The Papua New Guinea UFO Sighting

On the evening of June 26, 1959, Anglican missionary Father William Gill and 37 other witnesses at Boianai Mission in Papua New Guinea observed a remarkable UFO encounter. The disc-shaped craft appeared to have humanoid figures on top, and these beings seemed to respond when witnesses waved at them.

The Location

Boianai Mission:

• Papua New Guinea
• Anglican mission station
• Remote coastal location
• Father Gill stationed there
• Native assistants present

Father William Gill

The primary witness:

• Anglican priest
• Australian
• Educated
• Respected figure
• No reason to fabricate

The First Night

June 26, 1959:

• After dinner
• Light appeared in sky
• Attracted attention
• Witnesses gathered
• Object descended

The Object

Witnesses described:

• Large disc shape
• Brilliant illumination
• Four legs visible
• Blue light emanating
• Hovering capability

The Figures

On top of the craft:

• Four humanoid figures
• Appeared to be working
• Moving about surface
• Illuminated by craft
• Clearly visible

The Wave

Father Gill’s account:

• Waved at figures
• They waved back
• Other witnesses tried
• Same response
• Apparent communication

Multiple Witnesses

Those present included:

• Father Gill
• Native teachers
• Mission workers
• Children
• 38 total witnesses

Duration

The sighting:

• Lasted several hours
• Object came and went
• Over two nights
• June 26 and 27
• Extended observation

The Second Night

June 27:

• Object returned
• Similar appearance
• More witnesses present
• Same figures observed
• Better documentation

Documentation

Father Gill:

• Made written notes
• Sketched the object
• Had witnesses sign
• Sent reports
• Official record created

Investigation

Case examined by:

• Royal Australian Air Force
• UFO researchers
• Church authorities
• All found credible
• No explanation

Gill’s Character

Investigators noted:

• Impeccable reputation
• No motive to lie
• Detailed observations
• Calm demeanor
• Maintained account

Significance

The Boianai sighting is significant for:

• Missionary witness
• Multiple observers
• Interaction with beings
• Extended duration
• Documented evidence

Legacy

The Father Gill sighting remains one of the most credible UFO encounters ever documented. The multiple witnesses, the apparent interaction with beings, and Father Gill’s unimpeachable character make it a cornerstone case in UFO research.