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733667-001-019-0176

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report containing various data points related to radar tracking, possibly of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text includes numerous numerical values and codes, suggesting it may be a log of radar detections or target reports.
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733667-001-019-0122

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
The document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) recorded on November 18, 1952. It includes various numerical data points, possibly related to radar readings or telemetry, but lacks clear context or explanations.
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733667-001-020-0007

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A report detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which was followed by an unidentified object exhibiting extraordinary maneuvers over Alaska, tracked by multiple radar systems.
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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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733667-001-019-0123

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report containing numerical data related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observations, possibly from radar systems. The text includes various parameters such as coordinates, time stamps, and measurements that may pertain to flight paths or object characteristics.
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733667-001-024-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Alaska. The flight crew reported seeing a large object with multiple lights and erratic movement, which was tracked by air traffic control.
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-019-0124

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing various numerical values and timestamps, likely from radar or tracking systems.
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733667-001-024-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.
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733667-001-019-0125

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
The document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) from November 13, 1953. It contains various numerical data points, possibly related to radar tracking or flight parameters, but lacks clear context or narrative.
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733667-001-025-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An alert report detailing a sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 of an unidentified object while en route to Tokyo. The object was reported to have light patterns similar to those of a B747 and was tracked for over 350 miles.
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733667-001-019-0126

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
The document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing various numerical data points and possibly telemetry information. The text is fragmented and includes references to coordinates, measurements, and system identifiers, but lacks coherent context.
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733667-001-025-0004

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text, possibly containing references to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) or related military activities. The content lacks coherence and may be incomplete.
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733667-001-029-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a communication between air traffic control and a pilot regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed during a flight near Arctic Village. The pilot reported seeing lights and indicated that the UFO was responding to their signals before losing sight of it.
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733667-001-019-0128

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing various numerical readings and timestamps. The text is largely garbled and lacks coherent context, making it difficult to extract specific details.
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733667-001-029-0006

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…nel statement from an Air Traffic Control Specialist regarding an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987, where the pilot reported an unidentified object in proximity to the aircraft.
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733667-001-019-0129

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing various metrics and parameters recorded over time. The data includes timestamps, coordinates, and other telemetry information, but lacks clear context or explanation.
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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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733667-001-019-0130

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
The document appears to be a technical report or log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing numerical data and timestamps, but lacks coherent context or clear conclusions.
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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.