Father Gill UFO Sighting (1959) — CTD-0108

DATE26 Jun 1959

LOCAL TIME6:45 PM

LOCATIONBoianai, Papua New Guinea

COORDINATES9.91°S, 149.87°E

Anglican missionary Father William Booth Gill and up to 37 witnesses observed a large disc-shaped object with humanoid figures visible on top. Father Gill waved at the figures, who appeared to wave back. The case is considered one of the most credible multiple-witness UFO sightings.

[ PRIMARY CITATION // COMPILED REFERENCE · CTD-0108 ]

WITNESSES & UNITS

On-record civilian observers

SENSORS & EVIDENCE

Witness sighting statement

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