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Matching “cylindrical UFO” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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733667-001-010-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…observed in the sky, which were distinct from typical town lights. The witness expresses uncertainty about the shape of the objects and their classification as UFOs.
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733667-001-011-0009

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details communications between United Airlines Flight 69 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed near Japan Air Flight 1628. The conversation highlights the difficulty in tracking the object and the lack of visual confirmation from the pilots.
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733667-001-011-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA acknowledges its lack of resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628.
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733667-001-011-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation by the FAA to gather first-hand witness testimony.
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733667-001-011-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
…o be a fragmented and unclear text with numerous typographical errors and nonsensical phrases, making it difficult to ascertain its content or relevance to UAP/UFO topics.
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733667-001-011-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation between individuals discussing the observation of an unidentified flying object (UFO) described as a 'mothership.' The discussion highlights the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to the object, suggesting its aerodynamic properties. The individuals speculate on the object's positioning to avoid detectio…
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733667-001-011-0031

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation involving witnesses discussing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that appeared unexpectedly and exhibited unusual behavior, including rapid movement and a possible regulation to avoid being seen by humans.
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733667-001-011-0041

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified lights during a flight on November 17, 1986. The lights exhibited unusual movement, prompting the captain to attempt to photograph them, but technical issues with the camera prevented him from capturing the event.
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733667-001-011-0050

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation led by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and included a Japanese interpreter.
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733667-001-011-0061

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or notes from a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, likely involving a pilot's account of observing an object near the horizon.
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733667-001-011-0077

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a report or statement regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, emphasizing the distinctiveness of the lights observed compared to town lights. The witness expresses uncertainty about the shape of the objects and maintains their initial stance on the sighting.
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733667-001-014-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text from the National Archives, lacking coherent information regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-001-015-0021

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication between pilots and air traffic control regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The conversation includes instructions for altitude adjustments and the involvement of military aircraft to investigate the sighting.
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733667-001-019-0002

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a computer printout from the FAA regarding radar data related to Japan Air Lines Flight #1628, which reported unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during its flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-016-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
…nnel. The text is heavily redacted and contains numerous abbreviations and unclear references, making it difficult to ascertain specific details related to UAP/UFO incidents.
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733667-001-019-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or log related to a system's performance metrics, possibly involving UAP/UFO detection systems. It includes various subsystem readings, timestamps, and performance indicators.
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733667-001-019-0049

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
…ngs, possibly related to radar or tracking systems. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context, making it difficult to ascertain specific details about UAP/UFO sightings or incidents.
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733667-001-019-0062

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to contain technical data related to a tracking or monitoring system, possibly associated with UAP/UFO sightings, based on the context of the source.
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733667-001-019-0069

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to radar or sensor readings, possibly associated with UAP/UFO tracking. The text includes various numerical values and timestamps, suggesting it may be a record of observations over a specific period.
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733667-001-019-0108

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a heavily redacted or corrupted text, making it difficult to extract coherent information. It may relate to UAP/UFO sightings or investigations, but the content is largely unintelligible.