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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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333336039

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Pu. . . : .« @ t ; ~ ~@ | _ AF FORM 112 « ~ (CLASSIFICATION) APPRUvev I JUNE... 3 COUNTRY | REPORT NO. (LEAVE,BLANE) > TS ON Sea ie eS AF4 S| 4S ¢ __ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT a SUBJECT Unidentified Flying Object AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency ) Four (4) Miles North Heu Gallie,Florida 6541 Missile Test Wi DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATIO…
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12130682

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a series of news releases and statements by Congressman 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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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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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…
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733667-002-009-0074

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese airline cargo pilot and crew, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.
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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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733667-002-005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various requests for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot, Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, reported on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals express interest in obtaining FAA summaries and related materials about the incident, highlighting public curiosity and demand for transparency on UFO sightings.
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733667-001-007-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experience of Captain Kenju Terauchi during Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sighting of two spaceships and a mother ship, expressing curiosity and a lack of immediate danger.
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733667-001-011-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The account describes the encounter with two spaceships and a mother ship, emphasizing the lack of immediate danger but raising questions about the nature of the encoun…
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UAP D001 Congress WhiteHouse UFO Correspondence 1998

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence between U.S. Congress members and NASA regarding inquiries about UFOs and Mars photographs. It includes letters from Senator Olympia Snowe and Senator Charles Grassley, addressing public concerns about UFO sightings and the authenticity of NASA's Mars images.
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733667-001-014

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of communications involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, during which the flight crew reported unidentified traffic in their vicinity. The transcript includes exchanges between the flight crew and air traffic control, detailing radar contacts and visual sightings of an unidentified object.
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733667-02-001-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747, piloted by Kenju Terauchi, encountered three UFOs during a flight over Alaska, with one UFO described as being larger than two aircraft carriers. The FAA initially confirmed radar tracking of the UFOs but later retracted the statement, attributing the radar blip to a duplicate image of the 747. Eyewitness accounts from the flight crew …
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20060474F 002 003 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an administrative marker from the Clinton Presidential Library, detailing correspondence related to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It includes requests for meetings with the administration to discuss declassification of materials related to UFOs, and highlights the involvement of notable figures in the UFO disclosure movement.
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9506127 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Case Number: 2006-0474-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9506127 Row: 44 Shelf: 10 Position: 3 Section: 5 Stack: v This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/ID Number: 599 SUBJECT/TITLEDATERESTRICTION n.d. P6/b(6) 001a. list Summary of Letters and Documents [partial] (1 page) 05/08/9…
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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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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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733667-001-024-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-02-001-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article discussing the perception of UFOs as friendly and harmless entities, contrasting public fear with the author's belief in their benign nature. It includes anecdotes about UFO sightings and the cultural impact of these phenomena.