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A request for information regarding a recent UFO sighting in Japan, directed to the FAA.

A request for information regarding a Japan Airlines encounter with a UFO, dated March 9, 1987, directed to the South Haven Public Library.

This document appears to be a communication directed to the FAA regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in Japan. The text is fragmented and contains several typographical errors, making it difficult to ascertain the full context and details.

A request for documentation regarding an alleged UFO sighting by Japan Airlines crew and radar operators in Anchorage, dated March 5, 1987.

A letter from Bill West inquiring about UFO sightings reported by the Japan Airlines flight crew, addressed to the FAA in Anchorage, Alaska.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines pilot, dated March 9, 1987, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration.

This document contains various reports and interviews related to the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes forms completed by FAA inspectors, transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, and an ATC report detailing the incident.

This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the release of information related to the investigation of Japan Airlines Flight #1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. The memo indicates that no information has been released to anyone except for the Public Affairs Office.

The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and will not pursue it further.

This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer observed a stream-like radar target that was interpreted as a UFO, which was later suggested to be an echo from ice crystals. The FAA made data regarding the incident available, countering claims of government …

The document discusses the radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts analyzed the radar data and explained the phenomenon of uncorrelated targets, emphasizing that this occurrence coincided with a pilot's sighting of an unidentified object.

The FAA acknowledges its lack of resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628.

This document discusses the analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which encountered uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.

This document discusses the FAA's analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an uncorrelated radar target during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts explained the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.

The document discusses the analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.

The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.

Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.

This document contains a list of calls made regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes names, organizations, and contact information for various individuals and media outlets who reported or inquired about the sighting.

This document contains a log of calls made regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It lists various individuals and organizations involved in the investigation and reporting of the sighting.

This document discusses the FAA's analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts concluded that the radar system detected an 'uncorrelated primary and beacon target', a phenomenon that can occur under certain conditions, particularly when a pil…