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This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the radar images of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which experienced intermittent radar images attributed to 'split images'. The FAA seeks clarification on this phenomenon for public communication.

This document is a computer printout from the FAA regarding radar data related to Japan Air Lines Flight #1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight on November 17, 1986.

This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.

The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'

The document discusses reported sightings of mysterious flashing lights in Alaskan airspace, particularly involving commercial flights. It references a specific incident involving JAL Flight 1628 and mentions monitoring by air traffic controllers.

On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.

The article discusses the ongoing military presence of Soviet forces near Alaska, highlighting recent intercepts of Soviet bombers by U.S. Air Force fighters. It emphasizes the need for vigilance in the face of potential threats from the Soviet Union.

This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report from the Intelligence Division of the Alaskan Air Command, dated June 1, 1948. It contains classified information related to national defense and is restricted under the Espionage Act.

…942 | 10AD-2-53 MS Tre sine 2 o » residing at King Salmon, Alaska make the foliowing statement. : ‘During the eveining of 6 February 1953 at approx. 10:00 P.M. Alaskan standard time I observed a strange bright light in the sky © | west of my homs. The light was a Red—Orange when I first observed 14 | and changed to white and back to Red-Orange several times.…

The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.

…icance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 118—Part II.) 1, This report contains information of the sighting of a luminous object from sampson Air Force Base, New York at 1820 hours, 26 January 1953, 25 AS2E Salzberg, Sampson AFB, reported in letter form the visual observation of a luminous object a…

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and the incident is under investigation.

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…unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'

…ummary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) Report of the sighting of an unidentified flying object by Lloyd C Booth of Conway, South Carolina, at 300345Z (January). Three (3) Navy blimps were reported in the area at approximately the time of sighting. It is…

The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.

…FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. Head quart 36th Divisio Basie seh ikes FB, Th ecger nic | LRP 3-53 PAGE +» 2 Paces 1. On the night of 15 April 1953, fovr unidentified sightings of lights over Tucson, Arizonay were observed and reported, a. The first sighting was orange-red, predominating color was orange. It was first Sighted coming from th ie north on a heading of…

This document appears to be a correspondence related to a UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines, requesting information regarding the sighting.

A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL976 on August 19, 2012, near GAI.

On October 28, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL2928 reported a UAP sighting while flying at FL350 near Lynchburg, VA. The aircraft observed three bright lights without taking evasive action. FedEx flight 1402 also reported a similar UAP sighting.