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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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733667-001-003-0004

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The document discusses the misidentification of celestial objects by experienced pilots, specifically referencing a case involving a senior airline captain who mistook Jupiter for a UFO. It highlights the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the …
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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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733667-001-007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight encountered two spaceships and a mother ship while flying over Alaska, leading to a series of unusual observations and communications with air traffic control.
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733667-001-011-0112

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This document outlines the Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials, focusing on the creation of raster image master files. It serves as a collaborative effort among federal agencies to establish best practices for digitizing still images in cultural heritage institutions.
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733667-001-020-0010

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This document details an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to c…
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733667-001-020-0013

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This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a pilot and the FAA's investigation into the incident. The pilot reported seeing an object that moved in ways inconsistent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpr…
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733667-001-020-0014

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The document discusses a significant UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported being tailed by an unidentified object. Despite the FAA's attempts to downplay the incident, the pilot and other witnesses remained convinced of the encounter's authenticity, leading to ongoing public interest and concern about the implications fo…
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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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733667-02-001-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Captain Kenju Terauchi of Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986, during a flight over Alaska. The incident involved unusual lights and a large object that the captain believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. Despite FAA and military investigations labeling the radar evidence as artifacts, the case has revived public …
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40027753-001-0058

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a photograph from Project Blue Book, showcasing a radar screen with multiple signals being tracked, dated June 18, 1953.
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40027753-001-0072

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This document is a photograph from the Project Blue Book case files, specifically case file 2605, which includes a radar screen showing multiple tracked signals related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) investigated by the Air Force from 1947 to 1969.
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293206379-003-014

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The document appears to be a return label or a reference note from the National Archives, dated July 1959, with minimal context provided.
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733667-002-004-0021

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A letter from a high school student, Francine Evans, requesting information on unidentified flying objects and Japan Air Lines pilots from the National Archives.
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733667-002-005-0066

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The document appears to be a fragment of a communication or memo, possibly related to a research or academic context, given the mention of a PhD and an address in San Francisco. The content is largely illegible and lacks substantive information regarding UAP/UFOs.
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733667-002-006-0134

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This document appears to be a fragment of a communication related to a location in New Mexico, possibly concerning a military or research facility. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent context.
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ML24234A061

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This document outlines proposed updates to the reporting guidelines for unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) flyovers, particularly in relation to nuclear facilities and the establishment of secure reporting mechanisms.
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ML24234A061

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Current & Future Flyover Reporting Guidance for SIDs: A Proposal11545 Rockville PikeOne White Flint NorthRockville, MD 20852 Agenda Introduction SID Flyover Reporting Guidelines Update Needed? AARO UAP Reporting Requirement EC. 1673. UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA REPORTING PROCEDURES. (a) Mechanism for Authorized Reporting.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secre…
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68875395

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
68875395