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733667-001-031-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.
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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…r experienced by the flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL #1628) while flying over Alaska. The crew reported observing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was large, exhibited erratic movement, and displayed multiple lights.
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733667-001-031-0039

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
…nted and unclear text, possibly containing geographical references and names. It lacks coherent context and does not provide specific information regarding UAP/UFO incidents.
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733667-02-001-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-02-001-0020

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses reported sightings of mysterious flashing lights in Alaskan airspace, particularly involving commercial flights. It references a specific incident involving JAL Flight 1628 and mentions monitoring by air traffic controllers.
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733667-02-001-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines 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…
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733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.
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733667-02-001-0047

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju 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. …
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733667-002-002-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the results of a public relations initiative conducted in Alaska in 1987, focusing on the dissemination of information related to UAP/UFO inquiries. It highlights the agency's efforts to maintain transparency and integrity while managing media interest and public requests for information.
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733667-002-002-0012

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains multiple reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by pilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.
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733667-002-003-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi's UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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733667-002-003-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the FAA regarding a request for records related to a UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986. The FAA is in the process of compiling the records and will send a copy of the pilot's second interview upon completion.
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733667-002-003-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
…information or assistance related to a drawing of a space-related subject for a first-grade class. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-002-003-0042

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Lawrence S. Brooks, Executive Assistant at Cineplex Odeon Corporation, requesting information from the FAA regarding a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting.
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733667-002-006-0027

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
…ct coherent information. It contains a series of nonsensical phrases and fragmented sentences, suggesting it may not contain substantive content related to UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-002-006-0039

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
…ng traveled to Mars over a decade ago, asserting that Mars is inhabited. It highlights the controversy surrounding his claims and the resurgence of interest in UFOs and extraterrestrial visits.
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733667-002-006-0040

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…featuring Professor Narciso Genovese, who claims to have had contact with beings from Mars. It highlights the significance of his experiences in the context of UFO history and the ongoing interest in such phenomena.
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733667-002-006-0082

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
… standard memorandum of call, likely related to communication within an organization. The content is largely illegible and lacks specific details regarding UAP/UFO matters.
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733667-002-006-0085

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
…, indicating communication between parties regarding a visit or call that was made. The details are sparse and do not provide substantial information about UAP/UFO matters.