Evidence Explorer

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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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.

AF FORM 112—PART It SECRET (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. 34th Air Division (Defense) TR=1=53W oe a a ran (1) Shape: Radar Blip Size: larger and brighter than average aircraft blip. Color: N/A Speed: Estimated 12~15 MPH, variable. Number? One Formation: Negative Maneuvers: The object first a…

NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.

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…F ee 705TH AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND WARNING SQUADRON APO 948, c/o Postmaster Seattle, Washington 11 February 1953 SUBJECT: FLYOBRPT TO% Commanding General 10th Air Division, Defense APO 942, U. &. Air Force 1. On 6 February 1953 at 2000 A.S.T. the Naknek Detachment of the 64th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron informed 795th AC&W Squadron radar operations that person…

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… A MANLY ef CARROLL 20 Lt, USAF Squadron Intelligence Officer COMMENT, Dir of Intel 30th ADiv: Value of report questioned by Director of Intelligence, 50th Air Division. Senior Controller this headquarters states that photographs were the result of Electronic Countermeasures. Forwarded intact for further evaluation and disposition as deemed appropriate. DELM…

…25 February 1953. x shh CARROLL oquadron Intelligence Officer COMMENT, Dir of Intel 30th ADiv: Value of report questioned by Director of Intelligence, SOth Air Division. Senior Controller this headquarters states that photographs were the result of Electronic Countermeasures. Forwarded intact for further evaluation and disposition as deemed appropriate. ee A…

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