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| A commercial pilot and his wife, a
flight attendant, witnessed the events in the skies over
Phoenix. Here is their eye witness account. |
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The event which is referred to as "The Phoenix Lights" comprised
of a series of incidents, involving a number of different craft
and orbs which took place during the evening of March 13th
1997.
At approximately 7-50p.m. a "V-shaped" formation
of bright blue/yellow-white orbs were observed leaving the
Las Vegas area (Nevada) and flying at speed over the border
into Arizona. The object was observed to travel over the Phoenix
area and then on to Tucson - via
a 300 mile corridor. The "V-shaped" formation
was observed by hundreds if not thousands of people - from
lorry drivers to physicians and children to lawyers. A whole
cross section of society witnessed the object as it made its
way across the Arizona skies. The
strange craft followed a 300 miles path from Nevada to Tucson
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Bill Greiner, a lorry driver, was hauling a load
of cement to Glendale (Arizona) when a bright object caught his
eye. Greiner pulled over for a better look when, suddenly, he
was startled by a burst of activity from nearby Luke Air Force
Base. He watched in amazement as two aircraft took off from the
base, circled above his head and approached the object which
had caught his attention. As the aircraft approached the object
it shot up into space - "like a craft in Star Trek". Greiner
also remarked:" What I saw aint from around here!" |
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The West Coast of the U.S.A.
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The city of Phoenix , Arizona
in relationship to the West Coast of the U.S.A.
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Large "chevron-shaped" craft
which crossed the Arizona skies during the Phoenix Lights incidents.
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The position of The Phoenix Lights in
relationship to the city.
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One
of the most controversial incidents in the history of Ufology [ Click
on video icon ]
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Eminent Ufologist Dr. Bruce Maccabee conducted a photo analysis
of the videos taken by Dr. Lynne - at her request.
To read his findings and a response by Bill Hamilton - please
click here.
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The formation of orbs hovered over a car full
of people traveling north on 1-10 and then was observed in the
Oracle area where the formation split up, going in varying directions.
Some of the orbs were seen to "dock" with a very large "chevron-shaped" object
which appeared later.
The "chevron-shaped" object was clearly discernable as it was witnessed
in central Phoenix as it cruised silently over the heads of dumbfounded
people. At this time it was estimated to be  travelling
at about 15m.p.h. and only 150 feet above the ground. The enormous
craft was seen to hover over the edge of Sky
Harbor for 5 minutes before proceeding to Picacho Peak where it
again hovered for 15 minutes or so. This craft was truly large
- estimated at 900 feet on each leading edge and more than a mile
in length. It is thought that, at this point, the docking procedure
took place and it then followed the 1-10 before being seen over
North Phoenix at 10-50p.m.
Witness sketch of the "chevron-shaped" craft
- made as it passed overhead
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Other witnesses also described an immense triangular craft which
was first seen over north Phoenix between 8-30 and 8-45p.m. This
incredible craft was estimated at being as much as 2 miles wide as
its wingtips fell over
two parallel streets that are 1.8 miles apart. Witnesses (including
the Ley family) stated that it took up to two minutes to drive
under the object. The object was a discernable craft and black
in colour with rectangular "panel-like" structures on the
underside.
At 10-00p.m. a formation of hovering orbs was observed over the
southern edge of Phoenix - these orbs were seen by thousands and
some people were able to capture the event on video. It is these
video recordings, made by ordinary people, that gave the sightings
the name "The Phoenix Lights". The "lights" remained visible
for several minutes and were observed over Rainbow Valley in a "V" formation
at approximately 2-00a.m. on March 14th.
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about 10-20 p.m. a retired pilot observed a huge circular craft
as he travelled down Scottsdale Road, with his son and friend.
This object was estimated to be one mile in diameter and another
witness, a former pilot and retired U.S. Marshall, remarked that
the craft reflected the city lights on its underside and blocked
out the stars with its upper structure.
A retired pilot [ left ] who captured the
event on video tape.
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Many people - certainly thousands - witnessed the events over
Phoenix on March 13th 1997 and a proportion of them managed to
capture evidence on video. Despite denials from the military,
there is evidence that aircraft were
"scrambled" from Luke A.F.B. and were observed following
the
"lights". In fact military aircraft were seen
"tracking" the strange objects as far as Tucson. Luke
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Despite the enormity of the events the Phoenix authorities refused
to investigate and on May 6th 1997 Councilor Francis Barwood brought
the subject up at a Phoenix City Council meeting. Governor Symington
treated the subject with derision and attempted to ridicule the events.
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The governor's response - a big joke!
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Governor Symington - mocked the citizens who asked for an enquiry.
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Councillor Francis Barwood - asked for
an enquiry.
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Phoenix Council Meeting - Councillor Barwood asks for an
explanation for the lights which appeared in the skies over Phoenix. 
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The people of Phoenix turned to Jim Dilettoso
and Michael Tanner of "Village Labs" (a professional investigative
agency) who started a thorough and professional investigation
which involved collecting video evidence, witness statements
etc. and subjecting them to scientific scrutiny.
Jim Dilettoso and Michael
Tanner - expert investigators and owners of "Village Labs". |
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Large
triangular object seen during the Phoenix Lights events. [ Click
on video icon ]
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By chance, one night, a local television crew noticed a military
exercise going on and were surprised to observe that flairs being
used appeared very similar to the lights seen
on March 13th. They filmed this event, declaring that they had
solved the mystery of The Phoenix Lights.
Village Labs, however, subjected the film of the flairs to scientific
analysis and showed that they completely different "light properties" to The Phoenix Lights".
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Triangular formation photographed over
Phoenix
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Triangular craft caught on video tape over
the Phoenix area.
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A scene that became famous throughout the
world
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The "optical properties" of The Phoenix
Lights"
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A local T.V. crew caught these flares
on film - however, they have different Optical Qualities
to the Phoenix Lights
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The "optical properties" of the military
flares.
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Artistic impression of the "chevron-shaped"
craft seen in the Arizona skies.
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Artistic impression of the immense triangular
craft.
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physician, Doctor Lynne, stated: "My husband and I are
both physicians - both sceptics. The lights were different
to anything we have ever seen"
Dr. Lynne - a professional person
who changed her opinions after witnessing The Phoenix
Lights
For over two years Dr. Lynne captured photographic
and video evidence of "The Phoenix Lights". Finally
she has authored a remarkable book which will be published
in March 2004.
Dr. Lynne’s book provides a detailed account of a momentous
incident which will not only be of inestimable value to Ufologists
but also provide comfort to those who have had a convincing
UFO sighting themselves and have questions they need to answer.
This is not just a book for “UFO buffs” though,
being authored with such clarity of thought and expression,
it is a book that should be a fascinating read for everyone.
In fact, it probably should be read by everyone!
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"To
read Dr. Lynne's response to Bruce Maccabee's comments please
click here."
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Since the series of events which became to be known as the Phoenix
Lights there have been numerous other sightings of strange lights,
orbs or UFOs.
Update: September 14th 2002, West
Phoenix: Joy F. was sitting outside just observ ing
the night sky when, at approximately 1-30a.m., she saw two aircraft
flying east at high altitude. She regarded this as unusual as most
planes come in low as they approach the local airport. She ran
in doors for her binoculars in order to get a close look at the
aircraft and as she observed the sky, marvelling at the stars,
she noticed a "V-shaped" object - "all lit up and flying at low
altitude".
She remarked: "I was looking north - possibly putting it over Glendale, this
was not just a few points of light but more like those shake and break tubes
the kids use at Halloween. I was amazed as I concentrated on it …. It
might have turned …I got up to track it but lost it".
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The Triangular craft seen during the Phoenix Lights events seem
to have very similar characteristics to a particilar type of UFO
seen frequently on a global basis - see Black
Triangles on this site
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Eminent UFOlogist Bill Hamilton
was present during the "Phoenix Lights" incidents
Large triangular craft
captured on video in the presence of acclaimed UFOlogist
Bill Hamilton. |
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Max Sarancen
- eye-witness to the Phoenix Lights.
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Air
Traffic Controllers at the local commercial airport observed
the "Lights" but they did not show up on radar.
Pilots flying over Phoenix also reported the
"Lights". |
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"The nations of the world
will in the future have to unite to make a common front
against a threat from other planets". Douglas MacArthur,
General of the U.S. Army (1955 |
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