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Matching “Japan Air 1628” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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733667-001-011-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation between individuals discussing the observation of an unidentified flying object (UFO) described as a 'mothership.' The discussion highlights the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to the object, suggesting its aerodynamic properties. The individuals speculate on the object's positioning to avoid detectio…
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733667-001-011-0053

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving two individuals, Beckner and Tamefuji, discussing their observations of two small aircraft during a flight. The dialogue suggests confusion regarding the altitude and positioning of these aircraft relative to their own.
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733667-001-011-0058

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding radar observations made during a flight. The discussion involves the identification of large radar echoes and the operation of radar equipment by the captain.
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733667-001-011-0069

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an aircraft incident, possibly involving a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The dialogue includes questions about the presence of other aircraft and the characteristics of lights observed during the flight.
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733667-001-011-0075

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…bject was visible for about 10 minutes, while the second was seen for a total of 30 minutes. The objects exhibited light patterns resembling those of passenger aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0096

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmentary and unclear text, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information.
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733667-001-011-0098

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text from the National Archives, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information due to its damaged or poorly scanned state.
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733667-001-025-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 55% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication related to an incident in the Alaskan region, possibly involving air traffic or military operations. The text is fragmented and contains various codes and contact numbers, indicating a procedural or operational context.
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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733667-001-016-0001

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a log from the Anchorage Air Traffic Control Center detailing operations and incidents on December 17, 1986. It includes reports of intermittent radar contact with an unknown target and mentions of volcanic activity from Mt. Pavlof.
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733667-002-006-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by an Air Force pilot. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent details.
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733667-002-007-0055

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines pilot, sent to the FAA by a concerned citizen.
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733667-001-016

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of facility operations from the Anchorage ARTCC on November 17, 1986, detailing various air traffic control activities, including an incident involving an unknown target observed by flight JL1628.
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733667-002-008-0111

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter addressed to the FAA inquiring about the evaluation of a UAP incident involving Captain Terauchi, referencing a newspaper clipping and the opinions of Philip Klass.
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733667-002-009-0120

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Ivy P. Moore, the Freedom of Information Coordinator, to Curtis Allen Dallaire regarding the fees associated with obtaining UFO-related records under the Freedom of Information Act. It highlights the outdated fee structure and the process for ordering materials.
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733667-002-002-0012

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… 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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23857122-0261-64425-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a B-29 aircraft on April 4, 1949, while flying at different altitudes. The sightings describe the light's position, intensity, and movement relative to the aircraft.
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23857122-0457-180273-0002

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document outlines the responsibilities and limitations of the War Department regarding the use of its drawings and specifications by manufacturers. It emphasizes the government's non-liability and proprietary interests while also referencing the Espionage Act.
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23857122-0457-180273-0004

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a secret report detailing the investigation of approximately 375 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically focusing on 'green fireballs' observed near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The report indicates that many incidents remain unexplored and emphasizes the need for further investigation by scientific agencies.
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23857122-0457-180273-0012

Cia Document Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the sightings of mysterious aerial objects referred to as 'ghost rockets' in Sweden during the summer of 1946, and the subsequent reports of similar phenomena in the United States, notably the sighting by Kenneth Arnold in June 1947, which popularized the term 'flying saucers'.