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733667-001-019-0134

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a radar report detailing various time-stamped observations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) with specific metrics such as altitude, speed, and coordinates. The data is presented in a tabulated format, indicating multiple observations over a period.
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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release 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 no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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733667-001-019-0135

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…litary or defense context, detailing various radar readings including time stamps, altitudes, and other technical parameters. The data appears to be related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) monitoring.
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733667-001-031-0031

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.
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733667-001-019-0139

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of time-stamped data entries related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by military aircraft. The entries include various parameters such as altitude, speed, and coordinates, indicating potential UAP activity during the specified time frame.
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733667-001-031-0033

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a drawing made by Captain Kenjyu Terauchi of Japan Airlines, depicting the sighting of an unidentified object during flight JAL #1628 on November 17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.
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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…document details an encounter experienced by the flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL #1628) while flying over Alaska. The crew reported observing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was large, exhibited erratic movement, and displayed multiple lights.
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733667-001-019-0140

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly formatted report containing numerical data and codes, possibly related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text lacks coherent sentences and context, making it difficult to derive meaningful insights.
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733667-001-031-0041

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and possibly encoded communication related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text contains various symbols and phrases that suggest a cryptic or coded message, potentially indicating a classified nature.
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733667-001-019-0141

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains fragmented radar data from November 15, 1986, related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by flight JL1623 and other flights. The data includes various parameters such as altitude, speed, heading, and coordinates, indicating unusual flight patterns.
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733667-02-001-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenju Terauchi, recounts a UFO sighting during a flight over Alaska, describing two unidentified objects emitting amber light and exhibiting advanced movement capabilities.
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733667-001-019-0142

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 data points and coordinates, possibly related to radar tracking or flight data.
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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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733667-001-019-0145

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragment of a radar data report, detailing various measurements and parameters related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed on a specific date and time. The data includes coordinates, speed, altitude, and other metrics that may pertain to UAP sightings.
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733667-02-001-0047

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…yu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The captain described being shadowed by two belts of light and reported seeing two large unidentified objects, which he believed were not of human origin.
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733667-001-019-0146

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observations, containing various numerical data points and coordinates. The text is heavily encoded or formatted in a way that obscures clear interpretation.
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733667-002-002-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.
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733667-001-019-0148

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of time-stamped data points likely related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), detailing various parameters such as altitude, speed, and coordinates. The data appears to be from a radar or tracking system, with multiple entries indicating different observations over time.
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733667-002-002-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the activities and contact information for various organizations involved in UFO reporting and research, including the National UFO Reporting Center and NASA's Ames Research Center. It highlights the role of a NASA scientist in tracking UFO sightings and mentions the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) as a key player in the field.
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733667-001-019-0149

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing various coordinates, timestamps, and possibly radar data. The content is heavily encoded and lacks clear context, making it difficult to interpret without additional information.