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Sighting in Nicolosi - Pendici Etna, July 4, 1978

CT, Italy

Sighting reported to the Italian Air Force on July 4, 1978, in Nicolosi - pendici etna (CT), by members of the public. Aeronautica Militare conclusion: after review of the records, the event was catalogued as a UFO (unidentified flying object).

What happened

The report came from military personnel and a private citizen. There were 3 disc-shaped luminous objects, red, at low altitude. Their movements were varied, with an alleged landing. The sky was clear. Speed was not indicated.

Based on the review of the archive data, the event was catalogued as UFO

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

The account

Account written in Italian.

Forma : N°3 oggetti luminosi di forma discoidale Colore : Rosso Velocità : Non indicata Direzione / moto : Vario con asserito atterraggio Quota : Bassa Condizioni meteo : Cielo sereno Segnalazione pervenuta da : Personale militare e privato cittadino Riscontri : Sulla base della disamina dei dati in archivio, l’evento è stato catalogato come o.v.n.i.
Date
July 4, 1978
Location
Nicolosi - Pendici Etna · town centre
Type of sighting
From the ground

Sources

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