January 31, 1976🇺🇸Military Encounter

Eglin AFB Florida: Security Police Spot UFO Lights Near Radar Site

According to a National Military Command Center report obtained through FOIA, security policemen at Eglin AFB between 4:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. spot lights from what they call a UFO near an Eglin radar site. One description indicates 'a row of lights with a central white light,' another says lights appeared to be part of a building. Photographs are taken but not released.

Date
January 31, 1976
Location
Eglin AFB, Florida🇺🇸
Type
Military Encounter
Country
🇺🇸 United States
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Background

1. On January 31, 1976, security policemen at Eglin AFB in Florida reported seeing unusual lights near a radar site. The incident occurred between 4:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. and was documented in a National Military Command Center report.

The Incident

  • Security policemen at Eglin AFB spotted lights near a radar site.
  • The incident occurred between 4:30 a.m. and 6 a.m.
  • One description indicated "a row of lights with a central white light."
  • Another report stated the lights were believed to be part of a building.

Investigation

Significance

  • This event is significant because it is a documented military encounter with a UFO.
  • The National Military Command Center report suggests an official interest in the incident.
  • The lack of released photographs adds to the mystery surrounding the event.

Connections

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