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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.

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.

This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.

This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena while flying over Alaska on November 17, 1986.

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenju Terauchi, recounts a UFO sighting during a flight over Alaska, describing two unidentified objects emitting amber light and exhibiting advanced movement capabilities.

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.

The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.

The document discusses a resurgence of public interest in UFOs, highlighting a recent sighting by a Japan Airlines pilot and the potential for increased media coverage and governmental scrutiny.

This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The captain described being shadowed by two belts of light and reported seeing two large unidentified objects, which he believed were not of human origin.

The FAA reported an incident involving a Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane that encountered strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The lights reportedly followed the aircraft for about 50 miles.

…reporting and research, including the National UFO Reporting Center and NASA's Ames Research Center. It highlights the role of a NASA scientist in tracking UFO sightings and mentions the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) as a key player in the field.

A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.

A request for information regarding UFO sightings, specifically related to a recent incident involving a Japanese airline pilot, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot in Alaska, dated February 28, 1987.

… an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese plane, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration, seeking copies of photos and radar enhancements.

A request from the Federal Aviation Administration in Anchorage, Alaska, seeking information about a UFO sighting involving Jafan Air Lines that occurred in November. The request includes inquiries about photos and drawings related to the event.

…s Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air traffic control, but they did not appear on radar screens.

This document is a request for a copy of an FAA form related to a sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot on January 17, 1986. The request was made by Scott A. Elliott and includes details about the costs associated with obtaining the form.

The document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding UFO sightings, possibly involving FAA summaries and references to specific incidents. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.