Eyewitnesses discuss the 1950 UFO armada spotted over Farmington, New Mexico

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Eyes On Cinema
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December 5, 2023
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Virgil Riggs

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: historical caseEra: 1950sIntel Value: 7/10

Virgil Riggs

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

The person in this account is Professor McDonald from the University of Arizona. He discusses a UAP incident that occurred in Farmington, New Mexico, in 1950. During this event, many witnesses, including schoolchildren, observed a large number of objects in the sky over three days. The objects appeared in various formations and moved across the sky at high angular velocities. Witnesses described them as shiny dots, some in geometric patterns. The sightings caused excitement among the observers, but some adults expressed fear. After the encounter, the professor noted that the objects did not pose a threat, and he continued to investigate the incident, questioning the balloon hypothesis. The experience left a lasting impression on the witnesses, but they remained uncertain about what they saw.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The interview discusses the 1950 Farmington sightings, where numerous objects were observed in the sky by witnesses, including schoolchildren. The objects were described as metallic discs moving in geometric formations, and government agencies later interviewed witnesses about the events.

Primary Revelation

Witnesses in Farmington, New Mexico, reported seeing hundreds of metallic disc-shaped crafts in the sky in 1950.

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Professor McDonald
investigatorneutral
University of Arizona
Academic affiliationResearch on UFO phenomena

I'm doing some work currently on the UFO problem and I'm digging into some of the older cases

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Mr. Walder Rogal
journalistpro disclosure
Farmington Times
Published articlesWitness to the events

Huge saucer Armada joles Farmington

Farmington UFO Incident1950s (1950-03-17 to 1950-03-19)confirmed

Managed by: Local Government

Observation of unidentified flying objects

historical eventspecific

A large number of objects were seen in Farmington in 1950, moving in a discernible formation.

Source: Professor McDonaldEvent: 1950-03-17 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
historical eventhighly specific

Witnesses observed objects moving in a geometric formation, described as silver shiny dots.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1950-03-17 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific

Several branches of the government, including the FBI, interviewed witnesses after the sightings.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1950-03-17 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
historical eventspecific

The sightings included hundreds of metallic disc-shaped crafts changing positions within a loose formation.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1950-03-17 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
1950-03-17Year: 1950

Farmington, New Mexico

Farmington, New Mexico, united_states

urban
3 witnesses mentionedProfessor McDonaldMr. Walder Rogal
Reported to authorities

government branches, including FBI, interviewed witnesses

Connected Events
Farmington UFO IncidentMarch 1950

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a detailed description of a UAP sighting involving multiple witnesses, including children and a teacher, which adds to its credibility. However, the lack of precise corroboration and the reliance on subjective impressions limit the overall evidential strength.

initial observationminutes

The witness first noticed a group of objects in the sky during recess, observed by several children.

I went outside and all these older kids were outside and recess they were looking up they pointed them out to me and said hey look here

detailed observationminutes

The witness describes the objects' formations and movements over several days, noting their geometric arrangement and interactions.

they look like a like dominoes you know like you'd have a nine or 12 of them and and they they were just dots

end of observationunknown

The objects eventually went out of sight, and the witness expresses disappointment at their absence after several days of observation.

we were disappointed when they didn't come back

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed multiple objects in geometric formations in the sky

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Shapeirregular
Sizeunknown
Colorsilver
Luminositynot stated
Soundsilent
Movementstable, slow moving
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The witness observed a large number of silver objects in the sky, moving in geometric formations, with no sound detected.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses observing a large number of objects over several days, with detailed descriptions of their formations and movements.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: historical caseEra: 1950sIntel Value: 7/10
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Virgil Riggs

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1