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paperclipcia

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a classified communication from the Department of the Army regarding the Paperclip project, which involved the recruitment of German scientists after World War II. It discusses the logistics of returning specialists and their families to Germany, the prioritization of military needs, and the coordination between various military b…
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND OVERHEAD RECONNAISSANCE THE U 2 AND OXCART PROGRAMS 1954 1974

Cia Document Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive history of the CIA's overhead reconnaissance programs, specifically focusing on the U-2 and OXCART projects from 1954 to 1974. It details the technological advancements, bureaucratic challenges, and political context surrounding these high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, which were pivotal during the Cold War for gath…
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733667-001-011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the FAA's investigation into the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The FAA released various materials including transcripts, interviews, and radar data, concluding that the radar anomalies reported were due to uncorrelated radar signals rather than unidentified aircraft.
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733667-02-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…
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733667-002-002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency …
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ufo5

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of reports and communications regarding sightings of flying discs, particularly focusing on incidents from August 1947, including the crash of a B-25 aircraft and various eyewitness accounts of unidentified flying objects.
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733667-001-008

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview, conducted by Inspector Richard O. Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, be…
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UAP D088 US AirForce Analysis of Flying Objects in the US 101 172

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains an analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed in the United States, particularly focusing on an incident that occurred on February 18, 1948, over Norcatur, Kansas. The analysis includes eyewitness accounts, descriptions of the object, and speculation regarding its nature, including theories about it being a meteor or a ro…
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ufo16

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and observations regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) over Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during the late 1950s. Multiple witnesses, including military personnel and civilians, reported sightings of objects exhibiting unusual flight characteristics, including high speeds, erratic movements, and unique visual appearances…
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20060474F 001 010 2023

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a comprehensive briefing from the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI) led by Dr. Steven M. Greer, outlining the implications of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) and the need for government transparency regarding UFOs. It discusses the historical context of secrecy, the potential benefits of disclosure, and recomm…
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733667-001-031

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a detailed account of the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. It includes various media inquiries, communications between the flight crew and air traffic control, and subsequent investigations by the FAA and military. The document highlights the complexity of the incident, including ra…
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[UFO] [2] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
CSE TI THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPREHENSIVE BRIEFING DOCUMENT CSETI PROJECT STARLIGHT copyright 1997 CSETI STEVEN M. GREER M.D .• DIRECTOR APRIL 1997 Version 1.1 CSETI BRIEFING DOCUMENT I. CSETI Position Papers II. Government Documents CSETI Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence Steven M. Greer, M.D. -Founde…
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733667-002-009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains multiple requests for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japanese airline pilot in November 1986. Various individuals and organizations are seeking documentation, photographs, and other materials related to the incident, as mentioned in a broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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733667-02-001-0019

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane that reported being followed by an unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.
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ufo6

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and correspondence regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during the late 1940s, particularly focusing on incidents reported in Virginia, Arkansas, and California. The reports include descriptions of the objects, their movements, and the reactions of witnesses, including military …
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733667-001-020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.
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20060474F 001 018 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various cables and communications related to UFOs, including discussions about the manipulation of information by the U.S. government and the implications of UFO sightings. It highlights the skepticism surrounding UFO reports and the government's stance on the topic.
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[01/08/1997 - 09/11/1997] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
DATE RESTRICTION SUBJECT/T1TLE P3/b(3) 03/06/97 001. cable 03/19/97Pl/b(l) [Impact of social and economic factors on foreign relations] (4 pages) 002. cable 09/11/97 P3/b(3) 003. cable Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] FOLDER TITLE: [01/08/1997-09/11/1997 2006-0474-F ehl 13 DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE b(l) National security classified information |(bX…
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UAP D019 Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing Part1 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing Part 1 provides a detailed account of the flight crew's experiences and observations during the mission, including operational procedures, communications, environmental controls, and visual sightings. The document highlights various technical aspects of the mission, including issues with equipment and systems, as well as the…
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ufo4

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and accounts of sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the summer of 1947. Witnesses describe seeing objects with unusual shapes and movements, often at high speeds and altitudes. The reports include descriptions of the objects' appearances, sounds, and behaviors, as well as reac…