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733667-001-005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported an unidentified air traffic sighting on November 17, 1986. The flight crew, led by Captain Kenju Terauchi, observed strange lights and an unidentified aircraft during their flight from Reykjavik to Anchorage, Alaska.
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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.
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
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Project Blue Book UFO Sightings — Image 001

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…NATIONS CAPITOL WITH THE ELECTRONIC EYE OF RADAR...” SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT ON THAT DATE, SEVENPIPS APPEARED SUDDENLY ON THE CONTROL CENTER'S SCOPE. ED NUGENT, JIM COPELAND, AND JIM R
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733667-001-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the analysis of the Japan Air Lines (JAL) Flight 1628 UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. The pilot, Captain Kenju Terauchi, reported seeing a UFO while flying over Alaska, which was later attributed to misidentification of celestial bodies, particularly the planet Jupiter. The analysis includes insights from FAA data and …
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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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ufo12

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the involvement of local authorities and the FBI in investigating UFO sightings in Franklin, Indiana, particularly a notable incident involving three unidentified flying objects observed in July 1952. The correspondence highlights community interest in UFO phenomena and the collaboration between local groups and civil defense programs…
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ufo15

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly formatted correspondence related to UFOs, mentioning various individuals and events, including a birthday greeting to J. Edgar Hoover and references to UFO sightings and publications. The text lacks coherent structure and clarity, making it difficult to extract specific details.
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ufo11

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a detailed account of a UFO sighting reported by a resident of Haven, New York, who observed a golden-orange glowing object in the sky. The object was described as being very high, possibly between 10,000 to 20,000 feet, and was seen moving steadily for approximately twenty seconds before disappearing behind trees. The witness compared…
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733667-001-001-0006

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various materials related to the investigation of JAL Flight 1628, including radar data, voice transcriptions, photographs, and interviews with the flight crew and air traffic control.
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733667-001-003-0036

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from Richard F. Haines, a research consultant, requesting meteorological data for a specific night in January 1987 in NE Alaska. The data requested includes pressure and temperature soundings, a lapse rate diagram, and winds aloft along the flight path of an aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0105

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various materials related to the investigation of JAL Flight 1628, including simulated radar data, voice transcriptions, photographs, and interviews with the flight crew and air traffic control.
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733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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733667-002-007-0065

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Jim Leduc requesting information on UFO sightings from the FAA.
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595553

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
595553
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733667-001-031-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a list of calls made regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes names, organizations, and contact information for various individuals and media outlets who reported or inquired about the sighting.
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23857122-1495-541247-0001

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…lena, Montana DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 13 March 1953 ll Mareh 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE PAUL H. MILLIKIN, Capt, USAF, Commandi Mr, Jim Young, Great Falls, Montma AFL REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) 200-5, dated 20 April 1952 ae be Ce de Cr £. ge he i. ne ke ai aa in i. @» Pe de 7 @. be…
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333336487

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…lena, Montana DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 13 March 1953 11 Mareh 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE PAUL H. MILLIKIN, Capt, USAF, Commandi Mr. Jim Young, Great Fells, Montma REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) AFL 200-5, dated 20 April 1952 SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance …
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UAP D019 Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing Part1 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Gemini 5 Technical Debriefing Part 1 provides a detailed account of the flight crew's experiences and observations during the mission, including operational procedures, communications, environmental controls, and visual sightings. The document highlights various technical aspects of the mission, including issues with equipment and systems, as well as the…
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12132462

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains logs of speeches and press releases from Gerald R. Ford's Congressional Papers, specifically focusing on various topics including budget, Vietnam, and UFO investigations during 1966.