Milan Multi-Pilot UFO: Several Aircraft Report Green Rocket-Like Object

1. On March 9, 1978, multiple pilots flying between Milan and Venice reported a UFO sighting to Milan air traffic control. The object was described as a luminous, green, rocket-like object that performed unusual maneuvers.

The Incident Several pilots flying routes between Milan and Venice reported a UFO sighting. One pilot described the object as "something like a green rocket, very luminous and a mile off." The pilot also noted the object appeared to perform a "counter thrust" maneuver after passing over their aircraft. Milan air traffic control confirmed that other planes were reporting a "green flash" in the same area, with some pilots observing it above them and others below.

Investigation The source text does not provide information about a formal investigation into this specific incident. Milan air traffic control acknowledged the reports from multiple pilots.

Significance This event is significant as it represents a multi-witness sighting by trained observers (pilots). The description of the object as a "green rocket" exhibiting unusual flight characteristics adds to the collection of reports describing unconventional aerial phenomena. The fact that multiple pilots reported the same or similar phenomena strengthens the credibility of the sighting.