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733667-001-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the inquiry about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to order the investigation materials related to the sighting.
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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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733667-02-001-0049

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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733667-02-001-0018

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'
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23857122-1249-486160-0001

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…Intelligcence, Hq Comd, USAF DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 29 July 1952 27 July 1952 Unkn own. PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE BENJAMIN L. BERKOW, Capt.,USAF HAROLD B. KINISON, Capt., USAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentenc…
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23857122-1249-486160-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…, LOCATION OF OBSERVER: ten (10) miles SSW of Columbus, Ohio. Object was approximately one (1) mile east of Columbus, Ohio at 8,000 feet stationary. OBSERVERS: Capt Harold B. Kinison (this report), Col Wadman (Pentagon), Lt Col | Shockley (Pentagon) and one other Colonel whose name is unknown. All officers were pilots while the crew chief (Sgt) observed the …
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UAP D022 Gemini 9 Debriefing 1966

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Gemini IX mission conducted various scientific experiments, including Zodiacal Light Photography and Micrometeorite Collection, with notable successes in capturing images of the airglow and zodiacal light. The debriefing highlights the performance of the astronauts and the experiments, as well as the challenges faced during the mission.
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333336223

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P AF FORM 112 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 on" Uatted tutep | eas | Ce SOS BOF AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Unidentified Flying Objects a AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) Hishway 91 between Wolf Creek & Pia POR Nahe 29th Air Division (Defense) DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 7 January 1959 —s|_@a/ozoo & Jan a ae PREPARED BY (Officer) ~~ | SOURCE e…
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--- 38222946-001-005-0001.tif --- COORDINATION AND RECORD COPY Mr. Enrico Grimaldi 14 King

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence regarding a UFO sighting report submitted by Mr. Enrico Grimaldi, which was forwarded to the Air Force by the Montauk Air Station. The letter informs Grimaldi that the Air Force's Project Blue Book was terminated in 1969, and that any actions regarding UFO sightings are now left to individuals. The letter also advises Grimal…
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333336243

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…ATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 22 SEPTEMBER 1952 20 SEPTEMBER 1952 NONE PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE TREFTER L. THOMAS 1ST LT. USAF WEBSTER, J.W. CAPT. USAF REFERENCES (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) -_———-- Oo - - o-—- — ——_—_—_—_-—- —_—— ——— SUMMARY: (Enter concise summary of report. Give significance in fina…
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47323287

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses an unidentified flying 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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733667-002-004-0013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for a summary of a UAP sighting involving Captain K. Terauchi, dated February 26, 1987.
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733667-002-005-0052

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, sent to the FAA by Mrs. William P. Henson in 1987.
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733667-002-006-0068

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A correspondence dated April 2, 1987, from Marg eit Wt altor to the FAA requesting a summary of a sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyn Terauchi, along with a payment for the request.
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733667-002-008-0061

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This document is a communication requesting a summary of a UFO sighting reported by Captain Kemyu Terauchi on November 17. It appears to be a forwarded message intended for Rod Cameron.
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733667-002-008-0022

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has generated significant public interest, prompting the FAA to offer a detailed information package for purchase.
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733667-001-002-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and interviews related to the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes forms completed by FAA inspectors, transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, and an ATC report detailing the incident.
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733667-001-005-0002

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This document details an incident involving Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines, who reported the presence of an unidentified aircraft while flying in Alaska. The FAA indicated a primary target in addition to his aircraft, suggesting potential UAP activity. It is noted that this was not the first sighting reported by Captain Terauchi.
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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…