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733667-001-011-0041

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified lights during a flight on November 17, 1986. The lights exhibited unusual movement, prompting the captain to attempt to photograph them, but technical issues with the camera prevented him from capturing the event.
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733667-001-011-0050

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation led by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and included a Japanese interpreter.
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733667-001-011-0061

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or notes from a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, likely involving a pilot's account of observing an object near the horizon.
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733667-001-011-0077

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a report or statement regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, emphasizing the distinctiveness of the lights observed compared to town lights. The witness expresses uncertainty about the shape of the objects and maintains their initial stance on the sighting.
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733667-001-014-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text from the National Archives, lacking coherent information regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-001-015-0021

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication between pilots and air traffic control regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The conversation includes instructions for altitude adjustments and the involvement of military aircraft to investigate the sighting.
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733667-001-016-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
…nnel. The text is heavily redacted and contains numerous abbreviations and unclear references, making it difficult to ascertain specific details related to UAP/UFO incidents.
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733667-001-019-0002

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a computer printout from the FAA regarding radar data related to Japan Air Lines Flight #1628, which reported unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during its flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-019-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or log related to a system's performance metrics, possibly involving UAP/UFO detection systems. It includes various subsystem readings, timestamps, and performance indicators.
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733667-001-019-0069

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to radar or sensor readings, possibly associated with UAP/UFO tracking. The text includes various numerical values and timestamps, suggesting it may be a record of observations over a specific period.
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733667-001-019-0175

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
…ibly related to radar or tracking systems. The text includes numerous numerical values and codes, but lacks coherent context or clear conclusions regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.
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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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733667-001-020-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
The document appears to be heavily redacted or corrupted, making it difficult to extract coherent information or context regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-001-025-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear record from the National Archives, possibly related to UAP/UFO investigations. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.
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733667-001-029-0012

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing his observations of Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987. The report notes that there were no comments regarding UFOs during the observation period.
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733667-001-020-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to c…
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733667-001-030-0003

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of a communication between an aircraft (Alaska fifty-three) and air traffic control regarding an unidentified radar blip that was observed during flight. The blip moved at high speed and disappeared from radar without visual confirmation.
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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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733667-001-031-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a log of calls regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes timestamps, names of individuals and organizations involved, and various media outlets that reported on the sighting.