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733667-001-007-0008

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual and radar observations of a large, round object that was not detected by ground radar.
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733667-001-007-0011

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified object that followed Japan Airlines Flight 1628 during its flight on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the object maintaining formation with their aircraft and expressed concern about its intentions.
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733667-001-011-0013

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discussing radar targets associated with JAL flight 1628 and the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight.
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733667-001-011-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The account describes the encounter with two spaceships and a mother ship, emphasizing the lack of immediate danger but raising questions about the nature of the encoun…
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733667-001-011-0041

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified lights during a flight on November 17, 1986. The lights exhibited unusual movement, prompting the captain to attempt to photograph them, but technical issues with the camera prevented him from capturing the event.
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733667-001-011-0042

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi detailing an encounter with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The report describes the appearance and behavior of the UFOs, including their lights and movements.
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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi 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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733667-001-022-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration discussing the radar targets associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced unusual radar phenomena on November 17, 1986. It addresses the interpretation of 'split images' on radar and includes an analysis by Dennis Simantel.
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733667-001-023-0003

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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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733667-002-002-0005

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This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.
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23857122-1216-481596-0008

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23857122-1221-481980-0013

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…40) 250) 260) _- 270) 290] 300] 310] 320] 130] 140] 160) 170] 1501 1601 170] 180) 190] 2001 VERY HIGH FREQUENCIES (VHF) PRINTED IN BLUE 7 ; BLUE TINT INDICATES AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLED AREAS For pilot information see reverse side a me Sb el aE ies GEOREF 7-51 Consult Coast and Geodetic Survey Radio Facility Charts and Civil Aeronautics Admin- istration Airman’…
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23857122-1259-487587-0004

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RESTRICTED - youe “SECURITY INFORMATION” fof AF FORM 112—PART It ee ( ha. APPROVED | JUNE 1948 3 \ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Ageney) REPORT NO. lu7th aceW Squadron, Duncanville, LR- id $3 < PAGE h oF 7 Texas rm The original two items have been retained by this unit and have been placed in our intelligence files. After compiling all of the abo…
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23857122-1478-539832-0003

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…erence - all distances and agmuith measured from Congaree APR) 5, ‘The Rader Set Operators were 5/Sgt Braden, S/Sgt Kelley, and 3/S¢t Hayes were on duty. These airmen are rated excellent in regard te reliability and are graduates of Radar Operaters School with three to four years exper ence, 6, The weather conditions were as follows: @ Pilots reported VFR Co…
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23857122-1492-540779-0006

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…h, azimuth oxi elevation indiexters, Times of sight= ines. were from 2137 to 2212 8 March 1963, ie Par Vee (4) Objects were observed from the. GCA site, Ashiya Air Base, APO 2 ‘Per 7% ee (8) Pirst object sighted appesred an @ yellowich light, digappera- ive aftex about 8 miuutes. Other objects not sighted vieunlly. ‘The uier- nigned has had three and one hal…
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23857122-1492-540779-0007

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… indicat tang cel Avyroackh ings were from 2157 to 2212 I Moreh 8, 1963, Lonsore.s Times of sigh: cng 7e @e (4) Objects were observed from the GGA site, Ashiya Air Base, 40 Par Ge (5) Firet object sighted appeared as a yellowish li : after Meet 8 minutes. Other objects not sichted vhiiex lly. on auton has had four and one-half years experience in AN/MNl type…
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733667-001-003-0021

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.
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733667-001-003-0029

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A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke at the FAA discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.
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20060474F 001 022 2023

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the mysterious disappearance of truck driver Devin Williams in Arizona, drawing parallels to the famous Travis Walton abduction case. It highlights the bizarre behavior exhibited by Williams before his disappearance and the subsequent speculation about alien involvement, as well as local UFO enthusiasts' reactions.
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733667-001-009-0020

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding an aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight. The dialogue includes questions about the visibility of other aircraft and the characteristics of their lights during the flight.