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733667-001-020-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…
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23857122-1012-444219-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…fifty (50) degrees. COMMENTS of Preparing Officers 1. The Preparing Officer is of the opinion that the object sighted could be any one (1) of the following: ae Weather batieds be Kite Ce Friendly aircraft de Sun reflected from distant cloud @e. Sun reflected from Lake Superior f. Sun reflected from mist formed over St. Mary's River Falls at Sault Ste Marie, …
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733667-001-031-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and the incident is under investigation.
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23857122-1022-446840-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…tial Section of Los Alamos AEC Installation - about 4 miles north of (5) Observers reliability considered excellent. Observer is employed and trained (6) Clear weather, 40 miles visibility. Winds: 14 knots at surface. (7), (8), (9), and (10) A121 negative. On the night of this observation, few people were out doors beceuse of the severe cold. This might acco…
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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23857122-1022-446840-0013

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…ch List inclosures at lower left. Faigke tad of pod wh AR Doren f1-Pwt TEY 1, This report Anvelves a meee ef an unidentified objeat by crew of . 8 Be29 ely ing weather reconnaissance for 4 a bomber streem.in the Simiju area, , = 28h (UT™ grid). ng : pe: ee Intelligence Officer ’ ‘3 vg aa ahs “ = = piesa , ae oe: he : ya se = agit tp ‘ ie A - EALASSIFIED a 2 …
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733667-02-001-0007

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.
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23857122-1117-467231-0001

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…eared on the same course, The second object continued on a course due west, then dropped over the horizon, During these sightings Captain Gleason described the weather as perfectly clear, visibility unlimited, Mach sighting was in view for approximately 15 seconds, Thess sightings were witnessed and confirmed by lst Lt. Joseph A, Pichler and lst Lt, Laurence…
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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.
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23857122-1117-467231-0003

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…cription appeared on the same course, The second object continued on a course due west,.. then dropped over tha hcrizon, During these sightings | described the weather as perfactly jckeax, visibility unlimited, Hach sighting was view for Bie ane 15 seconds, | _ines3 sightings wers witnessed and confirmed by me 1 both Air Force Officers, are. ji stad psrsonne…
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733667-02-001-0028

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.
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23857122-1159-473339-0001

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…multicolored mass but the relative size and shape were not ascertainable. There were no sounds nor were there any signs of an exhaust such as vapor trails. The weather was clear, visibility twelve(12) to fifteen(15) miles, and moderate winds NNW. The object seemed to be-drifting with the winds and finally beyond the horizon. There was no air traffic in the l…
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733667-02-001-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Captain Kenju Terauchi of Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986, during a flight over Alaska. The incident involved unusual lights and a large object that the captain believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. Despite FAA and military investigations labeling the radar evidence as artifacts, the case has revived public …
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23857122-1163-474144-0001

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…60° and elevation 70° est. This fact leads observer (Lt. Watson) to the conclusion trat the object in question was actually Venus or some other celestial body. Weather; Visibility unlimited Ceiling unlimited Cloud coverage Of Wind at 0,000 ft. 125 knots from 3009 “QICHARD F. WATSON ist Lt. USAF INCLS. cme mame 2/21 /3% by ba heweiecio, Os: 22 LIE ake DISTRIB…
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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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23857122-1163-474144-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…i elevation 70° est. This fact leads observer Lt. Watson) to the conclusion tat the object in question was actually Venus or some other celestial body. ’ re eS weather: Visibility unlinited Ceiling unlinited Cloud coverage 0% Wind at 40,000 ft. 125 knots from 300° Ho: £5 & LJ : iat Lt. USAP INCLS. os “DE LAS: SIFIED £0. F652, 3 B SO) OF Ape 3) jt fy be br fe…
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733667-02-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…
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23857122-1188-478145-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…2. The following information regarding this phenomena are listed for your information: a. Time: 2015 hours, 7 July 1952 b. Places Fort Bragg, North Carolina ¢. Weather condition: Low scattered overcast, d. Incident: A large green light, solid in the center, with a nebula surrounding it, travelling in a northerly direction at an estimated approximate speed of…
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733667-002-002-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…
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23857122-1188-478145-0010

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…Im | AFB (Fdwards) and was assi; ened as interviewer and observer on projec RI? : . or Air Materiel Command. Captain Theodore Winch, USAF of ne Air Materiel 6, Weather Conditions: Clouds: 5 Cumlus, 2000 feet 10 5 Cirro-Stratus, 20,000 feet (Estimated} 10 Winds: Surface, calm. 2000 ft — 1300 at 10 knots £000 ~ 1300 at 15 knots 6000 1600 at 15 knots 000 ft ~ 1…