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733667-001-011-0003

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The FAA released documents regarding a 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. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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733667-001-024-0003

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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 air traffic safety.
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733667-001-031-0004

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This document details a series of sightings reported by various individuals and organizations over several days in January 1986. The sightings were reported to multiple news outlets and include names and contact information of the reporters.
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733667-001-031-0007

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This document contains a list of calls made regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes names, organizations, and contact information for various individuals and media outlets who reported or inquired about the sighting.
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733667-001-031-0011

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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.
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733667-02-001-0018

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The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'
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733667-02-001-0021

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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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733667-002-003-0001

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This document is a communication from Robert Wetss requesting a list of UFO sightings from JAL (Japan Airlines) to the public relations department in Anchorage, Alaska.
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733667-002-004-0024

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A request from Douglas McKay High School for a price list of UFO-related materials from the FAA, dated February 27, 1987.
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733667-002-009-0080

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A request for UFO sighting photographs made to the Federal Aeronautics Administration following a mention on a talk show.
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733667-002-009-0093

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A letter from Sharon Cumberworth expressing interest in purchasing materials related to a UFO sighting encountered by Japanese over Iceland, as mentioned on a radio broadcast.
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733667-002-010-0039

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A letter from J.B. Bruner inquiring about information related to UFO sightings reported by a Japanese airline crew, addressed to the Federal Aviation Agency in Anchorage, Alaska.
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23857122-1209-480826-0002

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… fire, green in color with green flames streaking out. This information was not forwarded sooner because I had not read the article and noted the request until today. Very sincerely yours, A CERTIFIED TRUE COPY TRUE COPY bo ne Moe DONALD L. MYSRS, 2d Lt., USAF AO 2231652 ‘ i wae Ff < a ee Malta 7 an. Og 4.4 3 -{- ‘ | Declassification Authority: NND 57565
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23857122-1209-480826-0004

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… fire, green in color with green flames streaking out. This information was not forwarded sooner because I had not read the article and noted the request until today. Very sincerely yours, Signed: Mrs. Walter Lee Ott A CERTIFIED TRUE COPY TRUB COPY DONALD Le AO 2231652 Declassification Authority: NND 57565
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Acceptance of records for historical preservation

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U.S.C. Title 44 - PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS TITLE 44 PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS This title was enacted by Pub. L. 90 620, 1, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1238 Chap. Sec. 1. Joint Committee on Printing 101 3. Government Publishing Office 301 5. Production and Procurement of Printing and Binding 501 7. Congressional Printing and Binding 701 9. Congressional …
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23857122-1478-539830-0007

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…tt Go That Fast" BOOTH ah we C, A. A. THEORY HE HIT BLIMP The Gerry toulity farner whe on January 29 became the only man in the world to. shoot a flyine saucer today debunked a CAA suggestion that he might actually have “wounded” a Navy blimp. Lloyd Ca, Booth, e?7, said; "TY have seen many blimps and I've even been in one. ray | certainly know a blinp when I…
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23857122-1478-539830-0009

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… 3 3 “ Pa 4 EY RNS i =, ‘w ite hah i, Met Be Ne Se WOGn LLPeo a second time. rd et ee WIt book of fe i Ore PARR. gel Eee ge Tee 4 OO miles an hour," Booth said today, at il hin bo wit Pf wT heve TY SSArG -O£ an imrestication ekayva would An inves ous: ratdon of eksville would one of then where Roc The Navy has not : Py | . CAd@-tian Hall onined t be ; 4 Welt…
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UAP D012 Newark Field Office 1952 1967

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications from the FBI Newark Field Office regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings between 1952 and 1967. It includes descriptions of sightings, requests for investigations, and correspondence with the U.S. Air Force and other agencies.
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UAP D015 Astronaut Scientific Debriefings 1962 1963

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This document details the scientific debriefings of astronauts John Glenn and others regarding their observations during the Mercury spaceflights in 1962-1963, focusing on luminous particles, atmospheric phenomena, and recommendations for future scientific observations in space.