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04. “Flying-Saucer” Era
“flying-saucer” era (1940s–1960s)
Kenneth Arnold and the Modern UAP Era (1947)
On the afternoon of June 24, 1947, private pilot and businessman Kenneth Arnold reported a brief, startling encounter in the...
The Washington D.C. UAP Flap (1952)
Across two sultry July weekends in 1952, Washington D.C.’s skies and radar scopes “lit up.” Controllers at Washington National Airport...
Transient Astronomical Objects and the UAP Flap of 1952
In 2024, researchers led by Enrique Solano and Beatriz Villarroel reported a 1952 triple transient on Palomar plates, defying known astrophysical explanations.
The Canary Islands UAP Incident (1976)
June 22, 1976, evening falls over the Canary Islands when a fierce star seems to lift off the western horizon....
Kecksburg UAP Crash (1965)
On the late afternoon of December 9, 1965, thousands across the Great Lakes and Northeast witnessed a brilliant fireball. Contemporary...
Westall School Incident (1966)
Discover the 1966 Westall UFO incident in Melbourne, where hundreds witnessed mysterious disc-shaped objects, sparking decades of investigation.
The Socorro Landing Incident (1964): History, Evidence, and Enduring Questions
On Friday, April 24, 1964, Socorro police officer Lonnie Zamora diverted from a speeding‑car pursuit after hearing a loud roar...
The Maury Island Incident, 1947: The Forgotten Spark of the UFO Obsession
On 21 June 1947, Tacoma harbor worker Harold A. Dahl reported that six large, doughnut‑shaped objects maneuvered over the waters...
Trinity Incident of 1945: When the Atomic Dawn Met the First UAP Claim
In 1945, New Mexico’s Trinity test ignited the atomic age, and weeks later, a mysterious UAP crash claim linked science, secrecy, and legend.
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