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23857122-1175-475582-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
aaeeare (44. ye" , te AF FORM 112—PART | 7 : Spee TET i | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 vanrraphasl te whl ¥ OG GV. i COUNTRY REPORT. NO. (LEAVE BLANK) f } : Mm mr con Japan, (Kyushu) TRe1+52 U se |< ‘SUBJECT AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT _.._ Unidentified Fling Object “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Intelligence Office Sea of Japan, Kyushu area | 6lst Troop Ca…
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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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576UAP0003

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This preliminary assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) evaluates the threat posed by Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) based on reports from U.S. military and intelligence sources. It highlights the challenges in data collection and analysis, the potential safety and national security implications of UAP, and the need for…
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576UAP0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena 25 June 2021 UNCLASSIFIED 2 UNCLASSIFIED SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS Scope This preliminary report is provided by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in response to the provision in Senate Report 116-233, accompanyi…
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733667-001-029-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the communications between Japan Airlines Flight 628 and air traffic control on January 11, 1987, during which the flight reported seeing unusual lights in the sky, which they described as a 'spaceship'.
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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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733667-001-031-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.
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733667-02-001-0042

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0045

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is responding to significant public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot in November 1986. The agency is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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733667-02-001-0046

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the FAA's response to public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, including the sale of detailed information packages about the incident.
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733667-002-006-0004

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, who claimed to have seen a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information related to the incident for public interest.
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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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733667-002-008-0022

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has generated significant public interest, prompting the FAA to offer a detailed information package for purchase.
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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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333335939

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Nal : ; | pesremrer te er vs | (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED ia. 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. : (LEAV BEANE) UNITED STATES Es rz s F a _ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION = nn ne ne ern ene SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) 34th Air Division (Defense) Los Alamos, New Mexice Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico DATE OF REPORT ea DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION …
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ufo1

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a collection of fragmented and disorganized notes regarding various reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the late 1940s. The text includes references to sightings, investigations, and public reactions to these phenomena, as well as mentions of military and governmental responses.
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733667-002-007-0067

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for investigatory materials related to the JAL Flight 1628 incident sent to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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733667-001-001-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an order form from the FAA for records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It outlines the process for requesting records and associated fees.
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733667-001-001-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an order form from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding records available for the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It provides instructions for ordering records related to the incident.
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733667-001-003-0019

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of a telephone call between a Public Affairs Officer and journalist Phillip Klass regarding the JAL 1628 UFO incident and Klass's article referencing a complete FAA transcript.