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UAP D012 Newark Field Office 1952 1967

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications from the FBI Newark Field Office regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings between 1952 and 1967. It includes descriptions of sightings, requests for investigations, and correspondence with the U.S. Air Force and other agencies.
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20060474F 002 001 2023

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various communications and reports related to UFO sightings and public interest in unidentified aerial phenomena, including remarks from political figures and local beliefs in Peru regarding alien-related mud baths.
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733667-001-003-0031

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…is document contains radio communications from flight JAL-1628, which reported unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during its flight near Anchorage, Alaska. The pilots communicated sightings of a UFO and described its position relative to their aircraft.
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733667-001-003-0027

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…arding discrepancies in the flight path of Japan Airlines flight JAL-1628. Klass highlights inconsistencies between the FAA's reconstructed flight path and the pilot's radio communications.
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733667-02-001-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.
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23857122-1412-535137-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ROM (Agency) REPORT NO, Wing Intelligence L¥¥*-1-3 Castle AF Base, California PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES 1, Description of Objects The observers, Aircraft Commander and pilot of a B-29 Air Refueling aireraft, first observed the objects while flying on a heading of 330 degrees, The objects appeared as a formation of lights approaching the aircraft from & northeasterly…
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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…
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733667-02-001-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747, piloted by Kenju Terauchi, encountered three UFOs during a flight over Alaska, with one UFO described as being larger than two aircraft carriers. The FAA initially confirmed radar tracking of the UFOs but later retracted the statement, attributing the radar blip to a duplicate image of the 747. Eyewitness accounts from the flight crew …
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733667-002-002-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…
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Combatting Fatigue in Crewmembers

Cia Document Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…iscusses Aeroflot's efforts to combat crew member fatigue through medical research, physical conditioning, and the use of automated testing equipment to ensure pilot fitness and alertness.
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237UAP00383

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A UAP incident was reported by the pilot of commercial flight NKS2376 while flying at 37,000 feet over Lake Michigan. The pilot observed a light that appeared to be climbing and descending with lateral movement.
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733667-001-012-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-02-001-0046

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the FAA's response to public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, including the sale of detailed information packages about the incident.
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733667-002-003-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The FAA is responding to public interest by offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee.
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733667-002-007-0084

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration to Mr. Martin H. Gaines of the BBC, regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena by the crew of Japan Air Lines flight #1628 on November 17, 1986. The material is provided on an embargoed basis ahead of a press conference.
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23857122-1266-487903-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ts occured within 5-8 minutes in the order in which presented and at the approximate time intervals as indicated: a. 3~5 minutes after take-off - ATCC informed pilot that objects were five (5) miles distant dead ahead. be - 3-5 seconds later - ATCC informed pilot that objects were four (4) miles distant dead ahead. ¢. 13 seconds later - ATCC informed pilot t…
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333336111

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
-~ ~» AF FORM 112 . APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 pimpin titra tiT ws @2 fi <<} =r gare ee } Pee AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION foo . + a i td Reporting of Information on Unidentified Fiying Objects Sh” “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) _ Washington, D. 0. Director of Intellicenc DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION pal July 1952 20 duly 1202 (nD PREPARED BY (Of…
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23857122-1395-526479-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…eak, Intel Officer As indicated in summary REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) VHF contact by Otondo, Robert Hy, 1/Lt, Pilot, to GCI (Pursesnatcher) at 1819 Est, SUMMARY: (Zenter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report. on AF For…
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23857122-1403-531603-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…re AFB, Trenton, NJ DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION : 9 January 1953 29 October 1952 A-3 PREPARED BY (Officer) Source 1st Lt David H. Goodnough., Pilot 2nd Lt James B. Donnelly end Lt Doyle C. Williams., R.Q. Ist Lt EFERENCES (Control number, directive, revigus report, etc., as applicable) S19 5 ani B * + T+ N (focal Training Fld th Radio Genta…
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23857122-1480-540021-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…C E INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) 3600th Flying Trng Wing Luke AFB, Giendale, Arizona REPORT NO, PAGE OC OF 3 PAGES Captain Roderick D. Thompson, instructor pilot, assigned to Luke Air Force Base, reported the sighting of an unidentified object which he and two fellow officers observed while on a training mission. Investigation by this office produced the…