04. “Flying-Saucer” Era

“flying-saucer” era (1940s–1960s)

Kenneth Arnold and the Modern UAP Era (1947)

In June 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold’s Mount Rainier sighting launched the “flying saucer” era, reshaping U.S. views on UFOs and government inquiry.

The Washington D.C. UAP Flap (1952)

In July 1952, Washington D.C. experienced a series of radar and visual UAP sightings that triggered national headlines, military alerts, and ongoing debate.

Transient Astronomical Objects and the 1952 UAP Flap

In 2024, astronomers led by Enrique Solano and Beatriz Villarroel reported a mysterious 1952 triple transient, challenging known astrophysical explanations.

The Canary Islands UAP Incident (1976)

June 22, 1976, evening falls over the Canary Islands when a fierce star seems to lift off the western horizon....

Kecksburg UAP Crash (1965)

In December 1965, a brilliant fireball over the Great Lakes sparked the enduring Kecksburg mystery, blending meteor science with UAP intrigue.

Westall School Incident (1966)

Discover the 1966 Westall UFO incident in Melbourne, where hundreds witnessed mysterious disc-shaped objects, sparking decades of investigation.

The Socorro Landing Incident (1964): History, Evidence, and Enduring Questions

On Friday, April 24, 1964, Socorro police officer Lonnie Zamora diverted from a speeding‑car pursuit after hearing a loud roar...

The Maury Island Incident, 1947: The Forgotten Spark of the UFO Obsession

The 1947 Maury Island Incident blends UFO sightings, mystery debris, and tragedy, marking a key origin of the “men in black” legend in UAP history.

Trinity Incident of 1945: When the Atomic Dawn Met the First UAP Claim

In 1945, New Mexico’s Trinity test ignited the atomic age, and weeks later, a mysterious UAP crash claim linked science, secrecy, and legend.

Starfish Prime and the Nuclear UAP connection

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Minot Air Force Base Incident (1968)

The 1968 Minot AFB UFO case remains one of the most documented Cold War UAP events, featuring radar, visual, and radio interference evidence.

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