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This document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency …

This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident that occurred on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It discusses the details surrounding the sighting and the FAA's response.

This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It provides insights into the FAA's response and public communication regarding the sighting.

This document pertains to a press conference held by the FAA regarding the JAL #1628 UFO incident that occurred on March 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska. It likely contains details about the incident and the FAA's response.

This document appears to be a reminder memo related to FAA Form 1340-28, indicating a work order process. The content is largely illegible and lacks specific details regarding UAP/UFO incidents.

A request for information regarding the Japan Airlines UFO incident, sent to the FAA by Ed Fernandez on February 26, 1987.

This document appears to be a request for information regarding an alleged UFO sighting reported to the FAA, specifically referencing a summary of the incident from November. The document is fragmented and lacks detailed context.

A request for information regarding the Japan Air Lines incident involving a U.F.O. directed to the FAA.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by Japan Airlines on November 1, directed to the FAA.

A correspondence dated April 2, 1987, from Marg eit Wt altor to the FAA requesting a summary of a sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyn Terauchi, along with a payment for the request.

This document appears to be a communication directed to the FAA regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in Japan. The text is fragmented and contains several typographical errors, making it difficult to ascertain the full context and details.

A request from Benjamin R. Sturges to the FAA for a summary of UAP sightings, referencing an article that indicates no charge for the information.

On February 1, 2023, a report from Merrill, IA described a green object the size of a car falling from the sky. The FAA confirmed that a known green meteor was present in the area at the time of the sighting.

This document contains a collection of reports and transcripts related to the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes interviews with crew members, air traffic control communications, and radar tracking data.

This document discusses the unauthorized release of investigative information regarding the JAL 1625 UFO incident by the FAA, highlighting concerns about agency trust and the handling of sensitive information.

A letter from the FAA Public Affairs Officer, Paul Steucke, to Philip J. Klass regarding the JAL flight 1626 UFO sighting in Alaska. The letter discusses the sharing of radar data and the FAA's commitment to transparency about the incident.

A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke at the FAA discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.

This document is a letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke of the FAA, discussing radar plot data related to the JAL1628 flight incident. Klass expresses gratitude for the data and shares his analysis of the flight path and the reported UFO sighting.

This document details an interview conducted by the FAA with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an unidentified object with distinct lights and movements.

…AL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation by the FAA to gather first-hand witness testimony.