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23857122-0457-180273-0101

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented report from the Chief of Staff of the United States, discussing various interpretations and summaries related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text is heavily redacted and contains references to Air Force intelligence and a survey of reports on UAP.
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733667-001-019-0164

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report detailing beacon target reports from a radar system, with timestamps and various parameters related to detected objects.
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23857122-0457-180273-0102

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This document contains a series of reports on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, indicating that several incidents were investigated and determined not to be weather balloons. The sightings involved objects with distinct characteristics, including rapid acceleration and maneuverability.
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733667-001-020-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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23857122-0457-180273-0105

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that were reported to be moving against prevailing winds and exhibiting speeds and behaviors inconsistent with known balloons or meteors. Observers noted various characteristics of the objects, including altitude, speed, and direction, leading to the conclusion that they were not…
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733667-001-020-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
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23857122-0457-180273-0107

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of observations and analyses regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, with a focus on distinguishing between potential weather balloons and other objects based on radar data and visual sightings.
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733667-001-020-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…
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23857122-0457-180273-0339

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…ry ana cqisappeared irom Siznt in itive seconas. Object appeared to have a . vu as as) Wi dorsal fin but distance was too preat to note any other features. The report does not reveal whether any of the other pilots saw the object. ‘NC Opinions No definite explanatién. However, every pilot has experiericed the sensation of seeing an aircraft obliquely at near…
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23857122-0457-180273-0345

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… the six-month period prior to April 19h7, disc~like metal chrome object. All sirhtings were made through a dolite while making pibal observations. On the last reported si the balloon was at 15,000 fest altitude, the disc followed for fifteen seconds. It was shaped like an ellipse with a flat level bottom and a dome-like top. The altitude and speed were rot …
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733667-001-024

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This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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23857122-0457-180273-0375

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COUP TD ANT TAH Engineering Division Memorandum Report No. MCREXD}O9l-18D 25 April 1919 to fly a good mrsuit curve on another airoraft in good daylight, for example, much less to close on a solitary light at night. The difficulty is due chiefly to the inability to judge distance or speed of a point | source of light. Sugcestione Suggestion works in various w…
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733667-001-030

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On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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23857122-0457-180273-0379

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UCR LP PARTIAL Engineering Division Memorandum Report Nose MCREXD=69]-18D & April 19L9 persons at Fort Knox and other towns in Kentucky a few hours earlicr. All saw it in the southwest and many thought it was only a few miles away. The Commanding Officer at Goodman Field observed it for 1 1/2 hours, (beginning at 15). During this time it seemingly remained s…
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733667-001-031-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying over the North Pole. The incident was corroborated by radar data from both civilian and military sources, but no further information about the object was determined.
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23857122-0457-180273-0380

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Oe Be es pt BY tas al. gn ee ae & Bngineering Division Memorandum Report Ho. MCREXD=69] 14D 26 April 1919 manouvering or not maneuvering, It is quite possible that it was simply climbing steeply on a relat ively straight course, such as wold be taken by a lighted weather balloon, As a matter of fact, a lighted weather balloon wes released by the Fargo Weathe…
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733667-001-031-0027

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The document appears to be a fragmented map or report containing various geographical references, possibly related to UAP sightings or military operations in specific locations.
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23857122-0457-180273-0381

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Coo Oe 2 Deh? 2. AL Engineering Division Memorandum Report No. MCREXD=69l~12D 2&8 April 1919 of daylicsht sightings should have been of dark objects, It is pos sible, of course, that they may have thought the objects were bright becense they expected all aerial objects to be bright. On the basis of the evidence thus far cams idered, the best cuess € as to th…
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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…
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23857122-0457-180273-0382

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CORP PSA Tah Engineering Division Memorandum Report No. MCKEXD}=€69)—_18D 26 April ihe. a © Reflection of the sun's rays may have given an unusual appearance to the object. The second oase illustrates the uncertainty of judgments of height or distance. The object looked near, but when it remained in view for an hour the observer decided that it mist be very …