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733667-001-014-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication related to Japan Air Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified object during its flight. The communication involves air traffic control and the flight crew discussing the presence of an unknown primary target near the aircraft.
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733667-001-015

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of communications regarding the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported unidentified traffic during its flight near Alaska.
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733667-001-016-0001

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a log from the Anchorage Air Traffic Control Center detailing operations and incidents on December 17, 1986. It includes reports of intermittent radar contact with an unknown target and mentions of volcanic activity from Mt. Pavlof.
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733667-001-017

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is a position log from the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center dated November 18, 1986. It contains various entries related to air traffic control operations.
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733667-001-019-0005

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains beacon target reports with various time stamps and associated data, likely related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) tracking.
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733667-001-020-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals, specifically detailing the differences between primary radar returns and secondary beacon returns. It includes a diagram illustrating how these signals can appear on a radar screen when they do not match up in time or location.
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733667-001-023-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-024-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ocument details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Alaska. The flight crew reported seeing a large object with multiple lights and erratic movement, which was tracked by air traffic control.
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733667-001-024-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a radar sighting reported by the flight crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. The crew observed a target moving at an exceptionally high speed, which was later lost in ground clutter.
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733667-001-025-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented record from the National Archives, possibly related to military or aviation operations. It contains references to various codes, dates, and operational terms, but lacks coherent context due to its incomplete nature.
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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-030-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a radar sighting by the crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987, where a target was observed moving at an unusually high speed before disappearing into ground clutter.
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733667-001-031-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of UAP sightings reported on January 2, 1987, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.
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733667-001-031-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.
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733667-001-031-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes names, organizations, and contact information for various individuals and media outlets who reported or inquired about the sighting.
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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter experienced by the flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL #1628) while flying over Alaska. The crew reported observing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was large, exhibited erratic movement, and displayed multiple lights.
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733667-002-003-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Ivy P. Moore, a Public Affairs Specialist, responding to a request for documentation regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi incident and the Korean Air Lines flight 007 disaster.
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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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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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733667-002-003-0045

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding a request for information about UFOs, specifically mentioning interest in a particular case. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent structure, making it difficult to extract detailed information.