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UFO case file · UFO-31519

285105N1314508E FAREAST unidentified aerial event — April 1961

CE11961-04-01

285105N1314508E FAREAST

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Case description

On or during April 1961, at or near 285105N1314508E FAREAST, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Lights were seen coming toward the observer, approached to within 5 miles, made some maneuvers, and then departed. The object was observed with direct vision and the sighting was considered reliable. SIGHTED UFO AT 18-28N 131 49.5E. OBSERVED FOR APP 15 MINUTES. DISAPPEARED AT 140 DEG TRUE, POSITION ANGLE 10 DARK NIGHT, WEATHER CLEAR, NO MOON. NO AIRCRAFT SIGHTED BEFORE OR AFTER. OBJECT PASSED UNDER NORTH STAR AND APPEARED TO BE QUITE MUCH BRIGHTER UNQUOTE THAN NORTH STAR. UFO DISAPPEARED ABOVE HORIZON BY FADING INTO BACKGROUND. NO TRAIL OR EXHAUST SIGHTED.

Recorded details

Local time
140
Coordinate precision
LOCALITY
Date precision
MONTH_ONLY

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