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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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333335982

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AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED 1 4JINE 1948, COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LE 4VE BLANK) i, a TR-3-52 HH ¢- eee [Ys es. AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATIO " REPORT , CLASSIFICATION) SUBJECT», ho a ge et op y F AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) “) ave W ‘en a t } V een CY CY Ni cyy* 2 h » arr 7 7 1 } £} : ; : : ; aeebenpuied . tat. aS te ef ot . Se ; aves dhe Ne el A Nom CN of - ee…
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333336007

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…in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on m AF Forn Form 118~Part Il.) 1. This report contains information of the sighting of a "Fireball" seen over the Cayuga Lake region of New York state. 20 ee a Ue ae crew chief at a twelve (12) ‘years of aeronautical experience ithaca, New York, and a friend visually sighted…
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23857122-1259-487587-0006

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…ield and the Duncanville radar station said the object was not seen by any personnel at those stations. The Perrin Air force Base at “herman, however, reported sighting an "“un- identifiable" object. Police Dispatcher L. P. passons said he had several calls on the mystery object about 2 a.m. and that a number of cruising police cars also began call-— ing in.…
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23857122-1266-487901-0003

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…r no sound nor could he distinguish any trail or exhaust from the object. He further states that he observed no aircraft in the vicinity at any time during the sighting. TENTH AIR FORCE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE COMMENT: 1. The investigating officer, CAPTAIN DAVIS, states that MR. MILLER is a non-alcoholic and appeared to be conscientious and reliable. 2. The…
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23857122-1356-505577-0004

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…EST THROUGHOUT AN ARC OF SEVENTY TO EIGHTY DEGREES IN A STRAIGHT SHALLOW CLIMB PD A THEODOLITE READING TAKEN LATER DETERMINED THE ANGLE OF ELEVATION AT INITIAL SIGHTING TO BE APRX 0O9 DEGREKS PD AT THE END OF THE SIGHTING THE ARC WAS EST TO BE O48 DEGREES PD (2) TIME OF SIGHTING 1820 HRS EST 26 JAN 53 PD REPORTED TO AUTHORITIES 27 JAN 53 PD DURATION OF SIGHT…
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23857122-1395-526479-0004

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…OF yA PAGES The visibility was unrestricted with: a few scatiered clouds. No: unusual activity or meterological ,conditions. existed that could accoumt for the sighting and there is no material evidence in existance of the sighting. The aireraft.being on a primary Active Air Defense’Mission was unable:-to take any interceptien action on: the sighting, but di…
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23857122-1480-540031-0002

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…0 ix 2550 MILES PB EASY PO RELIASILITY OF SIGUTING CHA OSSBRYED OF CNB CERO STUDENTS AD TERRE PACULCY i:MgEAC YU POA ©D WEATHER CONDI TICES AT TIE £NL PLACE OF SIGHTING — ee ee ChA CLEAR AND COLD PD GEORGE FD ACTIVITY OA CONDITIONS BaICH RIGHT ACCOUNT FOR SIGHTING CHA THE Saas SIGHTING HAS SEBM REPORTED O8 ArYROXIMATELY BICHT pIVrERSNT posas: Seo UPOe. LEVES…
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333336450

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…e in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) ae eee + —---+- This report involves the visual sighting and observ,tion of an unusual light in the sky west of King Salmon, Alaska at approximately 0800Z 7 Feb 53 by four individuals; one USAF officer and three CAA operations and/or communications…
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23857122-1495-541247-0001

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… disappearance and other pertinent or unusual features: Disappeared at 0459Z hours in the northwest approximately 8 miles eut. Went down behind a hill, Time ef Sighting: 0439Z hours 11 March 1953. Manner of ebservations Visual. Lecation of observer during sighting: GOC Post in dome ef Courthouse, Great Falls, Montana Identifying information of observer; and …
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23857122-1653-564915-0002

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…enerally agrees with the report submitted by Peeler, COMMENTS BY THE PREPARING OFFICER: 1, This is the first report of this Headquarters indicating any unusual sighting over the immediate base area, Previous sightings appear- ed 27 July 1952, and 2 May 1952.° (Ref: IR-1-52, and IR-2-52, this Head- quarters) 2. A check was made with neighboring military and c…
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23857122-1653-564916-0001

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…in i. Speed: Very fast. j. Sounds Bon. k. Maneuvers: Fleated.up & down, then disappeared. 1. Manrer of disappearance: Floated down below the horizon M. Time of sighting: 2045 hours 14 July 1953.(time is DLST) ne Manner of observation: Visual without aid. ©. Location of observer during sighting: At individuals home, Opportunity, Mont. p. Identifying informati…
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733667-001-003-0003

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The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.
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595507

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
595507
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733667-001-011-0001

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This document is a memorandum from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the sighting of unidentified air traffic by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It is intended for distribution among regional facility managers and staff officers.
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733667-001-011-0045

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This document is a personal statement from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the positioning of unidentified ships in relation to the aircraft and the visual conditions during the sighting.
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733667-002-006-0073

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This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding an inquiry about the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to the sighting.
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23857122-1472-539243-0002

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ts Ma <i ik ee AF FORM 112-PARTI APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 ? y PO i ah He nak ae (LEA Zo AS # o J . / | AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT ta & SUBJECT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) EASTON CENTER COMMUNITY ,ME(N46°371W67°947!') | FLIGHT 3-G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB DATE OF REPORT , DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 4 March 1953 2 March 195…
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333336389

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… dia- meter was three (3) feet and its distance from the observers was estimated at twenty (20) miles. The ball aopeared to remain stationary during the entire sighting. The object made no audible sound, 2. lime: - Sighting began at 1100 hours, POT, 2 February 1955, and the object remained in view for approximately three (3) minutes thereafter. i 3. Manner o…
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40027753-001-0017

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The document outlines the categorization and evaluation of UFO sightings by the Project Blue Book Office, detailing the types of reports, the significance of missing data, and common sources of UFO misidentifications.