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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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733667-002-002-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane on November 17, 1986, where the pilot reported being followed by an unidentified object. Air traffic controllers tracked a radar image that coincided with the pilot's report. The document also includes differing opinions on the sighting, suggesting it could be a natural phenome…
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Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966 — Page 25586

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The original documents are located in Box D9, folder “Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted mate…
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2023 Annual Report

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… to April 30, 2023, highlighting trends, safety concerns, and the ongoing efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to analyze and address UAP sightings.
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23857122-0261-64425-0004

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a pilot flying at different altitudes over Shemya Air Force Base in 1949. The sightings describe the light's intensity, position relative to the aircraft, and weather conditions at the time.
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[02/07/1995 - 05/08/1996] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
RESTRICTION DATE SCBJECT/TITLE 02/07/95P3/b(3) Baku Media Tidbits [50 U.S.C. 403g, Section 6] [partial] (1 page) 001. cable 06/09/95 Pl/b(l) UFO Sighted... (4 pages) 002. cable 07/21/95 Pl/b(l) [Political Events] (4 pages) 003. cable 09/08/95 Pl/b(l) [Paranormal Phenomena] (4 pages) 004. cable P3/b(3) 09/09/95 005. cable P3/b(3) 10/21/95 006. cable P3/b(3) 0…
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733667-001-003-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer observed a stream-like radar target that was interpreted as a UFO, which was later suggested to be an echo from ice crystals. The FAA made data regarding the incident available, countering claims of government …
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733667-02-001-0041

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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23857122-0463-187324-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…awa Air Base, APO.919 in an F-80C to join his element. leader~ } “+ jover Camp Haugen, at.25,000 ft. Lt s to practice in dleader who: wa ea es py" ‘ ee 4 a the pilot: 3} miles: ahe ra 6 La 2 NM es } ° 4 ~ in's nose, ow that’ the & t lignes. 2 ities Hen at rn lelosing in.on the lead ship and te avoid hitting the supposed target, he gained alti- ian Eee and=si…
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23857122-0463-187324-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…erial object was observed at the 2 o'clock position, ten (10) miles NE of Camp Haugen (40°30'N - 141°30'E), ‘The aerial object was first sighted at 1445 as the pilot: began a turn to intercept his element leader who was approximately three (3) miles ahead, circling to the left, When the pilot was close enough to the lead - aircraft to identify it.as a 7th Fi…
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333336323

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…eak, Intel Officer As indicated in summary REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) VHF contact by Otondo, Robert #,, 1/Lt, Pilot, to GCI (Pursesnatcher) at 1819 Est. SUMMARY: (Z2nter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form…
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733667-001-020-0013

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a pilot and the FAA's investigation into the incident. The pilot reported seeing an object that moved in ways inconsistent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpr…
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733667-02-001-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.
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AFR 80-17/OCAMA-TAFB Sup Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) — Page 1

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…D FLYING OBJECTS (UFO) AFR 80-17, 19 September 1966, is supplemented as follows to establish responsibilities for screening, investigating and reporting of UFO sightings within the Tinker Air Force Base area. 3, The Service Engineering Division (OCNE). will be responsible for the UFO program at OCAMA. 3c.1 Investigative and re
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595507

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
595507
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40027753-001-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a record of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and related data from various locations across the United States during the 1960s. It includes dates and locations of reported sightings but lacks detailed descriptions or analysis.
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333336124

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
ey A ’ os 7 7! | AF FORM 112 9 SIFICATION) A ‘ , APPROVED 1 “UNE 1948 | SEGBRITT INFORMAT i ~~ { COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) United States AFXOI FLYOBRPT 7-52 Fe sat AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Reporting of _Information on Unidentified Flying Objects FROM (Agency ) eieaiedaieetemiene “AREA REPORTED ON Michigan Director of Intelligence, Hqs Tenth…
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UAP D005 FD 1057 04 Northeastern US 2024

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details 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.