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733667-001-023-0001

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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733667-02-001-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo plane that encountered strange lights while flying near Beaufort. The crew reported the sighting, and air traffic control confirmed no other aircraft were in the vicinity. The document includes a request for military authorities to review the incident.
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733667-02-001-0018

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'
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733667-001-031-0039

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
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.
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733667-02-001-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article discussing the perception of UFOs as friendly and harmless entities, contrasting public fear with the author's belief in their benign nature. It includes anecdotes about UFO sightings and the cultural impact of these phenomena.
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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-009-0080

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for UFO sighting photographs made to the Federal Aeronautics Administration following a mention on a talk show.
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733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.
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23857122-0457-180273-0349

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Incident No. 71 — 8 or 9 October 1947, daytime, Las Vegas, Nevada. An Air Force Reserve pilot reported observing a trail appearing high in the sky at an estimated spged of 400-1000 MPH. The object producing the trail was not visible. The trail was white as a cloud, and dissipated in fifteen to twenty minutes. The object proceeded in a straight line, then it …
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23857122-0457-180273-0353

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… C os nee 2 Pee a 2 o Incident No. Roce l, August 194.7, Sunset, near Bethel, Alaska, “4 y ond sf 4 rx “7 na et OMS (OF Bi Ue Mi estimated proport a and his co=pilot observed a black object of the design and approxim are} op Oy art nie 3 + ee Pee | H mM, , selage, flying at 500-1000 f£t altitude N.W. The oe en wry 1. a oink anc’) ann 4 IP Yh y ' 1 OX \{ £4 ;…
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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. …
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23857122-0457-180273-0356

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Incident No. 29 —» 1, June 1947, 1200 and 115, Bakersfield, he observer, ane xperienced pilot, reported Sighting ten and later s objects at S500 ft altitude, traveling 350 Mril in a Loose "Vy" Lormati Although the objects were apparently at a con: iderable CiStance the described them as being similar to the XP5U-1 "Flying Flapjack." Ii particular importance …
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic 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.
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23857122-0457-180273-0361

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Incident No. 10 —l July 1947, 200); hours » Boise, Idaho. An airline pilot and crew watched from the air two groups,(5 and l in mumber) of objects described as thin and smooth on the bottom and rough on top, silhouetted apainst sunset and flying “loose formation." They followed them for forty-five miles; therefore, had them in sight for approximately ten min…
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23857122-0985-434443-0043

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…rport - 5 April 19&2 Froz a position near Svant, Texas at A500ft indicsted altituce, om a a heading of “130°, on the night of 2 April, 1952, at 2042 hours, the pilot, Capt Jom “orin and 1 toge ther saw an object similar to a shooting star or The object started from the horizon to the South gr passed over head - Matesore -_ to the Yorth. I approxicate the hea…
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733667-002-006-0089

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The document is a promotional listing of various UFO-related materials and resources available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.
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23857122-1209-480844-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
é | | February 6, i953 "Sizhting 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…