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733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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733667-001-031-0032

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This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between air traffic control and the aircraft as it encountered an unidentified object in its vicinity.
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733667-001-031-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, a JAL B747 cargo flight reported an encounter with an unidentified object displaying unusual strobe lights while flying over the North Pole. The incident was corroborated by radar data from both civilian and military sources, but no further information about the object was determined.
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733667-02-001-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.
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733667-001-031-0039

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The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text, possibly containing geographical references and names. It lacks coherent context and does not provide specific information regarding UAP/UFO incidents.
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733667-002-009-0008

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A letter from Jerry Deutsch to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting information on a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japanese pilot.
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23857122-0457-180273-0349

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…pilot reported observing a trail appearing high in the sky at an estimated spged of 400-1000 MPH. The object producing the trail was not visible. The trail was white as a cloud, and dissipated in fifteen to twenty minutes. The object proceeded in a straight line, then it made an approximately 180° turn of radius five to fifteen miles, and proceeded away towa…
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733667-02-001-0011

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane crew reported seeing strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.
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23857122-0457-180273-0355

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…in a heise line in file at 400 MPH. 1e ob: i ~, Ad ba: FES + 4 ‘ ; 3 ; e rm AU elliptical in form “inverted saucer", le ft thick, 175-250 ft in diameter, dirty white, and made a sound ike an electric motor or dynamo. There was no further information supplied except that the observer stated they lo oked Zike dots in the sky. AMC Opinion ‘These ob ects were se…
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23857122-0463-187325-0001

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…rns and proceeded on a horizontal plane. thea eee viii and of undetermined‘width, however, it was thin’ ani somewhat resembled a tox tar- igcse. The object was white and. observed clearly when contrasted against the water. : 3. The pilot descemled to 18,000 ft and searched the area for the unidentified jeoject Por approximately fifteen mimites. before return…
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733667-02-001-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA reported an incident involving a Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane that encountered strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The lights reportedly followed the aircraft for about 50 miles.
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23857122-0463-187325-0003

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… approximately twelve (12) ft long, twelve (12) ft high and of undetermined width, however, it was thin) and somewhat resembled a tow tar- iget. The object was white and observed clearly when contrasted against the water. 3. The pilot descended to 18,000 ft and searched the area for the unidentified object for approximately fifteen minutes before returning t…
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733667-02-001-0035

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.
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23857122-0880-393936-0002

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…t!on) | 4 93936 (3 ‘aif AIR IMTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT From (Agency) Report No. . 3 Page ~ of “=: Pages ADCL 200—=1. ee 5a FN (8) feet across. Color-milky white. Number~one, No trail or exhaust, no sound, no MANCUVETS » Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance, oe 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five i - prose iq } y ae C…
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733667-002-002-0010

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The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…
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23857122-0880-393936-0004

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…om (Agency) Report No. Page + of 4 Pages ADCL 200—1 Sal @e Shape~ similier to the Northrup Flying Wing. Sise - approximately éight (8) feet across. Color-milky white, Number-one, No trail or exhaust, no sound, no maneuvers. Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance. b. Time sighted 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five (5) me@co…
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733667-002-006-0086

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document lists various UFO organizations, their membership costs, and available publications related to UFO research and sightings.
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23857122-1117-467231-0001

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…round but was slightly larger than a star, Captain Gleason could not estimate its size because its altitude was unknown, The object was noisless and gave off a white glow as it passed overhead on a course due west, Before it dropped over the horizon it veered to the north-west, gaining altitude, It then dropped out of sight, Approximately one minute later an…
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733667-002-009

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This document contains multiple requests for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japanese airline pilot in November 1986. Various individuals and organizations are seeking documentation, photographs, and other materials related to the incident, as mentioned in a broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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23857122-1117-467231-0003

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…from the ground but was slightly larger than a star, ae. could . uc% estimate its size because its altitude was unimown, The object was nolsiess and gava.off a white glow as it passed overhead on a course due west, Before it dropped jover the horizon it veered to the north-west 9 gaining altitudes, It then dropped out io*% “sight. g Fae gta ae ces ~ Aporoxim…