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23857122-0985-434443-0038

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…t als” ai ty “We. as ae onto nian tverpn nse Tro. observers at Evant, Texas, were in. RB=26 at 4500" altitude - flying Scuth. All others were at genes ‘level. ‘Weather sequence 2028 hours, louie thin scattered 25,000'; visibility 12 miles, surface winds East at 4 knots. PREPARED BY: APPROVED: ese 7h 05 | ESSIEN. HENSLEY Me et ee ptt a [fee ‘wna, USAP (Ht Col…
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733667-02-001-0049

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A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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23857122-1012-444219-0004

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…fifty (50) degrees. COMMENTS of Preparing Officers 1. The Preparing Officer is of the opinion that the object sighted could be any one (1) of the following: ae Weather batieds be Kite Ce Friendly aircraft de Sun reflected from distant cloud @e. Sun reflected from Lake Superior f. Sun reflected from mist formed over St. Mary's River Falls at Sault Ste Marie, …
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733667-02-001

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This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…
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23857122-1022-446840-0002

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…tial Section of Los Alamos AEC Installation - about 4 miles north of (5) Observers reliability considered excellent. Observer is employed and trained (6) Clear weather, 40 miles visibility. Winds: 14 knots at surface. (7), (8), (9), and (10) A121 negative. On the night of this observation, few people were out doors beceuse of the severe cold. This might acco…
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733667-002-002-0008

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This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…
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23857122-1022-446840-0013

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…ch List inclosures at lower left. Faigke tad of pod wh AR Doren f1-Pwt TEY 1, This report Anvelves a meee ef an unidentified objeat by crew of . 8 Be29 ely ing weather reconnaissance for 4 a bomber streem.in the Simiju area, , = 28h (UT™ grid). ng : pe: ee Intelligence Officer ’ ‘3 vg aa ahs “ = = piesa , ae oe: he : ya se = agit tp ‘ ie A - EALASSIFIED a 2 …
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733667-002-002

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This document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency …
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23857122-1117-467231-0001

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…eared on the same course, The second object continued on a course due west, then dropped over the horizon, During these sightings Captain Gleason described the weather as perfectly clear, visibility unlimited, Mach sighting was in view for approximately 15 seconds, Thess sightings were witnessed and confirmed by lst Lt. Joseph A, Pichler and lst Lt, Laurence…
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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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23857122-1117-467231-0003

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…cription appeared on the same course, The second object continued on a course due west,.. then dropped over tha hcrizon, During these sightings | described the weather as perfactly jckeax, visibility unlimited, Hach sighting was view for Bie ane 15 seconds, | _ines3 sightings wers witnessed and confirmed by me 1 both Air Force Officers, are. ji stad psrsonne…
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733667-002-006

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The document details a public inquiry into a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting over Alaska, including the FAA's response and the materials available for purchase related to the incident.
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23857122-1159-473339-0001

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…multicolored mass but the relative size and shape were not ascertainable. There were no sounds nor were there any signs of an exhaust such as vapor trails. The weather was clear, visibility twelve(12) to fifteen(15) miles, and moderate winds NNW. The object seemed to be-drifting with the winds and finally beyond the horizon. There was no air traffic in the l…
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23857122-0430-161581-0001

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a sighting of an unidentified object by USAF pilots over Alaska in February 1950, describing it as a red and white flare that burst and fell without any visible means of support.
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23857122-1163-474144-0001

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…60° and elevation 70° est. This fact leads observer (Lt. Watson) to the conclusion trat the object in question was actually Venus or some other celestial body. Weather; Visibility unlimited Ceiling unlimited Cloud coverage Of Wind at 0,000 ft. 125 knots from 3009 “QICHARD F. WATSON ist Lt. USAF INCLS. cme mame 2/21 /3% by ba heweiecio, Os: 22 LIE ake DISTRIB…
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333335409

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On February 10, 1950, while flying at 9000 feet altitude northeast of Atka Island, two USAF officers reported sighting a red and white object resembling a flare that burst and fell free, illuminating their aircraft momentarily before disappearing into the undercast.
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23857122-1163-474144-0002

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…i elevation 70° est. This fact leads observer Lt. Watson) to the conclusion tat the object in question was actually Venus or some other celestial body. ’ re eS weather: Visibility unlinited Ceiling unlinited Cloud coverage 0% Wind at 40,000 ft. 125 knots from 300° Ho: £5 & LJ : iat Lt. USAP INCLS. os “DE LAS: SIFIED £0. F652, 3 B SO) OF Ape 3) jt fy be br fe…
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23857122-1188-478145-0005

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…2. The following information regarding this phenomena are listed for your information: a. Time: 2015 hours, 7 July 1952 b. Places Fort Bragg, North Carolina ¢. Weather condition: Low scattered overcast, d. Incident: A large green light, solid in the center, with a nebula surrounding it, travelling in a northerly direction at an estimated approximate speed of…
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23857122-1188-478145-0010

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…Im | AFB (Fdwards) and was assi; ened as interviewer and observer on projec RI? : . or Air Materiel Command. Captain Theodore Winch, USAF of ne Air Materiel 6, Weather Conditions: Clouds: 5 Cumlus, 2000 feet 10 5 Cirro-Stratus, 20,000 feet (Estimated} 10 Winds: Surface, calm. 2000 ft — 1300 at 10 knots £000 ~ 1300 at 15 knots 6000 1600 at 15 knots 000 ft ~ 1…
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23857122-1188-478145-0011

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…ph. 3. This Directorate checked with the Control Tower of Pope AFB, with the Head— quarters of the 507th Tac Control Group, G-2 82nd Airborne Division, and the Weather Squadron at Pope AFB. As nearly as may be determined, there were no unusual activi~- ties or conditions, meteorological or otherwise, taking place at the time of signt— 4. ,eC—=EE me as a cons…