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This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving Japan Air flight JL1628 and Anchorage Center, discussing traffic and flight instructions.

This document appears to be a transcript of an air traffic control communication involving United Airlines Flight 69 and a Japan Air 747, discussing the identification of an unidentified trailing aircraft.

This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications between aircraft, specifically involving Japan Airlines flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69. The communication details the position of traffic and requests for the Japan Airlines flight to turn on its landing lights.

This document appears to be a transcript of communication between pilots and air traffic control regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The conversation includes instructions for altitude adjustments and the involvement of military aircraft to investigate the sighting.

This memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discusses the radar split image phenomenon observed during JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It acknowledges the interpretation provided by the Alaskan Region Air Traffic Division and includes an analysis of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets.

This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena while en route to Tokyo via Anchorage, Alaska. The interviews were held by FAA officials in response to the reported sighting.

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.

This document details two incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews of Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines in January 1987. Both sightings involved unusual radar targets that could not be visually confirmed by the pilots.

…xperienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts concluded that the radar system detected an 'uncorrelated primary and beacon target', a phenomenon that can occur under certain conditions, particularly when a pilot reports seeing something unusual.

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.

…lying 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.'

…pan Air Lines 747 cargo plane crew reported seeing strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.

…tings 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.

…a mail-order service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.

The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has generated significant public interest, prompting the FAA to offer a detailed information package for purchase.

This document is a technical intelligence report detailing the methods and results of investigations into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) up to January 1949. It outlines the project scope, encountered problems, and procedures followed in the evaluation of UFO sighting reports.

This document outlines the involvement of various individuals and agencies in the investigation and evaluation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during the late 1940s.

This document appears to be a communication regarding an inquiry into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the ongoing analysis of data related to such incidents. It mentions the lack of significant evidence found so far and raises questions about the nature of reported sightings.

…lines recommendations for investigating reported UAP sightings, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches involving aerodynamicists, psychologists, and optical experts to analyze the characteristics and perceptions of the observed phenomena.

The document discusses various sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and evaluates the possibility of them being weather balloons. Multiple observations indicate that the objects were likely not balloons due to timing, altitude, and flight patterns inconsistent with balloon behavior.