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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…
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733667-002-006-0089

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ls 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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20060483F 001 004 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… Director of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), to President Clinton regarding the planned disclosure of information related to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It discusses the need for government cooperation in facilitating public testimony from witnesses and the implications of such a disclosure for national and worl…
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197878 [Steven Greer] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0483-F FOIA MAR This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Scheduling Office Series/Staff Member: Subseries: OA/1D Number: Folder ID: Folder Title: [Stephen Greer] Stack: s 7657 R…
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733667-001-015-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It details communications between various air traffic control sectors and the flight during the time of the incident.
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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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Australian Dept of Defense Scientific and Intel Aspects of the UFO Problem

Cia Document Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the historical context and scientific investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly focusing on Australia's approach and its relationship with U.S. intelligence agencies. It highlights the evolution of UFO investigations, the role of various projects like Project Blue Book, and the challenges faced in understanding and addressing the UF…
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733667-002-002-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane on November 17, 1986, where the pilot reported being followed by an unidentified object. Air traffic controllers tracked a radar image that coincided with the pilot's report. The document also includes differing opinions on the sighting, suggesting it could be a natural phenome…
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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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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733667-001-023

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.
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733667-001-019

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…his document contains radar data and communications related to Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which experienced unidentified aerial phenomena during its flight on November 17, 1986. The data includes uncorrelated radar returns and pilot communications indicating sightings of a UFO.
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[UFO] [1] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…0055 OA/ID Number: FolderlD: Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: M administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Folder Title: [UFO] K)lx copyright 1997 Steven M. Greer M.D. Background: The goal of the CSETI Project Starlight initiative is to present the bes
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733667-002-008-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the investigation of the November 17, 1986 JAL cargo jet UFO sighting was sent to the FAA Anchorage office by Kevin Reardon.
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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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20060474F 001 009 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the CSETI Project Starlight initiative aimed at disclosing information regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It details the efforts made to gather credible witnesses from military and government backgrounds to testify about their experiences with UFOs. The document also discusses the organization of briefings held in Washin…
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--- 38222946-001-005-0001.tif --- COORDINATION AND RECORD COPY Mr. Enrico Grimaldi 14 King

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence regarding a UFO sighting report submitted by Mr. Enrico Grimaldi, which was forwarded to the Air Force by the Montauk Air Station. The letter informs Grimaldi that the Air Force's Project Blue Book was terminated in 1969, and that any actions regarding UFO sightings are now left to individuals. The letter also advises Grimal…
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733667-001-011-0103

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the available records related to the unidentified traffic sighting involving JAL Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes various FAA forms and transcripts from interviews with the flight crew, detailing their experiences and observations during the incident.
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733667-002-007-0084

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ation 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.