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[11/22/1994] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD010\NOV94\MSGS\M1375774.html Page 1 of 6 Cable PRIORITY PREC: UNCLASSIFIED CLASS: PTTUZYUW RUEKJCS7895 3262243-UUUU--RHEHAAA RHEHWSR. LINE1: LINE2: ZNR UUUUU RHDLPOA T NTCC CAPODICHINO NAPLES IT LINES: RUCOCGA T USNS COMFORT LINE4: RUEKJCS OSRI: 222138Z NOV 94 DTG: SECDEF WASHINGTON DC//ATSD/PA DDI// ORIG: TO: INFO: DOD NEWS BRI…
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733667-001-018-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from an FAA employee regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. The report indicates that the FAA could not find any radar indications of other aircraft in the area during the reported incident.
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733667-001-019-0165

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains beacon target reports from November 18, 1986, detailing various aircraft and their altitudes, speeds, and other parameters. The data appears to be collected from radar systems, indicating the presence of multiple aircraft in the airspace, some of which are not under FAA control.
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13 Supplement to Metallic Specimen

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
1 All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Supplement to Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Analysis of a Metallic Specimen July 2024 Overview In 2022, The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) contracted with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to conduct materials testing on a magnesium (Mg) alloy specimen. This specimen has been publicly alleged to be a c…
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733667-001-020-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals, specifically detailing the differences between primary radar returns and secondary beacon returns. It includes a diagram illustrating how these signals can appear on a radar screen when they do not match up in time or location.
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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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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…lines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-030-0004

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is a transcript of a communication involving military aircraft operations, indicating that there should not be any military aircraft in the vicinity at the time of the conversation. The clarity of the recording is noted as poor, with some unintelligible parts.
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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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23857122-0457-180273-0367

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…-~ crease Of ionization along its path. Following the passage of the phenomenon, ionization will decay by recombination. Nearby Air or Other Craft All metallic aircraft which are struck by true light- ning generully have scorch marks, pits, or holes burned through the skin. The holes rarely exceed one inch in diameter. (See N.A.C.A. Technical Note 1001). Por…
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733667-02-001-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747, piloted by Kenju Terauchi, encountered three UFOs during a flight over Alaska, with one UFO described as being larger than two aircraft carriers. The FAA initially confirmed radar tracking of the UFOs but later retracted the statement, attributing the radar blip to a duplicate image of the 747. Eyewitness accounts from the flight crew …
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23857122-1213-481193-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ed a unusually bright light northwest of Albany, Georgiae At the time of first sighting, object was circular in shape and SOURCE first thought it was ane other aircraft or a unusually bright star. Object was white in color. When first sighted, SOURCE was flying on a heading of three five five (355) degrees . at four thousand (4,000) feet and the object appea…
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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…d a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.
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23857122-1216-481596-0003

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…ART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 pon (CLASSIFICATION) et AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT ae "suena Fighter Wing Lk- 3 IS a 2 3 While performing the duties of an Aircraft Landing Control Technicians; in specific the operation of the Plan Position Indicator portion of ground radar set AN/NPM-1 on the 23rd of January 1953 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Tex…
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733667-02-001-0041

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.
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23857122-1216-481596-0010

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
So ae oe Oe bs c)- AF FORM 112—PART Il | AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT : | SE ae Fighter Wing Cae Xs “Od . 3 While performing the duties of an Aircraft Landing Control Technician; in specific the operation of the Plan Position Indicator portion of ground radar set. AN/ANPM-1 on the 23rd of January 1953 at Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas. observ…
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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23857122-1259-487587-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…re the findings of this investipation. An attempt’ was made to identify the object. Calls to the surrounding airfields revealed that no flight plans placed any aircraft. in the area in duestion, A check with the Naval Office at Chance-Vought Aircraft. Corporation located at Grand Praire, Texas: was made. perma Hee: Ryan, USN, attached »to the Naval office sa…
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23857122-1300-494317-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…outheast during Due to the fact that the area in which the light seemed to be moving AIRMAN WEBB states that there was no distinguishable is frequently used by aircraft making. landings at SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, A/2c WEBB reasoned that the light was sunlight reflected from the fuselage of an aircraft. A/2c WEBB afterwards determined that the light flected…
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23857122-1315-497716-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… observed for ten (10) minutes. TENTH AIR FORCE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE COMMENTS: 1. ae AIRMAN VIERRA has served twenty-two (22) months on active duty; has no aircraft experience and is considered usually reliable. i De AIRMAN STEINBERG has served thirty-one (31) months on active duty;