"Mile wide" delta-shaped UFO made two US F-14 fighter jets disappear in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, 1988

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseEra: 1980s, 1990sIntel Value: 8/10

Unnamed Witness

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Carlos Manuel Marcato

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

On December 28, 1988, a person observed a large triangular UFO while in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. They saw two F-14 jets trying to intercept the craft. The jets approached the UFO, but then both disappeared without a trace. The UFO changed colors and split into two parts, which flew away quickly. Over 100 witnesses reported seeing the event, including the bright lights and the jets' disappearance. The encounter led to ongoing interest and investigations into UFO sightings in Puerto Rico. The person felt nervous during the event but did not mention any lasting effects after the encounter.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video discusses a significant UFO sighting over Puerto Rico on December 28, 1988, where two F-14 jets attempted to intercept a large triangular craft but disappeared. Multiple witnesses reported the event, including the craft splitting into two parts after a soundless explosion, raising questions about military involvement and government secrecy.

Primary Revelation

Over 100 witnesses observed a large triangular UFO in Puerto Rico, and two F-14 jets that attempted to intercept it vanished.

T
Tony Dodd
investigatorpro disclosure
Quest
investigative experiencemultiple witness corroborations

This incident did occur, it's a very important one.

C
Colonel Jose Minoa
military officialpro disclosure
CBD agency of Puerto Rico
military rankofficial correspondence

They are keeping an eye on the situation.

C
Captain Graeme Shepard
military officialneutral
unknown
military experiencefirst-hand observation

They were quite matter of fact about the possibility that these were spacecraft.

UFO Incident over Cabo Rojo1980s (1988-12-28)confirmed

Managed by: US Navy

investigation of unidentified aerial phenomena

non human intelligencehighly specific
+2 Corroborators

On December 28th, 1988, a large triangular UFO was observed over Puerto Rico, and two F-14 jets attempted to intercept it but disappeared.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1988-12-28T19:45:00 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
non human intelligencespecific
+1 Corroborators

Witnesses reported that the UFO split into two parts after a soundless explosion and flew away in different directions.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1988-12-28T19:45:00 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific
+2 Corroborators

The Puerto Rico Air National Guard had no aircraft in the area during the incident, suggesting the jets were from the US Navy.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1988-12-28 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific
+1 Corroborators

A letter from Colonel Jose Minoa confirmed that the UFO situation is real and being investigated by multiple agencies.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1988-12-28 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
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Unnamed Witness's Encounters

Unnamed Witness · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1988-12-287:45 PMYear: 1988

over Cabo Rojo and Laastown

Cabo Rojo, puerto_rico

ruralSierra Raa mountains
Connected Encounters (1)
Roosevelt Road Naval Station
100 witnesses mentionedTony DoddCarlos Manuel Marcato
Reported to authorities

investigated but involved disinformation program

Connected Events
1990 Belgium UFO WaveMarch 1990

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE11 entityunknown
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The account describes a significant UAP encounter involving multiple witnesses, including military jets and detailed observations of the UAP's behavior. However, while there are many witnesses and some corroborative details, the lack of direct evidence or official confirmation limits the overall strength of the claims.

initial sightingminutes

The experiencer observed an enormous triangular craft and two F-14 jets attempting to intercept it.

I saw this enormous triangular shape. I ran to get my then I noticed two F-14s.

intense observationminutes

Witnesses observed the craft's interactions with the jets, including the jets disappearing and the craft splitting into two.

the object stopped in midair... the jet fighter just disappeared, vanished in midair next to the UFO.

craft departureminutes

The craft divided into two parts and flew away rapidly after a soundless explosion.

it divided itself, this huge triangular object into two different object... both parts of the craft... flew very fast to the north and one flew very fast to the east.

visualextraordinary
9/10

Enormous triangular craft with blinking lights and a bright yellow light underneath

auditory
5/10

Sound of jet engines stopped after the jets disappeared

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unknown(many)
70%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation
Shapetriangle
Sizemile wide
Colorgrayish yellow with bright yellow light underneath
Luminosityself luminous
Soundsilent
Movementhovering, instant acceleration
Five Observables (3/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

An enormous triangular craft with blinking lights and a bright yellow light underneath was observed, which split into two parts and flew away rapidly.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses, including military personnel, and featured a large triangular craft that interacted with fighter jets, leading to their mysterious disappearance.

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2

Witnessed the triangular UFO and the disappearance of the F-14 jets from a different location.

Carlos Manuel Marcato · Interview

Encounter Context

Factual Details

The analysis found no structured encounter context.

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 14/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account discusses multiple incidents and official statements regarding UAPs in Puerto Rico, providing some corroborative details and witness accounts. However, the lack of specific first-person experiences and direct evidence limits the overall strength of the claims.

initial awareness of ufosunknown

Witnesses began to observe unusual aerial phenomena, leading to increased interest and investigation.

the explanation of everybody that we spoke to was that they were craft of some kind from elsewhere

official acknowledgmentunknown

A letter from a state director confirmed the reality of the sightings and ongoing investigations.

the situation is real, that they are keeping an eye on the situation and investigating everything

visualextraordinary
7/10

sightings of unusual aerial phenomena

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Shapetriangle
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering, accelerating, changing direction
Five Observables (3/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

Witnesses observed a triangle-shaped UFO that displayed advanced flight characteristics, including hovering and rapid acceleration.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the official acknowledgment of the sightings and the involvement of multiple agencies in the investigation.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseEra: 1980s, 1990sIntel Value: 8/10
1

Unnamed Witness

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
2

Carlos Manuel Marcato

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1