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733667-001-017

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is a position log from the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center dated November 18, 1986. It contains various entries related to air traffic control operations.
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733667-001-011-0093

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This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.
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733667-001-025-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An alert report detailing a sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 of an unidentified object while en route to Tokyo. The object was reported to have light patterns similar to those of a B747 and was tracked for over 350 miles.
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733667-001-025

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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 …
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733667-002-006-0073

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This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding an inquiry about the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to the sighting.
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23857122-1216-481596-0003

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™ vy stp AF FORM 112—PART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 pon (CLASSIFICATION) et AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ae "suena Fighter Wing Lk- 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 F…
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23857122-1216-481596-0010

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So ae oe Oe bs c)- AF FORM 112—PART Il | AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT : | SE ae Fighter Wing Cae 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. observ…
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333336431

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xy AF FORM Savane’ | APPROVED 1 J COUNTRY -— - REPORT NO. ate SAL EC _ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION - —— ‘SUBJECT FPLYOBRPT | Uy Rea AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Parker Dam Area Se J DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE Captain Roderick D, Thompson REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) AFI-2…
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UAP D019 Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing Part1 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…Technical Debriefing Part 1 provides a detailed account of the flight crew's experiences and observations during the mission, including operational procedures, communications, environmental controls, and visual sightings. The document highlights various technical aspects of the mission, including issues with equipment and systems, as well as the crew's feedb…
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paperclipcia

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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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733667-001-020-0008

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This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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733667-002-007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence regarding requests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.
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576UAP0007

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The 2022 Annual Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) details an increase in UAP reporting, highlighting the establishment of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to enhance coordination and analysis of UAP incidents across various U.S. government agencies. The report indicates a total of 510 UAP reports as of August 2022, with ongoing eff…
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576UAP0007

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2022 Annual Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena UNCLASSIFIED 1 UNCLASSIFIED Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................... 2 SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS .......................................…
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315834694

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
315834694
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333336237

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AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY UNITED § smrnsey WELeuts pint Cite t AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ne eee > — (LEAVE SUBJECT FLYOBRPT RAEN REPORTED ONT te om ee TY | Aa giateeg OL kas FROM (Agency) 3th Air Division (Defense Albuquerque, N Mex and Amarillo, Texas _ Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION mn…
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333336635

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ert id : NN pre ie st ge dG AF bIRM 112—PART | Aes set | eaiouesuee APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY te REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) ls ’ , af” hn, f AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT (ree a — —-—-— SUBJECT <— FROM (Agency) DATE OF INFORMATION ~ tit ets: = ALUATION ” ners 25 July 1953 Boel SOURCE as See Below — mtrol number, directive, prevtous report, etc., as ap…
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20060527F 001 015 2023

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This document is an administrative marker from the Clinton Presidential Library regarding a report to Congress on a Presidential exemption concerning the Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada. It outlines the exemption from certain hazardous waste laws that require disclosure of classified information.
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9806405 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9806405 Row: 45 Section: 5 Shelf: 9 Position: 3 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Stack: v Original OA/ID Number: 2059 FROM: PRESIDENT KEYWORDS:ACCESS PERSONS: SUBJECT: ACTION: PRESIDENT SGD PD 98-36 DUE DATE: 23 SEP 98 STATUS: C STAFF OFFICER:…
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333335394

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.