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733667-001-011-0108

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the technical guidelines for digitizing cultural heritage materials, specifically focusing on the creation of raster image master files. It includes revisions and updates made by various authors over the years to improve performance guidelines.
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733667-001-015-0001

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This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It details communications between various air traffic control sectors and the flight during the time of the incident.
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733667-001-018-0005

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This document is a personnel statement from Joseph Rollins, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported unidentified traffic north of Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-018-0013

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This document is a personnel statement from Joseph Rollins, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. The report outlines the communication between the flight and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-001-023-0003

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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.
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733667-001-024-0001

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This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena while en route to Tokyo via Anchorage, Alaska. The interviews were held by FAA officials in response to the reported sighting.
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733667-001-024-0006

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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.
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733667-001-029-0011

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This document is a personnel statement from Ronald R. Goodman, an Aviation Meteorologist at the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center, detailing his observations during the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987.
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733667-001-030-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The transcription covers communications between the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center and the flight crew.
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733667-001-030-0007

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On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.
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733667-001-031-0030

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This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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733667-001-031-0034

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This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena while flying over Alaska on November 17, 1986.
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733667-02-001-0018

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'
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733667-02-001-0042

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The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.
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733667-002-002-0002

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This document outlines the plan for the release of UAP-related data by the National Archives and Records Administration, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation of materials, press conference logistics, and public inquiries handling.
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733667-002-002-0005

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This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.
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733667-002-003-0011

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This document is a correspondence from the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-003-0042

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A letter from Lawrence S. Brooks, Executive Assistant at Cineplex Odeon Corporation, requesting information from the FAA regarding a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting.
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733667-002-004-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…request for information regarding UFO sightings, specifically related to a recent incident involving a Japanese airline pilot, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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733667-002-004-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA has initiated a mail-order service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.