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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 …

…o and one half years and has been assigned to the 93d Air Refueling Squadron, 93d Bombardment Wing (M), Castle Air Force Base, California, for three months. He reports that this is the first time he has sighted flying objects. 6. Weather Conditions: Clear skies--the radar winds for the position were 227 degrees at twelve knots. 7. Related Activities or Condi…

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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The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…

…vation. The jets appeared to be making passes at the bomber. The observer reported the object went in to a zig zag motion at the time the planes were overhead. Reports indicated that the object was trying to avoid any contact with the airplanes. At time of first observance the object appeared to be at a low altitude disappear- ing to the West at a tremendous…

This document is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the …

…vation. The jets appeared to be making passes at the bomber. The observer reported the object went in to 4 zig zag motion at the time the planes were overhead. Reports indicated that the object was trying to avoid any contact with the airplanes. At time of first observance the object appeared to be at a low altitude disappear- ing to the West at a tremendous…

On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…

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On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying over the North Pole. The incident was corroborated by radar data from both civilian and military sources, but no further information about the object was determined.

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A Japan Air Lines pilot, 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 the incident is under investigation.

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This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…

… means at 2204 EST, 17 February 1953, and by electronic means at 2208 EST, 17 February 1953 « 2» True identity of this object remains unknown, Investigation of reports failed to disclose further-details or information or any falsified or imaginative information as reported by personnel concerned. u ae APPROVED: E © MASON Captain, USAF Commanding Officer atre…

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 …

…means at 2204 EST, 17 February 1953, and by electronic means at. 2208 EST, 17 February 1953 « 2s True identity of this object remains unknown, Investigation of reports failed to disclose further-details or information or any falsified or imaginative information as reported by personnel concerned, Captain, USAF Commanding Officer COMMENT, Dir of Intel 30th AD…

A Japan Air Lines pilot, 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.'

…an approach would have taken 10 to 20 mimutes, The correlation between the direction of the light and the airport is the strongest supporting fact and previous reports of a similar nature have been received making this type of erroneous observation not exactly common but at least one which has been repeated, b. A weather ballon released either from Atlanta M…