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733667-001-020-0014

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses a significant UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported being tailed by an unidentified object. Despite the FAA's attempts to downplay the incident, the pilot and other witnesses remained convinced of the encounter's authenticity, leading to ongoing public interest and concern about the implications fo…
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DoW UAP D080 Narrative 2 Western US Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the firsthand narrative from a witness regarding multiple incidents of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed in the western United States in October 2023. The witness, a federal law enforcement special agent, describes several encounters with orb-like lights and red lights that exhibited unusual movement and behavior.
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237UAP00092

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This report details an incident involving an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) encountered by a commercial aircraft while in flight. The UAP was observed traveling in the opposite direction at a similar altitude, but no other traffic was detected in the area.
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23857122-1294-493431-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF FORM 112—PART Il APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 Coed AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. Intelligence Off, 2596th AFRFTC ee Hensley Fld, Grand Prairie, Tex 15 shies 2 so 2 | 10. Location of Air Traffie: One DC=3, three (3) miles NE of Love Field, Dallas, 1, Description: Object was delta-winged in shape with large round opening in the center…
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UAP D012 Newark Field Office 1952 1967

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ed 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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733667-001-011-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.
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20060527F 001 023 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an administrative marker related to a Presidential Determination on classified information concerning the Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada. It outlines the exemption from public disclosure requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to protect national security information.
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333336389

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…s - “ . a ” ° . 2? i eres , én : AF FORM 112—PART | comencyaet oer oa | 4 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY < REPO (LEA N | | > 4 UNITED STATES Tk- 9- AF 5 ; iS 6 4 AIR INTELLIGENCE a. REPORT _ SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Victorville, Valifornia fig, 96d Bomb Wing, Castle APB, California DATE OF REPORT “DATE OF INFORMATION : ; EVALUATION 10 Fe…
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733667-001-003-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the unauthorized release of investigative information regarding the JAL 1625 UFO incident by the FAA, highlighting concerns about agency trust and the handling of sensitive information.
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733667-001-014-0009

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This document appears to be a communication or report related to air traffic control and military operations, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations in the Anchorage area. It includes technical terms and acronyms relevant to aviation and air defense.
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733667-001-015-0024

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains operational details related to air traffic control and military coordination in the context of air defense, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations.
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733667-001-015-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It details communications between various air traffic control sectors and the flight during the time of the incident.
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733667-001-030-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The Assistant Manager of Automation at the Anchorage ARTCC reviewed radar data and found no evidence of the reported aircraft.
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733667-001-020-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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733667-001-003-0022

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…light path of JAL Flight 1628, which encountered a UFO on November 17, 1986. The FAA confirms the flight path based on radar data and emphasizes their focus on airspace safety rather than UFO phenomena.
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333336237

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AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY UNITED § smrnsey WELeuts pint Cite t AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ne eee > — (LEAVE SUBJECT FLYOBRPT RAEN REPORTED ONT te om ee TY | Aa giateeg OL kas FROM (Agency) 3th Air Division (Defense Albuquerque, N Mex and Amarillo, Texas _ Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION mn…
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9806405 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9806405 Row: 45 Section: 5 Shelf: 9 Position: 3 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Stack: v Original OA/ID Number: 2059 FROM: PRESIDENT KEYWORDS:ACCESS PERSONS: SUBJECT: ACTION: PRESIDENT SGD PD 98-36 DUE DATE: 23 SEP 98 STATUS: C STAFF OFFICER:…
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333336175

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF FORM 112 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 | | ea + eee i iWiitl Saved A /} VCOUNTHY 4 * )” "REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) | United States AFXOI FLYOBRPT 8-52 a : AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT _ Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objects AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) 1G -—~ Michigan Director of Intelligence, Hg Tenth AF DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATIO…
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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.