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733667-02-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
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733667-002-002-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…
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ufo2

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during July 1947, including descriptions of objects resembling flying saucers and investigations by local authorities and the FBI.
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20060527F 001 012 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an administrative marker from the Clinton Presidential Library regarding a Presidential Determination on classified information concerning the Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada. It outlines the exemption from public disclosure requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for classified information…
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333336450

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AF FORM 2—PA ms (CLASSIFICATION) ~ APPROVED 1 JUNE 19 COUNTRY : bs, REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLg Py Alaska. ail | LOAD~2-53 | ee Z 3 as -_ —_ __AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT — SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTEDON ~~ | FROM (Agency) Alaska ~*~ CG 10th Air Div (Def) APO 942 DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 20 Feb 53 7 Feb 53 B-l PREPARED BY (Officer) S…
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9606505 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9606505 Row: 45 Shelf: 10 Stack: v A A Position: 2 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Section: i Original OA/ID Number: 1123 'A 1 r * FROM: PRESIDENT ENVIRONMENT PERSONS: SUBJECT: ACTION: PRES SOD PD 96-54 DUE DATE: 28 SEP 96STATUS: C STAFF OFFI…
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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…
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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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733667-001-014-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications related to Japan Air Flight 1628, including instructions to flash landing lights and confirmation of the aircraft's landing at Anchorage International Airport.
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733667-001-006-0002

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This document appears to be a fragment from the District Office of Operations at Anchorage International Airport, containing various codes and references that are not fully legible. It may relate to air traffic operations or communications.
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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595507

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
595507
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UAP D015 Astronaut Scientific Debriefings 1962 1963

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the scientific debriefings of astronauts John Glenn and others regarding their observations during the Mercury spaceflights in 1962-1963, focusing on luminous particles, atmospheric phenomena, and recommendations for future scientific observations in space.
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733667-001-011-0036

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication from the Office of Operations at Anchorage International Airport, containing operational details and possibly referencing flight operations or conditions.
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733667-001-031-0015

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This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.
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2023 UAP Mission Slides

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The 2023 UAP Mission Slides outline the objectives, organizational structure, and operational strategies of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense. The document emphasizes the need for enhanced awareness and reporting of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and outlines the implications for national security.
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029 2023 UAP Mission Slides

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL- DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE US Department ofDefense The US Defense Department & the UAP Mission Seán Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Director, AARO FOR DISPLAY ONLY UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED FOR DISPLAY ONLY All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 3/20/2025 Released in Full: X Case Num…
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37294296

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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