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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 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 cond…
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23857122-1216-481596-0011

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…¥ Pty ‘ : ee ¥ . 4 ps * . i * tis . e ‘ ‘ its ane tap foes eo Ne ae : Be $2 “ EUGENE F. REDDEN ae ee Ge ‘MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE.ACT, 50 U. Ss. C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN- UNAUTHORIZED…
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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23857122-1221-481980-0001

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…on<. raz ee el Abiy is Aeronautical Chart with Plottings : uketch of Object A DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT. 50 U. S.C. — 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED P…
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733667-02-001-0004

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article from the Fairbanks Daily News Miner discusses the perception of flying saucers, suggesting they are friendly and curious rather than harmful. It recounts anecdotes of UFO sightings, including a Japanese pilot's encounter and humorous tales of extraterrestrials interacting with humans.
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23857122-1221-481980-0009

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23857122-1221-481980-0011

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MYT pan ‘ SEAS ‘ Ws 7, -WARNING® SN : SASS SY S AREA: CW=T81) 2 ~45'2 \. SNS gp - : y ~ GA “4 “ Z Ye : nie ih So 4, ~ = 4D Bay Warning, National Defensé. Operating |Areas perations hazardous to thé flight of aircraft rconducted within these areas. ¥ "WARNING “AREA WIG) PMULSROROY 7 e7 —. we [EANPA RADIO ; Ee 388 TPA ese 50] 60] 70] 80] 90] 100} 110} 120] 130…
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733667-02-001-0037

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 75% Original ↗
The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.
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23857122-1221-481980-0015

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…onal Aeronautical Chart with Plottings a Sketch of Object FOL review Oc Tl? A DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S.C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PER…
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733667-02-001-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article discussing the perception of UFOs as friendly and harmless entities, contrasting public fear with the author's belief in their benign nature. It includes anecdotes about UFO sightings and the cultural impact of these phenomena.
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23857122-1223-482226-0001

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…UDOLPH" H PESTALOZZ1I Capt, USAF Chief, Intel Div ee a eir\td Diagram ie Paya DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50:U. S.C. 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PER…
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733667-02-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…
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23857122-1223-482226-0003

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…l or astronomical phenomenon. S/Sgt Helmer's training as a gunner qualifies him as a competent observer. NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S.C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PE…
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733667-002-002-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…
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23857122-1223-482226-0004

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…his object for more than 15 seconds after sighting it. RUDOLPH’ H PESTALOZZI Capt, USAF Chief, Intel Div NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S. C.— 31 AND 32, ASAMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PER…
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23857122-1223-482226-0005

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…VARIED IN y ' LENGTH I ls Or ae y ieetano raed a cere REDDISH WHITE FLAME COLORED ___ po ack — —<—=— i / NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— IT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER INTELLIGENCE, USAF. Ma a 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS T…
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733667-002-002-0012

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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23857122-1223-482226-0007

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…PPROVED: RUDOLPH*H PESTALOZZI Capt, USAF Chief, Intel Div a INCLS. Diagram DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR ee MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S.C.— 21 AND 32, ASAMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PER…
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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23857122-1223-482226-0008

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…meteorological or astronomical phenomenon. ‘training as a gunner qualifies him as a competent observer. MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFOR MATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S. C.— 3] AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED P…