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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.

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.

…gin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) _—— While on duty at the GCA station, Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas, T/Sgt Gerald V. Kelley reported an unidentified radar return on an AN/NPM-1 GCA set. Set Kelley was operating on both the 30 and 15 mile range setting. The size of the blip was 3/16 inches in width»and 3/l; inches in length with fuzzy edges. This o…

The report from the Scientific Advisory Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) evaluates potential threats to national security posed by UFO sightings and provides recommendations for public education and intelligence handling.

This document discusses the Roswell incident of 1947, where materials allegedly of extraterrestrial origin were recovered by the U.S. military. It includes correspondence regarding the Roswell Declaration, which calls for transparency from the U.S. government about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. The document also references various declarations from…

· FOIA Number: 2006-0476-F FOIA MARKF:R This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Llbrary Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Series/Staff Member: Subseries: OAIID Number: 14087 Scan ID: 243544 Document Num…

…tion between Japan Air Flight 1628 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified primary target following the aircraft. The conversation indicates military radar tracking an object in close proximity to the flight, raising concerns about safety and the potential need for military intervention.

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On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…

This document details the communications and actions taken by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, regarding an unidentified traffic sighting. The radar data from Anchorage Center did not confirm the presence of the reported traffic, and no further information was received from civil or military sources.

The document discusses the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals, specifically the differences between primary radar returns and secondary beacon returns when tracking aircraft.

The document discusses the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals, explaining how primary and secondary radar returns can occur at different times, leading to discrepancies in radar tracking of aircraft.

The document discusses the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals, explaining the differences between primary and secondary radar returns and their implications for radar tracking of aircraft.

This document discusses the involvement of local authorities and the FBI in investigating UFO sightings in Franklin, Indiana, particularly a notable incident involving three unidentified flying objects observed in July 1952. The correspondence highlights community interest in UFO phenomena and the collaboration between local groups and civil defense programs…

… Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. Expert opinions on the case vary, with some considering it si…

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This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a radar contact with an unidentified target, including discussions about interference and communications.

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.

The FAA released findings regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines crew on November 17, which included first-person testimonies and radar data, but ultimately concluded that there was no confirmed UFO sighting.

…e 0214:45 DB 533 T-14-1 0215 EB 1119 0215:15 Fa 0450 Fade In accordance with AFL 200-5 Paragraph ¢, dtd 20 April 1952, the followi information is submitted. 1. Radar sighting only, appeared as a normal target ex abrupt maneuvers were noted. Several individual targets were noted. @. Time of sighting was between 0118Z and @215:15 on 20 April 1953. d- Manner of…