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23857122-1159-473339-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…pace ie 2 aes At 1705C, 11 January 1953, an unidentified flying object was sighted by approximately twenty(20) citizens of Gadsden, Alabama. Among the sighters were the Civilian Air Defense Director and the Manager of the Gadsden Airpert, Mr. James Lassiter. Mr. Lassiter, interviewee, sighted the object while taking daily weather observations. The object was…
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40027753-001-0026

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The document discusses the possibility of UFOs originating from Mars or Venus, analyzing the timing of potential space travel based on favorable launch and arrival windows. It suggests a method to statistically evaluate UFO sightings during these intervals to determine if there is a correlation with extraterrestrial visits.
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333336007

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…across Cayuga Lake. . described the fireball as being sizable, green in color with green flames streaking out. 8h. Farther details concerning above information were unknown to source. : : ! “FRAN M. MADSEN ik, Lt Col., USAF Chief, Wing Training & Operations 7] . —" rT. ‘TTcd BY ORIGINATOR D/I, Hq USAF ~ 1 cy ot 9 TUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NAT…
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733667-001-003-0002

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The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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23857122-1209-480844-0004

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… Mean Sea Level, I took my eyes away from the eye pbkoe for a few seconds, returned my eye to the eye piece, and the balloon was out of the field. The readings were 53 degrees elevation, and direction from me 157 degrees, time 1350 M.8.f. I then saw one object going upward, and curving to the West. I had a clear sky background, and although it moved through …
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733667-001-003-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, claiming the object moved with him during his flight.
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333336017

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AF FORM 112—PART I cence ye (Guassirica i E | APPROVED 1 JUNE 193 auiril aha | <P RERORPNTT Se Se eo" SI LEAVE BLAR v [ | UNTTED STATES . a ee He Ps AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ‘SUBJECT YSRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) a 4 re » Aibany, Georcia eau Wing Intellisence DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION | EVALUATION 3 Febru 1953 28 Januar ? r- PREPAR…
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733667-001-003-0040

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A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.
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333336061

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rh, 112—PART | Premertiti wane - we oe tT R- VA oy 53 | : , ‘ J AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ‘SUBJECT ae MRC RMR AT Beep oe FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON COUNTRY —_—— — —_——_—~--- ae -————— FROM (Agency) Tucson, Arizona 43rd Bomb Wing, Intelligence Division DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 7 February 1953 27 January 1953 B6 PREPARED BY (Offic…
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733667-001-012

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This document details the communications and actions taken by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, regarding an unidentified traffic sighting. The radar data from Anchorage Center did not confirm the presence of the reported traffic, and no further information was received from civil or military sources.
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23857122-1266-487902-0007

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…Illinois, upon leaving his place of employment observed three (3) large, intensely bright, seif-illuminated lights in the skys Mr. Said states that the objects were fly~ ing in a loose, widely spaced "V" formation at a point due west of his position at the time and moving toward the south. Mr. noted that the only light or object trailing the formation appear…
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733667-001-020-0009

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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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23857122-1266-487903-0004

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…scope indicated two or three objects on the screen traveling at high speeds. ATCC instructed CAPTAIN FIERMAN to steer 290° so as to intercept the objects which were approximately nine (9) miles ahead of him. At this time CAPTAIN PIERMAN'S rate of climb was approximately 600° per minute and his altitude was between 3500' and 1,000'. 3. Immediately after ATCC …
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733667-001-020-0014

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The document discusses a significant UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported being tailed by an unidentified object. Despite the FAA's attempts to downplay the incident, the pilot and other witnesses remained convinced of the encounter's authenticity, leading to ongoing public interest and concern about the implications fo…
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333336111

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-~ ~» AF FORM 112 . APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 pimpin titra tiT ws @2 fi <<} =r gare ee } Pee AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION foo . + a i td Reporting of Information on Unidentified Fiying Objects Sh” “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) _ Washington, D. 0. Director of Intellicenc DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION pal July 1952 20 duly 1202 (nD PREPARED BY (Of…
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733667-02-001-0009

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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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333336149

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…ceeeeeFilot Years as Rated Crew Member..cceuncae 7 ™™" = Assigned tOgecaccecencsevconvencaes (499 Comp. Sq,, Webdn. Years In S6Prviceswecocvrevecosccese termes Were Binoculars Usedes..ccencccseseehO . > Were Pictures TakeniveceveundticacseenO . * 1 a 3 4 D 6 7 =) 9 Tif. RELIABILITY OF SOURCE: Capt. Penix is known to the undersigned and I have confidence in h…
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733667-02-001-0010

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'
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333336152

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…sure 210, 1041.0 miligrams, temperature 61°, dewpoint, 42, ) s Wind, South at 5 knots, altimeter reading 30.14. 2. Uy. Robert Chandler and Mrs, Robert Chandler were interviewed by this office separately #t 1500 hrs. 7 January 1953. Mr. Chandler stated that at approximately 2100 hours EST, 6 January 1953, while seated in the front seat of an automobile moving…
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733667-02-001-0011

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…lane crew reported seeing strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.