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23857122-1653-565266-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
bat INTELLIGENCE, USAF. ee. < AF FORM 112—PART II APT REED AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. | PAGE P) OF 2 PAGES (1) Seven (7) objects were observed by all the sources. Objects were spherical in shape and had a red light which appeared to be on the bottom of the objects; the formation of the objects changed from time to time howev…
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333336648

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…Wat) Le 3 x lan +) a it 7 a a he a WO UD wi lel evidence of object «: ' a 5 U \ =e" ryers MEepoLryu DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR 1 cy D/I Hors USAF hy Cy AA d o£ Aire. Wi huoU , ie rt 4a id. + —-) ~ + Ty | yy «tt * . 12 th oN f ap AE 1 AD ed NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE E…
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333336655

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- (CLASSIFICATION) (SECURITY INFORMATION when filled in) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ~~ | REESRT NO, ) (Leave blank) : “i PO AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT AREA REPORT CONCERNS Ramore, Ontario, Canada AGENCY OF ORIGIN DATE OF REPORT 912th AC&W Squadron 18 Aug 1953 SOURCE OF INFORMATION DATE OF INFORMATION Statements by witnesses PREPARING OFFICER EVALUATION LOUIS…
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23857122-1707-580524-0001

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…ammananitl Ganeosh cnn ati 8 flay oe vs (CLASSIFICATION) VIOUQ i ee vat faREBORT NO, * y] may Sgr mm United States of hicten RB APTR-5-53 W A aa geal % O53. or AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT Unidentified Flying Object Keport Mice tc nila FROM (Agney) Dir of Intel, 28th hie Div..(Def), Mono Lake Area, California Hamilton Air Force Base, Californi…
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Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A CIA report detailing a sighting of an unconventional aircraft by a group of US nationals traveling by train in Azerbaijan SSR on October 4, 1955. The object was described as a triangular shape with lights, launching in a manner similar to a missile.
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471.6 Guided Missiles, 1 January 1952 — Page 1

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
DECLASSIFIED Authority NW 45006 e ° HEADQUARTERS CONTINENTAL AIR COMMAND CENTRAL russ GRANCH AIR ADJUTANT GENERAL FILE NUMBER VOLUME NUMBER 471.6 1 SUBJECT @uided Missebs 1, Papers will not be extracted fran or inserted in this file. 2, This file will be returned to the Central Files Branch within 48 hours, 3. Do not return this file through distribution cha…
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40027753-001-0009

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This document appears to be a chronological file listing various military air bases and commands from 1949 to 1968, possibly related to investigations by the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) of the USAF. The document lacks specific details about UAP/UFO incidents but indicates a structured approach to record-keeping in the context of military operation…
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733667-001-001-0001

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This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to this sighting.
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733667-001-002-0001

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an FAA Form 8020-5 detailing an aircraft incident involving Japan Airlines on November 17, 1987, near Fort Yukon, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities and provides information about the aircraft and flight operations.
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733667-001-003-0006

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This document discusses the unauthorized release of investigative information regarding the JAL 1625 UFO incident by the FAA, highlighting concerns about agency trust and the handling of sensitive information.
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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…
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733667-001-003-0010

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The document discusses a sighting of unidentified air traffic involving a C130 military flight and an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. It mentions a breach of policy regarding the release of investigative materials related to the sighting.
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733667-001-005-0001

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This document details an interview conducted by the FAA with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an unidentified object with distinct lights and movements.
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733667-001-005-0003

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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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733667-001-007-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the visual experience of encountering two unidentified ships while flying near Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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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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733667-001-014-0009

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication or report related to air traffic control and military operations, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations in the Anchorage area. It includes technical terms and acronyms relevant to aviation and air defense.
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733667-001-011-0093

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This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.
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733667-001-015-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication involving Japan Air flight 1628, which reported seeing a large unidentified object while in flight. The communication indicates that the flight was instructed to deviate from its course due to the presence of this object.
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733667-001-015-0011

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving Japan Air flight JL1628 and Anchorage Center, discussing traffic and flight instructions.