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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.
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23857122-0457-180273-0005

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…riel Command Aero-medical Laboratory, highlighting the challenges in accurately identifying these phenomena due to perceptual errors and the influence of prior reports on public perception.
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23857122-0457-180273-0020

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This document appears to be a report related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) incidents, detailing monthly and weekly reports of sightings or incidents, but lacks specific details due to the fragmented nature of the text.
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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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23857122-0457-180273-0026

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This document appears to be a report prepared by Dr. J. Allen Hynek related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and their investigation, specifically focusing on a case in Ohio. The text is fragmented and lacks clarity, suggesting it may be an incomplete or poorly scanned document.
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23857122-0457-180273-0028

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The document discusses the surge of unidentified aerial phenomena reports in the summer of 1947, particularly following Kenneth Arnold's sighting of nine unusual aircraft, which led to the term 'flying saucer' gaining public attention. It speculates on the impact of Arnold's report on subsequent sightings and emphasizes the importance of investigating these …
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733667-02-001-0023

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This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…
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23857122-0457-180273-0033

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document discusses the classification of UAP incidents, indicating that a significant portion may not be of extraterrestrial origin, while some remain unexplained.
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733667-02-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…iscusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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23857122-0457-180273-0099

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The document appears to be a fragmented analysis related to aerodynamic characteristics and potential upper limits of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). It discusses various aspects of flight dynamics and references potential models for understanding UAP behavior.
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733667-02-001-0028

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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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23857122-0457-180273-0101

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This document appears to be a fragmented report from the Chief of Staff of the United States, discussing various interpretations and summaries related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The text is heavily redacted and contains references to Air Force intelligence and a survey of reports on UAP.
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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23857122-0457-180273-0102

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of reports on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, indicating that several incidents were investigated and determined not to be weather balloons. The sightings involved objects with distinct characteristics, including rapid acceleration and maneuverability.
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733667-002-002-0008

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This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…
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23857122-0457-180273-0105

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that were reported to be moving against prevailing winds and exhibiting speeds and behaviors inconsistent with known balloons or meteors. Observers noted various characteristics of the objects, including altitude, speed, and direction, leading to the conclusion that they were not…
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733667-002-002-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A report clarifying that a bright flash seen in the sky by villagers in Northwest Alaska was not a UFO, but rather the result of Soviet rocket fuel being dumped from a newly launched rocket, Cosmos 1833.
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23857122-0457-180273-0107

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of observations and analyses regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, with a focus on distinguishing between potential weather balloons and other objects based on radar data and visual sightings.
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733667-002-007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.
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23857122-0457-180273-0339

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ry ana cqisappeared irom Siznt in itive seconas. Object appeared to have a . vu as as) Wi dorsal fin but distance was too preat to note any other features. The report does not reveal whether any of the other pilots saw the object. ‘NC Opinions No definite explanatién. However, every pilot has experiericed the sensation of seeing an aircraft obliquely at near…