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Matching “JAL #1628 UFO Incident” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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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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Scanned: Case Number 091934 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0474-F MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an Clinton Presidential Records Collection/Record Group: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 21830 OA/ID Number: 091934 Scan ID: Document Number: Stack:Row:Section: Shelf: Position: s 836 9 1 administrative marker by the Will…
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733667-02-001-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-003-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Philip J. Klass regarding his analysis of the JAL UFO incident, intended for Paul Steucke. It discusses the publication of his findings in 'Skeptical Inquirer'.
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733667-001-011-0088

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.
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733667-002-010-0096

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a request for information regarding a report on the Japan Airlines (JAL) incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. The requester, Steuart Campbell, is inquiring about the items sold as part of the report and specifically asks if it includes information about the weather situation at the time of the incident.
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733667-001-011-0084

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in proximity.
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733667-001-018-0006

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in close proximity.
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733667-001-018-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in proximity.
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733667-002-002-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the structure, mission, and activities of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), an international organization dedicated to the scientific study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Founded in 1969, MUFON operates through a grassroots model with local leadership and a board of experts from various scientific fields. It emphasizes the importa…
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733667-002-006-0089

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a promotional listing of various UFO-related materials and resources available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 outlines appropriations for military activities, personnel strengths, and various defense programs, including provisions for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) disclosure.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 includes provisions for military funding, procurement, and strategies for various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, with a specific section dedicated to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) disclosure.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 outlines appropriations for military activities, personnel strengths, and various defense-related initiatives, including provisions for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) records collection and disclosure.
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733667-02-001-0049

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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).
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20060474F 001 014 2023

Foia Release Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains emails related to inquiries about UFOs and extraterrestrial life sent to the White House during the Clinton administration. It includes various questions from the public regarding UFO theories and comments from notable figures like Professor Stephen Hawking.
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[02/23/1993 - 11/04/1994] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
RESTRICTION DATE SUBJECT/TITLE Pl/b(l) 05/20/93 [Space Activity] (7 pages) 001. cable 10/19/93 Pl/b(l) [Political Events] (5 pages) 002. cable 10/22/93 Pl/b(l) [Military Activity] (2 pages) 003. cable 06/06/94 Pl/b(l) [Foreign Press] (2 pages) 004. cable 09/08/94 Pl/b(l) [Scientific Research] (8 pages) 005. cable P3/b(3) 10/19/94 006. cable P3/b(3) 11/04/94 …
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733667-002-006-0086

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document lists various UFO organizations, their membership costs, and available publications related to UFO research and sightings.
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733667-001-003-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, claiming the object moved with him during his flight.
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733667-001-003-0040

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.