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Japan Airlines Flight 1628: Radar Anomalies, Dark Object, and a Mystery in the Alaskan Skies
Episode 401
Published 1 week, 1 day ago
Description
On a November 1986 night, a Japan Airlines cargo freighter reported a dark object following it and radar returns that puzzled investigators. This episode examines the pilot’s testimony, the FAA radar logs, and competing explanations ranging from atmospheric optics to secret military craft, highlighting how limited data can keep a case open for debate.
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