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733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-002-007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence regarding requests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.
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[UFO] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
… Shelf: Position: M This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Folder Title: [UFO] lOIx A SUBJECT/TITLE DATERESTRICTION 001.a. letter 07/17/96P6/b(6) n.d.P6/b(6) OOl.b. envelope 07/17/96 P6/b(6) 002. letter 07/
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20060474F 001 008 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a collection of letters addressed to President Clinton regarding UFO investigations, primarily from citizens expressing their concerns and requests for information about UFOs and extraterrestrial life. The responses from NASA clarify that no government agency is currently responsible for investigating UFOs due to a lack of evidence supportin…
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733667-002-009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains multiple requests for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japanese airline pilot in November 1986. Various individuals and organizations are seeking documentation, photographs, and other materials related to the incident, as mentioned in a broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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20060474F 001 018 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various cables and communications related to UFOs, including discussions about the manipulation of information by the U.S. government and the implications of UFO sightings. It highlights the skepticism surrounding UFO reports and the government's stance on the topic.
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4525586

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ns press releases and correspondence from Congressman Gerald R. Ford regarding the investigation of UFO sightings in the 1960s. Ford expresses concern over the Air Force's explanations and calls for a congressional inquiry into the matter, highlighting public interest and the need for a credible investigation.
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[01/08/1997 - 09/11/1997] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
DATE RESTRICTION SUBJECT/T1TLE P3/b(3) 03/06/97 001. cable 03/19/97Pl/b(l) [Impact of social and economic factors on foreign relations] (4 pages) 002. cable 09/11/97 P3/b(3) 003. cable Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] FOLDER TITLE: [01/08/1997-09/11/1997 2006-0474-F ehl 13 DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE b(l) National security classified information |(bX…
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Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966 — Page 25586

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The original documents are located in Box D9, folder “Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted mate…
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733667-002-005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various requests for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot, Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, reported on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals express interest in obtaining FAA summaries and related materials about the incident, highlighting public curiosity and demand for transparency on UFO sightings.
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733667-001-007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…s a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight encountered two spaceships and a mother ship while flying over Alaska, leading to a series of unusual observations and communications with air traffic control.
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--- 38222946-001-005-0001.tif --- COORDINATION AND RECORD COPY Mr. Enrico Grimaldi 14 King

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence regarding a UFO sighting report submitted by Mr. Enrico Grimaldi, which was forwarded to the Air Force by the Montauk Air Station. The letter informs Grimaldi that the Air Force's Project Blue Book was terminated in 1969, and that any actions regarding UFO sightings are now left to individuals. The letter also advises Grimal…
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733667-02-001-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Captain Kenju Terauchi of Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986, during a flight over Alaska. The incident involved unusual lights and a large object that the captain believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. Despite FAA and military investigations labeling the radar evidence as artifacts, the case has revived public …
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47323287

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
47323287
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ufo6

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and correspondence regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during the late 1940s, particularly focusing on incidents reported in Virginia, Arkansas, and California. The reports include descriptions of the objects, their movements, and the reactions of witnesses, including military …
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UAP D017 Preliminary Gemini 4 Crew Debriefing Part2 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document is a preliminary transcript of the Gemini 4 flight crew debriefing, focusing on the operational aspects of the mission, systems performance, and environmental conditions experienced during the flight. The crew discusses various systems, including the environmental control system, communications, and operational checks, providing insights into th…
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333335413

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… RES FER sg RTE A ‘ gir 4 306 30 UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Project "GRUDGE" —_,. a, ’ f a . ~ a = * . bAL ces eS «CA et te , August l9i)¢ HEADQUARTERS “a! Ls AIR MATERIEL COMBAND WRIGHT - PAT TERSON AER FORCE BASE wz i ie : iy ; 29 Ts Tt. DECLASSIFIED .| ol a re ae Sec. 5.4 a 0) A Y + 0 N , 0 Ly | 0 NND FTN S3 7 cesar By svat Date 1-hb-tLes WF-(A)-O-8 JUL'…
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UAP D021 Gemini 7 Technical Debriefing 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Gemini 7 Technical Debriefing document provides a detailed account of the mission's operations, crew experiences, and technical evaluations during the flight conducted in December 1965. The document includes insights on communications, environmental control, powered flight, orbital maneuvers, reentry, and recovery processes, highlighting both successes a…