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ufo3

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses various sightings and investigations related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in July 1947, particularly focusing on reports from Boise, Idaho, and surrounding areas. It includes accounts from military personnel and civilians, as well as references to media coverage and governmental responses.
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733667-001-005-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines, who reported the presence of an unidentified aircraft while flying in Alaska. The FAA indicated a primary target in addition to his aircraft, suggesting potential UAP activity. It is noted that this was not the first sighting reported by Captain Terauchi.
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733667-001-005-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1987, as they approached Anchorage, Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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47323287

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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733667-001-005-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a meeting between FAA agents and a representative from American Airlines regarding an incident that occurred on November 17, 1986, in Anchorage, Alaska. It includes references to statements and drawings related to the incident.
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733667-001-009-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
… of a conversation involving individuals discussing the use of glasses and physical examination requirements related to flying. The context suggests a focus on aviation and possibly a flight crew's qualifications.
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40027753-001-0017

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines the categorization and evaluation of UFO sightings by the Project Blue Book Office, detailing the types of reports, the significance of missing data, and common sources of UFO misidentifications.
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733667-001-009-0017

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The document appears to be a transcript or notes from a conversation regarding an aviation incident involving radar contact and potential unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during a flight from Pottat, Alaska. The dialogue includes references to navigation and turbulence experienced during the sighting of objects.
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40027753

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's program for investigating UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969. It details the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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733667-001-009-0020

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding an aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight. The dialogue includes questions about the visibility of other aircraft and the characteristics of their lights during the flight.
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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…
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733667-001-011-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a 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. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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733667-001-011-0066

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an aviation incident involving radar contact and potential unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during a flight from Pottat, Alaska. The dialogue includes references to navigation and turbulence experienced during the sighting of objects.
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733667-001-003-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the misidentification of celestial objects by experienced pilots, specifically referencing a case involving a senior airline captain who mistook Jupiter for a UFO. It highlights the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the …
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733667-001-011-0074

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or notes from an encounter involving an unidentified object observed by individuals, possibly in a military or aviation context. The dialogue suggests a discussion about radar detection and visual observations of lights in the sky.
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733667-001-003-0035

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the unusual visual and radar sighting reported by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.
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733667-001-011-0087

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 while approaching Anchorage on November 17. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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733667-001-011-0088

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This document details a meeting between FAA agents and personnel regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.
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733667-001-011-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.