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On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…

…nter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at.lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part FI.) GENERAL INFCRMATICN: = At aprox 1205, 9 July 1953, A/2C Robert G. Peeler, AF 18385897 3750th Medieal Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, was standing on the 5th Street hospital ramp in the hospital…

This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was conducted by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and an interpreter in Anchorage, Alaska. Tamefuji described seeing multiple lights that he initially thought were from an air…

…ter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—FPart II.) GENERAL INFCRMATICN: ae At aprox 1205, 9 July 1953, A/2C Robert G. Peeler, AF 18385897 3750th Medieal Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, was standing on the 5th Street hospital ramp in the hospita…

This document outlines guidelines for the digitization of still images, focusing on the creation of master files and the technical parameters necessary for effective digitization. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the quality and integrity of original materials while providing a foundation for future digitization practices.

…lways, seems to have excellent vision. He is a nonerated officer. However, it is my opinion that because of his quick conclusion as to what he had seen and his general reaction to his sighting that, in effect, he was so predisposed about the topic smut when he saw this "object" it struck an immediate responsive chorde There had been no weather balloon releas…

This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …

…lways, seems to have excellent visione He is a non-rated officer. However, it is my opinion that because of his quick conclusion as to what he had seen and his general reaction to his sighting that, in effect, he was so predisposed about the topic emt when he saw this "object" it struck an immediate responsive chorde There had been no weather balloon release…

This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.

…The left scanner reported making four separate sightings of the uniden~ tified object between the hours of 2105Z (1405PDT) and 2115Z (1415PDT), all in the same general direction of ten to seven o'clock, The object was described to be of indefinite shape and dark-greyish color, On the first pass, the object appeared to be making a direct approach to the TB-29…

This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.

…ormal observations are considered to be reliable, The right scanner, S/Sgt Diener, stated that he had five hundred hours of flying time, His reliability is not generally known, Both men appeared to be sincere in relating their experiences, 5. Other than the left and right scanners, none of the crew members reported observing the flying objects. The co-pilot …

This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.

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.

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.

The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.

The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…

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.

This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.