Westall School UFO Encounter (1966) — CTD-0153

DATE6 Apr 1966

LOCAL TIME11:00 AM

LOCATIONWestall, Melbourne, Australia

COORDINATES37.88°S, 145.09°E

Over 200 witnesses at Westall High School observed a silver, disc-shaped object descend, land briefly, and depart, apparently pursued by aircraft. Students found a circle of flattened grass at the landing site. Officials instructed students not to discuss the event. It remains one of Australia's most significant mass UFO sightings.

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WITNESSES & UNITS

Westall High School Witnesses

SENSORS & EVIDENCE

Physical site inspection report

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