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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.

This document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.

This document contains multiple reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by pilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.

This document contains various reports and observations regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) over Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during the late 1950s. Multiple witnesses, including military personnel and civilians, reported sightings of objects exhibiting unusual flight characteristics, including high speeds, erratic movements, and unique visual appearances…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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 …

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…

This document contains 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.

This document contains an analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed in the United States, particularly focusing on an incident that occurred on February 18, 1948, over Norcatur, Kansas. The analysis includes eyewitness accounts, descriptions of the object, and speculation regarding its nature, including theories about it being a meteor or a ro…

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…

This document contains a detailed account of the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. It includes various media inquiries, communications between the flight crew and air traffic control, and subsequent investigations by the FAA and military. The document highlights the complexity of the incident, including ra…

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.

…8 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.

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…

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…

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.

… Director of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), to President Clinton regarding the planned disclosure of information related to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It discusses the need for government cooperation in facilitating public testimony from witnesses and the implications of such a disclosure for national and worl…