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Minot AFB UAP Incident
On October 24, 1968, a B-52 bomber and ground personnel at Minot Air Force Base observed a massive UAP for over three hours. The object was tracked on radar, seen visually, and affected the aircraft's radio. The Project Blue Book investigation was criticized as inadequate by researchers.
1968
Minot, North Dakota, USA
16+ witnesses
A B-52 crew and ground teams observed a massive UAP.
The Sighting
October 24, 1968:
- Minot AFB, North Dakota
- Multiple locations
- B-52 in flight
- Ground teams
- Over three hours
The Ground Sightings
What was seen:
- Bright orange light
- On or near ground
- Multiple teams reported
- Missile maintenance crews
- Security patrols
The B-52
Aircraft encounter:
- Bomb wing crew
- Radar contact
- Visual observation
- Radio interference
- Made multiple passes
The Object
What was observed:
- Massive size
- Bright light
- Metallic structure
- Oval/disc shape
- Intelligent movement
The Radar
What was tracked:
- On-board radar
- Ground radar
- Definite return
- Solid object
- Following bomber
Project Blue Book
Investigation:
- Case file extensive
- Explanation inadequate
- “Possible plasma”
- Criticized by researchers
- Missing data
The Legacy
What it showed:
- Multiple credible witnesses
- Radar confirmation
- Extended duration
- Nuclear base connection
- Poorly investigated