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733667-001-031-0012

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the FAA's analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts concluded that the radar system detected an 'uncorrelated primary and beacon target', a phenomenon that can occur under certain conditions, particularly when a pil…
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23857122-0457-180273-0024

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This report discusses Swedish perceptions of guided missile sightings over Sweden in 1949, indicating that they were largely considered natural phenomena or misidentified aircraft, despite the recovery of a V-2 missile from German experiments during WWII.
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23857122-1188-478145-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
8 July 1952 SUBJECT: Aerial Phenomena Lee ys | _ AP4'78145 TO: District Agent, Office of Special Investigation, Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, N. C. 1. At 2015 hours, 7 July, 1952, Capt. Harry D,. Black, USAF, noted an unusual occurrance in the sky over Fort Bragg, North Carolina, The phenomena was also witnessed by Mrs. Clare V. Black. 2. The following in…
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23857122-1188-478145-0012

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Stray, fig by cane ) 8 July 1952 a snared ge Neca — % uiteel Q : SUBJECT: Aerial Phenomena a tae / eR ey District Agent, Office of Special Investigati Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, N. C. . 1. At 2015 hours, 7 July, 1952, USAF, noted an unusual occurrance in the sky over Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The phenomena was also witnessed ae 2. The following infor…
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DoW UAP D082 Narrative 4 Western US Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a first-hand narrative from a witness (Witness 4) who observed unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over two days in October 2023 in the western United States. The witness, a federal law enforcement special agent, describes various light phenomena, including bright orbs, organized formations, and unusual movements, with no accompanyi…
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DoW UAP D083 Narrative 5 Western US Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum detailing the first-hand narrative of Witness 5, a federal law enforcement special agent, who observed unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) over two days in October 2023 in the western United States. The narrative includes descriptions of various lights and orbs observed during the event, as well as the agents' attempts to doc…
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AARO Trifold Jan2025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the mission, vision, and operational framework of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). It details the types of objects reported as UAP, the importance of reporting, and the procedures for U.S. Government personnel and civilians to report sightings.
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[02/07/1995 - 05/08/1996] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
… (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) 04/10/96 007. cable Presidential Records Act - (44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] 2006-0474-F ehl 12 FOLDER TITLE: [02/…
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026 DGI Briefing

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Leveraging Data, Analysis, and AI to Identify UAP Presentation to the Defense Space, Geospatial & Intelligence Leadership Conference UNCLASSIFIED Mr. Tim Phillips Deputy Director, AARO All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, n…
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04 AARO Trifold 2024

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office www.aaro.mil REPORTS TO AARO AARO is accepting reports of U.S. Government programs or activities related to UAP from current or former U.S. Government employees, service members, or contractor personnel with direct knowledge. These reports will be used to inform AARO’s congressionally directed Historical Record Report…
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ufo9

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a reported sighting of a flying saucer in California in 1949. The witness described a large, silver, metallic object with windows and a transparent appearance, suggesting the possibility of life inside. The report raises questions about extraterrestrial interest in Earth, particularly in relation to atomic bomb testing.
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733667-001-020-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…table sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be explained by astronomical phenomena.
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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.
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733667-001-023

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.
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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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733667-002-002-0014

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 75% Original ↗
This document appears to be a header or cover page related to a research initiative on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Alaskan region.
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Current Status of Unidentified Flying Objects UFO Project

Cia Document Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the current status of the CIA's Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Project as of December 1953, detailing the responsibilities of the Physics and Electronics Division and the involvement of the USAF in UFO investigations.
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237UAP00119

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported multiple unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) while flying at FL350 over CNX on October 9, 2022. The phenomena consisted of lights moving in various directions, observed to the left of the constellation Leo.
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237UAP00268

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A citizen reported observing rapid maneuvering objects near McAllen, TX, with videos taken showing the phenomena disappearing when commercial airplanes approached.
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237UAP00438

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
On December 12, 2022, two commercial flights reported encountering unidentified aerial phenomena while flying at high altitudes near Winamac, Indiana. No evasive actions were taken by the pilots.