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…PORTED ON FROM (Agency) LARSON AFB, WASH INTEL OFF 62D TROOP CARRIER WING (4) DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 19 JAN 53 8 JAN 53 Be2 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE Maj CHARLES W FINNEGAN INTEL OFFICER 82d FITR#INTCPTR WXME SQ REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) 62d TC WG TWX TCWOIN 1-116 SUMMARY: (Enter co…

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.

…g with no results, There was no reported air traffic in the vicinity and there were no knewn photographs taken.» CHARLES W elie Oe Ma jor USAF eur Intelligance Officer NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— 31 AND 32, ASAMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE…

On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…

…RTED ON FROM (Agency) LARSON AFB, WASH | INTEL OFF 62D TROOP CARRIER WING (H DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 19 JAN 53 8 JAN 53_ De’ PREPARED BY (Officer) ; SOURCE Yaj CHARLES W FINNEGAN INTEL OFFICER 82d FITR=INTCPTR MOO SQ REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) j | | 62d TC WG TWX TCYWOIN 1-116 SUMMARY: (…

The document discusses the misidentification of celestial objects by experienced pilots, specifically referencing a case involving a senior airline captain who mistook Jupiter for a UFO. It highlights the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the …

…sighting. Only one(1) object was seen and there is no known existing physical evidence (photographs, etc.). WILLIAM E. BOYER 2dLt. USAF Asst. Wing Intelligence Officey i HITE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL, DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S, C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR …

This document discusses the unusual visual and radar sighting reported by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.

…y) Northwest Alabama Headquarters, 3800th A U Wing, Maxwell AFB DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 15 January 1953 Vy, January 1953 B-1 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE William E. Boyer 2dLt. USAF Civilian Airport Manager, Gadsden, Ala. REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) None hae a SUMMARY: (Enter concise summ…

This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported an unidentified air traffic sighting on November 17, 1986. The flight crew, led by Captain Kenju Terauchi, observed strange lights and an unidentified aircraft during their flight from Reykjavik to Anchorage, Alaska.

…cy) Northwest Alabama Headquarters, 3800th A U Wing, Maxwell AFB DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 15 January 1953 14 January 1953 B=] PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE William E. Boyer 2dLt. USAF Civilian Airport Manager, Gadsden, Ala. REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) Ny wone SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary…

This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was conducted by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and an interpreter in Anchorage, Alaska. Tamefuji described seeing multiple lights that he initially thought were from an air…

…nly one(1) object was seen and there is no known existing physical evidence (photographs, etc.). KLM bia ge WILLIAM E. BOYER 20Lt. USAF Asst. Wing Intelligence Officer NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— 31 AND 32, ASAMENDED, ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE…

This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic 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.

…M (Agency) Princeton, New Jersey Det #3, 4670th Grd Obsr Sq, Trenton, Ned DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 3 March 1953 1. March 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE RICHARD FP. WATSON, ist Lt, USAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) AFL 200-5, 29 April 1952 Intelligence SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of r…

This document is a transcription of communications involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, during which the flight crew reported unidentified traffic in their vicinity. The transcript includes exchanges between the flight crew and air traffic control, detailing radar contacts and visual sightings of an unidentified object.

…Agency) ; Princeton, New Jersey Det #3, 670th Grd Obsr Sq, Trenton, N.J. DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION ; EVALUATION 3 March 1953 1 March 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) d SOURCE RICHARD *. WATSON, lst Lt, USAF |. REFERENCES dire number, directive, Precious report, etc., as applicable) APL 209-5, 29 April 1952 Intelligence a ee RO ee Re ee . i Cay ee Pers SCA…

This document is a transcription of communications regarding the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported unidentified traffic during its flight near Alaska.

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