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733667-02-001-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…
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333336233

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ive significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) Report of unidentified object in flight as observed by Lewis L. Chandler (CIV). Lt ae INCLS. Statement from Lewis L. Chandler (CIV) sae —-_—_—_—_——————— — See Ea ——— Sn DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR THRU: Commanding General, Fourteenth …
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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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333336363

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
~ FORM 112—PART I wstOWED 1 JUNE 1948 Cy INTRY Braet ON [PRBS ‘TATHS Th -1-53 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION } (CLASSIFICATION) ‘SUBJECT FLYOBRPT | AREA REPORTED ON ae FROM (Agency) santa Ana, California Ha, 93d Bomb Wine, DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION ‘26. January 195% 9 Jan 53 to 12 Jani53 | PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE end “it GocT. Ludlum J…
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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333336509

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733667-002-002-0012

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.
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333336523

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: | _ AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED J JUNE 3948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE) BLANK) oo | Ws op So de it AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT CLASSIFICATION) SUBJECT | . | AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) yge 7 tH DATE OF REPORT ~ | DATE OF INFORMATION : : 4 -“ 2 a = ¢ so } i & 2” lst CG] 35 23 March 1953 4 | EVALUATION PREPARED BY (Officer) icees a a a REFERENCES (…
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.
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333336535

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…Arng and crse taken by object Sketch showing pos of object Sketch showing first and last sighting of object Sketch of object Sketch showing motion of object in flight Sketch showing unusual behavior of two objects _ DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR 3 copies to D/I, USAF, Washington, D. C. 2 copies to Chief, ATIC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio “NOTE? THIS DOCUMENT CON…
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigato…
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23857122-1684-572946-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF ROAM 112—PART II KESTRICTED A APPROVED JUNE 199 | (CLASSIFICATION) ae AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) Flight Service, MATS REPORT NO. 3800 Newark Street, N. W. IR~44.2~53 he Washington 25, D. C. ‘ PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES FLYOBRPT 2022h5Z as received from Hamilton Flight Service Center follows: *aPh076 AT 1335P REPORTED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJE…
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23857122-1548-545391-0008

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733667-001-012-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be an index or table of contents for a collection of records related to a specific flight incident, including radar data and personnel statements.
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733667-001-021-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document describes a simulation involving flight JL1628, where the pilot reported an unidentified object descending in formation with his aircraft.
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733667-001-022-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains re-generated radar data from an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The data is likely related to UAP sightings reported by the flight crew.
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733667-001-031-0028

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the sighting of an unidentified aircraft by JAL Flight #1628 on November 17, 1986, during its route from Reykjavik to Tokyo.
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733667-002-003-0075

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew, sent to the FAA by a resident of Alaska.
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733667-002-003-0080

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for a copy of a UFO report related to a Japanese flight over Fairbanks, Alaska, dated March 16, 1987.
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733667-002-006-0075

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding UFO sighting materials related to a Japanese flight crew, directed to the FAA Alaskan Region.