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733667-001-001-0001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to this sighting.
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Ford Broadcasts, 1965-1966 — Page 37637

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The original documents are located in Box D37, folder “Ford Broadcasts, 1965-1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material…
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733667-001-011-0014

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document analyzes radar data related to the JAL-1628 incident on November 18, 1986, which involved an alleged UFO sighting. The analysis indicates that the radar returns were normal and did not show any abnormalities associated with the reported UFO.
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733667-001-020-0005

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document analyzes radar data related to the JAL-1628 incident on November 18, 1986, which involved an alleged UFO sighting. The analysis indicates that the radar returns were normal and did not show any abnormalities associated with the reported UFO.
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733667-001-003-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.
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333335840

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… object was somewhat doubtful in the pilot's mind due to the ject's distance from the aircraft. The object disappeared over the top of the clouds | * <hs first sighting, reappeared ant in Like manner disappeared as the object's eolor: ned eae er cod. with the lower overcast. Seen vs re Boe ae | in Sa + ered ON Ker Sais si ba cal <0) \,tmatatiaesish. » ee ‘is…
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733667-001-031-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a log of calls regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes timestamps, names of individuals and organizations involved, and various media outlets that reported on the sighting.
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733667-001-025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the …
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733667-001-003-0022

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from the FAA responding to inquiries about the flight path of JAL Flight 1628, which encountered a UFO on November 17, 1986. The FAA confirms the flight path based on radar data and emphasizes their focus on airspace safety rather than UFO phenomena.
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733667-001-019

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…his document contains radar data and communications related to Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which experienced unidentified aerial phenomena during its flight on November 17, 1986. The data includes uncorrelated radar returns and pilot communications indicating sightings of a UFO.
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ufo6

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and correspondence regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during the late 1940s, particularly focusing on incidents reported in Virginia, Arkansas, and California. The reports include descriptions of the objects, their movements, and the reactions of witnesses, including military …
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733667-002-003-0049

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the JAL UFO sighting of November 17, 1986, sent to the FAA by Michael DeLorénZo.
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733667-002-005-0063

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding materials related to a November 1986 UFO sighting, sent by David Clemens to the National Archives and Records Administration.
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733667-002-007-0054

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Althin S. Cape requesting information on the Alaskan UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986, addressed to the National Archives and Records Administration.
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733667-001-022-0012

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document analyzes radar data related to the JAL-1628 incident on November 18, 1986, where the pilot reported a UFO sighting. The analysis concludes that the radar returns were normal and did not indicate any unusual targets.
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733667-001-023-0004

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document analyzes radar data related to the JAL-1628 incident on November 18, 1986, where the pilot reported a UFO sighting. The analysis indicates that the radar returns were normal and did not show any abnormalities associated with the reported target.
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733667-001-031-0001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a record of articles related to the UFO sighting of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, in Alaska. It lists various newspapers and cities from which articles were sourced, totaling over 54 articles.
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733667-002-002-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.
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733667-002-008-0073

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from attorney Alfred Gustinger, Jr. to the FAA requesting free items related to a November UFO sighting.