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733667-001-011-0100

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft crew reported observing irregular pulsating lights and a large black object while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-014-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-014-0004

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a communication exchange between Japan Air flight 1628 and the Fairbanks FAA tower regarding unidentified traffic observed by the flight. The exchange indicates that the flight was deviating from its course due to an unidentified object, with no military aircraft reported in the area.
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733667-001-014-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications involving Japan Air flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69, discussing unidentified traffic in the vicinity of the Japan Air flight.
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733667-001-014-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications involving Japan Air Flight 1628 and United Airlines Flight 69, discussing an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed during their flight. The transcript indicates that the Japan Air pilot could not see the UFO despite being instructed to maintain a certain altitude and direction.
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733667-001-014-0009

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication or report related to air traffic control and military operations, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations in the Anchorage area. It includes technical terms and acronyms relevant to aviation and air defense.
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733667-001-015-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication regarding unidentified targets detected on radar, with instructions to monitor and verify the situation.
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733667-001-015-0018

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of air traffic control communications involving Japan Air flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69, discussing the identification of an unidentified traffic in the vicinity of the aircraft.
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733667-001-015-0021

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication between pilots and air traffic control regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The conversation includes instructions for altitude adjustments and the involvement of military aircraft to investigate the sighting.
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733667-001-015-0024

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains operational details related to air traffic control and military coordination in the context of air defense, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations.
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733667-001-018-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Carl E. Henley, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report describes the communication between the aircraft and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic in the vicinity.
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733667-001-018-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from John L. Aarnink, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA, detailing his observations during the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-018-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between the aircraft and air traffic control, including the sighting of an unidentified object with white and yellow strobes.
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733667-001-018-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from John L. Aarnink, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing his observations during the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-019-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented record related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) from the National Archives, possibly detailing radar data or flight information from a specific date in 1986.
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733667-001-019-0004

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of beacon target reports from November 18, 1986, detailing various radar readings and observations related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The data includes timestamps, azimuth, range, and other technical specifications.
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733667-001-019-0007

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains beacon target reports from November 18, 1986, detailing various radar readings and subsystem totals related to unidentified aerial phenomena.
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733667-001-019-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
The document appears to be a technical report related to beacon target data, possibly from a radar or tracking system, with timestamps and various subsystem readings. The text is fragmented and contains numerous errors, making it difficult to interpret fully.
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733667-001-019-0009

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a technical report or data log related to aircraft tracking and radar systems, possibly involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). It contains various timestamps, numerical data, and references to aircraft identifiers and control systems.
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733667-001-019-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
…nt appears to be a technical report or data log related to a beacon or surveillance system, containing various numerical values and codes, likely pertaining to radar or tracking data.