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…ic observed by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 while approaching Anchorage on November 17. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.

…ts he said definitely were some sort of aircraft, a type which he had never seen before," ec. The photographs admittedly retouched to bring out details, showed three crescent-shaped objects, in echelon formation, two of which were apparently trailing exhausts, 2. Reason for Report: &. The publication of this picture by the Fort Worth Star-Telecram has occasi…

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…minute period. Initially only one object was seen to be trailing a Be46 for an unknown time or distances After making a sharp turn to the left it was joined by three additional similar objects. The four objects then completed a tight 360° maneuver coming out abreast and continuing on the original heading, SE, (in trail of B-36) at a greatly increased speed. …

…ument outlines the available records related to the unidentified traffic sighting involving JAL Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes various FAA forms and transcripts from interviews with the flight crew, detailing their experiences and observations during the incident.

…Bombardier on a B-24 (1) He served in the Air Force fron in the Pei yn 22 April 1942 to 29 September 1945 and from 15 oo t 1947 to 19 October a perator, Aerial Overator, He e oO 1943 as a Radio 0% Racar Gunner, and Rada x reports he paneieg the grade of Technical Sergeant, Records are not available ‘ie to subdstane (2) ®.. .--that he. saw flyin oujec in the …

… I was heading east on the Manitou Beach road, approximately one (1) mile from Junction 223 at Rome Center, Michigan. The light or object was south of me about three hundred (300) feet from the road. It's diameter appeared to be about twenty (20) feet and it travelled at an altitude of twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) feet parellel to the ground. Ditring the …

… I was heading east on the Manitou Beach road, approximately one (1) mile from Junction 223 at Rome Center, Michigan. The light or object was south of me about three hundred (300) feet from the road. It's diameter appeared to be about twenty (20) feet and it travelled at an altitude of twenty-five (25) to thirty (30) feet parellel to the ground. Ditring the …

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… 2135 PST, T/Sgt Benjamin F. Brunges of the 775th AC&W Squadron, Cambria, California observed an unidentified flying object. Sgt Brunges subsequently contacted three other airmen whom he knew to be on duty at that time, The other three airmen also observed the unusual object. See inclosures 1, 2, 3, ami 4. 1. Description of @bject: Shape: Spherical. Size: Fr…

… Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.

…the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It lists various available records, including FAA forms, interview notes, and drawings by the flight crew.

…hat appeared to be a short distance and again changed course to 4 south- westerly direction. The total time this blue, hazy light was visible was approximately three (3) or four (4) seconds and KINCH was unable to identify a shape or form which might be attributed to the light. KINCH further advised that he was unable to estimate the altitude of the light; h…

The document discusses various sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and evaluates the possibility of them being weather balloons. Multiple observations indicate that the objects were likely not balloons due to timing, altitude, and flight patterns inconsistent with balloon behavior.

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…, travel- ing 350 MPH S.E. in a straight line for a period of 45-60 seconds. The object © was red against the sky, and black against a cloud. It appeared to be three feet in diameter from point of observation. The OSI report of investigation states that one observer thought it was a buzzard, but decided later that it was not; the other observer said it resem…

…document details an incident involving Japan Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.

This document appears to be a fragmented report from the Chief of Staff of the United States, discussing various interpretations and summaries related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text is heavily redacted and contains references to Air Force intelligence and a survey of reports on UAP.

…16, 1953, at approximately 2240, I sighted an object which had a bright neon glow to it. I watched this object for approximately two or three minutes while it hovered at three or four miles W.S.W. or 5.W. It seemed to be sitting at tree top level and was very easily seen because of a clear night in which we had no noticeable clouds or moon. This object then …