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23857122-1012-444219-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…an, was driving east on Michigan State Hichway Number 28. REO states that at approximately 1600 hours on that date and at a point approximately eight (8) miles south of Sault Ste Marie, he observed for about sixty (60) seconds, a round, pink, stationary object at an altitude of five thousand (5000) feet to eight thou- sand (8000) feet approximately eight (8)…
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47323287

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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23857122-1012-444219-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ing east on Michigan State Highway Number 28. Reverend McNeil states that at approximately 1600 hours on that date and at a point approximately eight (8) miles south of Sault Ste Marie, he observed for about sixty (60) seconds, a round, pink, stationary object at an altitude of five thousand (5000) feet to eight thou- sand (8000) feet approximately eight (8)…
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40027753-001-0017

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the categorization and evaluation of UFO sightings by the Project Blue Book Office, detailing the types of reports, the significance of missing data, and common sources of UFO misidentifications.
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23857122-1175-475571-0006

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… Jal Y FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. TK-i-S52 PAGE OF PAGES 15 May 1952 STATEMENT At 2200 hours on 8 May 1952 we were flying north along the coast line about a mile south of Misawa Air Base. The pilot, Lt. Chaplin, called my attention to a | flashing light which was on the surface out at the one o'clock position. I was watching this, trying to see if it had any c…
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733667-001-003-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.
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333335972

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« x Ne AF hn ye aie (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1SUN | , COUNTRY | REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) JAPAN _TR-1-52 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT | ak Report of Unidentified Obj ect . AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Misawa Air Base, Honshu, Japan NéhF-B Wing Intelligence DATE OF REPORT , DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 15 May 1952 - _8 May 1952 C-2 —_—_---—…
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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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23857122-1209-480844-0001

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…-aid of the theodokite at a.d to0v level when the objects were first sighted. He did rot find his. halion: Ze was stending at an elevation. of 199. feet.on the south side of the Yuma County: Aires port-:termninal building. states that the objects moved much mora rapidly: thanm any ballon he has ever signte™ in his s 10 years experience as meteorological aid.…
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733667-001-008

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview, conducted by Inspector Richard O. Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, be…
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23857122-1209-480844-0003

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…r. Brown was looking for his lost weather ballon tal at a 6000 foot level when the et acha were first sighted, He was standing at an elevation of . feet on the south port terminal building Mr. Brown that the objec than any ballon he has ever sighted S40 The objects moved against the winds was from the north at Ss Mr. Brown feels strongly that he actually kno…
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733667-001-024

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This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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333336012

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2 Ar FD ORM 112—PART f ‘aban 1 JUNE 1948 V countny | REPORT NO. ay crx ye. USA 1-53 ae bel ft eee I ne tr mt we ee a P a ra _ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT (CLASSIFICATION) é + $ 4 LF? we f : Y, qentifiled fTlyinzs o| . a ae + a ee ateage — —_ AREA REPORTED ON | FROM (Ageney) Yuma, ,rizona Ai +7 50th ARG, Yurs County Airport, Ariz, i DATE OF REPORT DAT…
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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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23857122-1213-481193-0002

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…7) minutes, at. 2135 hours, 28 Jamary 1953. | 3. SOURCE observed the object visually. he The voint of observation was from a jet type aircraft (T=33) when Rast South East of Albany, Georgia. (31/05N-8h/10W) Object was on a direct line from Albany, Georgia to Columbus, Georgiae Appeared at all times to be Northwest of Albany, Georgiae Object, in relationship …
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733667-02-001-0007

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.
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23857122-1213-481193-0006

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…(37) minutes, at 2135 hours, 28 January 1953, 3. SOURCE observed the object visually. h. The point of observation was from a jet type aircraft (T=33) when East South East of Albany, Georgia. (31/05N-8l)/10W) Object was on a direct line from Albany, Georgia to Columbus, Georgiay Appeared at all times to be Northwest of Albany, Georgia, Object, in relationship…
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733667-02-001-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.
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23857122-1221-481980-0001

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… very fast 500 iiiles per hour or more. MJ se” the object for 2 or 3 seconds. It approached from 2 North Northwest Girection in a slight turn and departed in a South Southwest direct— jon. There was not any sound. The light from the Weon signs on the "Westchester Motor Court" illuminated the lower surface of the object. po at least four (4) and not more than…
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733667-02-001-0019

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane that reported being followed by an unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.