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This document is a personnel statement from Anthony M. Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the Federal Aviation Administration, regarding the radar data analysis of an incident involving flight JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 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.

…e inquiry into unidentified air traffic related to Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It outlines the materials that will be presented, including radar data, photographs, and pilot interviews.

This document details the communications between Japan Airlines Flight 628 and air traffic control on January 11, 1987, during which the flight reported seeing unusual lights in the sky, which they described as a 'spaceship'.

…encountering strange lights over Alaska while flying a 747. The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Air Force confirmed the presence of a UFO on their radar during this event.

…an Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.

…pan Airlines pilot in November 1986. The agency is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.

The Swedish Defense Staff has found no proof of unidentified flying objects or missiles over Sweden, despite extensive investigations into reported sightings, which were attributed to astronomical phenomena.

…ng on the possibility of misidentified weather balloons. It evaluates the likelihood of these objects being balloons based on wind patterns, release times, and radar reports.

Ar FORM 112 IPPROVED 1 JUNE 13 REPORT NO. OAR no ; it} : ery Investigation of Allecea "Flying Saucers FROM — DATE OF INFORMATION ] EVALUATION 9 - 21 April 1959 Pe5 a * Delton snitn ae number, ae previous cine etc., as applicable) ‘i ter, 1 January sudject: "Reporting of Tnformation on Unconventional Aircraft" SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give s…

… searched the area for the unidentified jeoject Por approximately fifteen mimites. before returning to Misawa Air Base. The . miics had goed radio contaet with Radar Site #18 during the entire period ani: contimal- ily kept them informed as’to his position. However, the radar site was unable to track watt #80 or to pick up the unidentified object. had the ot…

… and searched the area for the unidentified object for approximately fifteen minutes before returning to Misawa Air Base. The pilot had good radio contact with Radar Site #18 during the entire period ani: continual- ly kept them informed as to his position. However, the radar site was unable to track the F=80 or to pick up the unidentified object. Lt. Harvey…

…ion and then asked if any unusual. objects had been sighted. When SOURCE answered affirmative they stated that an object as described had been sighted and that radar contact had been made. This radar contact had been made at the aporoximate hours mentioned aboves. No: apparent movement of the object was seen, however, it appeared to maintain the same relatio…

…tion and then asked if any unusual objects had been sighted. When SOURCE answered affirmative they stated that an object as described had been sighted and that radar contact had been made, This radar contact had been made at the approximate hours mentioned above, No apparent movement of the object was seen, however, it appeared to maintain the same relations…

…- 3 IS a 2 3 While performing the duties of an Aircraft Landing Control Technicians; in specific the operation of the Plan Position Indicator portion of ground radar set AN/NPM-1 on the 23rd of January 1953 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas. T/Set Gerald V. Kelley observed radar returns of an unusual nature under the following circumstances. The fir…

…ae Xs “Od . 3 While performing the duties of an Aircraft Landing Control Technician; in specific the operation of the Plan Position Indicator portion of ground radar set. AN/ANPM-1 on the 23rd of January 1953 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas. observed radar returns of an wnusual nature under the ollowing circumstances. he ak th a The first sighting…

» AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO SR acell a "as pa oe PEUODE AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION A —— SUBJECT a EApOrs: of Unidentified Object AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency ) Presque Isle, Maine 74th Ftr-Intcept Sq. Presque Isle AFB, Me. DATE OF REPORT i | DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION ia 31 January 1953 29 January 1953 hen2 PREPARED BY …

…T (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 34th Air Division (Defense) TR=1=53W oe a a ran (1) Shape: Radar Blip Size: larger and brighter than average aircraft blip. Color: N/A Speed: Estimated 12~15 MPH, variable. Number? One Formation: Negative Maneuvers: The object first appeared on the PPI scope …

(USE REVERSE SIDE OF SHEET IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED) Has anomalous propagation been observed to extend the range of grourid clutter by this radar at this site, and did this condition exist during or near the time that unknown target was observed? Condition was not apparent at time of sighting. What effects of rain storms and lightning have been observed on …

… ew eee OP I, lst Lt William F. Farley, AO 715 752, make the following statement. _ &t 20002 7 February 1953 while on duty as controller in 705th AC&W Squadron radar operations the Naknek Detachment of. the 64th Fighter~ Interceptor Squadron called me and said that King Salmon Tower informed them that they could see an unusual light in the sky. Tower request…