Foia Release Unclassified Complete

733667-002-009-0051

National Archives and Records Administration

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Department

National Archives and Records Administration

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External ID

ed56bfb12fe5b3340d190e47f368f015d63aea780dd92985ef11ac8d91377418

Confidence

85%

Credibility

80%

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A request for documentation regarding an alleged UFO sighting by Japan Airlines crew and radar operators in Anchorage, dated March 5, 1987.

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Jun 15, 1987

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Entities mentioned

Japan Airlines Dor Atkinson Anchorage

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March 5; 1987 Dear Sir; It has been brought to my attention that there is some documentation reguarding an alledged UFO sighting by an airline Crew of Japan Airlines and some radar Opporators at Anchorage. If this is so could you tell my how I could obtain copies of the documentation. Thank you for your attention. \ Repec yyy Dor Atkinson 2104 27th Avenue Yuma, Az. 85364