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733667-001-011-0064

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcription of a conversation regarding a sighting during a night flight, discussing the characteristics of a light observed outside the cockpit.
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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-030-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.
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733667-001-031-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of UFO sightings reported on January 8, 1986, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.
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733667-001-031-0029

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi, who reported encountering strange lights over Alaska while flying a 747. The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Air Force confirmed the presence of a UFO on their radar during this event.
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733667-02-001-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.
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733667-02-001-0028

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.
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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.
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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. …
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733667-002-008-0111

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter addressed to the FAA inquiring about the evaluation of a UAP incident involving Captain Terauchi, referencing a newspaper clipping and the opinions of Philip Klass.
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23857122-0457-180273-0355

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…tated they lo oked Zike dots in the sky. AMC Opinion ‘These ob ects were seen just outside Des mate and were TH 2 nee ees NAt nwelt ne nl\sort|a mat ws Par AMO flying toward Des moines. If they were not ordinary objects mistaken for some Ws be etn MON be Se Rd eV ar] JENA OTL an * TRE Ve ca ERE) AG POV Feria SR Testor presse ila et Apa ne A SEY RS THS0 CoP «…
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733667-002-006-0086

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document lists various UFO organizations, their membership costs, and available publications related to UFO research and sightings.
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23857122-0457-180273-0356

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… traveling 350 Mril in a Loose "Vy" Lormati Although the objects were apparently at a con: iderable CiStance the described them as being similar to the XP5U-1 "Flying Flapjack." Ii particular importance to this sighting until he attached no paat ne r a aT | ANG ae SC a wee AF APN Ty BUR rae ES u , Cas Cah baOv AGA this 5 ne 2de a? ea ss \ Incident NWO © {j/°…
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23857122-0457-180273-0361

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…crew watched from the air two groups,(5 and l in mumber) of objects described as thin and smooth on the bottom and rough on top, silhouetted apainst sunset and flying “loose formation." They followed them for forty-five miles; therefore, had them in sight for approximately ten minutes. No further information was suomitted. ditions change rapidly and illusory…
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23857122-0457-180273-0399

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…, whereas the other is very Slight indeed. CK In obder to estimate the relative changes that visitors from Mars or star X could come to the Farth and act like "flying objects" some discussion of characteristics of space ships is necessary. To handle the simple case first, a trip from Mars to Earth should be feasible using a rocket-powered vehicle. Onee here,…
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23857122-0457-180273-0404

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… that are warlitke and on the threshold of space travel. (Venus is e@liminat here decause her cloudy atmosphere would make ich a survey impractical). The first flying objects were j2ehoed iteeehe opringor 1947, after a total Satemie bomb ex-= olcosions, i.e., Alamozgordo, Hiroshima, Narasaki Crossroads A nd Crossroads 3. UL these, the first two were in posit…
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23857122-0533-227670-0001

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…Commissariat of the Armed Forces of the USSR, 25 Red Square, Moscow, USSR, under the patronage of Marshalis TOLBUCHIN and BERIA, contains an article about the "Flying Saucers", The magazine is classified "Secret" and is distributed to officers only. (Infor mant believes that distribution is permitted only to Majors and above.) 2. The description of subject a…
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23857122-0533-227670-0002

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a x m CoNpspErE Tar AF FORM 12—PART | \ (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 pnllh — ei rae F0_) AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 5 ii Flying Saucers and "A" Bomb '} AREA REPORTED ON = FROM (Agency) Russia Air Force Section, Haq, USFA DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION | EVALUATION 1l July 1950 6 March 1950 | Feb PREPARED BY (Officer) , SOURCE Capt Willi…
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23857122-0533-227670-0003

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…B 500" INCLOSURE_I *.° Fuse (Atom nuclei 35 millimeters apart, made of atom 125). mein cen (Atom nuclei 35 millimeters apart, made of atom 125). EXHIBIT "A" a "FLYING SAUCER" J 45 meters Stationary gyroscope Strong tube of high grade steel for the INCLOSURE I! starting shot Atomic nuclei (Atom 125) distance from next nuclei 35 millimeters, Exhaust pipes for …
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23857122-1175-475571-0006

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…NCE INFORMATION REPORT 1/1 14.57 | = Coned 3 C. Jal Y FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. TK-i-S52 PAGE OF PAGES 15 May 1952 STATEMENT At 2200 hours on 8 May 1952 we were flying north along the coast line about a mile south of Misawa Air Base. The pilot, Lt. Chaplin, called my attention to a | flashing light which was on the surface out at the one o'clock position. I w…