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On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'

…pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, claiming the object moved with him during his flight.

…pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.

A Japan Air Lines 747, piloted by Kenju Terauchi, encountered three UFOs during a flight over Alaska, with one UFO described as being larger than two aircraft carriers. The FAA initially confirmed radar tracking of the UFOs but later retracted the statement, attributing the radar blip to a duplicate image of the 747. Eyewitness accounts from the flight crew …

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving Gordon Terauchi discussing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during a flight near Talkeetna, Alaska. The conversation includes details about the sighting of multiple lights and the behavior of the object.

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenju Terauchi, recounts a UFO sighting during a flight over Alaska, describing two unidentified objects emitting amber light and exhibiting advanced movement capabilities.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a radar contact with an unidentified target, including discussions about interference and communications.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) near Talkeetna, Alaska. The dialogue includes descriptions of multiple lights and a discussion about the flight path and observations made during the encounter.

The document contains a conversation involving Gordon Terauchi discussing observations of unidentified flying objects, including descriptions of their size and unusual light patterns.

The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a radar sighting of an unidentified object, involving multiple individuals discussing their observations and experiences related to the sighting.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding radar observations of an unidentified target, discussing the clarity and strength of the radar signal in relation to weather conditions.

This document contains a conversation between crew members discussing their sighting of an unidentified object approximately seven to eight miles away, with references to radar contact and visual confirmation by the entire crew.

The document discusses a radar observation of an unidentified target, detailing the characteristics of the radar return signal and the timing of the sighting.

The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.

This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.

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.

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…

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, focusing on communication issues and visibility conditions in the cockpit during the event.