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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter experienced by the flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL #1628) while flying over Alaska. The crew reported observing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was large, exhibited erratic movement, and displayed multiple lights.
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.
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733667-002-003-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a communication from Robert Wetss requesting a list of UFO sightings from JAL (Japan Airlines) to the public relations department in Anchorage, Alaska.
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733667-002-010-0096

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a request for information regarding a report on the Japan Airlines (JAL) incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. The requester, Steuart Campbell, is inquiring about the items sold as part of the report and specifically asks if it includes information about the weather situation at the time of the incident.
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23857122-0261-64425-0007

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A pilot's report from 1949 details an encounter with an unidentified light during a weather reconnaissance mission over Shemya Air Force Base. The light was observed to move at high speed and did not resemble a meteor.
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23857122-0261-64425-0014

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A pilot's report from 1949 detailing an encounter with an unidentified light during a weather reconnaissance mission over Shemya Air Force Base.
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23857122-1209-480826-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…es notify their nearest Air Force installation - which, in this case, is yours. On the evening of Thursday, April 3, my husband who is a Crew Chief at Robinson Airlines and has been engaged actively in aeronautics for 12 years, part of which was with the AAF, and a friend who is a school teacher and I were traveling in an automobile north along the west shor…
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23857122-1266-487903-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ce paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) as reported to this headquarters by CAPTAIN CASEY PIERMAN of CAPITAL AIRLINES, DETROIT, MICHIGAN, i INCLS. This report contains information on unidentified flying ay adn Subject report was investigated by 2ND LT, GEORGE H. JANCZEWSKI and ?. TAYLOR 0 f the spialgbincng …
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23857122-1381-512021-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…s, Object appeared to the south, near or over Amarillo, Texas. (5) Observer's reliability considered excellent. Mr. W. B. Brown is employed as Captain, Central Airlines. (6) WX Amarillo; broken high clouds 30,000 ft. MSL, visibility 40 miles. (7), (8), (9) and (1@) All negative. COMMENTS of Preparing Officer: Negative. lee GLEN D PARRISH 1st Lt., USAF Direct…
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733667-002-003-0075

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew, sent to the FAA by a resident of Alaska.
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733667-002-003-0079

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding a sighting, possibly related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text is unclear and contains several typographical errors, making it difficult to ascertain the full context and details of the sighting.
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733667-002-004-0057

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication related to a sighting reported by a JAL pilot, possibly involving Syntech International, Inc. The text is fragmented and lacks clarity, but it references FAA records and a specific sighting.
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733667-002-005-0052

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, sent to the FAA by Mrs. William P. Henson in 1987.
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733667-002-008-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the investigation of the November 17, 1986 JAL cargo jet UFO sighting was sent to the FAA Anchorage office by Kevin Reardon.
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733667-002-008-0039

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese airliner, dated March 5, 1987, from Robert K. Schmidt to the FAA.
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733667-002-009-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
This document appears to be a request for information regarding a UAP sighting by Japanese authorities, specifically referencing a sighting on October 26. The text is fragmented and contains several typographical errors.
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733667-002-009-0056

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting from November 17, 1986, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration by William Zirkel.
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733667-002-010-0027

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting made by an airplane pilot, as mentioned in a Paul Harvey report.
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237UAP00410

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a reported sighting of a possible UFO by a pilot near Wilmington, NC, on August 14, 2022. The pilot described the object as three lights in a row at an altitude of 45,000 feet, with several other aircraft corroborating the sighting.
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Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A CIA report detailing a sighting of an unconventional aircraft by a group of US nationals traveling by train in Azerbaijan SSR on October 4, 1955. The object was described as a triangular shape with lights, launching in a manner similar to a missile.