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733667-001-011-0043

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ed aerial phenomena (UAP) during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sudden appearance of multiple unidentified ships that moved in formation alongside the aircraft, causing communication disruptions with air traffic control.
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733667-001-011-0059

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving a pilot discussing an unidentified object observed during flight. The pilot describes the object's position and behavior relative to their aircraft.
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23857122-1213-481193-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…2 a 4 observed it for approximately seventeen (17) minutes. Object remained at same angle in relationship to pilot and aircraft while aircraft was traveline at three hundred (300) miles per hour, The object also chanced color the last . n * i " “ ‘ v7] ty three (3) minutes of observation, The last fifteen (15) seconds of the obser- vation the object changed …
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23857122-1266-487902-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…h AF AFXOI FLYOBRPT 3-52 PAGE OF PAGES 1. At O195Z, 2) July 1952, Mr. Robert A, Reidel, Jr., Broadview, Illinois, upon leaving his place of employment observed three (3) large, intensely bright, self-illuminated lights in the skye Mr. Reidel states that the objects were fly- ing in a loose, widely spaced "V" formation at a point due west of his position at t…
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23857122-1266-487902-0007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…telligence gs Tenth AP AFXOI FLYOBRP® 3-52 | PAGE p OF PAGES 1s At 01352, 2 July 1952, ur. & Broadview, Illinois, upon leaving his place of employment observed three (3) large, intensely bright, seif-illuminated lights in the skys Mr. Said states that the objects were fly~ ing in a loose, widely spaced "V" formation at a point due west of his position at the…
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333335982

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…W ‘en a t } V een CY CY Ni cyy* 2 h » arr 7 7 1 } £} : ; : : ; aeebenpuied . tat. aS te ef ot . Se ; aves dhe Ne el A Nom CN of - ee ; DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION , —“~ o - - . t~ ~ on ‘ —, a oy ~ : . ‘ seni : | ~~ P - 1 q pe Pa b 2. ee : a“ ‘ 7 if | * : ‘ - 7 i ; . 7 ‘ ‘ LA Ie seule i 1 or ao ” ce ad PREPARED BY (Officer) + ye ‘ es my es *…
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23857122-0457-180373-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…on all Sides, The base of the clovd wa reported at approximately 3500 ao and broken, The too of the cloud could not oe seen, Locking westward he reports he saw three perpendicular streaks of light in a V formation moving hori-~ zontelly on a heading of 15/20 degrees, These were described as extremely bright and luminous and it was the opinion of Mr that ther…
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23857122-0457-180373-0009

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…all Sides, The base of the cloud was reported at approximately 3500 feet and broken. The top of the cloud could not be seen, Looking westward he reports he saw three perpendicular streaks of light in a V formation moving hori- zontally on a heading of 15/20 degrees, These were described as extremely bright and luminous and it was the opinion of Mr, Maxey tha…
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23857122-1539-544185-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…of 600 MPH. Weather clear, no clouds and visibility unlimited. The first object was seen entering the trail of B36. It made a sharp left turn and was joined by three more while still turning. The three joined the first and all four circled once in tight formation then formed abroaste After forming abreast they seemed to gain speed at a tremendous rate of inc…
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ufo13

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…arious 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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ufo8

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and corrupted report related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and investigations, primarily from the 1950s. It includes references to radar detections, military communications, and possible sightings of flying saucers, but the text is largely unintelligible due to formatting issues.
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ufo1

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a collection of fragmented and disorganized notes regarding various reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the late 1940s. The text includes references to sightings, investigations, and public reactions to these phenomena, as well as mentions of military and governmental responses.
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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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733667-001-007-0011

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…uchi regarding an unidentified object that followed Japan Airlines Flight 1628 during its flight on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the object maintaining formation with their aircraft and expressed concern about its intentions.
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23857122-1325-499361-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Atggaeret! 12—PART Il APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 “<i pee AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 7350 BASE COMPLEMENT SQ. 962-52 | PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGES I, 4/3e. Francis J. Wenzel, saw four (4) unidentified objects while standing outside the Fire Department Building at about 2315 local flying to the East. Then they went out of sight about five (5)…
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237UAP00127

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing the observation of an unidentified aerial phenomenon by a commercial aircraft near Chicago, IL, on October 24, 2022.
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237UAP00466

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…bruary 12, 2023, a pilot reported observing a UAP while flying over Burlington, VT. The UAP exhibited erratic behavior and formed a triangular shape with other lights.
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Atmospheric Wakes

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 85% Original ↗
The document discusses the assessment of three UAP cases by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), concluding that the observed phenomena were likely sensor artifacts rather than anomalous propulsion or atmospheric wakes.
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017 Atmospheric Wakes

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…tion Office US Department of Defense Case: .. Atmospheric Wakes" Case Resolution I 8 May 2023 (U) Key Findings (U) AARO assesses that the UAP reported in these three cases almost certainly were not exhibiting anomalous propulsion or atmospheric wakes, rather the observed effect was the result of a sensor artifact in all cases, based on analyses by AARO's Int…