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733667-02-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…
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733667-001-030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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733667-001-007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight encountered two spaceships and a mother ship while flying over Alaska, leading to a series of unusual observations and communications with air traffic control.
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333336373

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…A Cae ae # P 2 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) EASTON CENTER COMMUNITY ,ME(N46°371$W67947!) | FLIGHT 3-G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION — EVALUATION — 4 March 1953 2 March 1953 F~0 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE JOHN F, FARNHAM 1/LT,, USAP REFERENCES (Control number, direc…
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733667-002-002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency inte…
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733667-001-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the inquiry about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to order the investigation materials related to the sighting.
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UAP D001 Congress WhiteHouse UFO Correspondence 1998

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence between U.S. Congress members and NASA regarding inquiries about UFOs and Mars photographs. It includes letters from Senator Olympia Snowe and Senator Charles Grassley, addressing public concerns about UFO sightings and the authenticity of NASA's Mars images.
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333336166

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…(2) civilian residents of PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE. III. TECHNICAL INVESTIGATORS: M/Sgt. Willis B. Minor T/Set. Frank K. Wasowski OHN F. FARNHAM 1/LT., USAF \\ OIC, FLIGHT 3-<G % os SE ra ++ DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR —~ ee entarnae an 1 cy-D/I, USAF 1 cy-D/I 32d Air Div. Syracuse, NY l cy-CHIEF ATIC, attn ATIAA-2c 1 cy-CO, PIAFB, Meine 1 cy-SC0, 4602d AISS, Ent …
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23857122-1472-539243-0007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AERONAUTICAL SYMBOLS AERODROMES MAM Ole WITH EMERGENCY AERODROMES WITH FACILITIES NO FACILITIES WATER LAND WATER LAND O ® Civil oO © Joint civil and military ay © © Military Principal civil aerodromes in large populated areas; or air terminals of major importance AERODROME DATA Landing area Sheltered anchorage LAND WATER HARMON 18 Elevation in feet oo Elevat…
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733667-001-012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the communications and actions taken by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, regarding an unidentified traffic sighting. The radar data from Anchorage Center did not confirm the presence of the reported traffic, and no further information was received from civil or military sources.
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733667-001-015-0019

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications between aircraft, specifically involving Japan Airlines flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69. The communication details the position of traffic and requests for the Japan Airlines flight to turn on its landing lights.
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333336039

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Pu. . . : .« @ t ; ~ ~@ | _ AF FORM 112 « ~ (CLASSIFICATION) APPRUvev I JUNE... 3 COUNTRY | REPORT NO. (LEAVE,BLANE) > TS ON Sea ie eS AF4 S| 4S ¢ __ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT a SUBJECT Unidentified Flying Object AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency ) Four (4) Miles North Heu Gallie,Florida 6541 Missile Test Wi DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATIO…
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733667-002-009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains multiple requests for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japanese airline pilot in November 1986. Various individuals and organizations are seeking documentation, photographs, and other materials related to the incident, as mentioned in a broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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UAP D088 US AirForce Analysis of Flying Objects in the US 101 172

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains an analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed in the United States, particularly focusing on an incident that occurred on February 18, 1948, over Norcatur, Kansas. The analysis includes eyewitness accounts, descriptions of the object, and speculation regarding its nature, including theories about it being a meteor or a ro…
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733667-002-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.
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733667-001-011-0004

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-014-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.
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Go Fast

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 'Go Fast' case involves a U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot recording an unidentified object over the Atlantic Ocean in January 2015. Analysis by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) concluded that the object did not exhibit anomalous performance characteristics, with assessed speeds ranging from 5 mph to 92 mph at an altitude of approximately 13,000 fe…
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08 Go Fast

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office U.S. Department of Defense Case: “Go Fast” Case Resolution | February 6, 2025 Case Overview In January 2015, a U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot recorded an object using a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor about 13,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. The video appeared to show …
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733667-002-007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence regarding requests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.