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Sighting in Allevard, October 10, 1976

Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Sighting on October 10, 1976 in Allevard (Isère, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).

What happened

Between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m., several people saw a shiny, cigar-shaped object on more than one occasion. A dark circle was visible at its center. The object moved without making any noise. No other witness account was reported.

The investigation concluded that the witnesses most likely saw an airship, of the type used for advertising. The GEIPAN classified the case as B (probably identified).

Account rewritten by SkyUnknown from the investigation report published by GEIPAN (CNES). The original text and case documents are on the official record.

Date
October 10, 1976
Location
Allevard · town centre
Type of sighting
From the ground
Source classification
B

Sources

Summary written by SkyUnknown from the facts published by the source.