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237UAP00634

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On July 27, 2024, a Cessna C68A operating under NetJets reported a sighting of a white and metallic UAP while flying southwest at 40,000 feet near Wilmington, NC. No evasive action was taken, and law enforcement notification was deemed unnecessary.
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237UAP00637

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report from Southwest Airlines flight 986 regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near Los Angeles, CA, on October 1, 2024. The object was described as bright lights that appeared to be orbiting or stationary at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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237UAP00638

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a commercial flight near Akron, Ohio, on October 2, 2024. The aircraft, PSA 5656, reported seeing bright white lights orbiting stationary at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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40027753-001-0019

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the conclusions of Project Blue Book regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs), stating that no UFO has been found to pose a threat to national security, nor is there evidence of extraterrestrial vehicles or advanced technology beyond current scientific understanding.
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Scanned: Case Number 082451CU — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0474-F MARKER Clinton Presidential Records Collection/Record Group: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 21830 OA/ID Number: 082451CU Scan ID: Document Number: Shelf: Position: Stack: Row:Section: 1 s83 69 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Wi…
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40027753-001-0022

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a compilation of total UFO sightings from 1947 to 1967, detailing both total sightings and the number of unidentified sightings each year.
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733667-001-007-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a UFO sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes observing unusual lights that moved in a non-standard manner and attempted to capture photographic evidence, but encountered technical difficulties with his camera.
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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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733667-001-007-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between JAL Flight 1628 and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them at a similar altitude.
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Obsolete During 1969: 4600 Air Base Wing Supplement 1 to Air Force Regulation 80-17, Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), 10 January 1967; Superseded, 15 April 1969 — Page 1

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
SUSPENSE DATE REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF PUBLICATION AND/OR FORM(S) 31 Mar 1969 I. 4 (To be completed by the Administrative Office) 10: FROM: DATE OF REQUEST WGOOT-B WGCAS 17 Mar 1969 Please review the publication or form shown below to determine whether it is current and its continued use warranted. When a publication prescribes any form(s) for which you are res…
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733667-001-009-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, discussing observations made both inside and outside, and the visibility of the object.
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40027753-001-0033

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The document discusses the psychological and sociological aspects of UFO and contactee phenomena, emphasizing the lack of objective evidence for extraterrestrial visits and the psychological needs these beliefs may fulfill.
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733667-001-011-0047

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes interactions with a United Airlines flight and air traffic control regarding the UFO's presence.
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733667-001-011-0048

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between the flight and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them before disappearing.
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733667-001-011-0060

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The dialogue includes references to monitoring and visibility of objects, with a focus on the duration and characteristics of the sighting.
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733667-001-019-0162

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 an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-025-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a routing slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting associated with Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It confirms the existence of records related to the sighting and indicates that original correspondence is available.
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733667-001-031-0001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a record of articles related to the UFO sighting of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, in Alaska. It lists various newspapers and cities from which articles were sourced, totaling over 54 articles.
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733667-001-031-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.