incident.
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733667-002-008-0030

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This document appears to be a fragmented communication related to UFO sightings or investigations, mentioning individuals and possibly a case reference. The text is unclear and lacks coherent context.
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23857122-1315-497716-0007

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…hite, like the North Star, only much brighter and sometimes closer. 4. It had no sound or any visible trail. A/eC Vierra left the scene around 2315 hours. A/1C Smith and I sat there about 45 minutes to an hour longer but saw no more. I had not been drinking that night. FRANKLIN D. STEINBERG C A/2c AF 19362308 Declassification Authority: NND 57565
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733667-001-005-0004

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This document details a meeting between FAA agents and a representative from American Airlines regarding an incident that occurred on November 17, 1986, in Anchorage, Alaska. It includes references to statements and drawings related to the incident.
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733667-001-011-0088

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This document details a meeting between FAA agents and personnel regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.
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23857122-0457-180273-0003

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This document is a technical report related to Project Grudge, which investigates unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It is classified as SECRET and involves contributions from military personnel.
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23857122-0457-180373-0006

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…his return to the Z.I. ¢ also claims to have protested in 1947 to the 0.1.0. - , i at Langley Field, Virginia, against the puolic sale of ITY equipment. DALTON SMITH oa ' Major, USA? . Asst to Director of Intelligence ot 3: ts te hts AT ON Shik Lh | lial Oil, d y » he A Png 4 q % fi i 2 4 j i i 1 3 a { 3 a lone AEFRIGFING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED S…
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23857122-0457-180373-0007

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… Eighth Air Force DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION ef April 1950 9 = 21 April 1950 F-5 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE Ira M. Maxey, and Major Dalton Smith Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 April 1950 REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous ist etc., as applicable) Letter, SAC 31 January 1950, subject: "Reporting'of Information on Unconventional…
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23857122-1315-497716-0008

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…is object seemed to be at and the distance it travelled, I am certain that it was travelling many times faster than our Jet aircraft can £0 ha A booth ALFES G. SMITH A/ic AF 3)4816)70 Declassification Authority: NND 57565
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23857122-1395-526479-0001

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…y a. ROBERT F, OFQNDO, 1/Lt, AM@909847, (Pilot) @nd FIS, McGuire ARB, eT. b. HOWARD R, PERRY, 2/Lt, AQ0942075, (Rad Obs) 2nd FIS, McGuire AFB, NJ. c. EDWARD D, SMITH, 2/Lt, A02223430, (Pilot) 2nd FIS, McGuire AFB, NJ. ds CHARLES W. BABTHR, 2/Lt; A02224739, (Rad Obs) 2nd PIS, McGuire AFB, NjJ. e. GEORGE L, SHULSTAD, 2/Lt, A02222603, (Pilot) 5th FIS, McGuire A…
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23857122-1477-539712-0003

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…who stated during the interview that perhaps her impressions might have been conditioned from material thich she has reade S/Sgt James Brand and T/Set James C. Smith are traffic clerks at Operations, as Mitchel Air Force Base, New York. Ge Weather: Weather conditions at Mitchel AF Base at the time of the observation had been from broken to scattered cumulus …