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UFO case file · UFO-30482

Benghazi Libya reported light formation observation — February 1959

CE11959-02-01

Benghazi Libya

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Case description

On or during February 1959, at or near Benghazi Libya, the source reports the following sequence: AIR FORCE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SHEET This questionnaire has been prepared by the Air Force as much information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomena that you have observed. Where were you when you saw the object? Estimate how long you saw the object. If you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? (Circle One): a. To your left b. If you saw the object at NIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON? If you answered YES, then tell what it moved behind: _________________________________________________ 13. If you answered YES, then tell what it moved in front of: ______________________________________________ 14. Basketball [circled: e. [circled: Fairly certain] d. [handwritten: THEY SPLIT] [handwritten: DISAPPEARED LEAVING NOTHING BUT VISIBILITY] 24. In order that you can give us clear a picture as possible of what you saw, we would like for you to imagine that you could construct the object that you saw.

Recorded details

Craft description
Reported object in Benghazi Libya reported light formation observation — February 1959; Light Formation
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
MONTH_ONLY

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