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This document is a log from the Anchorage Air Traffic Control Center detailing operations and incidents on December 17, 1986. It includes reports of intermittent radar contact with an unknown target and mentions of volcanic activity from Mt. Pavlof.

… from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M, the usual hours of sunset. 5 7» Color, Observers almost universally reported seeing a light} colored object. Tsirty observers reported "white" and twenty-five said "silver". Over 70 percent described glittering, shiny, luminescent, 4 flame~like mirror-likeg or other very bright objects. Only six individuals said black or darke &~ Shap…

This document is a record of facility operations from the Anchorage ARTCC on November 17, 1986, detailing various air traffic control activities, including an incident involving an unknown target observed by flight JL1628.

…parison with balloons launched by these Laboratories, 3. The balloons used by these Laboratories are now somewhat standardized. They are 20 feet long, plastic, white in color, and hem sphereeon-cone in shape. Nearly all launchings are made at the Holloman AFB at Alamogordo, New Mexico. Two photograph prints are in- closed showing the appearance and size of t…

This document details the events surrounding a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 while flying over Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that appeared to follow their aircraft, leading to an investigation by FAA officials. The incident sparked significant media interest and raised questions about the FAA's handling of UFO repor…

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The document discusses a significant UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported being tailed by an unidentified object. Despite the FAA's attempts to downplay the incident, the pilot and other witnesses remained convinced of the encounter's authenticity, leading to ongoing public interest and concern about the implications fo…

…rns and proceeded on a horizontal plane. thea eee viii and of undetermined‘width, however, it was thin’ ani somewhat resembled a tox tar- igcse. The object was white and. observed clearly when contrasted against the water. : 3. The pilot descemled to 18,000 ft and searched the area for the unidentified jeoject Por approximately fifteen mimites. before return…

This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.

… approximately twelve (12) ft long, twelve (12) ft high and of undetermined width, however, it was thin) and somewhat resembled a tow tar- iget. The object was white and observed clearly when contrasted against the water. 3. The pilot descended to 18,000 ft and searched the area for the unidentified object for approximately fifteen minutes before returning t…

On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying 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.

…t!on) | 4 93936 (3 ‘aif AIR IMTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT From (Agency) Report No. . 3 Page ~ of “=: Pages ADCL 200—=1. ee 5a FN (8) feet across. Color-milky white. Number~one, No trail or exhaust, no sound, no MANCUVETS » Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance, oe 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five i - prose iq } y ae C…

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.

…om (Agency) Report No. Page + of 4 Pages ADCL 200—1 Sal @e Shape~ similier to the Northrup Flying Wing. Sise - approximately éight (8) feet across. Color-milky white, Number-one, No trail or exhaust, no sound, no maneuvers. Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance. b. Time sighted 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five (5) me@co…

The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text, possibly containing geographical references and names. It lacks coherent context and does not provide specific information regarding UAP/UFO incidents.

… 2000 about two minutes. Speed Visibility was five to 10 miles ana However, the two officers reported they c i .Shape to the object, except it appeared to be a white circle of lizht | << pproximately two feet in diameter. added that it: weminded him of the exhaust of a Jet. plane... : — DECLASSIFIED “~~ Of LbaL C.D rekerine " eel ALEBERE E. PRUDENCE Captain,…

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 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.'

…round but was slightly larger than a star, Captain Gleason could not estimate its size because its altitude was unknown, The object was noisless and gave off a white glow as it passed overhead on a course due west, Before it dropped over the horizon it veered to the north-west, gaining altitude, It then dropped out of sight, Approximately one minute later an…

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.

…from the ground but was slightly larger than a star, ae. could . uc% estimate its size because its altitude was unimown, The object was nolsiess and gava.off a white glow as it passed overhead on a course due west, Before it dropped jover the horizon it veered to the north-west 9 gaining altitudes, It then dropped out io*% “sight. g Fae gta ae ces ~ Aporoxim…