Hudson Valley UAP Wave
From 1982 to 1986, thousands of residents in New York's Hudson Valley reported massive boomerang-shaped UAPs with multicolored lights. Some craft were estimated at 300+ feet wide. Over 5,000 reports were filed. The phenomenon was never explained and became one of America's largest UFO flaps.
One of America’s largest UAP flaps.
The Wave
From 1982 to 1986, over four years across multiple counties, thousands of witnesses gave similar descriptions during regular sightings.
The UAP
What was seen: a boomerang shape with V-formation lights, 300+ feet wide, displaying multicolored lights and either silent or humming.
The Witnesses
Who reported: police officers, pilots, business owners, families, and entire communities.
The Sightings
Pattern observed showed evening hours with slow movement and hovering behavior at low altitude before the craft would vanish.
The Taconic Parkway
In a famous incident, traffic stopped as hundreds watched a massive craft over the highway. The event received media coverage.
The Explanation Attempts
What officials said included small planes in formation, ultralight aircraft, and mass hysteria. None fit the evidence. The phenomenon remains unexplained.
The Documentation
Evidence gathered includes 5,000+ reports, photos taken, videos recorded, and a book published. The case is still studied.