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23857122-1495-541248-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…observered, Trail or exhaust: None visible, Speed: Stationary(just a short flash). Sound: None, Maneuvers: Nones Manner ef disappearance and other pertinent er unusual features: It was a sert ef a shert flash. Time of sighting: 1015 hours, 9 March 1953» Manner of observation: Visual Leeation ef Observer during sighting: Hamilten, Montana. Identifying informa…
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333336489

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…bservered,s Trail or exhaust: None visible, Speed: Stationary(just a short flash). Sound: None. Maneuvers: Nones Manner ef disappearance and other pertinent er unusual features: It was a sert ef a shert flash. Time of sighting: 1015 hours, 9 March 1953» Manner of observation: Visual : Leeation ef Observer during sighting: Hamilten, Montana. Identifying infor…
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigato…
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733667-002-010

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a series of requests for information regarding a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight in 1986. Various individuals are inquiring about literature, reports, and recordings related to the incident, as mentioned in a news broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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333335840

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… object was somewhat doubtful in the pilot's mind due to the ject's distance from the aircraft. The object disappeared over the top of the clouds | * <hs first sighting, reappeared ant in Like manner disappeared as the object's eolor: ned eae er cod. with the lower overcast. Seen vs re Boe ae | in Sa + ered ON Ker Sais si ba cal <0) \,tmatatiaesish. » ee ‘is…
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UAP D008 FD 1057 07 Northeastern US 2024

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ntified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) activity was previously observed in November 2024. The agents documented their observations and findings, noting the absence of unusual activity or evidence of UAP presence during their survey.
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40027753-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document provides statistical data on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) reported in 1966, categorizing sightings into various classifications such as astronomical, aircraft, balloons, and unidentified objects.
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733667-001-011-0027

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation involving Gordon Terauchi discussing observations of unidentified flying objects, including descriptions of their size and unusual light patterns.
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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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733667-001-031-0012

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… detected an 'uncorrelated primary and beacon target', a phenomenon that can occur under certain conditions, particularly when a pilot reports seeing something unusual.
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23857122-1492-540783-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… to pink to pale white te white and back te red again, The object appear- ed to be larger and brighter than a star, and other than changing color there were no unusual features visible, The object appeared to be moving south at a very x slow rate of speed, At 2208 EST, 17 February 1953, 2nd Lt Eagle detected an un= identified target on the search radar equip…
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23857122-1492-540784-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…Officer KE FORM.112 ~ s Gchcaecavion 783rd AC&W Squadron APPROWED 1 JUNE 1948" COUNTRY REPORT NO. IR-11-53 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPOR SUBJECT Report of Unusual Target FLYOBR AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Eastern Central Indiana 783rd ACG Squadron, Charleston, W. Va. DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 February 1953 25 February 1953 Al P…
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333336484

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…PRCWED 1 JUNE 1948 a 4 COUNTRY | REPORT NO. (LEA VE BLANR) y ge f en IR-11~53 AAG MA ie Gif i AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPOR LE ee LT a a SUBJECT Report of Unusual Target FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON —-— FROM (Agency) 763rd AC&! Squadron, Charleston, W. Va. Hastern Central Indiana DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 ¥ebruary 1953 25 February 19…
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40027753-001-0031

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), detailing their characteristics, historical sightings, and investigations conducted by the U.S. Air Force. It highlights the challenges in evaluating UFO reports and categorizes many sightings as natural phenomena or misinterpretations.
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733667-001-018

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains personnel statements from various Air Traffic Control Specialists at the Anchorage ARTCC regarding an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986. The flight reported encountering an unidentified aircraft with white and yellow strobe lights at the same altitude, leading to multiple radar checks and inqui…
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733667-001-011-0100

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft crew reported observing irregular pulsating lights and a large black object while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-002-006-0004

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, who claimed to have seen a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information related to the incident for public interest.
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733667-002-008-0022

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has generated significant public interest, prompting the FAA to offer a detailed information package for purchase.