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733667-001-015-0004

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication between Japan Air flight 1628 and Anchorage Center, discussing unidentified traffic in proximity to the aircraft.
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733667-001-015-0016

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication involving Japan Air flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69, discussing air traffic and visibility of each other during flight operations.
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733667-001-011-0005

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications related to Japan Air Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified object during its flight. The dialogue includes discussions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding the presence of an unknown primary target in proximity to the aircraft.
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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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733667-001-015-0013

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communication involving Japan Air Flight 1628, which reported an unidentified primary target following them on radar. The conversation indicates military involvement and the potential for a scramble of aircraft to investigate the situation.
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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733667-02-001-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Captain Kenju Terauchi of Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986, during a flight over Alaska. The incident involved unusual lights and a large object that the captain believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. Despite FAA and military investigations labeling the radar evidence as artifacts, the case has revived public …
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733667-001-012-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an unidentified traffic sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It indicates that radar data did not confirm the reported traffic and mentions ongoing checks for further information.
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733667-001-012-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-001-020-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the events surrounding a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 while flying over Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that appeared to follow their aircraft, leading to an investigation by FAA officials. The incident sparked significant media interest and raised questions about the FAA's handling of UFO repor…
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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paperclipcia

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a classified communication from the Department of the Army regarding the Paperclip project, which involved the recruitment of German scientists after World War II. It discusses the logistics of returning specialists and their families to Germany, the prioritization of military needs, and the coordination between various military b…
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733667-001-015-0020

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving United Airlines Flight 69 and Japan Air Flight 1628, discussing the position of the aircraft and unidentified traffic in the vicinity.
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733667-002-008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various requests for information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The FAA offered a mail-order package with detailed information about the incident, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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A bill to require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aimed at requiring the public release of all documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability in government regarding UAP investigations and findings.
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733667-001-015-0010

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of air traffic control communications involving Japan Air flight 1628 and its interaction with radar operators near Fairbanks, Alaska. The conversation indicates that the flight was deviating from its path and was being monitored for traffic.
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733667-001-005-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted by the FAA with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an unidentified object with distinct lights and movements.
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733667-001-011-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.
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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.
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333336464

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…48: aA | [a a ee Kz ar 3 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION RES OR er ‘SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AREA REPORTED ON ii FROM (Agency) ASHTYA AIR BASE, KYUSHU, JAPAN 4834 Troop Carrier Wing (M), APO 75 DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 14 March 1953 7 March 1953 i os oe PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE ROBERT W. MOORE, 2nd Lt., USAF 1955-1 AACS Detac…