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733667-001-030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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733667-02-001-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo plane that encountered strange lights while flying near Beaufort. The crew reported the sighting, and air traffic control confirmed no other aircraft were in the vicinity. The document includes a request for military authorities to review the incident.
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733667-001-031-0039

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The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text, possibly containing geographical references and names. It lacks coherent context and does not provide specific information regarding UAP/UFO incidents.
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733667-02-001-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA released findings regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines crew on November 17, which included first-person testimonies and radar data, but ultimately concluded that there was no confirmed UFO sighting.
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733667-02-001-0014

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…
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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-009-0080

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A request for UFO sighting photographs made to the Federal Aeronautics Administration following a mention on a talk show.
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733667-02-001-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article discussing the perception of UFOs as friendly and harmless entities, contrasting public fear with the author's belief in their benign nature. It includes anecdotes about UFO sightings and the cultural impact of these phenomena.
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23857122-0261-64425-0002

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two separate sightings of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by a B-29 crew from the 4/5th Reconnaissance Squadron on March 9, 1949. The sightings suggest the possible presence of an alien aircraft, with descriptions of the object's speed, altitude, and light characteristics.
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733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.
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23857122-0457-180273-0349

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Incident No. 71 — 8 or 9 October 1947, daytime, Las Vegas, Nevada. An Air Force Reserve pilot reported observing a trail appearing high in the sky at an estimated spged of 400-1000 MPH. The object producing the trail was not visible. The trail was white as a cloud, and dissipated in fifteen to twenty minutes. The object proceeded in a straight line, then it …
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23857122-0457-180273-0353

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… C os nee 2 Pee a 2 o Incident No. Roce l, August 194.7, Sunset, near Bethel, Alaska, “4 y ond sf 4 rx “7 na et OMS (OF Bi Ue Mi estimated proport a and his co=pilot observed a black object of the design and approxim are} op Oy art nie 3 + ee Pee | H mM, , selage, flying at 500-1000 f£t altitude N.W. The oe en wry 1. a oink anc’) ann 4 IP Yh y ' 1 OX \{ £4 ;…
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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. …
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23857122-0457-180273-0356

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Incident No. 29 —» 1, June 1947, 1200 and 115, Bakersfield, he observer, ane xperienced pilot, reported Sighting ten and later s objects at S500 ft altitude, traveling 350 Mril in a Loose "Vy" Lormati Although the objects were apparently at a con: iderable CiStance the described them as being similar to the XP5U-1 "Flying Flapjack." Ii particular importance …
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
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23857122-0457-180273-0361

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Incident No. 10 —l July 1947, 200); hours » Boise, Idaho. An airline pilot and crew watched from the air two groups,(5 and l in mumber) of objects described as thin and smooth on the bottom and rough on top, silhouetted apainst sunset and flying “loose formation." They followed them for forty-five miles; therefore, had them in sight for approximately ten min…
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23857122-0457-180273-0382

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ng the same space of time (about half an hour) on the night ° of 7 January 1916 observers at Lockbourne Air Force Base, observers at Clinton County AFB and the pilot of an aircraft flying from Dayton to Washington reported an unidentified object in the sky. All reports agreed as to the color and general appearance of the object, and as to the fact that its l…
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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23857122-0463-187324-0002

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… EL ae ne eo eT ee RTT Ae eee 1h RE Bd SIN sy Diag Abaddon AL eR nod dat Piensa eae Hq Fifth Air Force, APO 710 INT IR-U/AC-10 Py wi 3 YF, PAGE r—f — PAGES the pilot cid not get over excited on observing the object but tried his best to overtaxe, observe and report it. it aneis a Be ake =a Lt. Hae Sketch (QPsiznting) : ntell Req Div/Office of Deputy Ae Intel…
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23857122-0463-187324-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…IGENCE. INFORMATION REPORT REPORT NO. / ry orce, APO. 710 INT IR-U/AC-10 S72 oY ; —s pacE 2 oo 2 PAGES - FROM (Agency) ty 2 £41, AR ng. Fil vn L By a | 5 2 the pilot: did not’ get over excited on observing the object but tried his best to overtake, observe and report it, a\ & ‘ oak. L Inels E. E. SWANK lst Lt. USAF Sketch (Petty-Sighting) Intell Req Div/Offi…