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…scription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.

…scription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.

This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.

Declassification Authority: NND 57565 . . dl AF FORM 112=-PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 eh a ee ef ms (LEA Cae ae # P 2 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) EASTON CENTER COMMUNITY ,ME(N46°371$W67947!) | FLIGHT 3-G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION — EVALUATION — 4 March 1953 2 Ma…

…h Paragraph 3b ADCL 200-1, dated 11 Arril 19513 While flying CAP south of MPLS under GCI Control, Flight of 2 F-5l's, Subway | “2 4RN, at FIMQ 1720 at 21538 24 November 1951 saw a small white cbject, shape same be Northrup Flying Wing, color milky white, approximately &' wing span. Heading of ; ; | | ! ! | object East - level flight ~ appeared to be hanging …

On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.

…tial observation its altitude was estimated to be 1500 feet. However it was described as climbing gradually and was traveling at a speed a little slower than a jet. The object continued in a southwesterly direction and crossed Anchorage to a point just beyond the city limits when it ¢ircled to the west to a position out over the middle of knik arm, but on a …

…tial observation its altitude was estimated to be 1500 feet. However it was described as climbing gradually and was traveling at a speed a little slower than a jet. The object continued in a s

This document is an order form from the FAA for records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It outlines the process for requesting records and associated fees.

…is an order form from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986, in Alaska.

This document contains a collection of reports and transcripts related to the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes interviews with crew members, air traffic control communications, and radar tracking data.

This document contains a comprehensive air traffic package related to the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with crew members, communication records with air traffic control, and radar tracking data.

The FAA released findings regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines crew on November 17, which included first-person testimonies and radar data, but ultimately concluded that there was no confirmed UFO sighting.

This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an unidentified traffic sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It indicates that radar data did not confirm the reported traffic and mentions ongoing checks for further information.

… 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.

The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…

This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a pilot and the FAA's investigation into the incident. The pilot reported seeing an object that moved in ways inconsistent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpr…

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese airline cargo pilot and crew, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration.

This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena while en route to Tokyo via Anchorage, Alaska. The interviews were held by FAA officials in response to the reported sighting.

This document is a supplement to AFR 80-17, detailing the responsibilities for screening, investigating, and reporting UFO sightings at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It outlines the roles of various divisions and personnel in managing UFO reports and investigations.