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Matching “First Lieutenant J. J. Sofet” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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23857122-0457-180373-0008

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… has occasioned widespread local comment. The picture received nationwide distribution by AP Wirephoto, and -- as far as is know by this headquarters -~ is the first time a photograph purporting to be a "flying saucer" has been published by the press, bo. If analysis by expert photo technicians substantiates that the photographs are genuine, instead of abras…
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733667-001-007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight encountered two spaceships and a mother ship while flying over Alaska, leading to a series of unusual observations and communications with air traffic control.
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23857122-0463-187325-0001

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…e object was somewhat doubtful in the pilot's mind due to the - 3° ject's distance from the aircraft. The object disappeared over the top of the clouds ,/. <ne first sighting, reappeared ant in like manner disappeared as the object's color ‘erded with the lower overcast. aes hs : Ee is a jet pilot~in the 9th Fighter Bember Kuladren, Hisana air Base, APO 919,…
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733667-001-020-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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 …
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23857122-0463-187325-0003

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…f the object was somewhat doubtful in the pilot's mimi due to the bbject's distance from the aircraft. The object disappeared over the top of the clouds on the first sighting, reappeared ani in like manner disappeared as the object's eolor Iblended with the lower overcast. 5, 1st Lt. James H. Harvey, AO 838153, is a jet pilot in the 9th Fighter Bomber Squadr…
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733667-001-020-0010

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This document details an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to c…
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23857122-0985-434443-0039

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…th of tine it hee A ssayed in view, during its flight. there appearsd to be twe (2) parts fall. V4 sehind this, they had trails of ligt but not as large as the first ones: ) ~ , I estimate th onject (the largest one) stayed in sight for. 40 seconds. o7- ®o the best of ay lmowledze this is correct. © Mee aN 43 Z /3 . j 4 > d és r] Declassification Authority: …
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733667-001-020-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…
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23857122-1022-446840-0001

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…nomenony The observation was made from the sidewalk in front of the observers house in the northwest section of the Los Alamos AEC Installation, The object was first observed to the west of the observer, trailing toward northwest. (Heading of object approx- imately 320° TH) The object appeared to be about five (5) thousand feet above the terrain (terrain 8,0…
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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…
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23857122-1022-446840-0009

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…he object? (Circle One) Yes 36.1 IF you answered YES, did they see the object too? (Circle One) Yes No 36.2 Please list their names and addresses: Was this the first time that you had seen an object or objects like this? (Circle One) Yes 8 37.1 IF you answered NO, then when, where, and under what circumstances did you see other ones? i een . at i mit ale va …
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733667-001-031-0026

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The document appears to be a fragmented historical account of various expeditions to the North Pole, mentioning notable figures and events related to polar exploration.
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23857122-1022-446840-0010

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…bject was? (Circle One) No IF you answered YES, then how far away would you say it was? Please give the following information about yourself: William Last Name First Name Middle Name NAME 31.95 Qvesta Drive New Mexico es ADDRESS Street State om jz05U “ TELEPHONE NUMBER What is your present job? 33 Age _<~ Sex Please indicate any special educational training …
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23857122-1022-446840-0012

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…omenony ‘Tha observation was made from the sidewalk in front ef the observers house in the northwest section of the Los Alamos AEC Installation. The object was first observed to the west of the observer, trailing toward northwest, (Heading of object. apprex~ Suately 320° TH) The object appeared to be about five (5) thousand feet above the serrain (terrain 8,…
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733667-001-031-0040

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This document appears to be a geographical and historical overview of various expeditions to the North Pole and surrounding areas, detailing notable achievements and locations related to Arctic exploration.
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23857122-1125-469048-0002

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…nnected with the sighting and the maneuvors were described as bobbing, going sideways but always in the same general SouthWesterly direction from the base, The first sighting was at 0715 and it could not be observed after 0730, The majority of the observers were in the squadron aréa on the base but several reported seeing the object while driving toward the …
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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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23857122-1125-469048-0004

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…ing, going sideways but always . in the same general SouthNesterly direction from thse base. DEN ear sion —ahiaten a snaiatinosin ansermttiercoanieatin . . The first sighting was at 0715 and it could not be observed after 0730. The majority of the observera were in the squadron area on the base but several reported seeing the objact while driving toward the …
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733667-02-001-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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 …
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23857122-1163-474144-0001

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…e object at approximately 250° with approximately 70° elevation. Through bi- noculars the object appeared to change shape and brilliance; at times resembling a first quarter moon. Experimentation with the focus of the binoculars, however, indicated that movement and change of shape were actually the result of refracted light in the Jens. Heturnin to Trenton …