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733667-001-011-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details communication between Japan Air Flight 1628 and the Fairbanks FAA tower regarding unidentified traffic during the flight's approach near Fairbanks, Alaska. The flight crew reported visual contact with an unidentified object, while the FAA confirmed no military aircraft in the vicinity.
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733667-001-017-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
…be a position log from the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center dated November 18, 1986. The text is largely illegible and contains various references to FAA forms and procedures.
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733667-001-024-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified object on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the vicinity.
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733667-001-030-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.
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733667-002-004-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from McManus Law Offices to the FAA requesting a copy of the FAA form summarizing a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The letter includes a payment for the request.
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733667-002-004-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA has initiated a mail-order service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.
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733667-002-005-0051

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Grant Csalliaor requesting information from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Capt. Kenjuy Terauchi on November 17, 1987.
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733667-001-003-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the unauthorized release of information regarding the JAL1628 flight incident that occurred on March 11, 1987. It highlights concerns about the integrity of the agency following premature disclosures.
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733667-001-003-0020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…terials related to the JAL 1628 UFO incident. It discusses the request for materials, including transcripts and photos, and mentions an unauthorized disclosure investigation.
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733667-001-011-0050

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ment is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation led by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and included a Japanese interpreter.
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733667-001-030-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a radar sighting by the crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987, where a target was observed moving at an unusually high speed before disappearing into ground clutter.
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733667-001-031-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of UAP sightings reported on January 2, 1987, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.
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733667-002-008-0143

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL pilot Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, dated February 28, 1987.
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333336166

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF FORM 112—PART | Rectzreteyr APPROVED ae 1948 | Ai cgnroboaieauclttcihs COUNTRY REPORT NO. USA F5G-T—4 __AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT ‘AREA REPORTED ON wee SUBJECT F ) Ty ek ia LN WESTFIELD, MAINE (N46® 341 W67°%55!) FEICHT’5~c, 46024 AISS, PRESQUE ISLE AFB DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 February 1955 2) Feb…
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733667-02-001-0022

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ter 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.
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733667-001-031-0019

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident that occurred on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It discusses the details surrounding the sighting and the FAA's response.
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733667-001-031-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It provides insights into the FAA's response and public communication regarding the sighting.
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733667-001-031-0025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident that occurred on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It likely contains details about the incident and the FAA's response.
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733667-002-003-0009

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
This document appears to be a reminder memo related to FAA Form 1340-28, indicating a work order process. The content is largely illegible and lacks specific details regarding UAP/UFO incidents.
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733667-002-004-0059

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the Japan Airlines UFO incident, sent to the FAA by Ed Fernandez on February 26, 1987.