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733667-001-009-0001

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object on November 17, 1986. The interview took place on January 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska, and aimed to gather firsthand witness testimony.
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733667-001-011-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.
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733667-001-024-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Alaska. The flight crew reported seeing a large object with multiple lights and erratic movement, which was tracked by air traffic control.
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733667-002-003-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Ivy P. Moore, a Public Affairs Specialist, responding to a request for documentation regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi incident and the Korean Air Lines flight 007 disaster.
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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…
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733667-02-001-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA released findings regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines crew on November 17, which included first-person testimonies and radar data, but ultimately concluded that there was no confirmed UFO sighting.
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ufo13

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses various reports and communications regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and the activities of civilian organizations interested in UFO phenomena. It highlights the secrecy and censorship surrounding UFO information by government agencies, particularly the Air Force.
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733667-002-002-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the structure, mission, and activities of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), an international organization dedicated to the scientific study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Founded in 1969, MUFON operates through a grassroots model with local leadership and a board of experts from various scientific fields. It emphasizes the importa…
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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.
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20060474F 001 014 2023

Foia Release Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains emails related to inquiries about UFOs and extraterrestrial life sent to the White House during the Clinton administration. It includes various questions from the public regarding UFO theories and comments from notable figures like Professor Stephen Hawking.
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20060474F 001 017 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document includes various cables from the Clinton Presidential Records related to UFO sightings and media reports from 1995 to 1996. It highlights several instances of UFO reports, including eyewitness accounts and official confirmations of strange aerial sightings.
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[02/23/1993 - 11/04/1994] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
RESTRICTION DATE SUBJECT/TITLE Pl/b(l) 05/20/93 [Space Activity] (7 pages) 001. cable 10/19/93 Pl/b(l) [Political Events] (5 pages) 002. cable 10/22/93 Pl/b(l) [Military Activity] (2 pages) 003. cable 06/06/94 Pl/b(l) [Foreign Press] (2 pages) 004. cable 09/08/94 Pl/b(l) [Scientific Research] (8 pages) 005. cable P3/b(3) 10/19/94 006. cable P3/b(3) 11/04/94 …
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733667-002-006-0086

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document lists various UFO organizations, their membership costs, and available publications related to UFO research and sightings.
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733667-001-003-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, claiming the object moved with him during his flight.
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733667-001-003-0040

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.
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733667-001-020-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND OVERHEAD RECONNAISSANCE THE U 2 AND OXCART PROGRAMS 1954 1974

Cia Document Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive history of the CIA's overhead reconnaissance programs, specifically focusing on the U-2 and OXCART projects from 1954 to 1974. It details the technological advancements, bureaucratic challenges, and political context surrounding these high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, which were pivotal during the Cold War for gath…
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20060527F 001 006 2023

Foia Release Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…idential Records Act and various document requests, with a focus on classified information and personal privacy concerns. It includes references to Area 51 and UFO-related topics, highlighting the ongoing interest and speculation surrounding these subjects.
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[03/06/1998 - 03/20/1998] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
SliBJECT/TITLE DATERESTRICTION 001. Email 03/20/1998P6/b(6) Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] FOLDER TITLE: [03/06/1998 -03/20/1998] DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE Pl National Security Classified Information 1(a)(1) of the PRA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office 1(a)(2) of the PRA] P3 Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the P…
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[02/07/1995 - 05/08/1996] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
RESTRICTION DATE SCBJECT/TITLE 02/07/95P3/b(3) Baku Media Tidbits [50 U.S.C. 403g, Section 6] [partial] (1 page) 001. cable 06/09/95 Pl/b(l) UFO Sighted... (4 pages) 002. cable 07/21/95 Pl/b(l) [Political Events] (4 pages) 003. cable 09/08/95 Pl/b(l) [Paranormal Phenomena] (4 pages) 004. cable P3/b(3) 09/09/95 005. cable P3/b(3) 10/21/95 006. cable P3/b(3) 0…