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23857122-1125-469048-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…d, iee., cigar shaped, round liks | 2 disc, similiar to the tailpipe of a +94 but the conesnsus of opinion was that it was circular somewhat resembling a large weather ballon and all agread : that it was green in color. Thera was no report of sound connected with the sighting and the mansuvors ware described as bobbing, going sideways but always . in the sam…
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733667-001-020

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This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.
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23857122-1159-473339-0004

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… the Civilian Air Defense Director and the Manager of the Gadsden Airpert, Mr. James Lassiter. Mr. Lassiter, interviewee, sighted the object while taking daily weather observations. The object was sighted NNW of the town of Gadsden at. an estimated altitude of eight(8) or nine(9) thousand feet traveling SSE for five(5) to ten(10) minutes during which time it…
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733667-02-001-0010

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…ot 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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23857122-1209-480844-0001

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…wer left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112--Part IL) On 4 February 4953% Yuma, Arizona, a meteorolagical aid for U. S. Weatasr reau was searcning for a lost weather ballon wita the sid of e-theodite,. At 1350 X iST he: sighted a solid whits, oblong opdsce at a direction of 157.22° and slaearton of 53800 a.) . The object was a solid white color,,,oblong in…
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733667-02-001-0016

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…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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23857122-1223-482227-0001

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…rs were being performed in and around a few scattered clouds. The speed of the object was estimated as about 3 times that of the B47. (Acheck with the Max well Weather Station revealed that at the time of the sighting there were scattered clouds at 20,000 feet. A further check with the Maxwell Radio Range revealed that an AF B—1’7 #8355 from MeDill AFB, Flor…
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733667-02-001-0017

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The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.
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23857122-1223-482227-0002

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…g performed in and around a few scattered clouds. — “The speed | ef the object was estimated as about 3 times that of the B~47. (Acheck: with the Max ff © well Weather Station revealed that at the time of the sighting there were scattered [| clouds at 20,000 feet. A further check with the Maxwell Radio Range revealed that an AF B-47 #8355 from McDill AFB, Fl…
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733667-02-001-0023

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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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23857122-1266-487901-0004

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… See ae VL AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. Director of Intelligence Ags, Tenth Air Force PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES AFXGI FLYOBRPT 1,~52 5. Weather and winds at time of sightings &« Weather: (1) “ Visibility - six (6) to twelve (12) miles (2) Clouds - scattered cirus at 18,000 feet (3) Moon = dark be Winds: () Surface - 280°/03 knots 5,00…
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23857122-1278-492335-0002

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… aircraft were in the vicinity at the time of sighting. 3. The 66lst AC&W SQUADRON at SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE indicated no unusual ' radar observations. : lh. Weather and winds at time of sightings: &e Weather eae (1) Visibility - h to 5 miles; ground fog in patches (2) Clouds - Negative i epee ee "92: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATION…
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23857122-1278-492335-0010

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…local aircraft were in the vicinity at the time of sighting. 3e The 66lst AC&W SQUADRON at SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE indicated no unusual radar observations. 4. Weather and winds at time of sightings: ae Weather (1) Visibility - 4 to 5 miles; ground fog in patches (2) Clouds - Negative NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF…
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23857122-1300-494317-0003

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…ntious Local aircraft were airborne at the time of the sighting. The 66lst AC&IW SQUADRON at SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, indicated no unusual radar observations. Weather and winds at time of sighting: &e Weather (1) Visibility - three quarters mile ground fog ~~ rh ww Clouds - scattered at 1,000 feet Sun = visible ~~ WW we be. Winds (1) Surface - calm (2) 5,00…
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333336160

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AF FORM 112 - N LASSIFICATION APPRQYED 1 JUNE 1948) \ i 4 COUNTRY REPORT NO, ‘SUBJECT orti ng of JInformation on Unidentified Rhy “AREA REPORTED ON FROM TAneies y Machi car Director of Intelligence, 0 ee eee oe eee te ee DATE OF REPORT | DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION August LYde yi, , Ful; J “PREPARED BY (Officer) T (7 “ or ry 7 j A we ; : : P ie? TH pany v…
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23857122-1310-496480-0003

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… well as very good knowledge of the area described in thisreport. Both are well educated and of above average intelligence.They appear to be very reliable. VI. WEATHER: Weather conditions were good at the time of the observations. Ceilingand visibility unlimited, wind surface 320 degrees at seven (7) mph, at 10,000 feet 280 degrees at 45 knots per hour. The …
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23857122-1315-497716-0004

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…CE BASE, MICHIGAN, F-9 aircraft were in the vicinity at the time of the sightings. 3e & check conducted by this Directorate revealed that DETACHMENT 12-l,, l2thWEATHER SQUADRON, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN, released a Rawinsonde at 1503004, August 1952. lk. The Gist AC&W SQUADRON, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MICHIGAN, indicated no unusual radar observat…
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23857122-1403-531545-0012

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RESTRIC yt eaeeie wy . What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object? 34,1 CLOUDS (Circle One) a. Clear sky b. Hazy &) Scattered clouds d. Thick or heavy clouds e. Don’t remember 34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) @ Dry b. Fog, mist, or light rain . Moderate orheavy rain . Snow . Don’t remember 34.2 WIND (Circle One) a. No wind 6) Slight breeze c. S…
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23857122-1403-531545-0020

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RESTRICTED . What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object? 34,1 CLOUDS (Circle One) 34.2 WIND (Circle One) a. Clear sky No wind b. Hazy Slight breeze Scattered clouds c. Strong wind d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Don’t remember e. Don’t remember 34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Circle One) (a) Dry a. Cold b. Fog, mist, or light rai…
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333336363

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~ FORM 112—PART I wstOWED 1 JUNE 1948 Cy INTRY Braet ON [PRBS ‘TATHS Th -1-53 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION } (CLASSIFICATION) ‘SUBJECT FLYOBRPT | AREA REPORTED ON ae FROM (Agency) santa Ana, California Ha, 93d Bomb Wine, DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION ‘26. January 195% 9 Jan 53 to 12 Jani53 | PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE end “it GocT. Ludlum J…