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

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733667-002-005-0064

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by Japan Airlines on November 1, directed to the FAA.
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733667-001-003-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke of the FAA, discussing radar plot data related to the JAL1628 flight incident. Klass expresses gratitude for the data and shares his analysis of the flight path and the reported UFO sighting.
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733667-001-011-0047

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes interactions with a United Airlines flight and air traffic control regarding the UFO's presence.
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733667-001-011-0048

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between the flight and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them before disappearing.
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733667-001-011-0073

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted with a flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer describes seeing clusters of lights that were larger than navigation lights, with colors ranging from white to amber, and notes that the sighting lasted approximately 10 minutes.
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733667-001-019-0162

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-025-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a routing slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting associated with Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It confirms the existence of records related to the sighting and indicates that original correspondence is available.
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733667-001-031-0001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a record of articles related to the UFO sighting of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, in Alaska. It lists various newspapers and cities from which articles were sourced, totaling over 54 articles.
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733667-002-002-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.
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paperclipcia

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a classified communication from the Department of the Army regarding the Paperclip project, which involved the recruitment of German scientists after World War II. It discusses the logistics of returning specialists and their families to Germany, the prioritization of military needs, and the coordination between various military b…
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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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Ford Speech and Press Releases Logs, 1966 — Page 32462

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The original documents are located in Box D12, folder “Ford Speech and Press Releases Logs, 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyr…
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9508357 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Case Number: 2006-0474-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9508357 I1 Row: 44 Section: 6 Position: 3 Stack: v Shelf: 4 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/ID Number: 614 RESTRICTION DATE SUBJECT/TITLE P6/b(6) 10/19/95 001. letter Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)l 200…
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47323287

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
47323287
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40027753-001-0032

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the lack of substantial evidence for UFOs despite extensive observations by professional astronomers. It highlights the skepticism within the scientific community regarding UFO sightings and mentions government investigations into the phenomenon, including the establishment of investigative panels and the potential for extraterrestrial…
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733667-02-001-0037

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 75% Original ↗
The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.
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733667-002-006-0087

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a catalog of various publications related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena, including books, newsletters, and monographs. It lists authors, prices, and ordering information for each publication, indicating a focus on the cultural and investigative aspects of UFOs.
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733667-002-003-0047

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
A correspondence from Bert Fisher requesting information about a mail order package related to a specific item, with no direct reference to UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-002-008-0108

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a brief correspondence regarding a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines pilot. The text is fragmented and lacks clarity, but it indicates an interest in reporting or discussing the incident.
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733667-002-008-0141

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text with no coherent information regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.