UFO case file · UFO-34359
Aberdeen unidentified aerial event — June 16, 1966
Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States
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On or during June 16, 1966, at or near Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States, the source reports the following sequence: DATE, TIME AND ANALYSIS Observed several strange objects in the sky, what appeared to be numerous aircraft following each other and then maneuvering in a manner not usual for normal aircraft. Number of powerful lights were observed, maneuvering in the sky apparently coming from the ground. 3. b(1) - unknown; (2) - approximately 10° elevation, 270° azimuth; (3) - as (2) moving toward observer; and then away - Objects passed at a bearing of 270° and 90°. Paragraph 16 - subject called Aberdeen Station of the Weather Bureau which also observed the sighting. Captain Clark stated that several aircraft were observed and an observer felt that several aircraft were responsible for the sighting.
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