The Berwyn Mountains "Welsh Roswell" UFO incident, January 23, 1974

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Eyes On Cinema
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August 14, 2024
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Pat Evans & Family, Mike Savil & Family, Unnamed Witness (Hugh Lloyd), Leon Pritchard

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: coverup secrecyEra: 1970sIntel Value: 8/10

Pat Evans & Family

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Mike Savil & Family

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Unnamed Witness (Hugh Lloyd)

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: NL

Leon Pritchard

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

In January 1974, a group of witnesses in North Wales, including Pat Evans and her daughters, observed a glowing object on the side of the Berwyn Mountains after hearing a loud explosion and feeling an earth tremor. The event occurred around 8:38 PM. Local police were alerted and conducted a search for a possible aircraft crash, but they found nothing. The Evans family described the object as a large, pulsating orange sphere that they watched for about ten minutes. Other witnesses reported seeing lights in the sky. The incident was later downplayed by authorities and media, leading to speculation about a cover-up. The encounter left a lasting impact on the witnesses, with some feeling that information about the event remains hidden to this day.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The documentary investigates the 1974 Berwyn Mountains incident, where witnesses reported a glowing object following an explosion and earth tremor. It suggests a coverup by authorities, supported by witness testimonies and military presence, while questioning the validity of geological reports attributing the event to an earthquake.

Primary Revelation

Witnesses reported seeing a large, glowing, pulsating object on the mountain after the explosion.

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Timothy Good
otherunknown
M
Margaret Fry
otherpro disclosure
P
Pat Evans
witnesspro disclosure
Witness testimonyDetailed account of the event

I remember vividly the Tremor in January 74; we saw a huge orange circular brightly glowing pulsating object.

M
Mike Savil
witnesspro disclosure
Witness testimony

I saw it first; it's like a half a sun going down bright orange.

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Hugh Lloyd
witnessunknown
Witness testimony

We saw a very bright light up there.

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Leon Pritchard
witnessunknown
Witness testimony

There was a lot of police cars and army trucks in the village.

Berwyn Mountain Incident1970s (1974-01-23 to 1974-01-23)alleged

Managed by: unknown

Investigation of a reported UFO sighting and explosion

coverupspecific
+2 Corroborators

The explosion and earth tremor on January 23, 1974, were caused by an unidentified object, not an earthquake.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1974-01-23 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
non human intelligencehighly specific
+2 Corroborators

Witnesses reported seeing a large, glowing, pulsating object on the mountain after the explosion.

Source: Pat EvansEvent: 1974-01-23 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific
+2 Corroborators

The military presence in the area shortly after the explosion suggests a coverup of the incident.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1974-01-23 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
scientificspecific
+1 Corroborators

The geological report on the supposed earthquake is ambiguous and does not provide conclusive evidence of an earthquake.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1974-01-23 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
✦ AI-extracted program intelligence — verify against source testimony
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Witnessed a glowing orange circular object on the mountain after an explosion and earth tremor.

Pat Evans & Family · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1974-01-238:38 PMYear: 1974

small village called Landrio

Bala, Wales, united_kingdom

ruralmountain range, specifically Kab Bronwin
3 witnesses mentionedPat Evans
Reported to authorities

major incident logged by police, contacted air traffic controllers

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
High Evidential StrengthScore: 18/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
2/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The account presents a detailed narrative of a UAP encounter involving multiple witnesses and a significant event (explosion and tremor) in 1974. While there are specific details about the location and witness observations, corroboration is limited to police logs and witness reports without independent evidence.

initial incidentminutes

A loud explosion was heard followed by an earth tremor, prompting locals to investigate the cause.

a large explosion Was Heard by local people followed by an earth Tremor

witness observationsunknown

Witnesses reported seeing a glowing object in the sky and described various colored lights following the explosion.

Witnesses described a large glowing ball of light traveling overhead towards the Bowen mountains

police responseunknown

Police were alerted and dispatched to investigate the reports of lights and potential aircraft crash.

four police officers were dispatched up the mountain and conducted a foot search suspecting a crashed aircraft

visualextraordinary
8/10

Witnesses saw a glowing object and colored lights in the sky

tactile
6/10

The earth tremor caused physical shaking

auditory
7/10

a loud explosion was heard

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Shapeunknown
Sizeunknown
Colorglowing, greenish blue
Luminosityself luminous
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

Witnesses observed a glowing object in the sky, described as a large glowing ball of light traveling overhead.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a loud explosion followed by a significant earth tremor, with multiple witnesses reporting a glowing object in the sky, which is a unique combination of auditory and visual phenomena.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony
2

Observed a bright orange object in the sky after the explosion, thought it was a plane crash.

Mike Savil & Family · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

farm near the village of Landrio

ruralmountainous area
5 witnesses mentionedMikeArthur DowMaryLeon PritchardPat Evans
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
High Evidential StrengthScore: 18/21first person
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
3/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The account includes multiple witnesses and detailed observations of the UAP, providing a moderate level of corroboration and perceptual clarity. However, the specifics of the object and its behavior remain somewhat vague, limiting the overall evidential strength.

initial sightingunknown

The experiencer and witnesses observed a bright object that appeared to be a ball of fire or light on the side of a mountain.

this ball of fire or ball of light was on the side of the mountain

object disappearanceunknown

The object sank behind a ridge and became invisible to the observers, leading to confusion about its actual location.

it just sank behind there and went out of view

visual
7/10

Bright object described as a ball of fire or light

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Shapesphere
Size15 m in diameter
Colorglowing
Luminosityself luminous
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The object was described as a glowing sphere, comparable in size to the Moon, that hovered on the side of the mountain before disappearing behind a ridge.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses observing the same object from different locations, providing corroborative accounts of its appearance and behavior.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony
3

Saw a bright light while assisting police in the search for a possible crash site.

Unnamed Witness (Hugh Lloyd) · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1974-01-239:00 PMYear: 1974

remote village near Landrith Law

united_kingdom

ruralmountainous
Connected Encounters (1)
military presence
3 witnesses mentionedLeon PritchardMargaret FryDave Roberts
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Balor earthquakeJanuary 23, 1974

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
ongoing contactNLDuration: 1_hour_40_minutes
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
3/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents multiple witnesses and corroborating details regarding military presence and an explosion, but lacks direct evidence of the UAP itself. The credibility of the witnesses is somewhat established through their connections to the event, but the specifics of the UAP encounter remain vague.

initial awarenessminutes

The experiencer and others became aware of unusual military activity in the village following an explosion.

we were aware of something was was going on, because it was Mayhem really

investigation and analysisunknown

The experiencer discusses the investigation into the explosion and military presence, including geological reports and witness testimonies.

the most likely cause of the Tremor in my personal opinion was an impact

visual
5/10

Witnessed military vehicles and unusual activity in the village

auditory
4/10

Heard a propeller engine plane droning

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the combination of military presence, an explosion, and subsequent investigations into the event.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony
4

Witnessed military presence and heard about the glowing object from family members.

Leon Pritchard · Interview

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1974-01-23Year: 1974

near a farmhouse and a geological anomaly

ruralmountainous area with a forest
3 witnesses mentionedPat OldfieldScott Felton

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 14/21first person
Detail & Specificity
2/3
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 exploration of a potential UFO landing site, including observations of geological features and attempts to gather corroborative evidence. However, the witness lacks formal credentials, and while there are some specific details, the overall clarity and corroboration are limited.

initial journey to the siteunknown

The experiencer describes traveling to the location where the UFO was believed to have landed, discussing the terrain and the farmhouse nearby.

we're going to go and have a look at it see if we can uh read anything into it

exploration of the anomalyunknown

Upon reaching the site, the experiencer examines a geological feature that may be related to the UFO event, contemplating its significance.

there's a huge sort of almost a crater in the side of this hill here

research and reflectionunknown

The experiencer reflects on the geological feature and attempts to gather more information about it, including contacting experts.

could this anomaly really be the impact crater of a falling object

visual
5/10

Observing the landscape and geological features

tactile
5/10

feeling the terrain and rocks

auditory
4/10

Sounds of nature and possibly the environment

kinesthetic
5/10

Physical movement through the forest and up the hill

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the exploration of a potential impact site related to a UFO event, involving geological analysis and expert consultation.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: coverup secrecyEra: 1970sIntel Value: 8/10
1

Pat Evans & Family

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
2

Mike Savil & Family

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
3

Unnamed Witness (Hugh Lloyd)

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: NL
4

Leon Pritchard

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
5

Unnamed Witness (Dave Roberts)

Retold Account

This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.