Formation of UFOs filmed from train, Germany
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Fred Steckling filmed approximately 40-50 UFO objects in formation while traveling by train between Mannheim and Frankfurt on September 7, 1966, capturing about 23 feet of color film.
“While with my family in Germany September 7, 1966, I had the rare opportunity to film a "Armada" of about 40 to 50 UFO's apearing and disappearing in the middle of the blue sky. The 23 feet of Kodakcolour film were taken out of an open window of a speeding express train, Mannheim-Frankfurt, approximately at 11.40 a.m.”
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Case details
- Date
- 1966-09-07
- Precision
- day
- Location
- between Mannheim and Frankfurt, West Germany
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- West Germany
- Branch
- FBI
- Sensors
- video
- Shape
- white cigarette-shaped objects
Resolution
NASA photographic experts and Pentagon officials reviewed the film. Pentagon spokesperson stated: "This is the best film I've seen yet." Reflection, fakes, and cloud formations were ruled out. Officials stated they needed more positive proof to confirm extraterrestrial origin.
Source document
Agency: FBI
File: 65_HS1-834228961_62-HQ-83894_Section_10
Case ID: 1966-FBI-9F518B
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