Spain UFO Wave: DIA Documents Mass Sightings

1. A major UFO wave occurred across Spain from March to June 1974, concentrated in a narrow longitudinal strip from the Atlantic coast to Gibraltar. DIA documents contain summary descriptions from the US Defense Attache Office regarding these events. Close encounters with humanoid entities were also reported during this period, including the Castillo de las Guardas mother ship report.

The Incident In early 1975, Spain experienced further UFO encounters involving military personnel. One incident occurred about ten miles from Burgos, in northern Spain, on the same longitude as Madrid. Four individuals, returning to their military base academy after celebrating New Year's Eve, witnessed a strange phenomenon.

At 6:45 a.m., the driver saw something fall from the sky and stopped the car. The four men observed a luminous body "with the form of a truncated cone" hovering low over the ground about a quarter mile away. The object's light went out and was replaced by four lights. The men, feeling nervous, had difficulty starting their vehicle before driving away. They continued to observe the lights through the windows, noting that two other vehicles behind them were also near the phenomenon.

Investigation The story of the sighting quickly reached the academy's director and his assistant, a Major Llor. The source text does not provide further details on the official investigation.

Significance The 1974 Spanish UFO wave and subsequent sightings in 1975, particularly those involving military personnel, highlight a period of intense UFO activity in Spain. The DIA documents suggest official interest and concern regarding these events. The recurring nature of these sightings, coupled with military involvement, adds weight to the significance of the Spanish UFO phenomenon during this time.