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…length with fuzzy edges. This object. was. observed between 15),0and 1559 hours CST. The speed of the object varied from — stationary to as fast or faster than jet aircraft. After it disappeared the area - ‘where it appeared was kept under surveillance for a period of about 5 mimtes. No _ further returns were observed. No aircraft were in the vicinity, and n…

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'

… 8. Physical evidence of sighting: None 9. Interception or identification action taken: None 10. Comments of Preparing Officer: S/Sgt Helmer appeared to be of excellent character and seemed sincere during the rendition of his report. He has never seen a similar object and although he does not know what he saw, he is certain it was not a meteorological or ast…

This document discusses a pilot's encounter with unidentified lights while flying over Alaska. The pilot reported seeing three lights that changed colors and exhibited unusual behavior, leading to an investigation by air traffic controllers.

…ighting: None 8. Physical evidence of sighting: None 9. Interception or Identification action taken: None 10. Comments of Preparing Officer: appeared to be of excellent character and seemed sincere during the rendition of his report. He has never seen a similar object and although he does not know what he saw, he is certain it was not a meteorological or ast…

This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…

…r. Wyle V. Moore at Love Field, Dallas called and gave a brief descrip-— tion of the object. He said it had a green nose and white Wing tips with a stream like jet. Mr. Marcus V. Fechenbach, also on duty at the Love Field Tower sketched the object. A standby sctyer was sent to Love Field to pick up the sketch and other information. The following two items ar…

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.

…f delta-wing plane. The outer edges of the object were very well defined, whereas, the trailing edge with the colors changing from red to orange seemed: to bea jet stream. JI hope that the information can help you and have tryed to give as accurate description of the object as possible." Mr Fechenbach's description is the best we were able to get of all the …

The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.

…35,000" = 2909/52 knots (9) ho ,000! 2900/48 knots (10) 45,000' = 290°/57 knots (11) 50,000' = 290°/\2 knots 5. The reporting officer evaluates the sighting as jet aircraft. Director of Intelligence NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S. C.— 31 AND 32, AS A…

… as it continued to come east. It paused for several seconds and then headed back on a northwest course and disappeared over the horizon in the vicinity of the Jet Bar. All this took about two (2) minutes. We then waited and watched in the same direction in anticipation of another one. Another approached at apprex- imately 2249 hours following the same angle…

This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.

…een drinking. Because of the altitude this object seemed to be at and the distance it travelled, I am certain that it was travelling many times faster than our Jet aircraft can £0 ha A booth ALFES G. SMITH A/ic AF 3)4816)70 Declassification Authority: NND 57565

This document contains various communications regarding the Japan Airlines UFO sighting from November 17, 1986, including requests for information and materials related to the incident from multiple individuals and organizations.

…r-—white in color; soundless; moved at about 20 miles per hour; no flame or other visible means of propulsion although at the rear end there was a hole as in a jet aircraft; two very small, under-proportioned wings, swept—back and pointed, about a third of the distance back from the nose; a long, narrow window on each side of the nose in the upper half; obje…

The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly scanned text, possibly related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) or UFOs, but lacks coherent information due to its degraded state.

…er—white in color; soundless; moved at about 20 miles per hour; no flame or other visible means of propulsion although at the rear end there was a hole as in a jet aircraft; two very small, under—proportioned wings, swept—back and pointed, about a third of the distance back from the nose; a long, narrow window on each side of the nose in the upper half; obje…

… 2 feet from the eye. Color: Silvery, possibly due to reflection of sun against aircraft-type covering. Speed: Great speed. Estimated as 4 times the speed of a jet aircraft. Sound: Similar to sound of an F-86 at high altitude, with no change in tone or volume during man- euvers. Maneuvers: The object made three (3), 360° turns to the right taking 2 to 3 seco…

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