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Matching “Japan Airlines Flight” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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733667-02-001-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.
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733667-002-006-0073

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0030

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article from the Anchorage Times discusses a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot, who mistook the planet Jupiter for an unidentified flying object. The article explores the psychological aspects of UFO sightings and the tendency of individuals to interpret celestial bodies as extraterrestrial phenomena.
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A bill to require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aimed at requiring the public release of all documents, reports, and records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The bill is intended to enhance transparency and accountability regarding government knowledge and investigations into UAP.
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733667-002-009-0018

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information and photographic material regarding an unidentified flying object reported by Japanese Airlines, sent to the FAA by Tyler Junior College in 1987.
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333336007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Ar FORM 112 APPROVED 1! JUNE 1948 COUNTRY USA AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT —Sa— FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON nace ? FROM (Agency) Cayuga Lake. N.Y Wing Training and Operations * & EOF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION apereee - st i | SB weeiines! 1953 | 15 May 1952 an ge.) ES Sen an Pa ed be 4 PROPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE DONALD L. MYERS, LT., USAF Letter from…
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333336237

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…bjects Reporting (Short Title: FLYOBRPT), the following report of Unidentified Flying Objects is submitted: On 27 December, 2209 MST, William B, Brown, Central Airlines pilot, shortly after taking off from Borger, Texas, observed an unusual aerial phenomenon. The object appeared to be at the same altitude as the observer, traveling from east to west be- twee…
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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.
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237UAP00464

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a UFO/UAP sighting reported by Hawaiian Airlines Flight 90 near Sioux Falls, SD, on February 11, 2023. The flight crew observed lights that appeared to be coming and going at the same altitude or higher during their eastbound flight.
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237UAP00465

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by United Airlines flight 1786 near Sioux Falls, SD, on February 11, 2023. The flight reported lights that appeared to be coming and going at the same altitude or higher during its flight.
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733667-001-007-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between JAL Flight 1628 and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them at a similar altitude.
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--- 40027753-001-0001.tif --- REFERENCE REPORT PROJECT BLUE BOOK Textual records of Projec

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, detailing the investigations of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) conducted by the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1969. It includes information on the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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733667-001-009-0020

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding an aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight. The dialogue includes questions about the visibility of other aircraft and the characteristics of their lights during the flight.
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40027753

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's program for investigating UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969. It details the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.
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333336516

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ystem was observed and no exhaust gases or sound was evident. “peed was estimated at L400 to 600 miles per hour in maneuvers and in excess of 600 MPH in normal flight. Weather conditions were ideal with visibility unlimited. A total of seven objects were seen during the 25 minute period. Initially only one object was seen to be trailing a B46 for an unknown …
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018 Eglin

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…partment of Defense (U)Case: “Eglin UAP” Case Resolution | 14 October 2023 (U)Case Essentials (U)A military pilot reported the object due to its potential as a flight safety hazard and an incursion into a sensitive training range (U)Location: Near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (U)Date: 26 January 2023 (U)Altitude: 16,000 feet (U)Shape: Rounded, cone (U)Repor…
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733667-002-005-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines crew, sent to the National Archives and Records Administration.
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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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733667-002-007-0070

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a specific encounter involving Japan Airlines (JAL) on November 17, 1986.