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23857122-1638-561241-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…r left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) One object, spherical to star shaped was sighted both visually and through a theodelite by 9 Okinawan and Japanese weather observers on Okinawa from approximately 1900I to 1920I 21 June 1953, ‘The object, estimates of size ranging fron a small star to a baseball, had no propulsion or exhaust trail but see…
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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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733667-001-020-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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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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333335833

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…as approximately three iles: ahead, ciréling to the left. When the pilot was close enough ‘to the lead: craft’ +o identify it.as.a 7th Fighter: Bomber Squadron aircraft by the colorof ‘the ~ tol a nose, he suddenly noticed. ‘that it seemd to be towing a target. However, he * -. oe that their. squadron was. not: firing aerial gunnery that day The pilot was. r…
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333336203

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… high altitude, so high that the object was compared to the flat head of a pin held two feet from the eye, Speed was estimated at four times the speed of a jet aircraft with accompanying sound similar to the USAF F-86 jet at high altitude. There was no change in sound tone or volume during maneuvers. Umusual maneuvers made by the object were; (1) - Three (3)…
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333336583

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…ly over the Base, altitude estimated between 50,000 feet and 50,000 feet. De Observers believed to be reliable substantiated by considerable experience viewing aircraft from the ground, 6. The weather officer advises all winds aloft from Northwest at 2100 (CST), and winds practically the same 1500 (CST). The weather officer also advises that a weather balloo…
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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.
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733667-001-023

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.
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733667-002-004-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragment related to UFOs, possibly referencing Japanese involvement or sightings. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.
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733667-002-004-0039

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a memo regarding a request for a copy of the FAA report related to a UFO sighting by a Japanese pilot in November.
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733667-002-005-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO incident involving a Japanese airline pilot, with a mention of a related story in the Salem Statesman Journal.
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733667-002-006-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
This document appears to be a brief communication regarding a recent UFO sighting, possibly involving Japanese entities. The text is fragmented and lacks clarity.
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733667-002-007-0045

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text related to UFOs, possibly containing references to Japanese and other unidentified phenomena. The text lacks coherent structure and may require further context for full understanding.
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733667-002-009-0026

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines flight between Iceland and Alaska, dated March 7, 1987.
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733667-002-009-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
This document appears to be a request for information regarding a UAP sighting by Japanese authorities, specifically referencing a sighting on October 26. The text is fragmented and contains several typographical errors.
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733667-002-010-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication regarding a Japanese airline's encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). The sender is requesting details on how to obtain further information about the incident.
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733667-001-008-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview aimed to gather firsthand witness testimony and clarify previous accounts of the incident.
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733667-001-008-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation discussing observations of unidentified aerial phenomena, including descriptions of a 'mothership' and smaller objects with similar technology. The dialogue suggests a comparison of sizes and distances of these objects, as well as their movement patterns.