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733667-02-001-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenju Terauchi, recounts a UFO sighting during a flight over Alaska, describing two unidentified objects emitting amber light and exhibiting advanced movement capabilities.
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733667-02-001-0034

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The FAA released findings regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines crew on November 17, which included first-person testimonies and radar data, but ultimately concluded that there was no confirmed UFO sighting.
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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…
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23857122-0457-180273-0109

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This document analyzes various reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in relation to weather balloon releases in the vicinity of Shreveport and surrounding areas. It concludes that several sightings cannot be attributed to weather balloons based on wind patterns and observer reports.
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733667-02-001-0011

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A Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane crew reported seeing strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.
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23857122-1022-446840-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ver, trailing toward northwest. (Heading of object approx- imately 320° TH) The object appeared to be about five (5) thousand feet above the terrain (terrain 8,000 ft above MSL), The object traveled in a slight curve but at a constant altitude, The observer stated that the object apparently was followed by a high pitched crackling noise. The sound trailed th…
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733667-02-001-0015

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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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23857122-1022-446840-0012

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…SOURCE €I=8 D PARRISH, 1st 1: Usar Civ AZC Security. faaestece: Los Aanos,3 Ma REFERENCES (Controf number, directive, Previous report, ec., as applicadle) APL 20003, dated 29 April 1952 SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-senience paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 11$—Part II.) SUB…
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733667-02-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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23857122-1209-480802-0001

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…aragraph. List inclosures at-lower left. Begin tect of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) tana reported in letter form the observation of a light resembl- than 20,000 feet altitude were present. The light disappeared from view behind the leading edge of the cloud. No aircraft structure was visible. The light appearad to be elongated and traveling in a horizonal…
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733667-002-002-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane on November 17, 1986, where the pilot reported being followed by an unidentified object. Air traffic controllers tracked a radar image that coincided with the pilot's report. The document also includes differing opinions on the sighting, suggesting it could be a natural phenome…
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23857122-1209-480802-0002

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…sterly direction at a very high speed. It appeared to traverse 30 degrees of arc in approximately two seconds. High i | cirrus clouds estimated at more that 20,000 feet altitude were present. The light disappeared from view behind the leading edge of the cloud. No air- craft structure was visible. The light appeared to be elongated and traveling in a horizon…
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23857122-1209-480802-0003

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…a westerly direction at a very high speed. It appeared to traverse 30 degrees of arc in approximately two seconds. High cirrus clouds estimated at more than 20,000 feet altitude were present, The light disappeared from view behind the leading edge of the cloud. No aircraft structure was visible. The light appeared to be elongated and traveling in a horizonal…
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23857122-1209-480802-0004

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…a westerly direction at a very high speed. It appeared to traverse 30 degrees of arc in approximately two seconds. High cirrus clouds estimated at more that 20,000 feet altitude were present. The light disappeared from view behind the leading edge of the cloud. No air- craft structure was visible. The light appeared to be elongated and traveling in a horizon…
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23857122-1209-480844-0002

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…ing of flying objects" fhe location Yuma County Airport, February 4, 19535, time 1350 M.3.T. I was using a theodolite to follow a pilot balloon, which was at 6,000 feet Mean Sea Level, I took my syes away from the eye pabee for a few seconds, _ returned “my eye to the eye piece, and the balloon was out of the field. “She readings were 53 degrees elevation, a…
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23857122-1209-480844-0004

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…ing of flying objects” The location Yuma County Airport, February 4, 1953, time 1350 M,8,.T. I was using a theodolite to follow a pilot balloon, which was at 6,000 feet Mean Sea Level, I took my eyes away from the eye pbkoe for a few seconds, returned my eye to the eye piece, and the balloon was out of the field. The readings were 53 degrees elevation, and d…
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23857122-1221-481980-0020

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…e “xe + ORLANDO ©) as oe ELEVATIONS IN FEET Sie, . ORLANDO (0-8) 2°30'E Ta! aia Lambert Conformal Conic Projection Standard Parallels 33° and 45° — Scale 1:500,000 (Joins Jacksonville) 30/ 83°H (Joins Jack: E ) P°30'E fas ax SS] oe CC 7 ae J ae Poe eh a Pe oe oins Jacksonville 45! 30’ 15/ (Joins Jacksonville) 825 To NAS Jack: ille45'[ 215 NIP 1 °F 307 ; 5 ; …
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23857122-1310-496480-0003

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…e. VI. WEATHER: Weather conditions were good at the time of the observations. Ceilingand visibility unlimited, wind surface 320 degrees at seven (7) mph, at 10,000 feet 280 degrees at 45 knots per hour. The moon was out and the stars were clearly distinguished. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHI…
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23857122-1325-499361-0001

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…e spinning with a great amount of speed and it left a slight path. The object moved toward the east and then disappeared. The object could not have been over 5,000 feet for the weather report was one-eight at five thousand. ¢. Following was given by A/2e. Robert J. Vereh, AF12322180, tower trick chief. At approximately 2300 hours local on 11 August the tower…
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333336185

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…e spinning with a great amount of Speed and it left a slight path. The object moved toward the east and then disappeared. The object could not have been over 5,000 feet for the weather report was one-eight at five thousand. ¢. Following was given by A/2e. Robert J. Vereh, AF12322180, tower trick chief. At approximately 2300 hours local on 11 August the tower…