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733667-001-011-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.
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733667-001-020-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This 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 repor…
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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.
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733667-001-023

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.
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733667-001-031-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying over the North Pole. The incident was corroborated by radar data from both civilian and military sources, but no further information about the object was determined.
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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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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733667-002-010

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a series of requests for information regarding a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight in 1986. Various individuals are inquiring about literature, reports, and recordings related to the incident, as mentioned in a news broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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333335394

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.
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276537898

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
276537898
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23857122-0457-180273-0377

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… Meal eg le ha wer AL > 3 4 £ beresived iorm. Journal of Experimental Psychclogy, 1932, 15, 735-564 Guilford, J. P, Autokinesis and the streaming phenomena. al American Journal of Psychology, 1929, LO, 1,011,317, 15 CONFIDE NfraL Declassification Authority: NND 57565
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237UAP00591

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
On December 27, 2023, multiple aircraft reported observing two white lights circling each other near Salina, Kansas, while operating at high altitudes. The UAP were not detected by ATC radar systems.
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40027753-001-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a compilation of various briefings and reports related to UFOs and UAPs from the years 1955 to 1968, including meetings, articles, and correspondence from notable figures and committees.
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40027753-001-0021

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This document lists various non-military publications related to astronomy, weather phenomena, and UFOs, providing resources for further reading on these topics.
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40027753-001-0036

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This document discusses the status of UFO investigations by the Air Force post-Project Blue Book, indicating that there is no current interest or funding for such investigations. It also mentions the involvement of private organizations and universities in studying UFO phenomena and refutes claims regarding extraterrestrial remains at Wright-Patterson Air Fo…
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40027753-001-0040

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This document discusses the closure of Project Blue Book and the Air Force's stance on UFO investigations, indicating that there is no current interest or funding for such investigations. It also mentions the involvement of private organizations and universities in studying UFO phenomena and refutes claims regarding extraterrestrial remains at Wright-Patters…
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733667-001-014-0009

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication or report related to air traffic control and military operations, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations in the Anchorage area. It includes technical terms and acronyms relevant to aviation and air defense.
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733667-001-015-0024

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains operational details related to air traffic control and military coordination in the context of air defense, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations.
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UAP D015 Astronaut Scientific Debriefings 1962 1963

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This document details the scientific debriefings of astronauts John Glenn and others regarding their observations during the Mercury spaceflights in 1962-1963, focusing on luminous particles, atmospheric phenomena, and recommendations for future scientific observations in space.