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733667-001-015-0007

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication regarding an unidentified aircraft, specifically referencing Japan Air flight 1628. The communication indicates a loss of contact with the unidentified object.
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733667-001-015-0012

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or communication log related to an unidentified aircraft encounter involving Japan Air flight 1628. It includes exchanges between air traffic control and the flight crew regarding the presence of an unidentified object in the vicinity.
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733667-001-024-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified object on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the vicinity.
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733667-001-024-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a press release from the FAA regarding a press conference to discuss the inquiry into unidentified air traffic related to Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It outlines the materials that will be presented, including radar data, photographs, and pilot interviews.
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733667-001-029-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987. The flight reported seeing an unidentified object during its journey, prompting communication between the flight crew and air traffic control.
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733667-001-030-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.
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733667-001-030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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733667-001-031-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between air traffic control and the aircraft as it encountered an unidentified object in its vicinity.
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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-003-0013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the FAA regarding a request for records related to a sighting of an unidentified flying object by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986. The FAA indicates that they are compiling the records and will not be able to release the transcript until it is completed, expected around February 26, 1987.
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733667-02-001-0019

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane that reported being followed by an unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.
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733667-002-007-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a response from the National Archives to Dr. Robert J. Lloyd regarding his inquiry about the sighting of unidentified air traffic by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes information on how to access related materials.
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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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733667-002-009-0032

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding an unidentified object that reportedly stalked a Japanese airline, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration in 1987.
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733667-002-009-0069

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ndence from the Freedom of Information Coordinator at the FAA to Mr. Gregory Weinstein, providing information on available documents related to the sighting of unidentified air traffic by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 and mentioning the Korean Air Line Flight 007 incident.
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733667-02-001-0049

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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23857122-0430-161581-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A report detailing the sighting of an unidentified object resembling a flare by a pilot flying at 9,000 feet over the Alaskan Sea Frontier in February 1950.
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733667-002-002-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… document outlines the structure, mission, and activities of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), an international organization dedicated to the scientific study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Founded in 1969, MUFON operates through a grassroots model with local leadership and a board of experts from various scientific fields. It emphasizes the importance…
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23857122-0457-180273-0003

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a technical report related to Project Grudge, which investigates unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It is classified as SECRET and involves contributions from military personnel.
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23857122-0457-180273-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the involvement of various individuals and agencies in the investigation and evaluation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during the late 1940s.