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733667-001-011-0048

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between the flight and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them before disappearing.
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733667-001-011-0051

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The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving T. Tamefuji and P. Beckner discussing an unidentified object observed during a night flight. The dialogue suggests difficulty in visual identification, focusing on lights rather than the object's shape.
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733667-001-011-0054

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…appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving observations of lights in the sky, initially interpreted as an aircraft. The dialogue suggests confusion and uncertainty regarding the nature of the observed lights.
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733667-001-011-0058

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ppears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding radar observations made during a flight. The discussion involves the identification of large radar echoes and the operation of radar equipment by the captain.
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733667-001-011-0071

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of an interview regarding a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The witness expresses certainty about seeing something that resembled an oncoming aircraft, although details about the sighting are limited.
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733667-001-011-0072

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation discussing a military report that attributes an unidentified aerial phenomenon to weather interference, despite clear sky conditions.
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733667-001-011-0119

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This document outlines technical guidelines for the evaluation and quality control of digital imaging, focusing on the digitization of cultural heritage materials. It discusses various metrics and definitions related to digital imaging, including color accuracy, exposure accuracy, and the impact of environmental factors on imaging quality.
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733667-001-014-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-014-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications involving Japan Air flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69, discussing unidentified traffic in the vicinity of the Japan Air flight.
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733667-001-015-0023

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving military and commercial aircraft, specifically referencing Japan Air flight 1628 and a military C-130. The communication indicates coordination between air traffic control and the aircraft regarding their positions and flight levels.
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733667-001-020-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…es flight 1628, which encountered uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-016-0001

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a log from the Anchorage Air Traffic Control Center detailing operations and incidents on December 17, 1986. It includes reports of intermittent radar contact with an unknown target and mentions of volcanic activity from Mt. Pavlof.
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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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733667-001-022-0009

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ight 1628, which reported an uncorrelated radar target during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts explained the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-023-0001

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…es flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-029-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the communications between Japan Airlines Flight 628 and air traffic control on January 11, 1987, during which the flight reported seeing unusual lights in the sky, which they described as a 'spaceship'.
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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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733667-02-001-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.
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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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733667-002-002-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The article discusses the ongoing military presence of Soviet forces near Alaska, highlighting recent intercepts of Soviet bombers by U.S. Air Force fighters. It emphasizes the need for vigilance in the face of potential threats from the Soviet Union.