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ufo11

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a detailed account of a UFO sighting reported by a resident of Haven, New York, who observed a golden-orange glowing object in the sky. The object was described as being very high, possibly between 10,000 to 20,000 feet, and was seen moving steadily for approximately twenty seconds before disappearing behind trees. The witness compared…
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333336007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ntence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on m AF Forn Form 118~Part Il.) 1. This report contains information of the sighting of a "Fireball" seen over the Cayuga Lake region of New York state. 20 ee a Ue ae crew chief at a twelve (12) ‘years of aeronautical experience ithaca, New York, and a friend visually sighted the fireball a…
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Physical Constraints Paper

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…tified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) based on known physics. It explores how UAP interactions with the atmosphere could produce observable signatures, such as optical fireballs and ionization trails, and examines the implications for detecting and interpreting UAP data.
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02 Physical Constraints Paper

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Draft version March 1, 2023 Typeset using L A T E X default style in AASTeX631 PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS ON UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA Abraham (Avi) Loeb 1 and Sean M. Kirkpatrick 2 1 Head of the Galileo Project, Astronomy Department, Harvard University 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA 2 All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office 1010 Defense Pentagon Wash…
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23857122-1209-480826-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part IT.) l. This report contains information of the sighting of a "Fireball" seen over the Cayuga Lake region of New York state. 2 crew chief at ‘years of aeronautical experience Ithaca, New York, and a friend visually sighted the fireball at 2110 hours, 3. April 195…
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23857122-1209-480826-0003

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… one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part IT.) 1. This report contains information of the sighting of a "Fireball" seen over the Cayuga Lake region of New York state. 2. Mr. Walter Lee Ott, crew chief at Robinson Airlines and twelve (12) years of aeronautical experience, Mrs. Walter Lee Ott, 127 Blair St…
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40027753-001-0025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a report template for individuals observing a fireball or meteor, requesting detailed information to aid in the scientific study of meteors.
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333336399

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…minimum altitude. Significance: Due to the pre-eminence of Dre Olivier in the field of meteor study it is felt that his statement that the object was a "bright fireball which is a perfectly normal body" may be accepted as the solution. JAMES A. GEY Maj Ol" » USAF Deputy for Operations » lhe AS. ia «AN ee INCLS. Ll. USAF Technical Info Sheet 2 Answers to USAF…
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--- 40027753-001-0001.tif --- REFERENCE REPORT PROJECT BLUE BOOK Textual records of Projec

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, detailing the investigations of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) conducted by the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1969. It includes information on the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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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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40027753

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's program for investigating UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969. It details the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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237UAP00352

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…nt is a Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a general aviation aircraft. The UAP was described as a fireball falling from the sky, and it was not detected by ATC radar.
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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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AARO Historical Record Report

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO Historical Record Report provides a comprehensive review of U.S. government involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) from 1945 to 2023. It concludes that there is no evidence supporting claims of extraterrestrial technology or reverse-engineering programs, attributing most UAP sightings to misidentifications of ordinary objects and ph…
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05 AARO Historical Record Report

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
1 THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Report on the Historical Record of U.S. Government Involvement with Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Volume I February 2024 05 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Date: 02/05/2025 Released in Full:___X__; Released in Part: ______ Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at…
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733667-002-002-0012

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains multiple reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by pilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.
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733667-002-002

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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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237UAP00072

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
Incident report detailing a sighting of a green fireball in Harding County, observed by residents and a ZME Controller.
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23857122-1209-480826-0002

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…cher and I were traveling in an automobile north along the west shore of Cayuga Lake when at a point about 7 miles from the city of Ithaca at 9:10 PM we saw a "Fireball" cross Cayuga Lake in an arc traveling very rapidly from Northeast to Northwest. It was a sizable ball of fire, green in color with green flames streaking out. This information was not forwar…
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23857122-1209-480826-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…cher and I were traveling in an automobile north along the west shore of Cayuga Lake when at a point about 7 miles from the city of Ithaca at 9:10 PM we saw a "Fireball" cross Cayuga Lake in an arc traveling very rapidly from Northeast to Northwest. It was a sizable ball of fire, green in color with green flames streaking out. This information was not forwar…