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733667-001-031-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…lying 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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733667-001-031-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0010

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…er 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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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.
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733667-001-031-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains reports of multiple UAP sightings on January 5, 1986, involving various individuals and organizations. The sightings were reported at different times throughout the day, indicating a potential pattern of UAP activity.
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733667-002-004-0045

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication regarding a request for information related to UFO sightings and possibly a list of locations where sightings occurred, dated from November 1947.
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733667-002-009-0042

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request from Benjamin R. Sturges to the FAA for a summary of UAP sightings, referencing an article that indicates no charge for the information.
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733667-002-009-0142

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from Bill West inquiring about UFO sightings reported by the Japan Airlines flight crew, addressed to the FAA in Anchorage, Alaska.
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733667-002-010-0020

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding UAP sightings and radar enhancement sent to the FAA by JBM Electronics, Inc. in 1987.
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733667-002-010-0036

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a data package on UFO sightings by Japanese airmen and related ground installations.
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237UAP00022

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Incident report detailing multiple aircraft sightings of a bright light traveling at high speed on May 17, 2015.
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237UAP00133

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This report details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by various commercial flights in the vicinity of DSM on December 11, 2022. The sightings included orbs of light moving in various directions, prompting a report to be filed and further investigation initiated.
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237UAP00291

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing multiple UAP sightings by commercial aircraft on August 25, 2023, near the Big Dipper constellation.
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237UAP00494

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…dom registered aircraft reported observing three unidentified aerial lights while en route to London, near Fort Dodge, Iowa. Multiple aircraft reported similar sightings, with no evasive actions taken.
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237UAP00517

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…a Copa Airlines flight reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying near Marathon, Florida. The phenomenon was described as a stationary white light that turned on and off periodically, with multiple aircraft in the vicinity reporting similar sightings. No evasive actions were taken, and there were no operational impacts.
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733667-001-003-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.
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733667-001-011-0085

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…t the FAA, regarding the JL1628 incident in Alaska on November 18, 1986. Wylie reviewed radar data and found no unusual targets in the vicinity of the reported sightings.
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733667-001-012-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-001-031-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of UAP sightings reported on January 2, 1987, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.
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733667-001-031-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of sightings reported by various individuals and organizations over several days in January 1986. The sightings were reported to multiple news outlets and include names and contact information of the reporters.