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733667-001-021

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains simulations related to the flight of Japan Air 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986, detailing the plotted positions and interactions with unidentified objects during the flight.
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733667-02-001-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.
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733667-002-003-0055

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from Paul Garson of CAR CRAFT Magazine requesting a price breakdown for components related to a Japan Air Line UFO encounter mail-order package.
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733667-02-001-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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333335845

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
ee .-. CONFIDENT LAL AF FORM 112—PART il Be (CLASSIFICATION) “APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 FROM (Agency) AIR PU EEMGENCE INFORMATION REPORT | REPORT NO. Air Force Section, Hq USFA | DReLl14—50 PAGE PAGES —_—_—_—_—_———— 1, A Soviet Army publication (name unknown) a magazine for technical news, allegedly the issue of February, 1950, published by the High Commissariat …
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23857122-1221-481980-0021

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333336101

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FORM 112 APPROVED 1 JUPE 1948 , / & < ; ¥; ¥ ; i rath vw 5 - 1 g 7 ~~ uated plied ag oe Pr rotted state i ae eal P” FZ ___AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT | SUBJECT Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objects Vp{o he ~ A wt 7 — ao) | — —-- rd “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency ) Illinois Director of Intelligence, Has Tenth AF noe eens re ee ernten…
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333336554

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
. 7 f wt san he vig FUT a wash oecURITT TNrermEnon APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 ; COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) U.S.A. T=1=53 AF 5 ¢ 43D SD me ~ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Unidentified Celestial Phenomenon ee Pa AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Tntelligence, 3605th Observer Ellington Air Force Base, Texas Training Wing, Ellington AFB, Texas DATE OF REPORT …
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733667-002-007-0072

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a correspondence related to a UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines, requesting information regarding the sighting.
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733667-001-001-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a response from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a request for information about an unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes details on how to obtain the materials related to the investigation.
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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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733667-001-007-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experience of Captain Kenju Terauchi during Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sighting of two spaceships and a mother ship, expressing curiosity and a lack of immediate danger.
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733667-001-011-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The account describes the encounter with two spaceships and a mother ship, emphasizing the lack of immediate danger but raising questions about the nature of the encoun…
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733667-001-011-0101

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a response from the FAA regarding a request for information about the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes an order form for obtaining materials related to the investigation.
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733667-001-012-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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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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733667-001-031-0015

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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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a resurgence of public interest in UFOs, highlighting a recent sighting by a Japan Airlines pilot and the potential for increased media coverage and governmental scrutiny.
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733667-002-002-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.