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733667-001-019-0019

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the radar images of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which experienced intermittent radar images attributed to 'split images'. The FAA seeks clarification on this phenomenon for public communication.
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733667-001-020-0004

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This memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discusses the radar split image phenomenon observed during JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It acknowledges the interpretation provided by the Alaskan Region Air Traffic Division and includes an analysis of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets.
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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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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-024-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified object 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 vicinity.
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733667-001-025-0001

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This document is a routing slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting associated with Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It confirms the existence of records related to the sighting and indicates that original correspondence is available.
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733667-001-030-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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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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733667-002-002-0005

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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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733667-002-003-0001

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This document is a communication from Robert Wetss requesting a list of UFO sightings from JAL (Japan Airlines) to the public relations department in Anchorage, Alaska.
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23857122-0457-180273-0003

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This document is a technical report related to Project Grudge, which investigates unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It is classified as SECRET and involves contributions from military personnel.
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23857122-0457-180273-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the involvement of various individuals and agencies in the investigation and evaluation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during the late 1940s.
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23857122-0457-180273-0018

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The document reviews various reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and provides an analysis of plausible explanations for these incidents, emphasizing the lack of definitive proof and the challenges in verifying sightings.
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23857122-0457-180273-0022

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Swedish Defense Staff has found no proof of unidentified flying objects or missiles over Sweden, despite extensive investigations into reported sightings, which were attributed to astronomical phenomena.
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23857122-0457-180273-0389

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…o Medical Laboratory SERIAL NO.: MCREXD=69)»15D Expenditure Order Now HlieZS be FURPOSEs 1. At the request of the Technical Intelligence Division, Intelligence Department, AMC, an anclysis has been made, fran a psychological point of view, of 212 investigaticns of persons reporting sightings of unidentified aerial objects. Be FACTUAL DAT As 2, <Areport of th…
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23857122-1259-487587-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…sighting. He also stated that they had reeéived no information of the sighting. Their first knowledge of the object was obtained from local’ radio. broadcasts. Department. to check on Vs to their dispatcher. We than proceede to contact the Dallas Police the information they received from the numerous ah It was learned that. GAA at Love Field had spotted the …
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23857122-1259-487587-0005

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…sighted the light. "APPHARED TO GHANGE COURSE," "ZT .watched it travel as it seemed to approach east by northeast. It apreared to change its course of flight toward Love Field." Through a pair of 7x50-power binoculars Mr. Fechenbach said the object appeared to have "Delta-type" wings (swept back like on modern jet planes) and "that it seemed to bover east an…
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23857122-1325-499361-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…saw them. Formation and Direction of Flight o 6 to. 0 6 oo eS ee clooe——— WW & First Formation Flying fast Second Formation Flying West, then one (1) climbed upward and disappeared, others continued flying Westward and disappeared. They were white in color and in a way they looked like the moon. They disappeared just blending into the dark sky. I first saw t…
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23857122-1479-539977-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…| aging, ME PION 6 BF gh Ty. Fo, 0 a can) Bgselaiayad Nh SE a eg Pay ge ape “ 4 ote a lh February 1953, Ure ODLO Stru of the University of California Astronomy Department explained. the @ Sightings of "flying saucers" on 13 February 1953 as being caused by a temperature inversion, 3 ' Ne g 2 tL A Ve ‘ Ys Negative, LO, egative, considerable alt and losing itu…