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733667-001-018

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains personnel statements from various Air Traffic Control Specialists at the Anchorage ARTCC regarding an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986. The flight reported encountering an unidentified aircraft with white and yellow strobe lights at the same altitude, leading to multiple radar checks and inqui…
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ufo3

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses various sightings and investigations related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in July 1947, particularly focusing on reports from Boise, Idaho, and surrounding areas. It includes accounts from military personnel and civilians, as well as references to media coverage and governmental responses.
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733667-02-001-0049

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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733667-002-002-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane on November 17, 1986, where the pilot reported being followed by an unidentified object. Air traffic controllers tracked a radar image that coincided with the pilot's report. The document also includes differing opinions on the sighting, suggesting it could be a natural phenome…
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333335833

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…t.was. observed at the 2 o'clock: position, ten’ (10): miles fa Es T-of Gamp- Haugen’ :(40°30'N = 141°30'R), The aerial object was first siznted- at WAS oe ene pilot: began a’ turn ta. apitercept his element leader who was approximately three iles: ahead, ciréling to the left. When the pilot was close enough ‘to the lead: craft’ +o identify it.as.a 7th Fight…
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333335972

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…inal one-sentence paragraph. List inclos | Unidentified Object was sighted by: let Lt. Donald F. Chaplin, A0-756488 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F-94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) | a. One Streak of light, ball shape, size unknow: h…
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UAP D001 Congress WhiteHouse UFO Correspondence 1998

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence between U.S. Congress members and NASA regarding inquiries about UFOs and Mars photographs. It includes letters from Senator Olympia Snowe and Senator Charles Grassley, addressing public concerns about UFO sightings and the authenticity of NASA's Mars images.
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733667-001-009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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…
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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733667-001-020-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…
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733667-001-008-0015

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a conversation regarding the observation of a UAP by pilots, focusing on the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to a large object, which suggests advanced aerodynamic capabilities.
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733667-001-011-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation between individuals discussing the observation of an unidentified flying object (UFO) described as a 'mothership.' The discussion highlights the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to the object, suggesting its aerodynamic properties. The individuals speculate on the object's positioning to avoid detectio…
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23857122-0463-187325-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 118—Part II.) 1. On 28 April 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Lt. James H. Harvey was pilot- ing an F-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of WAKKANAI (45° 23'N-141°41'E) at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object at approximately 10,0…
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UAP D016 Preliminary Gemini 4 Crew Debriefing Part1 1965

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a preliminary transcript of the Gemini 4 flight crew debriefing conducted on June 9, 1965. The crew discusses various aspects of their mission, including operational challenges, communications issues, and environmental control systems. They also reflect on their experiences during launch, powered flight, and the initial stages of orbital ope…
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ufo2

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during July 1947, including descriptions of objects resembling flying saucers and investigations by local authorities and the FBI.
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733667-02-001-0035

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.
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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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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.
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733667-002-010

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a series of requests for information regarding a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight in 1986. Various individuals are inquiring about literature, reports, and recordings related to the incident, as mentioned in a news broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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23857122-0463-187325-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…e-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report om AF Form 119—Part IL) 7 .d.. On 28 April 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Et. was pilot- : ing an ¥-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of MAKKANAI (45° 23*N-142°%1'R) © at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object — as approximatel…