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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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ufo10

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly formatted report regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, particularly around Ritchie Highway, Maryland, in 1952. It includes various eyewitness accounts, descriptions of the objects, and references to investigations by the FBI and other agencies.
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12130682

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…man Gerald R. Ford, primarily addressing various political issues including the Vietnam War, domestic policies, and a call for congressional investigation into UFO sightings.
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20060474F 001 019 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a collection of cables and reports from the Clinton Presidential Records, focusing on various topics including UFO sightings, political tensions, and social issues in different regions. It includes references to UFO-related incidents in Colombia and Chile, as well as discussions on political and social stability in various contexts.
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733667-001-001-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an order form for records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It lists various available records, including FAA forms, interview notes, and drawings by the flight crew.
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733667-001-003-0038

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from Paul Steucke of the FAA to Dr. Richard F. Haines regarding the JAL 1628 flight incident and related radar data. It discusses the availability of radar tapes and data, and invites Dr. Haines to visit the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center.
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733667-001-031-0031

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-031-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and the incident is under investigation.
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Ford Press Releases, January - April 1966 — Page 30682

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
The original documents are located in Box D4, folder “Ford Press Releases, January - April 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyri…
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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter 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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733667-02-001-0041

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.
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[01/08/1999 - 12/15/2000] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
RESTRICTION DATE SllBJECT/TITLE P3/b(3) 01/08/99 001. cable P3/b(3) 01/14/99 002. cable P3/b(3) 03/02/99 003. cable P3/b(3) 03/30/99 004. cable Pl/b(l) 07/22/99 005. cable P3/b(3) 08/07/99 006. cable Pl/b(l) 10/22/99 [Provincial Governors] (7 pages) 007. cable Pl/b(l) 01/24/00 [International Tensions] (3 pages) 008. cable P3/b(3) 07/28/00 009. cable b(7)(C) …
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733667-001-025-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An alert report detailing a sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 of an unidentified object while en route to Tokyo. The object was reported to have light patterns similar to those of a B747 and was tracked for over 350 miles.
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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733667-02-001-0010

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'
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20060474F 001 012 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains emails related to UFO discussions during the Clinton administration, highlighting various incidents and references to UFOs in communications among staff members.
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND OVERHEAD RECONNAISSANCE THE U 2 AND OXCART PROGRAMS 1954 1974

Cia Document Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive history of the CIA's overhead reconnaissance programs, specifically focusing on the U-2 and OXCART projects from 1954 to 1974. It details the technological advancements, bureaucratic challenges, and political context surrounding these high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, which were pivotal during the Cold War for gath…
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733667-001-003-0020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a record of a phone call made by Mr. Bruce Maccabee regarding the status of materials related to the JAL 1628 UFO incident. It discusses the request for materials, including transcripts and photos, and mentions an unauthorized disclosure investigation.
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigato…
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733667-002-003-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Ivy P. Moore, a Public Affairs Specialist, responding to a request for documentation regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi incident and the Korean Air Lines flight 007 disaster.