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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…
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333336509

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
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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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333336523

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
: | _ AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED J JUNE 3948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE) BLANK) oo | Ws op So de it AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT CLASSIFICATION) SUBJECT | . | AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) yge 7 tH DATE OF REPORT ~ | DATE OF INFORMATION : : 4 -“ 2 a = ¢ so } i & 2” lst CG] 35 23 March 1953 4 | EVALUATION PREPARED BY (Officer) icees a a a REFERENCES (…
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733667-02-001-0010

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% 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 there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'
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333336535

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…Arng and crse taken by object Sketch showing pos of object Sketch showing first and last sighting of object Sketch of object Sketch showing motion of object in flight Sketch showing unusual behavior of two objects _ DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR 3 copies to D/I, USAF, Washington, D. C. 2 copies to Chief, ATIC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio “NOTE? THIS DOCUMENT CON…
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733667-02-001-0011

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane crew reported seeing strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.
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23857122-1684-572946-0002

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AF ROAM 112—PART II KESTRICTED A APPROVED JUNE 199 | (CLASSIFICATION) ae AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) Flight Service, MATS REPORT NO. 3800 Newark Street, N. W. IR~44.2~53 he Washington 25, D. C. ‘ PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES FLYOBRPT 2022h5Z as received from Hamilton Flight Service Center follows: *aPh076 AT 1335P REPORTED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJE…
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733667-02-001-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA reported an incident involving a Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane that encountered strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The lights reportedly followed the aircraft for about 50 miles.
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733667-02-001-0014

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…
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733667-02-001-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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733667-002-002-0012

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…ilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.
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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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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigato…
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23857122-1548-545391-0008

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
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733667-001-012-0001

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This document appears to be an index or table of contents for a collection of records related to a specific flight incident, including radar data and personnel statements.
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733667-001-014-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications related to Japan Air Flight 1628, including instructions to flash landing lights and confirmation of the aircraft's landing at Anchorage International Airport.
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733667-001-021-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document describes a simulation involving flight JL1628, where the pilot reported an unidentified object descending in formation with his aircraft.