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The 1897 Aurora, Texas UFO Crash: A Century-Old Mystery

BY CE RATING, BY SPECIES TYPE, CE-3 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 3, CIGAR/TIC TAC SHAPED, CRAFT TYPE, CRASHES, HUMANOID, UAP/UFOSeptember 18, 202423Views 0Likes 0Comments

On April 17, 1897, a mysterious airship reportedly crashed into a windmill in Aurora, Texas. The pilot, described as “not an inhabitant of this world,” was allegedly recovered and given a Christian burial in the local cemetery. Over a century later, the incident remains one of the most intriguing and debated UFO cases in history.

Project Blue Book: Unveiling the U.S. Air Force’s Secret UFO Investigations

PEOPLE, PLACES, PROGRAMS & PROJECTS, PROGRAMS & PROJECTSSeptember 14, 202427Views 0Likes 0Comments

Project Blue Book was the third and most extensive of a series of systematic studies conducted by the U.S. Air Force on unidentified flying objects. Preceded by Project Sign in 1947 and Project Grudge in 1949, Project Blue Book was initiated amid a surge of public interest and concern over UFO sightings. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson…

THE KINROSS UFO INCIDENT: A MYSTERY IN THE SKIES

BY CE RATING, CE-2 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 2, CRAFT TYPE, ENCOUNTERS, UAP/UFO, UNSPECIFIEDAugust 28, 20249Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Kinross UFO Incident of 1953 remains one of the most puzzling unsolved cases in UFO history, involving the disappearance of a USAF interceptor over Lake Superior while pursuing an unknown object. Dive into the verified details and theories in this comprehensive post.

THE FARMINGTON ARMADA 1950: A MYSTERY IN THE SKIES

BY CE RATING, CE-1 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 1, CRAFT TYPE, DISC SHAPED, SIGHTINGS, UAP/UFOAugust 21, 202411Views 0Likes 0Comments

On March 17, 1950, the small town of Farmington, New Mexico, became the site of one of the largest mass UFO sightings in history. Known as the Farmington Armada, this mysterious event left hundreds of witnesses and researchers alike searching for answers to this day.

THE MANTELL UFO INCIDENT: A TRAGIC PURSUIT OF THE UNKNOWN

BY CE RATING, CE-2 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 2, CRAFT TYPE, DISC SHAPED, ENCOUNTERS, UAP/UFOAugust 20, 202420Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Mantell UFO Incident of 1948 is a tragic and mysterious chapter in UFO history, marked by the death of Captain Thomas Mantell during a high-speed pursuit of an unidentified object over Kentucky. This event, involving a decorated World War II pilot and a strange metallic craft, continues to fuel debate and speculation, leaving questions…

MAURY ISLAND UFO INCIDENT: THE STRANGE CASE THAT SPARKED A MYSTERIOUS COVER-UP

CE-2 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 2, CRAFT TYPE, DONUT SHAPED, SIGHTINGS, UAP/UFOAugust 19, 202416Views 0Likes 0Comments

On June 21, 1947, Harold Dahl, a harbor patrolman, was on a routine boat patrol near Maury Island in Puget Sound, Washington. Dahl, along with his son Charles, two crewmen, and a dog, witnessed an extraordinary event that would change their lives forever. As they navigated the waters, they noticed six doughnut-shaped objects hovering in…

J. Allen Hynek: The Astronomer Who Became the Grandfather of Modern UFO Research

PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PLACES, PROGRAMS & PROJECTSAugust 19, 20248Views 0Likes 0Comments

J. Allen Hynek, a name synonymous with UFO research, was not always the advocate for the unknown that he eventually became. Born in 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, Hynek’s early life was steeped in scientific rigor and traditional academic pursuits. He was an accomplished scholar, earning a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Yerkes Observatory in 1935. His…

Wytheville UFO Incident: Virginia’s Most Mysterious Sightings

CE-2 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 2, CIGAR/TIC TAC SHAPED, CRAFT TYPE, DISC SHAPED, SIGHTINGS, UAP/UFOAugust 18, 202432Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Wytheville UFO incident is one of the most intriguing and well-documented UFO encounters in American history. It took place in the small town of Wytheville, Virginia, starting in October 1987, and continued through 1988. This series of sightings drew significant attention due to the involvement of local media, particularly radio broadcaster Danny Gordon, who…

The Kecksburg Enigma: Exploring the mystery of the 1965 UFO incident

CE-2 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 2, SIGHTINGS, UAP/UFOAugust 17, 202411Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Kecksburg UFO incident is one of the most enduring and perplexing UFO cases in American history. Taking place in the small town of Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, the event has often been compared to the infamous Roswell incident due to its mysterious nature and the subsequent government secrecy that seemed to surround it. On December 9,…

The Lonnie Zamora Socorro UFO Incident: Uncovering the Enigma in New Mexico’s Skies

BY CE RATING, BY SPECIES TYPE, CE-2 - CLOSE ENCOUNTER TYPE 2, CRAFT TYPE, ENCOUNTERS, HYBRID, OVAL/EGG SHAPED, UAP/UFOAugust 14, 202412Views 0Likes 0Comments

On the afternoon of April 24, 1964, Officer Lonnie Zamora was performing his routine duties in Socorro, New Mexico, when an unexpected series of events unfolded. While chasing a speeding car on the outskirts of town, Zamora heard a loud roar accompanied by a bright flame in the sky to the southwest. Initially suspecting a…