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733667-001-011-0013

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discussing radar targets associated with JAL flight 1628 and the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight.
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733667-001-011-0041

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified lights during a flight on November 17, 1986. The lights exhibited unusual movement, prompting the captain to attempt to photograph them, but technical issues with the camera prevented him from capturing the event.
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733667-001-011-0042

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi detailing an encounter with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The report describes the appearance and behavior of the UFOs, including their lights and movements.
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733667-001-011-0056

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving individuals discussing the vision requirements for pilots and flight engineers, with a focus on whether specific individuals wear glasses during flight operations.
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733667-001-011-0065

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving a flight engineer discussing an unidentified object observed during a flight. The engineer describes the object as larger than a typical aircraft and mentions issues with communication with Air Traffic Control.
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733667-001-011-0076

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be an interview transcript regarding a sighting of lights by a flight crew, possibly related to a UAP incident. The crew discusses their observations of lights during flight, weather conditions, and instrument readings.
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733667-001-015-0023

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving military and commercial aircraft, specifically referencing Japan Air flight 1628 and a military C-130. The communication indicates coordination between air traffic control and the aircraft regarding their positions and flight levels.
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733667-001-023-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-031-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between air traffic control and the aircraft as it encountered an unidentified object in its vicinity.
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733667-002-002-0012

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.
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733667-002-003-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…m Ivy P. Moore, a Public Affairs Specialist, responding to a request for documentation regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi incident and the Korean Air Lines flight 007 disaster.
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23857122-0457-180273-0393

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Ltr, ERH, to CG, ANC, Subjs Analysis of Proj. "Grudge" Reported Incidents The description of incident No. 40 is inconsistent with the appearance of balloon flight No. 11. Also, in consideratior of the prevailing upper winds, it is very unlikely that the balloons would have gone more than a few miles westward of Alamogordo, although it must be admitted that a…
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23857122-0457-180273-0394

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…length) will subtend an angle of approximately two degrees. In this way angular size from about 1/2° to about S° oan be estimated. be The range of the object's flight in terms of the angle subtended by the observed path. If the object moves in a reasonably straight course it is important to observe the position at the beginning and the end of its course. Aft…
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23857122-0457-180273-0396

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ate of reported incidents; place of launoh- ing and place of recovery with respect to the place of reported in- cidents, and possible deviations from the known flight path with respect to the place of reported incidents. So that your office-may make an independent analysis, three copies of the launching list are inclosed. a. Incidents No. 5 through No. 16 re…
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23857122-0880-393936-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…aragraph. in text, of piv eport on AF Form {#2--Part Sl, ) List Paragraph ab ADCL 200=1, dated 11 Arril 19513 While flying CAP south of MPLS under GCI Control, Flight of 2 F-51's, Subway J 44M, at FIMQ 1720 at 21532 24 November 1951 saw a small white cbject, shape same A. Northrup Flying Wing, color milky white, approximately &' wing span. Heading of object …
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23857122-1216-481596-0007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Tae aie = ° Wee eA Ss! 1 SU VISUAL FLIGHT abe ; Dw , SEARCH AND RESCUE Search and Rescue Service is a life saving service provided through the combined efforts of the CAA, Air Force, and Coast Guard who are assisted by other organizations such as the Civil Air Patrol, Sheriffs Air Patrol, State-Police, and such other agencies as may be available. It provides…
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23857122-1221-481980-0020

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ket ° b \ be r | Trenton es \ : s @ ecine i atl : y : : a> Warning, National Defense Operating Area an ‘ay Fo) ark ollister B : \ ~ Operations hazardous to the flight of aircraft [\ thi \ patce conducted within this jarea. © antl Ay a we : F ew me xs r i P Ci te WN = “) a use Way, Rs zd eae be > w eee + \: ‘i "7 = gg, Cea my \ ¢ L 30/ eg ee a Melee ar aia em…
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333336087

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RESTRICTED _-RESTRIGTED- Oo ati __ AF FORM 112—PART | . SSSR OEMAL ONS: TNFORMATION— \_! REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) 9 “) ——, 2 (ASF, -{-$ Zt fie ¢ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY mae +--+ SUBJECT FLY OBRPT AREA REPORTED ON Dallas, Texas DATE OF REPORT "| FROM (Agency) | 17th AC&W Squadron, Duncanville, Texas DATE OF INFORMATION…
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23857122-1266-487901-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…aneuver was to glow brighter and move in a circular motion as if spinning, then travel northward approximately two (2) or three (3) thousand feet in horizontal flight. ‘The number of times this maneuver was executed is not known by the observer but he states that some- time during these maneuvers the object would suddenly ascend to an estimated forty (40) th…
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333336095

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Ges CLD WPT Are winded 7 FORM112 5 Coe rioy) Tat’ APPROVED\! JUNE 1948 = staph Dar ly SECURI ) NFORMA TION COUNTRY al _———— Fr PORT NO. (LEAVE United States ~~ i APXOI FLYOBRPT 1-52 / fh SG OS AR INTELLIGENCE. INFORMATION REPORT _ Reporting of information on Unidentified Flying Objects Jo 1 AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Michigan Director of Intelligence, Ha…