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UFO case file · UFO-0599

Fukuoka aviation UFO report — 1953-04-08

CE1Japan1953-04-08

Fukuoka, Japan

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Case description

Japan April 8, 1953; Fukuoka, Japan. 7:55 p.m. Witness: lst Lt. D.J. Pichon, pilot of USAF F-94B jet interceptor. One bright blue light descended, accelerated, flew parallel to the F-94, increased its speed and blinked out after 45 seconds.

Recorded details

Local time
19:55
Craft description
F-94 Encounters Maneuvering Light
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
EXACT_DAY

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