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This document contains a transcript of a communication between an aircraft (Alaska fifty-three) and air traffic control regarding an unidentified radar blip that was observed during flight. The blip moved at high speed and disappeared from radar without visual confirmation.

On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.

…fied 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.'

…488 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F-94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 | (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) source lst Lt. Donald F. Chaplin and Lt. William W. Hints HR ae aa NaN One Streak of light, ball shape, size unknown. When first obse olor appeared green changing…

…64838 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F+94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) a. One Streak of light, ball shape, size unkno’ appeared green changing to yellow then to orange-red ris ial dter takin. Flash of light had a slight streamer trai…

…neuver twice. The object then rose vertically and disappeared from view. Total time of observation was estimated to be between 60 and 75 secondse There were no radar contacts with this object. No other obser-~ vations of this object are known to have been made. APPROVED : WN Lt Colonel, Director of rd DEC aaa AC res TE - ] f “Ae a4 4 = aS dias 3 ood we es . …

…d the flight leader advised that he was advancing to 100% power and started a hard port turn. At this time I immediately dropped back to trail position and the radar observer locked on to the lead plane. We continued the port turn and the object seemed to start turning inside of our turn and then started to climb. At this time the flight leader attempted to …

…ph 7d, Aix Force Letter 200-5 the folicowing information is sulmittied. All information is itenized corresponding to paragraph 7c: 1, One object was sighted by radar at 1707 E. Hours at 235", 65 miles south West of Congaree AFB, South Carolina. The object was traveling at an estimated speed of 200 MPH. The object was on a heading of 060 decrees and faded at …

…IR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 483D T. G. WING (M), APO 75 Re 3 = 53 3 1. On 8 March 1953 unidentified objects were sighted on GCA radar scopes of the 1955-1 Detachment AACS, Ashiye Air Base (133° 54' N - 130° 398' B) from 2137 I until 2212 I. The first object was observed visually and by radar by GCA operators and visually by co…

…N REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO, 483D T. G. WING (M), APO ‘75 M=-3 = 353 Saye cat eae 2 OF 3 PAGES 1. On 8 March 1953 unidentified objects were sighted on GCA radar seopes of the 1955-1 Detachment AACS, Ashiya Air Base (133° 54' N + 130° 398' B) from 2137 I until 2212 I. The first object was observed visually and by radar by GCA operators and visually by co…

(USE REVERSE SIDE OF SHEET IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED) : - 5. Has anomalous propagation been observed to extend the range of ground clutter by this radar at this site, and did this condition exist during or near the time that unknown target was observed? Average amount of clutter. No other Unknown aircraft were in the area 6. What effects of rain storms and l…

This document details various sightings and investigations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Washington State between 1952 and 1960, primarily reported to the FBI. It includes eyewitness accounts of large metallic objects, descriptions of their movements, and the responses from local authorities and military personnel.

This document is a correspondence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the inquiry about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to order the investigation materials related to the sighting.

This document is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the …

This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…

This document discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.

…ith 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.

…nered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.

A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.