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333336124

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…was heading east and was about one (1) mile from the junction of high- way 223 at“ OMS CENTER, MICHIGAN. The light or object was south of his position, | about three hundred (300) feet from the road and appsared to be approximately twenty { (20) feet in diameter travelling at an altitude of twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) | feet parallel to the ground. AIRMA…
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733667-02-001-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA reported an incident involving a Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane that encountered strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The lights reportedly followed the aircraft for about 50 miles.
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733667-001-015-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or communication log involving Japan Air flight JL1628, detailing its request for descent and interactions with air traffic control.
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733667-001-030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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237UAP00571

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 15, 2023, a Piper P28A aircraft reported unidentified aerial phenomena consisting of three lights in a triangular formation maneuvering near Long Island Sound at an altitude of 20,000 feet. The FAA was notified, and no evasive action was taken by the aircraft.
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--- 38222946-001-005-0001.tif --- COORDINATION AND RECORD COPY Mr. Enrico Grimaldi 14 King

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence regarding a UFO sighting report submitted by Mr. Enrico Grimaldi, which was forwarded to the Air Force by the Montauk Air Station. The letter informs Grimaldi that the Air Force's Project Blue Book was terminated in 1969, and that any actions regarding UFO sightings are now left to individuals. The letter also advises Grimal…
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23857122-1412-535137-0003

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… (1234C) assigned to a combat crew of the 93d Air Refueling Squadron, 93d Bombardment Wing (M), Castle Air Force Base, California. He has been on flying status three and one half years; further, he has not previously observed unidentified objects. b. Ist Lt. CHARLES C. LOVELESS, USAF, co-pilot (1231C) on the same combat crew as Lt. Brandt. Lt. Loveless has b…
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23857122-1221-481980-0021

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…trol tower transmitting frequencies pomeareck real When information is lacking, the respective character will be replaced by a dosh _—{, - L— 32 AIR NAVIGATION LIGHTS Rotating light] ea eee * Flashing light (With code). Rotating light (With flashing code) — — — ae * Pi A al OSC a Se e Rotating light (With course lights) — — — J /, .-hvw L Flashing light Se a…
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733667-02-001-0007

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.
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733667-02-001-0011

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane crew reported seeing strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.
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20060474F 001 009 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the CSETI Project Starlight initiative aimed at disclosing information regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It details the efforts made to gather credible witnesses from military and government backgrounds to testify about their experiences with UFOs. The document also discusses the organization of briefings held in Washin…
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[UFO] [1] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0474-F MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an Clinton Presidential Records Collection/Record Group: Agency Liaison Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 10055 OA/ID Number: FolderlD: Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: M administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Folde…
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733667-02-001-0049

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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733667-002-002-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin. The sighting was corroborated by air traffic controllers and has since…
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333336185

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…Department called the Control Tower and asked if we would look to the south of the tower and if we could see any strange sights in the sky. When I looked I saw three objects or lights in the sky. One was ea lot plainer than the other two. It seemed to be some kind of spinning mass. The edges seemed rough and trailed along the side to give it a spimning effec…
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733667-001-011-0005

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications related to Japan Air Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified object during its flight. The dialogue includes discussions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding the presence of an unknown primary target in proximity to the aircraft.
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733667-001-014-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication related to Japan Air Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified object during its flight. The communication involves air traffic control and the flight crew discussing the presence of an unknown primary target near the aircraft.
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UAP D005 FD 1057 04 Northeastern US 2024

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… an interview conducted by the FBI regarding multiple UAP sightings reported by a witness in the Northeastern US. The witness describes various encounters with lights in the sky, their characteristics, and attempts to analyze them using ADSB data.
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733667-001-005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…irlines Flight 1628, which reported an unidentified air traffic sighting on November 17, 1986. The flight crew, led by Captain Kenju Terauchi, observed strange lights and an unidentified aircraft during their flight from Reykjavik to Anchorage, Alaska.