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733667-001-003-0026

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from the FAA Public Affairs Officer, Paul Steucke, to Philip J. Klass regarding the JAL flight 1626 UFO sighting in Alaska. The letter discusses the sharing of radar data and the FAA's commitment to transparency about the incident.
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733667-001-031-0005

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This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.
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733667-002-005-0051

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A letter from Grant Csalliaor requesting information from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Capt. Kenjuy Terauchi on November 17, 1987.
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733667-001-020-0013

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This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a pilot and the FAA's investigation into the incident. The pilot reported seeing an object that moved in ways inconsistent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpr…
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733667-02-001-0029

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses a confirmed FAA sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by pilot Kenjyu Terauchi during a Japan Airlines flight over Alaska. The sighting involved a large craft accompanied by two smaller objects, which displayed bright lights and were tracked on radar, although later investigations could not confirm radar echoes.
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733667-02-001-0048

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On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
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733667-002-006-0032

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The document discusses a series of events involving an individual named Louis who claims to have been involved with a UFO machine and subsequently committed to mental hospitals. It includes references to interactions with the FBI and mentions of mind control and manipulation through the alleged UFO technology.
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733667-002-006-0034

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The document discusses a belief that UFOs are being sent to Earth by divine forces to combat wrongdoing among humanity. It references various biblical passages to support claims about UFOs as instruments of judgment and control over human behavior.
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595507

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
595507
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40027753-001-0017

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the categorization and evaluation of UFO sightings by the Project Blue Book Office, detailing the types of reports, the significance of missing data, and common sources of UFO misidentifications.
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733667-001-019-0162

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ter 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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20060474F 001 002 2023

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This document outlines the proposed opening of selected Presidential records related to UFOs and the 'Operation Majestic 12' document, in response to a FOIA request. It details the review process for the records and the absence of any substantial questions of Executive privilege.
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Scanned: Case Number 082451CU — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0474-F MARKER Clinton Presidential Records Collection/Record Group: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 21830 OA/ID Number: 082451CU Scan ID: Document Number: Shelf: Position: Stack: Row:Section: 1 s83 69 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Wi…
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733667-001-031-0008

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This document details a series of UFO sightings reported on January 8, 1986, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.
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733667-02-001-0017

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The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.
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733667-002-008-0022

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The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has generated significant public interest, prompting the FAA to offer a detailed information package for purchase.
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733667-001-011-0002

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This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.
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733667-001-011-0011

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The document discusses the radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts analyzed the radar data and explained the phenomenon of uncorrelated targets, emphasizing that this occurrence coincided with a pilot's sighting of an unidentified object.
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733667-001-018-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…personnel statement from Anthony M. Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the FAA, regarding the radar data analysis of the JL1628 incident that occurred on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska. Wylie reports that he found no unusual radar targets associated with the sighting.
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23857122-1209-480825-0001

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…gency) Wing Training and Operations Uanandaigua Lake, Gannett Hill, New York : Persea rng cae DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION. 4 February 1953 29 November 1952 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE i DONALD L. MYERS; "LT., USAF Letter le REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) Le s SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of …