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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…erauchi 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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733667-001-007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight encountered two spaceships and a mother ship while flying over Alaska, leading to a series of unusual observations and communications with air traffic control.
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733667-001-008

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, behavior, and the radar readings associated with it.
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733667-001-011-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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Project Blue Book Special Report No 14

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Project Blue Book Special Report No. 14 analyzes reports of unidentified aerial objects (UAPs) received by the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1952. The report concludes that while many sightings remain unexplained, the majority can be attributed to known phenomena, and the likelihood of UAPs representing advanced technology is low.
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A bill to require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aimed at requiring the public release of all documents, reports, and records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The bill is intended to enhance transparency and accountability regarding government knowledge and investigations into UAP.
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733667-001-003-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…arizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.
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733667-001-020-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to concerns about potential threats.
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733667-02-001-0019

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…Air Lines cargo plane that reported being followed by an unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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40027753

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's program for investigating UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969. It details the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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733667-001-003-0038

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from Paul Steucke of the FAA to Dr. Richard F. Haines regarding the JAL 1628 flight incident and related radar data. It discusses the availability of radar tapes and data, and invites Dr. Haines to visit the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center.
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333335972

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…56488 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F-94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) | a. One Streak of light, ball shape, size unknow: hen first observed colo! appeared green changing to yellow then to orange-red before pata, Flash of light had a…
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333336476

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
< = _AF FORM 112—PART a APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 oF COUNTRY ~ U.S.As SUBJECT FLYOBRPT , ass of Unidentified Flying Objects_ AREA REPORTED ON FROM. (Agency) Lake Huron and Northeast Michigan _1/5k4th AC&W Squadron, Port Austin, Michigan DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 February 1953 17 February 1953 _ . L-5 Bes ag era Ae ty she St PREPARED BY (Off…
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733667-02-001-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ent involved unusual lights and a large object that the captain believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. Despite FAA and military investigations labeling the radar evidence as artifacts, the case has revived public interest in UFOs.
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733667-001-011-0007

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details communications between Japan Air Flight 1628 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified primary target following the flight. The conversation indicates that military radar has detected an intermittent target trailing the aircraft, leading to discussions about potential military intervention.
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733667-001-014-0005

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a communication between Japan Air Flight 1628 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified primary target following the aircraft. The conversation indicates military radar tracking an object in close proximity to the flight, raising concerns about safety and the potential need for military intervention.
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733667-001-009-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding radar observations during a flight, mentioning large echoes detected on radar and the color of the radar display.
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733667-001-010-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or notes from an interview regarding a UAP sighting, focusing on radar detection and visual observations of an unidentified object.