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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…
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23857122-0457-180273-0386

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…facts that come out of a tabulation of 212 reports of interrogations, by USAF Intelligence Officer, of same of the individuals who reported seeing unidentified flying objects. It is undorstood that these irt errogations covered primarily persons thet were judged to be reliable. Most of the 212 reports were made by pilots, non-flying officers, professional me…
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733667-001-031-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying over the North Pole. The incident was corroborated by radar data from both civilian and military sources, but no further information about the object was determined.
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23857122-0457-180273-0397

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…his is the only form of propulsion that we know will function in outer space. Below are listed a few of the significant factors of rocketry in relation to the "flying objects". (a) Maneuverability. A spsacial-purpose rocket can be made ag maneuverable as we like, with very high accelerations either along or normal to the flight path. However, a high-performa…
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733667-02-001-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.
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23857122-0457-180273-0406

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… and Development Cfice, Deputy Chief of Staff, Materiel Nashineton 25, D.C, Dear General Putt: Please refer to your letter of 18 November 1948 relative to the "flying object” problem and to Mr. Collbohm's reply dated 24 November 1948. In paragraph (b) of the reply, ir. Collbohm pronised (among other things) to send a discussion of the "special design and per…
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733667-02-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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23857122-0457-180373-0001

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…cr oss. es 1e@ SKY. crescen$S-shaped objects, é . pege picture capti 2 hoe iprapares Gffer Froof ... Vet Sees ot The accompanying story told how an a" aircraft flying through a thundercloud and t ¢ oe i * cr 4 o = “@ | cad cr a eq e ty w g D Qu Ya d p A é / the ef a } oo # 7 g § Loft ee Es: ee \ d Vet ‘3 oe. ' j | ) ra, nm H ; E - 5 YE AD Pegg } ld Oe hale y…
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733667-02-001-0040

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The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.
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23857122-0457-180373-0005

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…estigation and research by trained photo technicians at Carswell Air Force Base indicates that objects showm in inclosures 1 through 5 are z through spac i.e., flying saucers, out are the result of ve a ::: ap y nervous throughout the interview and anxious to impress with his ae eet Soke He said that while in Japan he had volunteered s suicide atom-bomb miss…
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733667-002-002-0008

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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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23857122-0463-187324-0001

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(ARS EF eR Qt —~* AF FORM 112--PART f APPROVED I JUNE 1948 3. , —¥ ap RT I EE EO = sir. at PTT ES ‘ ..* ef oe ae 5 Hay 1950 ‘COUNTRY . <= ’ secre ne (LEA VE BLANK) 3 Oe JAPAN Jo SIN TRSU/acelo Apisva24— [.- AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT , SUBJECT eres ; : F: rt Unidentified Aerial Object Py ,, dk / | AREA REPORTED ON i é 9 4; jz” FROM (Agency) £0°30'N …
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733667-002-002-0015

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…lines the structure, mission, and activities of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), an international organization dedicated to the scientific study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Founded in 1969, MUFON operates through a grassroots model with local leadership and a board of experts from various scientific fields. It emphasizes the importance of trained f…
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23857122-0463-187324-0004

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…an F=80C to join his element leader over Camp Haugen at 25,000 ft, Lt Petty was scheduled to fly observer for the element leader who was to prestice instrument flying. 2. The F-80C A EERE S was at 25,000 ft, orbiting to the left, indicating 320 mph, The unidentified aerial object was observed at the 2 o'clock position, ten (10) miles NE of Camp Haugen (40°30…
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733667-002-008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various requests for information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The FAA offered a mail-order package with detailed information about the incident, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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23857122-0463-187325-0001

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…ing an ¥-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of MAKKANAI (45° 23*N-142°%1'R) © at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object — as approximately 10,000 ft, seven (7) miles to his left on a heading of 180°flying at $00 - 650 mph.» The object:was initially sighted for approximately five (5) seconds, - then was lo…
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23857122-0463-187325-0003

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…- ing an F-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of WAKKANAI (45° 23'N-141°41'E) at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object at approximately 10,000 ft, seven (7) miles to his left on a heading of 180°flying at 600 - 650 mph. The object was initially sighted for approximately five (5) seconds, then was lost in…
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23857122-0880-393936-0001

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…wi Give significance in final ong-sentence paragraph. in text, of piv eport on AF Form {#2--Part Sl, ) List Paragraph ab ADCL 200=1, dated 11 Arril 19513 While flying CAP south of MPLS under GCI Control, Flight of 2 F-51's, Subway J 44M, at FIMQ 1720 at 21532 24 November 1951 saw a small white cbject, shape same A. Northrup Flying Wing, color milky white, ap…
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23857122-0880-393936-0003

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…| left. Begin text of report on AF Form ft2--Part Il.) ; the following Repo is su mitted in accordance with Paragraph 3b ADCL 200-1, dated 11 April 1951: While flying CAP south of MPIS under GCI Control, Flight of 2 F-51's, Subway y ) "AN, at FIMQ 1720 eat 21532 24 November 1951 saw @ small white object, shape same “ay Northrup Flying Wing, color milky white…
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…RT NO. Mh (LEAVE BLANK) Tited States AFXOI 31-52 WI A/c AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT cing SUBJECT | | wuaeeee | Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objects Seti bare “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) | a Saige on f eco El “y _ DATE OF INFORMATION >t. EVALUATION _Director of Intellizence, e ge Tenth AP" sien E ou 3 30 April 1952. 17 April 22s…