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333335394

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.
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733667-02-001-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…here 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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333336464

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…scope, the same size as a aircraft. It appeared for a period of betuwen eight (8) to ten (10) mimites at an altitude of 1,000 fect. It gave the appearance of a white unfooused light. For quite some time it appeared motion- less ind then decended to an altitude of 500 feet, changing to a yellow color. After decending to 500 feet it climbet to its original alt…
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t 7585721 20060476F 001 006 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…OIA release concerning the investigation into the Roswell incident of 1947, detailing the search for government records related to the crash of an unidentified object, which was initially reported as a 'flying disc' but later attributed to a weather balloon. The report outlines the findings of the General Accounting Office (GAO) regarding the lack of compreh…
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333336476

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
< = _AF FORM 112—PART a APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 oF COUNTRY ~ U.S.As SUBJECT FLYOBRPT , ass of Unidentified Flying Objects_ AREA REPORTED ON FROM. (Agency) Lake Huron and Northeast Michigan _1/5k4th AC&W Squadron, Port Austin, Michigan DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 February 1953 17 February 1953 _ . L-5 Bes ag era Ae ty she St PREPARED BY (Off…
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333336081

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…(etme SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object LO: Director of Intelligence Headquarters Command, USAF Bolling AFB Washington 25, D.C. DESCRIPTION: Color: white, size: approximately four (4) times larger than a Star, numbers originally stationary white light at 8,000 feet but at the beginning of the climb separated into two (2) distinct lights as these …
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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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733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…cument details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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333335833

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…RM 112--PART I. APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 "COUNTRY . «2 bate bm SSIS bg eed | | (LEAVE BLANK) __ APA eae es | Apis7aza— [| ON REPORT - f SUBJECT Tnidentified savtal Object - AREA REPORTED ON ees a : r Fa —T FROM LAgency) ,0°30'N -141°30'BE. i Hq fifth Air Fores, APO 710 wee et DATE CF REPORT roe Shy 9 aa g | sate OF INFORMATION: EVALUATION 5 Way 1950 nee 27 April…
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23857122-1249-486160-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…PAGES SUBJECT: Report of Unidentified Flying Object TOs Director of Intelligence Headquarters Command, USAF Bolling AFB Washington 25, D.C. DESCRIPTION: Color: white, size: approximately four (4) times larger than a Star, numbers originally stationary white light at 8,000 feet but at the beginning of the climb separated into two (2) distinct lights as these …
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9502948 — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Case Number: 2006-0476-F FOIA. MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as' an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/ID Number: 577 Document ID: 9502948 .. Stack: v Row: . Section: 44 5 Shelf: 3 Position: 2 J .' , , ..;. _______._____--=.~__.~_~_.____....""'. ___,,___._....._,.......,._..~_!..... _~_.....~.... …
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ufo13

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses various reports and communications regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the activities of civilian organizations interested in UFO phenomena. It highlights the secrecy and censorship surrounding UFO information by government agencies, particularly the Air Force.
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733667-001-003-0035

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…orted by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.
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733667-001-005-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…g unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1987, as they approached Anchorage, Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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733667-001-011-0087

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…olving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 while approaching Anchorage on November 17. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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DoW UAP D079 Narrative 1 Western US Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ed anomalous phenomena (UAP) in the western United States over two nights in October 2023. The agent describes observing glowing orbs and unusual lights, along with other anomalous behaviors.
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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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333336363

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…r left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112— 5 art II.) At 1927, PST, 9 January 1953, two (2) pilots assigned to this organization ohserved unidentified flying objects (lights) in the vicinity of Santa Ana, California while flying on &® routine training mission. An investigation was conducted and a statement was: obtained from the aircraft commander. / Twa f…
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333336223

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
P AF FORM 112 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 on" Uatted tutep | eas | Ce SOS BOF AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Unidentified Flying Objects a AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Hishway 91 between Wolf Creek & Pia POR Nahe 29th Air Division (Defense) DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 7 January 1959 —s|_@a/ozoo & Jan a ae PREPARED BY (Officer) ~~ | SOURCE e…
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Parallax Paper PDF

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the effects of forced perspective and parallax on UAP observations, explaining how these optical phenomena can lead to misinterpretations of size and speed in reports. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these effects for accurate UAP analysis.