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NSA TOP SECRET UMBRA, 1979: One night, 42 UFOs tracked across four separate radar events, altitudes up to 88,000 ft. MiGs scrambled. All classified "probably balloons."

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Just went through the NSA FOIA release from May 18. 334 pages, formerly TOP SECRET UMBRA. Page 71, single night: 10 UFOs at 66,000-85,300 ft 12 UFOs at 10,000-15,000 ft 7 UFOs moving slowly west 13 UFOs at 88,000 ft Four separate events. Different altitudes, different vectors, same night. MiG reaction documented. The MiG-21 service ceiling is roughly 62,000 ft. The objects were out of reach. Official label on every single entry: "probably balloons." Full 334 pages at disclosure.org. Draw your...

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