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733667-02-001-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.
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40027753-001-0022

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a compilation of total UFO sightings from 1947 to 1967, detailing both total sightings and the number of unidentified sightings each year.
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333335954

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ther object of the same description appeared on the sams course, The second object continued on a course due west,. then dropped over the horizon, During these sightings Captain Gleason described the weather as perfectly Clear, visibility unlimited, ach sighting was in view for approximately 15 seconds, These sightings were witnessed and confirmed by lst Lt,…
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23857122-1707-580524-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… significance in final one-sentence paragraph, List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 118—Part II.) 1. This report pertains to reported sightings of an unidentified flying object by the left and right scanners of a TB=29 assigned to the 4th Radar Calibration Squadron, WADF, Hamilton AFB, Califomia, during the course of flight over the…
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20060483F 001 003 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a FOIA response from NASA regarding UFO investigations, stating that no government agency is currently responsible for investigating UFOs due to a lack of evidence supporting the existence of alien life or connections to UFOs. It outlines the history of UFO investigations by the USAF and NASA, including Project Blue Book, and provides contac…
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[Steven Greer] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0483-F FOIA MAR This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Agency Liaison Series/Staff Member: Subseries: OA/1D Number: Folder ID: Folder Title: [Stephen Greer] Stack: M 7877 Row:…
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40027753-001-0032

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…antial evidence for UFOs despite extensive observations by professional astronomers. It highlights the skepticism within the scientific community regarding UFO sightings and mentions government investigations into the phenomenon, including the establishment of investigative panels and the potential for extraterrestrial life.
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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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733667-002-009-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for documentation regarding recent UFO sightings reported by a Japanese pilot in Anchorage, Alaska, dated March 5, 1987.
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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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733667-02-001-0045

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is responding to significant public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot in November 1986. The agency is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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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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733667-002-003-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The FAA is responding to public interest by offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee.
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23857122-0457-180273-0109

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…s of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in relation to weather balloon releases in the vicinity of Shreveport and surrounding areas. It concludes that several sightings cannot be attributed to weather balloons based on wind patterns and observer reports.
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333336111

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…L M/Sgt 0. T. TAYLOR of the DIRECTOR: TE OF INTRLLIG ATR FORCE, SELFRIDGE AIR FORCE BASE, MIGHIGAN F jad. abe for Operations {NCLS. Sketch of CAPTAIN PIERWAN'S Sightings ‘DISTRIBUTION BY ORIGINATOR original ConA Ek Oy ht-Patterson AFB - 1 cy VAits tenth AP = Jey L oy v NOTE: TH{S DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STAT…
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733667-001-014

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… unidentified traffic in their vicinity. The transcript includes exchanges between the flight crew and air traffic control, detailing radar contacts and visual sightings of an unidentified object.
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.