British Cpt. Graham Sheppard on witnessing UFOs in 1967 & his decision to talk about it to the media
Analysis Summary
Graham Sheppard
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The experiencer is a British Airways captain who encountered a UAP while flying from Gibraltar to London on March 22, 1967. During the flight, he noticed a very bright, iridescent star that changed colors and moved in unusual patterns. The radar confirmed unidentified traffic nearby. The captain observed a disc-shaped craft that flew at high speed, coming within a quarter of a mile of his plane. He noted the absence of a shock wave, which was unexpected. After 25 years, he decided to speak publicly about the encounter, despite British Airways' disapproval. He believes the topic of UAPs should be openly discussed.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript details a firsthand account of a UFO encounter by a flight crew on March 22, 1967. The crew observed a bright, color-changing object performing impossible maneuvers and a disc-shaped craft that approached their aircraft without producing a shock wave, leading to significant controversy with their employer, British Airways.
The crew observed a disc-shaped craft flying at very high speed, coming within a quarter of a mile of their aircraft.
unknown pilot
“I feel so strongly that the whole subject is and should be in the public domain.”
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsin the air between Gibraltar and London
London, united_kingdom
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account is provided by a credible witness, a pilot with extensive experience, who describes a detailed and clear observation of a UAP. The report includes specific details about the object's appearance and behavior, corroborated by radar confirmation. The unexpected nature of the encounter and the lack of physical effects further strengthen the account's evidential value.
The crew noticed a bright star-like object ahead that was changing colors and moving in unusual patterns.
“we were aware that ahead of us was a star which was at least twice as bright as the best of Syria Seoul Venus”
A disc-shaped craft was observed flying at high speed, coming within a quarter of a mile of the airplane.
“an interview came a disc shaped craft it was shaped like a discus shining in the Sun”
The crew reflected on the encounter, noting the lack of shockwave and the decision not to report the incident.
“not only us as a crew but the Preston radar controller were aware that its strangeness didn't qualify”
Bright, iridescent colors and a disc-shaped craft observed.
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Five Observables (4/5)
A disc-shaped craft was observed flying at high speed, performing maneuvers that defied known aerodynamic laws.
The encounter involved a highly experienced crew observing a craft performing impossible maneuvers without producing a shockwave.
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Graham Sheppard
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