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733667-001-007-0010

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified flying objects while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The account describes extremely bright lights and a gigantic spaceship that followed the aircraft, prompting a request for a change in flight course.
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733667-001-007-0011

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified object that followed Japan Airlines Flight 1628 during its flight on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the object maintaining formation with their aircraft and expressed concern about its intentions.
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733667-001-011-0039

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon encountered during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Alaska.
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733667-001-011-0041

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified lights during a flight on November 17, 1986. The lights exhibited unusual movement, prompting the captain to attempt to photograph them, but technical issues with the camera prevented him from capturing the event.
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733667-001-011-0042

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi detailing an encounter with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The report describes the appearance and behavior of the UFOs, including their lights and movements.
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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.
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733667-001-024-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified object on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the vicinity.
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733667-001-030-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.
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733667-001-031-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena while flying over Alaska on November 17, 1986.
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733667-02-001-0030

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article from the Anchorage Times discusses a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot, who mistook the planet Jupiter for an unidentified flying object. The article explores the psychological aspects of UFO sightings and the tendency of individuals to interpret celestial bodies as extraterrestrial phenomena.
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23857122-0457-180273-0014

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This document outlines the procedures and methodologies established for investigating reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a project team. It highlights the challenges faced due to insufficient personnel and expertise, leading to a revised operational approach focused on systematic investigation and analysis.
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733667-002-002-0010

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The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…
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23857122-0457-180273-0028

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The document discusses the surge of unidentified aerial phenomena reports in the summer of 1947, particularly following Kenneth Arnold's sighting of nine unusual aircraft, which led to the term 'flying saucer' gaining public attention. It speculates on the impact of Arnold's report on subsequent sightings and emphasizes the importance of investigating these …
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23857122-0457-180273-0113

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the responsibilities and findings of Project 'SIGN', which was tasked with investigating sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It includes a list of incidents that may be attributed to balloons, indicating a systematic approach to analyzing UAP sightings.
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333335856

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…FICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) United States of America IR - 2 + 50 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 4 4 3uHY 3 Sighting of Unidentified Object AREA REPORTED ON ——_———_— aainnaemenanend —_ SUBJECT FROM (AsencY Ds wegtorate of Intelligence, Ninth Texas | Air Force (Adv), Fort Hood, Texas DATE OF saccades DATE OF INFORMATION…
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23857122-1022-446840-0013

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…- ——-- see EET TE OE AF FORM 12—PART t APPRAD. LIUNE 1945 CLASSIFICATION) |r Rowts Korea Me Se VAEET on 3 IM) “AIR INTELLIGENCE. INFORMATION REPORT Sighting of Unidentified nti bsnl AREA REPORTED ON -} FROM (Agency) Far East ey A 19th Bombardment Group, Medium DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION: | EVALUATION pd gastos. 26 August 195200 23 sugust 1952 ‘po ees…
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23857122-1125-469048-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…(CLASSIFICATION) AF FORM 112--PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY UNITED STATES secs 3s 1 ak poasli } Y () mn = 3 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT “AREA REPORTED 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 (Offic…
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333336081

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…ON fj APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 : , 7 | e . ; fet 2 rt ad “o United States | ‘B2e2_ 4 Be ne Fé wee ie be AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION | REPORT | SUBJECT ‘ Report of Unidentified Flying Object —- — —— -__-— ~— AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency ) Columbus, Ohio Director of Intelligence, Hq Comd, USAF “DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION _ EVALUATION 29 July 1952 27 July…
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333336111

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-~ ~» AF FORM 112 . APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 pimpin titra tiT ws @2 fi <<} =r gare ee } Pee AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION foo . + a i td Reporting of Information on Unidentified Fiying Objects Sh” “AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) _ Washington, D. 0. Director of Intellicenc DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION pal July 1952 20 duly 1202 (nD PREPARED BY (Of…
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23857122-1293-493308-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ccordance with. the provisions of Air Force SS a ee dated 29 April 1952 are reports of interviews held by this sg nag nds : sae Robert Chandler, who sighted an unidentified object at Warner Kobins, pinay eit January 1953. Both observers identified the time of sighting at approximately hours EST. 1. Unidentified Flying Objects: a. Observer: Mr. & Mrs. Robert …