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237UAP00569

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 3, 2023, a Pilatus PC12 aircraft (N822NG) reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying near Yardley, PA. The UAP was observed at an altitude of 1,200 feet above the aircraft and was indicated to be an aircraft by lights, but it was not in communication with air traffic control.
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237UAP00573

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over San Juan, Puerto Rico. The phenomenon consisted of 2-5 lights moving erratically, but did not impact air traffic control operations.
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237UAP00582

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On December 2, 2023, multiple lights were reported as an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) at Great Falls International Airport, Montana, at an altitude of 40,000 feet. No aircraft reported the sighting, and there was no impact on air traffic control operations.
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237UAP00590

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On December 23, 2023, United Airlines flight UAL1605 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while en route from Los Angeles to Baltimore. The UAP exhibited erratic movement and was not detected on air traffic control radar.
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237UAP00606

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…mena (UAP) activity over Washington, DC, on February 4, 2024. It details the observation of three lights flying at flight level 300, which were not detected on air traffic control radar.
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237UAP00612

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 19, 2024, a pilot reported multiple lights moving and circling at high altitude near Chicago-Rockford, IL. The UAP was not detected on ATC radar.
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237UAP00613

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 20, 2024, American Airlines flight AAL2054 reported observing an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 37,000 feet near Crestview, Florida. The phenomenon was described as three white lights making tight spirals at an altitude of 45,000 feet, but it was not detected by air traffic control radar.
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237UAP00628

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…erving two maneuvering lights identified as an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at FL370 near Austin, TX. The UAP was not detected on radar by air traffic control.
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237UAP00631

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On June 15, 2024, United Airlines flight 1835 reported encountering a 4-foot red and blue unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying southbound at 11,000 feet near Denver, Colorado. The UAP was not detected on air traffic control radar, and no evasive action was taken by the flight crew.
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Klukan Oct 2015 Emails re Pilgrim Drone Spotting

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…bini, John Subject:RE: Pilgrim Drone Spotting Date:Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:49:15 PM Thanks dana; appreciate the follow-up. For the record we don’t regulate UFOs so I assume no need for additional action. Ray From: Caron, Dana Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 1:27 PM To: Lorson, Raymond; Klukan, Brett; Dimitriadis, Anthony; Cherubini, John Subject: RE: Pi…
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733667-001-003-0013

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This memorandum from the FAA discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public, particularly in light of comments made by Phillip J. Klass.
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733667-001-003-0026

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A letter from the FAA Public Affairs Officer, Paul Steucke, to Philip J. Klass regarding the JAL flight 1626 UFO sighting in Alaska. The letter discusses the sharing of radar data and the FAA's commitment to transparency about the incident.
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733667-001-003-0039

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…m the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the investigation of the JAL flight #1628 incident, which involved a reported UFO sighting. It discusses the release of information related to the investigation and addresses concerns about the availability of transcripts to the public.
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733667-002-009-0120

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Ivy P. Moore, the Freedom of Information Coordinator, to Curtis Allen Dallaire regarding the fees associated with obtaining UFO-related records under the Freedom of Information Act. It highlights the outdated fee structure and the process for ordering materials.
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23857122-0457-180273-0023

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This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report that appears to be related to UAP/UFO investigations, but lacks detailed content in the provided text.
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40027753-001-0018

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…and behaviors of large balloons, particularly in relation to their appearance and movement, which can lead to misidentification as unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It also categorizes various phenomena that can be mistaken for UFOs.
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40027753-001-0021

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document lists various non-military publications related to astronomy, weather phenomena, and UFOs, providing resources for further reading on these topics.
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733667-001-030-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of a communication between an aircraft (Alaska fifty-three) and air traffic control regarding an unidentified radar blip that was observed during flight. The blip moved at high speed and disappeared from radar without visual confirmation.
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40027753-001-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record from Project Blue Book, which was the United States Air Force's study of UFOs from 1952 to 1969. It is part of the National Archives and Records Administration's collection, specifically from the Records of Headquarters United States Air Force.
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23857122-1634-559639-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
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