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Matching “1986 Japan Air Lines UFO sightings” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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733667-001-003-0029

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke at the FAA discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.
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237UAP00404

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On July 18, 2022, Allegiant Air Flight 913 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL370 near Greenville, MS. The phenomenon was described as lights with no contrail, traveling at approximately FL600 or above. This incident was reported to the National UFO Reporting Center.
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237UAP00493

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On March 10, 2023, a report from Omni Air International flight 573 described encountering stationary pulsating lights identified as a UAP while flying at FL330 near Nantucket, MA. The FAA was notified, but no evasive action was taken and there was no impact to the National Airspace System.
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237UAP00499

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On April 10, 2023, Air Transat flight 611 reported observing red and white lights orbiting at flight level 370 while en route from Punta Cana to Quebec City, prompting FAA operations to notify Canadian authorities.
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237UAP00504

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On April 16, 2023, Air Canada flight ACA1091 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of 3 to 5 flashing lights while flying at FL390 near Elkins, WV. The phenomenon was observed by additional aircraft, but no further notifications were made to law enforcement.
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237UAP00617

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 25, 2024, Air Transat flight TSC661 reported multiple bright white lights at high altitude near Presque Isle, Maine, indicating potential UAP activity.
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733667-001-003-0009

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses communications regarding the investigation of the JAL1628 UFO incident, including conversations about access to transcripts and materials related to the event.
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733667-001-011-0100

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft crew reported observing irregular pulsating lights and a large black object while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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Obsolete During 1969: 4600 Air Base Wing Supplement 1 to Air Force Regulation 80-17, Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), 10 January 1967; Superseded, 15 April 1969 — Page 1

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
SUSPENSE DATE REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF PUBLICATION AND/OR FORM(S) 31 Mar 1969 I. 4 (To be completed by the Administrative Office) 10: FROM: DATE OF REQUEST WGOOT-B WGCAS 17 Mar 1969 Please review the publication or form shown below to determine whether it is current and its continued use warranted. When a publication prescribes any form(s) for which you are res…
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471.6 Guided Missiles, 1 January 1952 — Page 1

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
DECLASSIFIED Authority NW 45006 e ° HEADQUARTERS CONTINENTAL AIR COMMAND CENTRAL russ GRANCH AIR ADJUTANT GENERAL FILE NUMBER VOLUME NUMBER 471.6 1 SUBJECT @uided Missebs 1, Papers will not be extracted fran or inserted in this file. 2, This file will be returned to the Central Files Branch within 48 hours, 3. Do not return this file through distribution cha…
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733667-001-003-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a sighting of unidentified air traffic involving a C130 military flight and an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. It mentions a breach of policy regarding the release of investigative materials related to the sighting.
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Sighting of Unconventional Aircraft

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A CIA report detailing a sighting of an unconventional aircraft by a group of US nationals traveling by train in Azerbaijan SSR on October 4, 1955. The object was described as a triangular shape with lights, launching in a manner similar to a missile.
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733667-001-005-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1987, as they approached Anchorage, Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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733667-001-008-0014

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving K. Terauchi and R. Gordon discussing observations made during a flight, particularly regarding the position of the moon and potential unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) encountered during the flight.
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733667-001-014-0009

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication or report related to air traffic control and military operations, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations in the Anchorage area. It includes technical terms and acronyms relevant to aviation and air defense.
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733667-001-015-0024

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains operational details related to air traffic control and military coordination in the context of air defense, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations.
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733667-002-002-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The article discusses the ongoing military presence of Soviet forces near Alaska, highlighting recent intercepts of Soviet bombers by U.S. Air Force fighters. It emphasizes the need for vigilance in the face of potential threats from the Soviet Union.
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23857122-0261-64425-0007

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A pilot's report from 1949 details an encounter with an unidentified light during a weather reconnaissance mission over Shemya Air Force Base. The light was observed to move at high speed and did not resemble a meteor.
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23857122-0261-64425-0013

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A report from the 5021st Air Base Squadron detailing an unidentified object sighted on March 29, 1949, near Shemya Air Force Base.
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23857122-0457-180273-0001

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… document is a technical report related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) under the Project Grudge initiative, classified as SECRET. It originates from the Air Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and discusses unidentified aerial phenomena.