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733667-001-019-0178

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals, explaining the differences between primary and secondary radar returns and how they can indicate the presence of an aircraft.
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733667-001-007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight encountered two spaceships and a mother ship while flying over Alaska, leading to a series of unusual observations and communications with air traffic control.
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733667-001-008

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, behavior, and the radar readings associated with it.
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733667-001-011-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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ufo15

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly formatted correspondence related to UFOs, mentioning various individuals and events, including a birthday greeting to J. Edgar Hoover and references to UFO sightings and publications. The text lacks coherent structure and clarity, making it difficult to extract specific details.
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333336476

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
< = _AF FORM 112—PART a APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 oF COUNTRY ~ U.S.As SUBJECT FLYOBRPT , ass of Unidentified Flying Objects_ AREA REPORTED ON FROM. (Agency) Lake Huron and Northeast Michigan _1/5k4th AC&W Squadron, Port Austin, Michigan DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 February 1953 17 February 1953 _ . L-5 Bes ag era Ae ty she St PREPARED BY (Off…
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733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.
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733667-001-015

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of communications regarding the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported unidentified traffic during its flight near Alaska.
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733667-001-020-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…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 concerns about potential threats.
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20060527F 001 007 2023

Cia Document Top Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a top-secret memorandum concerning the exemption of the United States Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada, from public disclosure requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It discusses the implications of classified information related to environmental inspections and the need to protect nationa…
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[06/24/1997] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD025\JUN97\MSGS\M2819747.htmI Page 10f8 C a bI e PREC:, PRIORITY CLASS: UNCLASSIFIED LINE.!: PTTUZYUW RUEKJCS3094 1752 7-UUUU--RHEHAAA RHEHWSR. LINE2: ZNR UUUUU LINE3: P 242204ZJUN'97 FORWARD TOPAO LINE4: FM SECDEF WASHINGTON DC! IASD PAIDDIII OSRI: RUEKJCS DTG:. 24·2204ZJUN 97 ORIG: SECDEF WASHINGTON DCIIASD PAIDDIII TO: AIG 877…
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9507055 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI /A. MARKER Document ID: 9507055 I1 Row: 44 Position: 3 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Section: 6 Shelf: i Stack: v Original OA/ID Number: 605 FROM: PRESIDENT KEYWORDS: PD PERSONS: SUBJECT:PD 95 45 CONCERNING AIR FORCE OPERATIONS AT GROOM LAKE ACTION: PRES SGD P…
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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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733667-001-031-0011

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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23857122-1403-531545-0022

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
SECRET RADAR OBSERVATION DATA SHEET I. QUESTIONS REGARDING DETECTING RADAR EQUIPMENT What type radar equipment is involved? AN/FPS~3 Has there been any recent maintenance difficulties? If so, describe. Negative What type modulator (i.e., spark gap, hard tube, etc.) is used in the radar equipment? Hard Tube Was the AFC (automatic frequency control) circuit of…
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733667-001-010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.
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20060483F 001 004 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from Dr. Steven M. Greer, Director of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI), to President Clinton regarding the planned disclosure of information related to UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It discusses the need for government cooperation in facilitating public testimony from witnesses and the impl…
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197878 [Steven Greer] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0483-F FOIA MAR This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Scheduling Office Series/Staff Member: Subseries: OA/1D Number: Folder ID: Folder Title: [Stephen Greer] Stack: s 7657 R…
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733667-001-003-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer observed a stream-like radar target that was interpreted as a UFO, which was later suggested to be an echo from ice crystals. The FAA made data regarding the incident available, countering claims of government cover-ups.
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733667-001-010-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or notes from an interview regarding a UAP sighting, focusing on radar detection and visual observations of an unidentified object.