sighting

JAL Flight 1628

1986-11-17 · Over eastern Alaska · US
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Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 cargo crew, en route Reykjavík-Anchorage, reported being paced by two small craft and a much larger 'mothership.' FAA radar showed corresponding returns. The case was handled by FAA division chief John Callahan, whose retained briefing materials were later made public.

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