Evidence Explorer

This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Alaska. The flight crew reported seeing a large object with multiple lights and erratic movement, which was tracked by air traffic control.

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.

A Japan Air cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot in Alaska, dated February 28, 1987.

A request from the Federal Aviation Administration in Anchorage, Alaska, seeking information about a UFO sighting involving Jafan Air Lines that occurred in November. The request includes inquiries about photos and drawings related to the event.

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.

…urces available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.

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…irectorate of Intellicence DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 16 July 1952 7 July 1952 Bod PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE PREDERICK H, WILCCOK, MAJOR, USAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) APL 200-5 dated 29 April 1952 .. Pe ee ee ee SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one…

…MPLEMENT SQUADRON DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 22 SEPTEMBER 1952 20 SEPTEMBER 1952 NONE PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE TREFTER L. THOMAS 1ST LT. USAF WEBSTER, J.W. CAPT. USAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) I. CONTENTS: corridor in Born/Dolle Maneuver Area. II. SOURCE: : / {— A. General: f yi pe POR…

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… REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION __ Cus 28 January 1953 27 January 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE A/2C Harvey N. Salzberg REGINALD L. ANDERSON, Major, USAF A/3C John F. Brostoski REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) Previous Report: Electrical message G 2513 SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give sign…

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