Eyewitnesses talk about the 1973 Fort Stewart / Hunter Army Airfield (Savannah, GA) UFO sightings
Analysis Summary
Bart Burns & Randy Shade
Contact Experience Triad
Marcus Holland
Contact Experience Triad
Jerry Smith & Albert
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The encounter took place on September 8, 1973, at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia. Military police patrolmen Bart Burns and Randy Shade were on routine patrol when they saw a bright oval craft hovering above the treetops. The craft dove towards their car but narrowly missed them. Burns reported the incident, which gained media attention for two days before the military restricted their communication and transferred both men to different bases. Other witnesses, including a newspaper editor and a civilian, also reported seeing the craft. The encounter led to ongoing investigations into UFO sightings at military bases, but Burns felt compelled to remain silent about the event for many years. The experience changed his perspective on UFOs and the military's response to such incidents.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript discusses a significant UFO sighting at Hunter Army Airfield in 1973, witnessed by military police and civilians. It highlights potential government cover-up efforts following the incident, as well as the broader context of UFO sightings at military bases during that era.
The Hunter incident marked the beginning of a series of military base overflights by UFOs in the early 1970s.
Bart Burns
“I had no idea what it was; I mean I had never seen anything like it before.”
Randy Shade
“We didn't even know what it was; there's nothing I'd ever seen in aviation.”
Lawrence Faucett
“I've seen this numerous times in other cases where... people involved would begin talking only to be shut up later on.”
Marcus Holland
“I've never seen a plane moving at that type speed and there's just no plane that could fly that fast.”
Al Murray
“I could tell from the way they were talking that it was genuine concern.”
On September 8, 1973, military police at Hunter Army Airfield witnessed a UFO that dived towards their patrol car.
After the sighting, the military police were transferred to different bases, indicating a cover-up.
Eyewitness Marcus Holland reported seeing an oval craft emitting red, green, and white lights.
The Hunter incident was the first in a series of UFO sightings over military bases in the U.S. between 1973 and 1975.
Military police patrolmen witnessed a bright oval craft hovering and diving towards their vehicle.
Bart Burns & Randy Shade · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual DetailsHunter Army Airfield
Savannah, Georgia, united_states
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account presents multiple eyewitnesses, including military personnel and civilians, providing detailed descriptions of the UAP. However, while there is some corroboration through media coverage and the involvement of an investigator, the evidence lacks direct instrumental support and relies heavily on personal accounts.
During a routine patrol, the military police noticed a bright light that dove towards their vehicle.
“suddenly a bright light catches Sergeant Burn's attention; it hovers just above the Treetops then suddenly dives directly at the MP's car”
The craft hovered over the patrol car, illuminating it with bright lights, causing heightened senses and confusion.
“the car lit up oh I mean just just bright red iridescent lights just just lit the car up”
After the sighting, the military police were silenced and transferred, indicating a cover-up.
“the MPS stopped talking and within 2 weeks both were transferred to different bases”
Bright lights and an oval craft observed in the sky
Heightened senses and confusion during the encounter
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Five Observables (4/5)
An oval craft emitting bright red, green, and white lights was observed hovering and diving towards the military police's vehicle.
The encounter involved military personnel and was followed by a significant cover-up, highlighting the tension between military UFO sightings and government transparency.
A newspaper editor saw an oval craft streaking across the sky emitting colored lights.
Marcus Holland · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual DetailsPerimeter Road surrounding Hunter Army Airfield
Georgia, united_states
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed description of the UAP encounter by a trained military observer, enhancing its credibility. However, the lack of corroboration and specific details limits the overall evidential strength.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., a menacing object appeared in the sky, startling military personnel.
“a menacing object swooped out of the Georgia sky and ran two Army MPS off the Perimeter Road”
The object accelerated rapidly and disappeared without making any noise.
“the rate of acceleration was far too rapid absolutely no noise and about then the thing just took off just gone”
Observed a menacing object in the sky
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Five Observables (2/5)
The object was described as having no wings, propellers, or jets, and it accelerated rapidly without making any noise.
The encounter involved highly trained military observers witnessing a rapid, silent object, which was part of a larger series of military base overflights.
A mother and her son saw a UFO with bright iridescent lights while driving home.
Jerry Smith & Albert · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual DetailsAirfield near military base
received confirmation from county dispatcher about similar sightings
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed narrative of a UAP encounter involving multiple witnesses, including a dispatcher and two men who experienced fear during the event. While there is some corroboration from the dispatcher, the specifics of the UAP sighting are somewhat vague, limiting the overall evidential strength.
The experiencers received a frightened call about a flying object, leading to a sense of urgency and concern.
“there's something there and get the hell out of there”
After the initial encounter, the experiencers returned to the scene to investigate further.
“I said well somebody we got to go back out there”
The experiencers waited at the airfield and observed a red light moving erratically.
“I saw a red light first and at first I thought it was the navigation”
Saw a red light moving erratically
Heard the car running full acceleration and radio communication
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Five Observables (0/5)
The experiencers observed a red light moving in an erratic fashion, initially mistaking it for an airplane navigation light.
The encounter involved a police dispatcher confirming a similar sighting, adding credibility to the experiencers' account.
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Bart Burns & Randy Shade
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Contact Experience Triad
Marcus Holland
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Contact Experience Triad
Jerry Smith & Albert
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