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This section contains descriptions of unexplained facts provided by eyewitnesses or published in the media, as well as the results of their analysis by the group.

UFO. Australia

ID	#1597333559
Added	Thu, 13/08/2020
Author	July N.
Sources	thinkaboutitdocs.com Basterfield 1981 p99 +1997 p162 both citing TUFOIC files
Phenomena	UFO
Status	Research

Initial data

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Incident date:

08.1968 00:05

Location:

Смиттон TAS

Australia

The commercial pilot, returning home, saw a bright light about 75 m in front and at an altitude of 30 m. He radiated a white-blue glow and made a whistling sound.

He was flying 4 km behind the car, even when the witness increased the speed to 160 km/h, and then - to 75 km/h (175?). When he turned on the turn of the road, the object was out of sight.

Original news

Date: August 1968
Location:  SMITHTON, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
Time:  0005
Summary:  A commercial pilot driving home saw a brilliant light some 75m ahead and 30m altitude. It gave off a blue-white glow and emitted a swishing sound. This light paced the car for 4km as he increased his speed to 160kph then down to 75kph. When he turned a curve in the road the object was lost to view.
Source:  Basterfield 1981 p99 +1997 p162 both citing TUFOIC files

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