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733667-001-011-0051

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving T. Tamefuji and P. Beckner discussing an unidentified object observed during a night flight. The dialogue suggests difficulty in visual identification, focusing on lights rather than the object's shape.
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733667-001-011-0054

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…appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving observations of lights in the sky, initially interpreted as an aircraft. The dialogue suggests confusion and uncertainty regarding the nature of the observed lights.
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733667-001-011-0058

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ppears 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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733667-001-011-0071

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This document appears to be a transcript of an interview regarding a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The witness expresses certainty about seeing something that resembled an oncoming aircraft, although details about the sighting are limited.
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733667-001-011-0072

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation discussing a military report that attributes an unidentified aerial phenomenon to weather interference, despite clear sky conditions.
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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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733667-001-018-0005

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This document is a personnel statement from Joseph Rollins, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported unidentified traffic north of Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-020-0002

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…es flight 1628, which encountered uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-021

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains simulations related to the flight of Japan Air 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986, detailing the plotted positions and interactions with unidentified objects during the flight.
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733667-001-022-0009

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…ight 1628, which reported an uncorrelated radar target during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts explained the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-023-0001

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…es flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-02-001-0046

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the FAA's response to public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, including the sale of detailed information packages about the incident.
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733667-002-003-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The FAA is responding to public interest by offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee.
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23857122-0457-180273-0011

Other Confidential Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document outlines recommendations for the investigation and study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), suggesting a reduction in scope and a revision of collection directives to focus on reports with realistic technical applications.
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23857122-0457-180273-0019

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses various reported sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) across the United States, noting a correlation between media publicity and the frequency of these reports.
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23857122-0457-180273-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…of accepting reports at face value while acknowledging potential psychological factors. It notes the prevalence of two public attitudes towards UAP: skepticism and belief in their existence. The investigator aims to treat each report as an honest statement, despite the challenges posed by incomplete and contradictory observations.
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23857122-0457-180273-0097

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The document discusses theoretical methods for counteracting gravity using electrically charged objects and the implications of such theories on gravitational forces and energy conservation.
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23857122-0457-180273-0098

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The document discusses observations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and attempts to estimate their size and mass based on their motion and distance from observers. It suggests that the laws of mechanics could be applied to deduce characteristics of the objects observed.
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23857122-0457-180273-0361

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Incident No. 10 —l July 1947, 200); hours » Boise, Idaho. An airline pilot and crew watched from the air two groups,(5 and l in mumber) of objects described as thin and smooth on the bottom and rough on top, silhouetted apainst sunset and flying “loose formation." They followed them for forty-five miles; therefore, had them in sight for approximately ten min…
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23857122-0457-180273-0368

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
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