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733667-001-003-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.
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ufo7

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a police report detailing multiple sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in Portland, Oregon, in September 1967. Officers observed a bright, metallic object in the sky, described as elliptical and traveling at high speeds. Witnesses included police officers and civilians, and the report notes the credibility of the witnesses.
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733667-001-004-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to a B-747 cargo aircraft. It details observations made during a flight, including interactions with another aircraft and altitude specifics.
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ufo14

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the investigation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by Joseph Perry, who claimed to have photographed a flying saucer against the moon. The FBI communicated with Perry regarding the photographs he submitted and the subsequent inquiries made by the press and other agencies.
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733667-001-007-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes the sudden appearance of multiple unidentified flying objects that moved in formation alongside the aircraft, causing communication difficulties.
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40027753-001-0031

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), detailing their characteristics, historical sightings, and investigations conducted by the U.S. Air Force. It highlights the challenges in evaluating UFO reports and categorizes many sightings as natural phenomena or misinterpretations.
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733667-001-008-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation regarding the size estimation of an unidentified object, comparing it to a jumbo jet and an aircraft carrier. The discussion involves multiple individuals, likely in a Japanese context, estimating the object's size to be significantly larger than conventional aircraft.
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733667-001-003-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-009-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving two individuals, Beckner and Tamefuji, discussing their observations of two small aircraft during a flight. The dialogue is fragmented and includes unintelligible portions, indicating a possible communication or reporting scenario.
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733667-001-009-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation involving individuals discussing their observations of a luminous aircraft with various colored lights, including red, orange, and green. The dialogue suggests a detailed description of the aircraft's movements and formations.
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733667-001-009-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ilot. The pilot describes their inability to clearly see the object due to obstructions and mentions that the object was quite large and different from typical aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0005

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ight. The dialogue includes discussions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding the presence of an unknown primary target in proximity to the aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0026

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document discusses an eyewitness account comparing the size of an unidentified object to that of a jumbo jet and an aircraft carrier, suggesting it was significantly larger than typical aircraft observed at a distance.
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733667-001-011-0043

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…) during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sudden appearance of multiple unidentified ships that moved in formation alongside the aircraft, causing communication disruptions with air traffic control.
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733667-001-011-0065

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…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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733667-001-011-0091

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to an incident involving a B-747 aircraft. The report details a call received from the aircraft's captain regarding an unusual observation during flight.
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733667-001-011-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…fic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.
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733667-001-014-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…fied object during its flight. The communication involves air traffic control and the flight crew discussing the presence of an unknown primary target near the aircraft.
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733667-001-015-0012

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or communication log related to an unidentified aircraft encounter involving Japan Air flight 1628. It includes exchanges between air traffic control and the flight crew regarding the presence of an unidentified object in the vicinity.
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733667-001-015-0017

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ript of an air traffic control communication involving United Airlines Flight 69 and a Japan Air 747, discussing the identification of an unidentified trailing aircraft.