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733667-001-003-0033

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines (JAL) 747 while flying over northeastern Alaska. The report includes details about the crew's observations of lights in the sky, the involvement of other aircraft in the area, and a hypothesis suggesting that the lights may have been reflections caused by moonlight on ice crystal…
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733667-001-005-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1987, as they approached Anchorage, Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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733667-001-011-0087

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 while approaching Anchorage on November 17. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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733667-001-008

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview, conducted by Inspector Richard O. Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, be…
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733667-001-020-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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733667-001-020-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0028

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.
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733667-002-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.
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2023 UAP Mission Backgrounder Paper

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2023 UAP Mission Backgrounder Paper outlines the mission and organizational structure of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense. It emphasizes the importance of a coordinated approach to address unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and their implications for national security.
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DGI Briefing

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The DGI Briefing presented by the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) outlines the organization's mission to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and improve detection and analysis methods using data and AI. It highlights the challenges in UAP reporting, the importance of data quality, and recent findings related to UAP encounters, incl…
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015 2023 UAP Mission Backgrounder Paper

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED ALL‐DOMAI N ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE BACKGROUNDER UNCLASSIFIED References: (a) James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 (b) Message: Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Reporting and Material‐Disposition General Administration (Joint Staff, 191452ZMAY23) (c) Memorandum: Defense Department Response to Tiger Team Information Reques…
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026 DGI Briefing

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Leveraging Data, Analysis, and AI to Identify UAP Presentation to the Defense Space, Geospatial & Intelligence Leadership Conference UNCLASSIFIED Mr. Tim Phillips Deputy Director, AARO All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, n…
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733667-001-011-0021

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a conversation between crew members discussing their sighting of an unidentified object approximately seven to eight miles away, with references to radar contact and visual confirmation by the entire crew.
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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333336363

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…TE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION ‘26. January 195% 9 Jan 53 to 12 Jani53 | PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE end “it GocT. Ludlum Jr. Asst Intel. Officer Crew personne] REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) SUMMARY: (Znter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosure…
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733667-001-025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the flight crew.
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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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333335394

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.
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237UAP00030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A report from a Skywatch incident involving a UFO sighting by the crew of a Canadair CRJ2 aircraft on February 6, 2017. The crew initially reported a white object following their aircraft, but after further investigation, it was determined to likely be another aircraft.
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733667-001-025-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An alert report detailing a sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 of an unidentified object while en route to Tokyo. The object was reported to have light patterns similar to those of a B747 and was tracked for over 350 miles.