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733667-02-001-0042

National Archives and Records Administration

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National Archives and Records Administration
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40ed03b32fe5d02d50e3c9dce28490b167d5bc71c2923a69b566b9ac27a9d6fc
Confidence
85%
Credibility
80%

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The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.

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FAA DocumentationPublic InterestUFO Sighting FAAJapan Air LinesPilot ReportUFO

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Jun 15, 1987

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