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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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733667-001-022-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains re-generated radar data from an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The data is likely related to UAP sightings reported by the flight crew.
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733667-001-028-0001

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication log from the ANC ARTCC (Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center) dated November 18, 1986. It includes coded references and timestamps but lacks detailed context regarding UAP/UFO sightings.
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733667-001-031-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a record of UAP sightings reported by various individuals, including CIA personnel and journalists, on specific dates in January 1986.
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733667-001-003-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document 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 …
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733667-001-003-0037

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Dr. Richard F. Haines, a NASA scientist, to the FAA requesting information and transcripts related to the Japan Airlines flight 1628 incident and another unidentified aerial phenomena sighting in Alaska.
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733667-001-011-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…t contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.
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733667-001-011-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a 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. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0044

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…t details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.
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733667-001-018-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…tement from Anthony M. Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the FAA, regarding the radar data analysis of the JL1628 incident that occurred on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska. Wylie reports that he found no unusual radar targets associated with the sighting.
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733667-001-018-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ialist at the Federal Aviation Administration, regarding the radar data analysis of an incident involving flight JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986.
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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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733667-001-003-0024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A correspondence from Philip J. Klass discussing the credibility of UFO sightings reported by Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines, highlighting concerns about multiple sightings by the same individual and questioning the accuracy of flight path information.
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23857122-0261-64425-0004

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a pilot flying at different altitudes over Shemya Air Force Base in 1949. The sightings describe the light's intensity, position relative to the aircraft, and weather conditions at the time.
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23857122-0261-64425-0011

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a B-29 aircraft on April 4, 1949, while flying at different altitudes. The sightings describe the light's position, intensity, and movement relative to the aircraft.
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23857122-0457-180273-0022

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Swedish Defense Staff has found no proof of unidentified flying objects or missiles over Sweden, despite extensive investigations into reported sightings, which were attributed to astronomical phenomena.
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333336464

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…5, Kyushu, Japan. Other flying ebjects observed until 2212 ITEM by GGA only, one (1) F~94 and one (1) crash boat dispatched to the area both reporting negative sightings. JOHN J, BRINLEY Gaptain, ‘SAF Wing Intelligence Officer CE PAG IT PTET LITT PIF TL TINT OTOL CL TINT MRI TID RS, ey Py ape y ee yr yn ae: repuntiieuace _ “ 7 . . - — ° Sony Ot me yg — 3) a …
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Australian Dept of Defense Scientific and Intel Aspects of the UFO Problem

Cia Document Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the historical context and scientific investigation of UFO phenomena, particularly focusing on Australia's approach and its relationship with U.S. intelligence agencies. It highlights the evolution of UFO investigations, the role of various projects like Project Blue Book, and the challenges faced in understanding and addressing the UF…