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Chiles–Whitted 1948: Pilot Reports a Cigar‑Shaped Enigma
Episode 259
Published 1 week ago
Description
The episode revisits the July 1948 incident over Montgomery, Alabama, where two DC‑3 pilots reported a cigar‑shaped, brightly glowing object that seemed to trail flames. We sift through pilot statements, meteorological data, Air Force investigations, and modern analyses to weigh the simplest explanation against lingering mysteries. The case remains a touchstone for understanding early UAP work and the limits of witness perception.
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