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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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733667-02-001-0021

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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733667-02-001-0042

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.
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733667-02-001-0022

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a pilot's encounter with unidentified lights while flying over Alaska. The pilot reported seeing three lights that changed colors and exhibited unusual behavior, leading to an investigation by air traffic controllers.
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733667-002-002-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the execution of a plan related to a UAP incident in Alaska during 1986-1987, detailing the timeline of events, media interactions, and agency responses to public interest and FOIA requests.
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733667-002-003-0042

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Lawrence S. Brooks, Executive Assistant at Cineplex Odeon Corporation, requesting information from the FAA regarding a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting.
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733667-002-004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various communications regarding the Japan Airlines UFO sighting from November 17, 1986, including requests for information and materials related to the incident from multiple individuals and organizations.
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733667-002-006-0004

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, who claimed to have seen a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information related to the incident for public interest.
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ovember 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigators attribute to a bright astronomical object.
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733667-002-007-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UAP sighting described as being as large as two aircraft carriers, with a specific inquiry about purchasing related data.
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733667-002-007-0084

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration to Mr. Martin H. Gaines of the BBC, regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena by the crew of Japan Air Lines flight #1628 on November 17, 1986. The material is provided on an embargoed basis ahead of a press conference.
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733667-002-006-0089

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a promotional listing of various UFO-related materials and resources available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.
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733667-002-008-0022

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has generated significant public interest, prompting the FAA to offer a detailed information package for purchase.
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23857122-0261-64425-0004

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a pilot flying at different altitudes over Shemya Air Force Base in 1949. The sightings describe the light's intensity, position relative to the aircraft, and weather conditions at the time.
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23857122-0261-64425-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a B-29 aircraft on April 4, 1949, while flying at different altitudes. The sightings describe the light's position, intensity, and movement relative to the aircraft.
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23857122-0457-180273-0108

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a communication from Andrews Air Force Base to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and recommendations for improving investigation guidelines.
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23857122-0985-434443-0045

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… It did, however, “isappear Lehing a Neditn f “altitude layer of cloud for a fow secénds, PW higey AF43444 /3/ 3 April 52 an Airport Temple, Texas I was in the Radar compartment of RR 26 . 271 at QI0TON. 2045 2 April 52 and saw the ob ject inquestion, We were in the trar-in Pavtern at Temple air Base at the time. The Coject passed behind us and she last time…
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23857122-1403-531545-0021

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…b? Crew Chief in Operations 2h Male Age Sex Please indicate any special educational training that you have had. a. Grade school 8 years e.e. Technical school _ Radar Operator b. High school 4 years (Type) . College f. Other special training . Post graduate 42, Date you completed this questionnaire: /s/ Julian G, Dennis A CERTIFIED TRUE COPY GLEN D PARRISH ls…
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23857122-1412-535137-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ormation and were blue in color. The formation appeared to change from a bank to a level position then stopped and banked away just. before disappear- ing. The radar winds for the position were 227/12 knots. My co-pilot and myself were the only members of the crew to view the lights. Our altitude was 16,500 feet. I further state that I am an Aircraft Command…
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23857122-1492-540779-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…light, digappera- ive aftex about 8 miuutes. Other objects not sighted vieunlly. ‘The uier- nigned has had three and one half years experience in Al/uPie] type radar presentations ! | | ; | Pak 7 Ge (6) Weather at the time of observations Sky < clears visibility « 10 miles; 4 nde = West at 10 knots; altimeter reading © 30017, : Per 7 Ge (7) Bo legion] explim…