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9700471 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9700471 Row: 45 Shelf: 4 Section: 2 Position: 3 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Stack: v Original OA/ID Number: 1599 TO: PRESIDENT KEYWORDS: DEFENSE POLICY PERSONS: SUBJECT: ACTION: PRESIDENT SGD PER WH EXEC CLERK DUE DATE: 28 JAN 97 STATUS: …
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9706404 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9706404 Row: 46 Shelf: 3 A A. Position: 3 Stack: v Section: 6 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/ID Number: 3240 ▲ » CHRON FILE FROM: PRESIDENT KEYWORDS: SECURITY BAKERPERSONS: SUBJECT: STATUS: C DUE DATE: 27 SEP 97 ACTION: PRESIDENT…
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9800538 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9800538 Row: 45 Stack: v Section: 4 Shelf: 4 Position: 3 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/1D Number: 2011 SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION 001a. memo 01/31/1998 Pl/b(l) 001b. email 01/27/1998 P6/b(6) 001c. memo ca. 1/1998 Pl/b(l) 00I…
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733667-001-020-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…his document details the events surrounding a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 while flying over Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that appeared to follow their aircraft, leading to an investigation by FAA officials. The incident sparked significant media interest and raised questions about the FAA's handling of UFO report…
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733667-02-001-0035

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.
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733667-001-003-0035

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…orted by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.
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733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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733667-001-020-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
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733667-001-010-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A pilot reported observing multiple unidentified lights during a flight, describing their appearance and behavior in relation to the aircraft.
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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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237UAP00546

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On August 27, 2023, UPS Flight 917 reported observing three white lights exhibiting unusual movement patterns near Las Vegas, NV, prompting FAA operations to document the incident as potential UAP activity.
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ufo10

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly formatted report regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, particularly around Ritchie Highway, Maryland, in 1952. It includes various eyewitness accounts, descriptions of the objects, and references to investigations by the FBI and other agencies.
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733667-001-015-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or communication log involving Japan Air flight 1628, discussing radar contact and visibility issues during flight. The conversation indicates a potential unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) situation, as the flight crew reports no radar replies and mentions traffic being extinguished.
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23857122-0457-180373-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…on all Sides, The base of the clovd wa reported at approximately 3500 ao and broken, The too of the cloud could not oe seen, Locking westward he reports he saw three perpendicular streaks of light in a V formation moving hori-~ zontelly on a heading of 15/20 degrees, These were described as extremely bright and luminous and it was the opinion of Mr that ther…
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23857122-0457-180373-0009

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…all Sides, The base of the cloud was reported at approximately 3500 feet and broken. The top of the cloud could not be seen, Looking westward he reports he saw three perpendicular streaks of light in a V formation moving hori- zontally on a heading of 15/20 degrees, These were described as extremely bright and luminous and it was the opinion of Mr, Maxey tha…
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23857122-1539-544185-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…of 600 MPH. Weather clear, no clouds and visibility unlimited. The first object was seen entering the trail of B36. It made a sharp left turn and was joined by three more while still turning. The three joined the first and all four circled once in tight formation then formed abroaste After forming abreast they seemed to gain speed at a tremendous rate of inc…
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ufo8

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and corrupted report related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and investigations, primarily from the 1950s. It includes references to radar detections, military communications, and possible sightings of flying saucers, but the text is largely unintelligible due to formatting issues.
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Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…unconventional aircraft by a group of US nationals traveling by train in Azerbaijan SSR on October 4, 1955. The object was described as a triangular shape with lights, launching in a manner similar to a missile.
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733667-001-007-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the visual experience of encountering two unidentified ships while flying near Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-011-0045

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the positioning of unidentified ships in relation to the aircraft and the visual conditions during the sighting.