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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 …

A report from the 5021st Air Base Squadron detailing two sightings of unidentified white lights while flying over Shemya Island in April 1949.

…d 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.

A report from the 5021st Air Base Squadron detailing two sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena near Shemya Air Force Base in April 1949.

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.

…-~ 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…

This document details a Top Secret Air Force Intelligence report from 1955, which describes a UFO sighting by Senator Russell and his companions while traveling in Russia. The report includes eyewitness accounts and CIA follow-up interviews, highlighting the credibility of the witnesses and the nature of the UFO observed.

…ppeared behind clouds. Speed estimated from 500 to 6,000 MPH. Altitude estimated 10,000 to 150,000 feet, flat trajectorye Sound reported similar to that of jet aircraft. All sightings visual. Two observers at Evant, Texas, were in RB=26 at 4500' altitude flying South. All others were at ground level. Weather sequence 2028 hours, clouds thin scattered 25,000'…

This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.

…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…

This document details a sighting of an unidentified object by USAF pilots over Alaska in February 1950, describing it as a red and white flare that burst and fell without any visible means of support.

…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…

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…

…re being about 50° F, There was little or no wind; in fact, it was calm. QUESTION; Would you please state what background and knowledge you have with regard to aircraft. ( ANSWER : I have, over the past six years, done a great deal of travel by airplane. In fact, while living in Puerto Rico it was my main mode of transportation. I have flown at the rate : of…

…re being about 509 F, There was little or no wind; in fact, it was calm, QUESTION: Would you please state what background and knowledge you have with regard to aircraft. ANSWER ; I have, over the past six years, done a great deal of travel by airplane. In fact, while living in Puerto Rico it was my main mode of transportation. I have flown at the rate of 20,…

…er than a Star, numbers originally stationary white light at 8,000 feet but at the beginning of the climb separated into two (2) distinct lights as these on an aircraft for landing lights, aerodynamic features: high rate of climb, no glow or beam as landing lights give out. Dissappeared on heading of 270 degrees, speed approximately 75 to 100 miles per hour …

…er than a Star, numbers originally stationary white light at 8,000 feet but at the beginning of the climb separated into two (2) distinct lights as these on an aircraft for landing lights, aerodynamic features: high rate of climb, no glow or beam as landing lights give out. Dissappeared on heading of 270 degrees, speed approximately 75 to 100 mbes per hour w…

…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…

…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…

… 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;