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733667-002-007-0008

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National Archives and Records Administration
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2.2 MB
External ID
c3b7a8f80e23ab9fdb365d06cf1b8503cd094e565c8eea7e3dabc9491e2a0e37
Confidence
85%
Credibility
80%

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A letter from Dr. Robert J. Lloyd to Mr. Donald D. Engen of the FAA, expressing interest in the Japan Airlines UFO sighting and requesting data for research on sensory aspects of color vision.

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Aviation SafetyColor Vision ResearchUFO sightings FAAOptometryResearchUFO

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Jun 15, 1987

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Dr. Robert J. Lloyd 1628 Euclid Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 February 27, 1987 4h SS VOZLBOOS | Mr. Donald D. Engen Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue S.W. Washington, D.C. 20591 Dear Mr. Engen: I was quite interested to hear of the recent Japan Airlines UFO "sighting" that took place between Iceland and Anchorage. As an optometrist and perceptual lighting specialist, information regarding the nature of the "light belts" and the conditions during which they were observed could, potentially, prove quite significant in my ongoing research of the sensory aspects of color vision. I am anxious to obtain relevant data concerning this incident. Would it be) This information should be very helpful. I appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide. Sincerely, Bodh et] ee