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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.
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733667-001-011-0101

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a response from the FAA regarding a request for information about the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes an order form for obtaining materials related to the investigation.
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733667-001-022-0011

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This document is a memorandum from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration discussing the radar targets associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced unusual radar phenomena on November 17, 1986. It addresses the interpretation of 'split images' on radar and includes an analysis by Dennis Simantel.
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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-023-0003

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This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-023

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-031-0030

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This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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733667-001-031-0033

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This document contains a drawing made by Captain Kenjyu Terauchi of Japan Airlines, depicting the sighting of an unidentified object during flight JAL #1628 on November 17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.
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733667-02-001-0020

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses reported sightings of mysterious flashing lights in Alaskan airspace, particularly involving commercial flights. It references a specific incident involving JAL Flight 1628 and mentions monitoring by air traffic controllers.
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23857122-1355-505290-0001

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…up, March AFR, Calif. DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION ~ m 27 January 1953 27 January 1953 Cu3 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE Major Keith P, Hansen, USAF Military REFERENCES (Control nwmber, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) a AF Ltr 200-5 dtd 29 April 1952 SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-se…
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23857122-1221-481980-0021

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…NE Military base Civil Of major aeronautical importance Joint civil and military base Military Civil Joint civil and military Offering services that include repairs for normal traffic and/or refueling 0 800 OO ¢ ©6060 860 Landing area or anchorage No public services available LANDPLANE AERODROME DATA SEAPLANE ioni Elevation in feet HARMON FIELD 18 SEWN elr W…
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t 26444787 20080359F 001 002 2013

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This document contains a series of emails from Joseph P. Firmage, founder of the International Space Sciences Organization, discussing his views on various scientific and societal issues, including the potential for new discoveries in physics, the implications of Y2K, and the importance of addressing environmental and military concerns. Firmage emphasizes th…
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[01/16/1999-12/21/1999] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
",~RMS Email System Page 1 of3 RECORD TYPE: FEDERAL (NOTES MAIL) CREATOR: The Kairos <thekairos@the-word-is-truth.org> The Kairos <thekairos@the-wo CREATION DATE!TIME:16-JAN-1999 15:32:49.00 SUBJECT: The Truth TEXT: Hello friend, My name is Joseph P. Firmage. You are receiving this message either because you have visited my Internet book site at www.TheWordl…
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021 AARO Trifold Jan2025

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The All-domain www.aaro.mil Photo Credit: NASA For additional information please visit www.aaro.mil Media Inquiries: Air ▪ Maritime ▪ Space OBJECTS COMMONLY REPORTED AS UAP While AARO receives a wide range of reports, many of which remain unsolved objects/causes reported as UAP Include • Airborne clutter • • Commercial or military aircraft • Unmanned aerial …
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23857122-1163-474144-0001

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…0th Grd Obsr Sq, Trenton, Ned DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 3 March 1953 1. March 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE RICHARD FP. WATSON, ist Lt, USAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) AFL 200-5, 29 April 1952 Intelligence SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-senten…
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23857122-1524-543167-0001

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…E COMPLEMENT SQUADRON DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 23 JANUARY 1953 23 JANUARY 1953 NONE PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE TREFTER L. THOMAS 1ST LT. USAF WHITE, E.R., 1ST LT. USAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph…
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23857122-0457-180273-0024

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… discusses Swedish perceptions of guided missile sightings over Sweden in 1949, indicating that they were largely considered natural phenomena or misidentified aircraft, despite the recovery of a V-2 missile from German experiments during WWII.
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23857122-1175-475571-0005

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…n contact with the GCI controller and upon pancaking I made a verbal report to him of what I had observed. : /s/Donald F. Chaplin /t/DONALD F. CHAPLIN lst Lt., USAF ei AQ=756488 CERTIFIED T. RGE #. BRAME Captain, USAF Incl #1 NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, …
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23857122-1175-475571-0006

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…nterphone and for him to answer, I could not see anything I could recognize as a solid mass, only as light. : /s/William W., Hints /t/WILLIAM W. HINTS 2nd Lt., USAF A0Q-1850740 CERTIF IED “hp logget Yee GEOR@E F, BRAME Captain, USAF Inel #2 OR NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF T…
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23857122-1175-475582-0001

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…a of Japan, Kyushu area | 6lst Troop Carrier Group (Heavy) DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION hk March 1952 4, March 1952 B-6 RAY F_GRODHAUS, Capt., USAF, Intel. Os | REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) PREPARED BY (Officer) wee ae It. E.Js Weed » AO 2053865 7 Sab & UE rhe te U Lyang Obje s,'' FRAF ane e SU…