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733667-001-031-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of UFO sightings reported on January 8, 1986, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.
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733667-001-031-0033

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…jyu Terauchi of Japan Airlines, depicting the sighting of an unidentified object during flight JAL #1628 on November 17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.
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733667-002-003-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request letter from Carol Keast to the FAA seeking information about a UFO sighting reported by JAL pilot Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, as mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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733667-002-003-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the FAA regarding a request for records related to a UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986. The FAA is in the process of compiling the records and will send a copy of the pilot's second interview upon completion.
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733667-002-003-0013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the FAA regarding a request for records related to a sighting of an unidentified flying object by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986. The FAA indicates that they are compiling the records and will not be able to release the transcript until it is completed, expected around February 26, 1987.
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733667-002-008-0069

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This document is a request for a copy of an FAA form related to a sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot on January 17, 1986. The request was made by Scott A. Elliott and includes details about the costs associated with obtaining the form.
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733667-001-010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.
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20060474F 001 021 2023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is an unclassified email correspondence discussing the handling of a request related to the 1947 Roswell UFO incident. It indicates that the National Security Council (NSC) has no records concerning the incident and suggests that any relevant records would likely be found at the National Archives.
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237UAP00020

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on December 15, 2014, which was later suggested to possibly be a satellite or space debris.
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237UAP00252

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of three flashing lights above a thunderstorm while flying at FL370. The incident occurred on April 15, 2023, and was documented in a Skywatch Incident Report.
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237UAP00287

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of three circling lights while flying at 20,000 feet. The incident occurred on August 12, 2023, and was documented in a Skywatch Incident Report.
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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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733667-001-022-0012

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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British Activity in the Field of Unidentified Flying Objects

Cia Document Secret Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…from Britain. It highlights the establishment of a standing committee on flying saucers and details observations made by British officials, including a notable incident in Yorkshire. The document also addresses potential national defense concerns related to UFO sightings.
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t 7585721 20060476F 001 003 2013

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcript of a Department of Defense news briefing conducted on June 24, 1997, where Kenneth H. Bacon addressed various topics, including UFOs and the Air Force's investigations into alleged sightings.
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t 7585721 20060476F 001 005 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ntains a withdrawal/redaction sheet from the Clinton Presidential Records, detailing emails related to the National Security Council (NSC) and the 1947 Roswell incident. It includes restrictions on the release of information under the Presidential Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act, along with an email exchange discussing the lack of NSC records …
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[06/24/1997] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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ufo11

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a detailed account of a UFO sighting reported by a resident of Haven, New York, who observed a golden-orange glowing object in the sky. The object was described as being very high, possibly between 10,000 to 20,000 feet, and was seen moving steadily for approximately twenty seconds before disappearing behind trees. The witness compared…