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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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596293

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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733667-001-011-0038

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified air traffic sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account includes flight details and conditions experienced during the flight over Greenland and Canada.
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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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733667-001-030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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733667-002-003-0069

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO plane encounter addressed to the National Archives.
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733667-002-006-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from an individual requesting information on Japan Air Lines pilot's encounter with a UFO, dated March 25, 1987.
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733667-002-006-0020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO encounter involving a Japanese airliner near Alaska, sent to the FAA by a private individual.
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733667-002-006-0127

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A request for information regarding an hour-long encounter with an unidentified flying object, referencing a broadcast by Paul Harvey on March 3, 1987.
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733667-002-007-0041

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A request for information regarding a Japan Airlines encounter with a UFO, dated March 9, 1987, directed to the South Haven Public Library.
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733667-002-007-0070

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a specific encounter involving Japan Airlines (JAL) on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-008-0048

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from Ronald M. Meldrum requesting information on a public account of a UFO encounter involving an airliner and radar confirmation, as mentioned in the news by Paul Harvey.
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733667-002-009-0094

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding an encounter with a UAP/UFO over Greenland, seeking a complete report on the incident.
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733667-002-010-0004

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This document appears to be a communication regarding a Japanese airline's encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). The sender is requesting details on how to obtain further information about the incident.
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733667-002-010-0017

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A request for information regarding a JAL plane's encounter with a UAP, including pilot recordings and radar photographs.
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733667-002-003-0055

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from Paul Garson of CAR CRAFT Magazine requesting a price breakdown for components related to a Japan Air Line UFO encounter mail-order package.
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733667-002-009-0077

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding a potential UAP encounter, but the text is largely illegible and lacks coherent context.
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DoW UAP D080 Narrative 2 Western US Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…tified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed in the western United States in October 2023. The witness, a federal law enforcement special agent, describes several encounters with orb-like lights and red lights that exhibited unusual movement and behavior.
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20060474F 001 023 2023

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a press briefing by Mike McCurry discussing various topics including Iraq, Social Security, and the political climate in the United States during the late 1990s. The briefing highlights the President's efforts to build international support regarding Iraq, the importance of Social Security reform, and the administration's commitment to addre…