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______________________________________________________________________ VOLUME ONE - CONTENTS: Part One; Recorded Regional UFO Reports and Observations Log. Part Two; Expanded Sighting Report Data - Selected Cases. Part Three; A True UFO? - The Case Of The Silent Vulcan - October 23rd., 1978. ____________________________________________________________ PART ONE RECORDED REGIONAL UFO REPORTS & OBSERVATIONS LOG Designed to act primarily as a research tool, this log makes a direct attempt to collate and record known sighting data from the Leicestershire and North Warwickshire regions of the United Kingdom. Report References: The numbers at the start of each sighting summary indicate firstly the regional reference number, secondly, the report year, and finally, the individual report number. Report Status and Source: The code letters and numbers appearing at the end of each report summary indicate the report

’ (PE-F7-Med) (2). etc. s status within the log, also the original data source of a particular report. (I.e. - A complete reference list appears below …

_______________________________________________________________________ REGISTER CODES & ABBREVIATIONS (IN) = Insufficient Data = Report concerns the observation of aerial phenomena. - However, the provided sighting details are found to contain Insufficient data with which to form any final conclusion/s. (NL) Nocturnal light = Report concerns the observation of nocturnal lights or a single light. (MED) = Medium Definition = Report concerns the observation of aerial or ground phenomena whereby the outline of that phenomena is quite visible but is seen at a distance or is too indistinct to recognise any actual detail. (HI) = High Definition = Report concerns the observation of aerial or ground phenomena whereby the outline of that phenomena is quite visible and is seen at such a close distance from the observer, that it is easy for them to describe actual detail. (CE) = Close Encounter = Report concerns the observation of aerial or ground phenomena which is/are viewed at a relative closeness to the witness/es vantage point. (I.e. within an approximate distance of 40 feet or less ). Explanation Codes (PE) = Possible/Probable Explanation = Report concerns the observation of aerial or ground phenomena that after investigation, and after taking into consideration known descriptive characteristics concerning similar previously reported phenomena, could most likely be explained in natural, scientific terms. (DE) = Definite Explanation = Report concerns the observation of aerial or ground phenomena that after investigation, and after taking into consideration known descriptive characteristics concerning similar previously reported phenomena, could definitely be explained in natural, scientific terms. Unknown Phenomena Codes ( UN ) = Unidentified - Report concerns the observation of aerial or ground phenomena that, after thorough investigation, and after taking into consideration known descriptive characteristics concerning similar previously reported phenomena, cannot be explained in natural, scientific terms at this time. Acknowledged Information Source Reference Codes: (1) Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Research Organisation (of) Leicester. (The) (2) Leicestershire Unidentified Flying Object Research Society (The) (Incorporating Hinckley Aerial Phenomena Investigations) (3) Coalville Unidentified Flying Object Research Organisation (The) (4) Nuneaton Aerial Phenomena Society (The) (5) Hinckley Unidentified Flying Object Research Team (The) (6) Birmingham Unidentified Flying Object Society (The) (7) The Leicester Mercury (8) The Hinckley Times (9) The Hinckley & District Journal (10) The Nuneaton Evening Tribune (11) UFO Magazine (12 The Tamworth Herald (13) The Hinckley Herald & Post (14) u

k-ufo .

(15)

Beams

(16) UFO Research Midlands - (East) (17) National Investigations Committee (on) Aerial Phenomena (G.B) (18) The Musical Crocodile (19)

ufodna . com/

(20) Nottingham UFO Research Society (The). (21) The

Flying Saucer Review

(22) Paul Devereux (23) Projects

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(Police UFO Database) (24) Ministry of Defence UFO Files (25) Contact U.K. (26) Market Harborough Daily Mail (27)

Brian Vike

(28) *U* Computer Database 2002 (29)

BUFORA Journal

(30) UFO Investigations Midlands (31).

ufoinfo

(32) Coventry Evening Telegraph (33) UFO Investigators Network (34)

UFO Digest

(35 ) Loughborough Echo (The) ____________________________________________________________________ IDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENA CODES Listed below are some of the various mistaken known aerial phenomena which have been reported as true UFOs over the years and which have been categorised by Leicestershire investigators as follows: CATEGORY IFO 1. AIRCRAFT.-A = (Including Micro lights and Gliders). B = CIVAL , C = COMMERCIAL , D = EMERGENCY/ARMED FORCES OTHER. CATEGORY IFO 2. HELICOPTER - A= CIVILIAN. B = EMERGENCY. C = ARMED FORCES. D = MAINTENANCE. CATEGORY IFO 3. HEAVENLY BODIES - A=PLANET. B = STAR. C = MOON. D = GALAXY. CATEGORY IFO 4. ORBITING - A= SATELLITE. B = DEBRIS. CATEGORY IFO 5. BALLOON - A = WEATHER- B = TOY. (Fairground Type). C = HOT AIR. (Including Glo Lanterns). D = KNOWN TEST. E = HELIUM. CATEGORY IFO 6. TOY/MODEL- A = KITE. B = AIRCRAFT /HELICOPTER. CATEGORY IFO 7. ATMOSPHERIC - A = ELECTRICAL /WEATHER PHENOMENA. . B = METEORIC FRAGMENT. C = CLOUD/VAPOUR TRAIL. CATEGORY IFO 8. MISCELLANEOUS - A = BIRDS. B = BATS. C = INSECTS. D = WIND DEBRIS. (I.e. Carrier Bag) . E = FIREWORK. F = SEED. (I.e. Dandelion) G = FLARE. H = LASER LIGHT DISPLAY/SEARCHLIGHT BEAM(S). J =REFLECTION. K=HALLUCINATION. L= MOTH TRAP. M=WARNING BEACON. CATEGORY IFO 9. HOAX. (KNOWN). _______________________________________________________________________ REGIONAL COUNTIES - UNITED KINGDOM

Ref. County (1). Aberdeenshire (2). Anglesey (3). Angus (4). Avon (5). Ayrshire (6). Bedfordshire (7). Berkshire (8). Buckinghamshire (9). Cambridgeshire (10). Cardiganshire (11). Carmarthenshire (12). Ceredigion (13). Channel Islands (14). Cheshire (15). Clackmannanshire (16). Cleveland (17). Clwyd (18). Conway (19). Cornwall (20). County Antrim (21). County Armagh (22). County Down (23). County Fermanagh (24). County Tyrone (25). Cumbria (26). Denbighshire (27). Derbyshire (28). Devon (29). Dorset (30). Dumfries and Galloway (31). Dunbartonshire (32). Durham (33). Essex (34). Fife (35). Flintshire (36). Glamorgan (37). Gloucestershire (38). Greater Manchester (39). Gwent (40). Gwynedd (41). Hampshire (42). Herefordshire (43). Hertfordshire (44). Highlands and Islands (45). Huntingdonshire (46). Isle of Man (47). Isle of Wight (48). Kent (49). Lanarkshire (50). Lancashire

(51).

/ Leicestershire

(52). Lincolnshire (53). London (54). Londonderry (55). Lothian (56). Merseyside (57). Middlesex (58). Monmouthshire (59). Morayshire (60). Norfolk (61). Northamptonshire (62). Northumberland (63). Nottinghamshire (64). Oxfordshire (65). Pembrokeshire (66). Perthshire (67). Powys (68). Renfrewshire (69). Scottish Borders (70). Shropshire (71). Somerset (72). Staffordshire (73). Stirlingshire (74). Suffolk (75). Surrey (76). Sussex (77).

Warwickshire

(North-East) (78). West Midlands (79). Wiltshire (80). Worcestershire (81). Wrexham (82). Yorkshire

________________________________________________________________ SUMMARISED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT REPORTS Leicestershire with North Warwickshire Chronological order: This has been maintained. However, NO claims whatsoever are made that this particular collation is a fully comprehensive catalogue of true regional events, it merely summarises the available sighting information on file (at the time of collation) with Leicestershire UFO Research concerning the region(s) involved. 18th. Century. -1706 - 51/1706/01. September 1706 - 22:30 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A bright white and yellow ball was observed

‘ moving downwards towards male witness at great speed in many different directions ’ (PE-(F7B)-Med. (8). 51/1706/02. September - Late - 1706 - 17:15 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A strange fireball travelling at great speed was observed - small section parted from main object making a sound ‘ like an electrical machine ’ (PE-(F7B)-Med. (8). 19th. Century

-1825 -

51/1825/01. 18 December 1825 - Stapleton, Leicestershire, UK - Objects were observed. Physiological effects were noted. An unidentified object at close range and its occupants were observed by two male witnesses in a forest. (IN-CE). (19).(21).

-1843 - 77/1843/01. 3 October 1843 - Warwick, UK -

Close encounter with a an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by several witnesses. (IN-CE). (19).

-1889 -

77/1889/01. 13 June 1889 - 23:30 - Leicester, UK - Fireball zigzagged across sky under cloud cover. Original ref: Nature. (IN-Med). (19).(25). 20th. Century 51/20C.

20th Century - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK -

Hinckley Times incident. Explanation: Malfunction. (IN) (19).

-1928 - 51/1928/01. In Mid 1928 - Daytime - Anstey Lane, Leicester, UK - Close encounter with an unidentified craft and its occupants. One object was observed by one witness in a field . (IN-CE) (Berger) - (19).(21). -1940 -

77/40/01. 1940 Afternoon - Meriden, Warwickshire, UK - Metal dome-shaped craft gave off greyish-blue light. Poking through grass was row of chimneys. Tall men, one piece garments, high foreheads, tanned skin. (IN-CE). (19). 77/40/02. 10 November 1940 - 10:00 - Coventry, Warwickshire, UK - A daytime disc was reported. (IN-Med). (19). (28). -1950 - 77/50/01. In Fall 1950 - Dusk - Coventry, Warwickshire, UK - A daytime disc was reported. (IN-Med). (19). -1952 - 77/52/01. In Mid 1952 - 21:00 - Coventry, Warwickshire, UK - An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. An unidentified object at close range was observed by one witness (Painter). (IN-CE).(19). -1953 - 51/53/01. 2 November 1953 - Evening - Leicester, UK - An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behaviour that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed. (IN-NL). (19).

-1954 - 51/54/01. . Around 1954 - Daylight - Summer - Leicester, UK - A black hovering gigantic airship with a

‘ gondola ’ (IN-HI).(Devereux). (22). hung underneath - vanished on the spot. 51-54-02

October 1954 - 4 (Late - 21?) s 23:00 -Buller Road, s Leicester, UK- A disc-shaped object, extremely low, just above the rooftops, was observed by 2 female witnesses - Witness (A) stated:

‘ Object was moving at a “ gentle cruising speed ” - “ three square windows, not portholes, were noted along its side, which were lit by a moonlight glow from the interior of the craft. There was what appeared to be a man at one of the windows, he was dressed completely in black, in what looked like a ‘ siren suit ’ , with a balaclava helmet, but it was all in one, showing his face but no hair could be seen - dark eyes, and looked very intelligent - slim build, about 5-6 foot tall, (could have been on a platform!) - sallow, pale complexion, although the lighting could have had some effect - touching something with his fingers, probably controls. From the other side of the house lost UFO for a while - ran from one bedroom to the other - when seen again he appeared to be walking about, and bending to do something ’ . - ‘ man ’ and object disappeared over roof tops opposite. -

-04 ( UN -CE). (2). (Expanded). 51/54/03. October 1954 (Late) 17:50 - Fosse Road North, Leicester, UK - Male witness was waiting for a bus with his Mother and two friends in Fosse Road North. - An extremely large, silver saucer-shaped flying object was observed that suddenly materialised over an old boot and shoe factory that was situated on the other side of the road - six square windows on the craft were visible - three small

‘ men ’ observed through one of them, wearing white ‘ smocks ’ , with big eyes and big heads. The UFO silently floated off, away from the factory and off towards the west ” .(

UN -CE). (7). (Expanded). -1955 - 51/55/01. 22 July 1955 - 23:00 - Leicester , UK - Formation of bright silver balls, changed positions, Widely reported sightings. Rapidly to the north-east. (IN -Med). (19).(28). -1956 - 51/56/01. 14 August 1956 - 18:00 - Oadby, Leicester, UK - Four objects were observed. (IN-Med). (19).(28). -1958 - 51/58/01. Summer - 1958 - Afternoon - Oadby, Leicester, UK - A bright silver ball over the north-west, which was stationary - Suddenly moved at terrific speed upwards towards the clouds and disappeared. No vapour trail or sound. (IN-Med.)- (2).

51/58/02. 21 August 1958 - 13:30 - Leicester, UK - A hovering object was observed. It buzzed a witness. One object, the size of the moon, was observed by a male witness for 30 seconds (Appleyard). (IN-Med). (19). -1959 - 77/59/01. January 1959 - 17:15 - Stratford On Avon, Warwickshire, UK - Leaving work, near carpark saw bright object descend 100m away. Blue haze 3.6m high formed on ground, four figures moved around within, clumsy motions. Paralyzed with fear. (IN-CE). (19).

-1963 -

51/63/01. 28 January 1963 17:20 - Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, UK - An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two female witnesses on a farm. (IN-NL).(19). 51/63/02. 28 January 1963 - 17:20 - Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, UK - Object on the ground with four windows. (IN-Hi).(19).

-1965 - 51-65-01. 21 August 1965 - 22:00 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A star-like aerial light - green light observed moving towards it. (Buchanan/Griffin/Fletcher). (IN-NL). (8). 51/65/02. 24 December 1965 - 16:15 - Barwell, Leicestershire, UK - A large fireball-like aerial object was observed by several witnesses - object eventually landed causing some relatively minor damage to local village properties. (DE-7B). Explanation: Meteorite. ( 2).

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-1967-

51/67/01. 14 May 1967 10:30 - Bedworth, UK - An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behaviour that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by two witnesses. (IN-NL). (19).

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. Mid- 1967 - Loughborough, UK - Husband and wife dreamed of seeing UFO land in nearby depression and give off humming sound. Sound persisted after waking. OBE 10 years later. (IN-).(19).(28). 51/67/03. August 1967 - 12:20 - Parsons Lane, Hinckley, UK - An object in the sky was observed hovering almost directly above the Robinsons Boot and Shoe factory, Hinckley, and directly over railway lines, was first been noticed at approximately 12.20 p.m., and lastly seen at approximately 3.30 p.m. The object was described as a stationary, silent, silver sphere, apparently metallic, and reflecting sunlight. It ’ s height was estimated to be approximately 500 to 600 feet, and It ’ s size was gauged to be equal to a pea held at arm ’ s length - several witnesses. (

UN -Med). (Dawson). (2). (Expanded).

-1969 - 51/69/01. 4 April 1969 - 22:45 - Thurlaston, Leicestershire, UK - An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by two witnesses. (IN-Med). (19). 51/69/02. 29 June 1969 - 22:47 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - One object, about 1 foot across, was observed by five witnesses for a few minutes. (IN-Med). (19). 51/69/03. 3 August 1969 - 20:45 - Leicester N, UK - Two objects were observed by one witness. (IN-NL). (19).

51/69/04. 20 August 1969 - 21:30 - Sileby, Near Loughborough, UK - red and white flashing lights - revolved. (PE-1B). (17).(2). 51/69/05. 24 August 1969 - 12:25 - Leicester, UK - A silent aerial object at low altitude, like a crescent Moon lying on its back, was observed by a married couple - blurred outline, like a heat-haze effect - coloured a very bright orange ‘ like the setting Sun ’ - object moved away changing its appearance to a circle of bright lights - came back to original position - tilted - vanished. - (

UN -Med). (7).(17).(2). (Expanded).

51/69/06

. 20 August 1969 - Night - Leicester, UK -Several objects were observed. (IN-NL). (19). 51/69/07. October 1969 - Night - Leicester, UK - A hovering bright light in the sky was observed over several nights by single male witness. (PE-3A). (17). (7). (Helyar).

-1970 - 51/70/01. January (First week) (4?) - 20:45 - Sketchley Hill, Burbage, UK - Man on training run observed an illuminated 20 foot disc that issued flames from underneath and landed amongst evergreen trees which were abundant in the area at that time - ran home in a state of shock. ( UN -CE). - (2). (Expanded).

51/70/02. 14 January 1970 - 08:20 - Stratford On Avon, Warwickshire, UK - One object was observed by a male witness for 30 seconds. (IN-NL). (19). 51/70/03. 12 March 1970 - 03:00 - Leicester, UK - An object was observed in the sky associated with a loud whining noise - object descended then rose again - flashes witnessed. (

UN -Med). (17).(2). 77/70/04. 1 May 1970 - 21:00 - Kearsley, Warwickshire, UK - Silent, reddish-white glowing object - flies over town at low altitude - witnesses pursued. (IN-HI).(19). 51/70/05. 25 May 1970 - 19:00 - Hinckley, UK - An orange illuminated disc was observed at close range above Hollycroft Park by single, female witness - object was flying upwards at an angle. ( UN -HI). (Radbourne). (17).(2).

51/70/06. 30 July 1970 - Night - Kearsley, Warwickshire, UK - An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object was observed by one witness (IN-Med). (McArdle). (19). 51/70/07. 19 August 1970 - 15:15 Brookside, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - A dark, egg-shaped object was observed hovering over the road by two 15 year-old schoolboys - no sound - object ‘ shot off ’ towards Sketchley - daylight observation. (

UN- HI). (17).(2). (Expanded). 51/70/08. w 28 August 1970 - 16:15 - Parsons Lane, Hinckley, UK - A dark, almost black object shaped like a

‘ bat-wing ’ was observed in the sky at low level - approached 3 witnesses from Queens Park direction - when above, performed 90 degree turn - headed slowly away in the direction of Brookside - silent throughout - heat haze effect surrounding object - daylight observation. (

UN -Med). (17).(2). (Expanded).

51/70/09

. September 1970 - 16:30 - Attleborough, Warwickshire, UK - An object was sighted that had an appearance and performance beyond the capability of known earthly aircraft. One object, about 20 feet across, was observed by one female 65-year-old witness in a forest for a few minutes (Mason). (IN-Med). (19).

51/70/10 s 1 December 1970 - 18:20 - Whitwick, Leicestershire, UK - Elongated flashes of light were observed for over half a hour - stationary. ( UN -NL). (17).(2). (Expanded). 77/70/11. 5 December 1970 - 06:15 - Coventry, Warwickshire, UK - An unusual object was sighted, that had unconventional appearance and performance. One object, larger than a star, was observed in cloudy weather by 2 experienced male witnesses, on a road for more than 20 minutes. (PE-3A-NL). (Harrison). - (19). -1971- 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Leicestershire and Warwickshire, UK - Many people throughout Leicestershire and Warwickshire reported seeing a

‘ fiery object ’ in the sky. (DE-7B)-Med. Explanation: Fireball.

( 17). 51/71/01. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Nanpanton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A

‘ ball of fire ’ DE-7B). (17). was observed - white at the front - red at the rear - descended at a 20 degree angle. ( 51/71/02. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Enderby Road, Leicester, UK - Two witnesses travelling by car along Enderby Road, Leicester, observed a ‘ flare-like object ’ DE-7B). (17). falling to Earth. ( 51/71/03. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Aylestone Road, Leicester, UK - A newspaper reporter, whilst travelling by car along Aylestone Road, Leicester, observed a bright green object in the sky which appeared to be falling to Earth. (DE-7B). (Allan). (17). 51/71/04. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Ashby Parva, Leicestershire, UK - A witness observed what they described as a ‘ long oblong object ’ falling out of the sky, the front of which appeared pointed in shape, consisting of the colours yellow and white, whilst the rear was described as ‘ definitely sparkling ’ DE-7B). (17). - object appeared to come from the general direction of Leicester, and finally come down in the Pailton area. ( 51/71/05. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Baddesly Ensor, Leicestershire, UK - A lone male witness, whilst walking his dog, observed in the sky what he first assumed was a plane on fire - closer inspection revealed however, a round, black object surrounded by flames - object descended on a ‘ curved ’ DE-7B). (Dexter). (17). course, and eventually was lost to view. ( 77/71/06. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Meridon, Warwickshire, UK - A witness motoring south along the B4102 towards Meridon, reported observing a blue/green object through his windscreen, descending in the direction of Knowle. (S,W.). It was surrounded by a reddish glow and was view for approximately 30 seconds. (DE-7B). (17). 77/71/07. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A fluorescent white ball of light with a tail was observed to cross the sky on a straight course from north- east to south west - object moved away and then ‘ dropped ’ DE-7B). (Squires). (17). towards the ground in the direction of Ansley. ( 51/71/08. 18 February 1971 - 19:15 - Thurmaston, Leicestershire, UK - An amateur astronomer was studying the constellation of Orion through 10x50 binoculars, when he observed what he believed to be a very large meteor falling from the sky. The ‘ meteor ’ was described as round, with a tail, and was travelling on a south-westerly course approximately 20 degrees above the horizon. The main object was coloured white/yellow, whilst the ‘ tail ’ , which was estimated as being 4 times bigger than the main round object, was said to be red/orange, and appeared to be ‘ sparkling ’ DE-7B). (Jolliffe) (17). . ( 77/71/09. 18 February 1971 - 19:20 - Arley, Warwickshire, UK - 2 witnesses driving along station Road, Arley, observed a round object falling from the sky towards the south-west. It was ‘ perfectly round ’ , and ‘ flourescent blue ’ , and when just above the tree-tops, it ‘ disintegrated ’ DE-7B). (17). in a shower of sparks that fell towards the Earth. ( 77/71/10. 18 February 1971 - 19:20 - Arley, Warwickshire, UK - A male witness driving a security vehicle observed an aerial object which he described as a ‘ vivid blue ball the size of a dinner plate ‘ The object was falling from the sky, and on reaching a point just above the tree-tops, it ‘ went out ’ DE-7B). (17). , leaving just a puff of smoke in the sky where the object had been. ( 77/71/11. 18 February 1971 - 19:30 - Rugby, Warwickshire, UK - 2 witnesses independently observed from the 5th. Floor of a block of flats, an aerial object ‘ shaped like an egg ’ DE-7B). (17). . it was silvery in colour, and surrounded by a green haze. ( 77/71/12. 18 February 1971 - 19:30 - Bilton, Warwickshire, UK - A female witness living in Bilton, Warwickshire, observed a silvery coloured object, which she described as similar in shape and size to a cricket ball. It travelled on a low arc from north-east to south-west, and was eventually lost to sight. (DE-7B). (17). 77/71/13. 18 February 1971 - 19:30 - A42 Alcester to Stratford Road, Warwickshire, UK - Two Police officers on patrol, observed a round object in the sky ‘ as big as a coffee table ’ , travelling from the direction of Stratford, - NE - Initially white, the object gradually changed colour to ‘ blue/red ’ as it got lower in the sky before finally disappearing over the horizon. (DE-7B). (17). 77/71/14. 24 February 1971 - 06:15 - Coventry, Lythalls Lane, Warwickshire, UK - Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three objects were observed by more than three male experienced witnesses, as reported to the police, on a road. (IN-NL). (Hewitt). (19). 77/71/15. 24 February 1971 - 06:15 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - Unidentified objects were sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. Three objects were observed by one experienced male witness. (IN-NL). (Melvin, S). (19). 77/71/16. In late February 1971 - 06:15 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - Four police saw UFO in sky, had three white lights travelling in formation, moved at high speed rapidly to the west. No info from ATC at Birmingham airport. (IN-NL). (19). 51/71/17

. 25 May 1971 - 22:45 - Belchars Bar, near Nailstone village, UK - A very low flying illuminated disc same width as road was observed by a Hinckley housewife returning home along the A447 road, Leicestershire - UFO moved over witness

’ s car at tree top height - car (1956 Austin) came to a stop - object moved away over fields - car started up again - witness continued home with car functioning normally. (

UN -CE). - (17) .(2) .(21). (Expanded).

51/71/18

. 25 May 1971 - 22:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK -An unidentified object was sighted, that had an unusual appearance or performance. One orange aerial object was observed by one male 13-year-old witness. (Freary). (IN-NL). (19). (7). (2).

51/71/19. 30 June 1971 - 15:15 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A metallic-looking sphere with 1 tube protruding from the side and 1 below.(PE-5A-Med).(Marshall). (2). 51/71/20. August 1971 - Evening - Leicestershire, UK - Various UFO phenomena were observed on different dates. - (IN).(7). 51/71/21. 8 August 1971 - 21:30 - Leicester, UK - Fog or smoke. Orange ball of light descended slowly and steadily in a vertical plane, leaving smoke or vapor trail. Disappeared behind roofs of houses. (PE-8G). . Possible explanation: Flare . (19). 51/71/22. 15 August 1971 - 22:00 - Loughborough, UK - An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed by one male 14-year-old witness. (IN-NL). (Brown; Cripps). (19). 51/71/23..16 August 1971 - 06:30 - Oadby, Leicestershire, UK - A slipper-shaped silver object in the sky - V-shaped vapour trail.(IN-Med). (19). (29). 51/71/24 .17 August 1971 - 20:00 - Stockwell Head, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A silver cylindrical object in the sky was observed - nothing like a normal aircraft - silent - disappearance sudden. (

UN -Med). (2). (A1).

51/71/25 . 25 August 1971 - Night - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - Procession of objects. (IN-NL). (19). 51/71/26. 26 August 1971 - 22:10 - Leicester, UK - A moving light in the sky was observed by an amateur astronomer - white, bright and steady - changed colour to pink. (IN-NL). (York). (17)-Satellite Division). 51/71/27. 3 September 1971 - 21:30 - Leicester, UK - Flew northwest to the southeast, steady fast speed. Looked like Chinese lantern, illuminated from within. Also had bright pulsating light, pulsed one second intervals. Spokes radiated from central spindle at top. (IN-NL). (19). 51/71/28. 5 September 1971 - 13:00 - Leicester, UK - Object circled in gradually decreasing diameter until disappeared rapidly to the northeast at high speed. Looked like "large bird with oval-shaped wings" but with no central body. Dark at two ends, flashed silver. (IN-Med). (19). 51/71/29. 24 September 1971 - 21:00 - Leicester, UK - Very bright aerial object, flew northwest rapidly to the southeast very fast. (IN-NL). (19). 51/71/30. October? 1971 - 22:30 - Hinckley, UK - Bright yellow light flashes shining through bedroom curtains - illuminated whole room. - no sound. - disappeared. (IN-NL).(2). 51/71/31. 17 October 1971 - 18:30 - Leicester, UK - Object in sky bobbed up-and-down. Turned red in colour when it ascended, turned white when it descended. When white it was so bright it hurt the eyes. Watched for 10 minutes before it went behind tree. (IN-NL). (19).

-1972 -

51/72/01 . 11 February 1972 - Evening - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - As train pulled into station two boys noticed square object in sky with central red light, four white corner lights. Hovered, powerful light beams directed to a field. (IN-Med).(19). 51/72/02. 15 May 1972 - 22:55 - Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, UK - Parachute-shaped UFO - remained stationary until covered by clouds.(IN-Med). (19).

-1973 - 51/73/01. 7 July 1973 - Late Evening - Western Park, Leicester, UK - An oval-shaped object with white and red flickering lights was observed in the sky by two 11-year boys - object appeared to land before shooting straight up and out of sight. (IN-NL). (Crawford-Wilson). (7).(17).(21). -1975 -

77/75/01. 17 March 1975 - 21:00 - Higham, Warwickshire, UK - One object was observed by two witnesses in a residential area. (IN-Med).( (19). 51/75/02. 30 October 1975 - 21:00 - Leicester, UK - An unidentified but otherwise conventional object was sighted. One object was observed. (IN-NL). (19). 51/75/03. 13 December 1975 - 17:10 - Leicester, UK - One aerial object was observed by three witnesses. (IN-NL). (19). 51/75/04. 17 December 1975 - 15:21 - Leicester, UK -One aerial object was observed. (IN-NL). (19). -1976 - 77/76/01. 31 January 1976 16:30 - Coventry, Warwickshire, UK - An object was observed. Electromagnetic effects were noted. One object was observed by more than one male witness. (IN-NL). Findlay). (19).

51/76/02. ps May 1976 - 09:00 - Hinckley, UK - A black cigar-shaped object was observed in the sky - slowly glided -

‘ jerked ’ (IN-Med). (Collins).(2). around - vanished into distance - observed through school classroom window. 51/76/03. June? (Summer) 1976 - 00:05 - Brookside, Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, UK - An illuminated object on the ground - back garden - shape and size similar to T.V. aerial - silent -vanished - no trace. (IN-Med). (Shaw). (2). 51/76/04. 2 November 1976 -17:15 - Lutterworth M1, UK - Cigar-shaped object, large, hovered four minutes, 400m away. Had four brilliant lights. ATC had witnessed same UFO. (IN-Med). (19).

-1977-

51/77/(A). 27 February 1977 - 19:00 - Leicester, UK - A hovering object was observed. One object was observed by two witnesses, a married couple, for 30 seconds. (IN-Med).((19). 51/77/01. 5 April 1977 - 8:45 - Wykin Village, Leicestershire, UK - A revolving orange light in the sky was observed hovering above fields - moved off giving off white flashes - no sound. (IN-NL). (2). 51/77/02. May 1977 - 23:30 - Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK - 3 star-like lights in the sky moving in a zig-zag manner were reported. (PE - 4A). (Burnes). Possible satellites (1). 51/77/03.11 May 1977 - 21:45 - Thurmaston, Leicestershire, UK - A low-level daylight disc was observed by several witnesses - circled a passing light aircraft and then swooped low, frightening several young cricketers - ‘ arm ’ - red light(s) - humming sound. Witness (A) stated: ‘ It was hovering over the field, I should say a couple of miles away, when all of a sudden it was like one bright light and seemed to shoot and hover above the fields where the kids were playing cricket, and then the next minute it went across our place, and then stayed there for about a minute and then it had gone, no noise whatsoever. Then the kids came running off the field where they had been playing cricket, it had frightened them, they said they had seen a ’ spacecraft ’ or something, and then Adrian drew a diagram of it . I didn ’ t see any shape but there was definitely a light out there ’. (

UN - CE ). (1).(29). (Expanded). 51/77/04. 18 May 1977 - 23:55 - Copt Oak, Leicestershire, UK - A bright star-like light in the sky was observed. - (IN-NL). (Berry). (2). 51/77/05. 19 May 1977 - 00:30 - Launde Abbey, Leicester, UK - A low-level

‘ saucer ’ with windows - flashing lights - making a strange humming noise, attempted landing near to young boys camping out in the area - object flew off quickly. Witness (A) stated: ‘ We were camping out at Launde Abbey, we were trying to sleep, I heard a noise, it sounded like an aeroplane at first. It then made a humming noise which changed from one noise to another, so I looked out of my tent and saw something in the sky. I called my two friends and asked them what it was but they didn ’ t know. We all saw something spinning in the sky, it had lights flashing, and the noise was constant with the flashing. Then it sloped down as though it was going to land. When it got to about five feet off the ground it started going up again. We carried on watching it until it disappeared into a wood in the dark. You could see the shape of the trees on the horizon ’. - (

UN - Hi).(1). (Expanded). 51/77/06. s 19 May 1977 - 22:35 - Parsons Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An unidentified globular light in the sky was observed by a local experienced UFO investigator - sky watch case. ( UN -NL).(Drozdz) (2). 51/77/07. 21 May 1977 - 00:24 - Leicester, UK - A taxi driver observed an unusual object in the sky. It was brilliant white, and completely silent. At one stage, the object appeared to look like five rugby balls joined together in a circle. Initially hovering, the object then moved off and disappeared. - (IN- NL).(19). 51/77/08. 22 May 1977 - 11:50 - Leicester, UK - A silvery-white round object in the sky was observed.

An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behaviour that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one single male witness. (PE-5A). (1). 51/77/09.

30 May 1977 - 19:38 - Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK - A silver-grey elongated object was reported - hovered low - rocked - moved off suddenly straight up into the sky.- ( UN -Med).(1). (Expanded). 51/77/10. 21 June 1977 - 22:18 - Brookside, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - Married couple observed a silent bright pink light out of their lounge window that hovered before changing its appearance into two lights. (PE -3 A/B).(Rygelski). (2). 51/77/11. 22 June 1977 - 22:00 - Hinckley Road, Barwell, Leicestershire, UK - A red illuminated globular light - retraced flight path - vanished into distance. (IN-NL). (Jebbet). (2). 51/77/12. 22 June 1977 - 23:00 - Sharnford, Leicestershire, UK - Company director and family observed a dome-shaped object in the sky - object had 2 flashing white lights - circled before disappearing over Burbage. (PE- 1A).(Flude). (2). 51/77/13. 30 June 1977 - 21:50 - Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK - A hovering cigar-shaped object was observed by 2 witnesses near a prison - vanished. (IN - Med). (14). 51/77/14. 3 July 1977 - 22:45 - Parsons Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An unidentified globular light in the sky was reported - straight trajectory. (IN -NL).(2). 5177/15. 5 July 1977 - 22:30 - Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - 2 yellow, elliptical slow moving bright lights - changed direction and shape - sped away. Witness stated:

‘ Whilst looking out of my bedroom window, facing due south on a clear night, at precisely 10.30 p.m. I noticed two bright yellow-white lights come into view. They were travelling in an east to west direction, very slowly at first, almost to a stop. I estimate the distance at this point to be about 2 miles. After nearly stopping they changed direction and travelled in a westerly direction at extreme speed. The two circular lights appeared to change shape on moving away, to an elliptical shape. Their height I would estimate to have been at between 1,500 - 2,000 feet. The night must be noted for its absolute clarity, there was no cloud, or noticeable stars or Moon light, and no air traffic at all. And no sound was noted ‘ . (

UN -NL). (Wallace). (2). 51/77/16. 17 July 1977 - 23:30 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A bright star-like aerial light crossed the sky.

An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behaviour that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness. (IN-NL). (Moloney) (2). 51/77/17. 21 July 1977 - 23:15 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Two bright flashing lights in the sky that resembled conventional aircraft lighting. An unidentified object was sighted, but with appearance and behaviour that most likely would have a conventional explanation. One object was observed by one witness. (DE-1B). Explanation: Aircraft. (2). 51/77/18. 22 July 1977 - 23:10 - Stapleton, Leicestershire, UK - A glowing object in the sky - orange - (PE-3C). possible Moon. (2). 77/77/19. 1 August 1977 - 03:45 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - Two white lights in the sky were observed - yellow/orange - hovered for 30 minutes - (IN-NL). Possible Stellar explanation. (Bruntlett). (4). 51/77/20. 2 August 1977 - 00:30 - Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - A triangular object with 3 white static lights. (IN -Med). (Hood). (2). 51/77/21. 4 August 1977 - 04:50 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An unusal object in the sky was observed - hovered. (IN-NL). (2). 51/77/22. 9 August 1977 - 18:45 - St. Matthews, Leicester, UK - A small red disc was reportedly witnessed over the area by a single, male witness - clear sky - no sound was noted. (IN -Med).(Potterton) (1). 51/77/23. 9 August 1977 - 21:25 - Sharnford, Leicestershire, UK - A white light travelling swiftly across the sky was reported - 5 seconds - vanished. (IN - NL).(2). 51/77/24. 10 August 1977 - 22:50 -Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A bright round aerial object with a tail was observed for 5 seconds. (PE - 7B). Probable meteor. (2). 51/77/25. 23 August 1977 - 20:00 - Wolvey Village, Leicestershire, UK - A dome-shaped aerial ‘ saucer ’ .(IN-Med).(McCann). (2). was observed and reported by a 15 year-old witness 51/77/26. 25 August 1977 - 22:15 - Southfield Rd., Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An unidentified spinning object in the sky was observed. (IN-Med).(2). 51/77/27. 27 August 1977 - 03:45 - Whetstone, Leicester, UK - A saucer-shaped object in the sky was reported. (IN-Med). (Duffy). (1). 51/77/28. 31 August 1977 - 22:50 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A brilliant white aerial object with a tail was observed. (PE-4B) - NL (Bates).(3). 77/77/29. 6 September 1977 -02:00 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A strange and loud whining noise heard by many witnesses is plaguing residents on a nightly basis - not factory noise - No official explanation. (Un-Classified). (Jones). (10). 51/77/30. 12 September 1977 - 20:30 - Oakham, Leicester, UK - 6-7 white star-like objects - moved very fast - stopped, and changed direction - disappeared into distance.( IN-NL). (Hamilton). (1). 51/77/31. 12 September 1977 - 21:00 - Leicester, UK - 8 white circular objects were reported - vanished. (IN-NL). (1). 51/77/32. 18 October 1977 - 20:50 - Oakham, Leicestershire, UK - 2 nocturnal aerial orange circular lights, travelling at the same speed, very close together, no sound. (IN-NL). (Mellor). (1). 51/77/33. 24 October 1977 - 19:20 - Leicester - A white, star-like nocturnal light. (PE-4A). Possible Satellite observation. (1). 51/77/34. 25 October 1977 - 09:15 - Croft, Leicestershire, UK - An object was observed in the sky that resembled an aircraft vapour trail. (DE-7C). Explanation ; Aircraft vapour trail. ( 1). 51. 25 October 1977 - 16:40 Leicestershire and Worcestershire, UK - A large vertical object in the sky was observed by several independent witnesses across the region - illuminated ‘ cigar ’ with luminous trail - smaller objects detached and flew away- ‘Vallee’

’cloud-cigar.’

-Photographed. (1). (7). 51/77/35. 25 October 1977 -16:00 - Between Leicester and Stamford, UK - A yellow vapour trail moving very fast across the sky. At its head, was a circular object of the same colour. The object was in the north, and in view for 15 minutes.( UN -Med).(Holmes).(1). 51/77/36. 25 October 1977 - 16:00 -Thurmaston, Leicestershire, UK - An object in the sky which had orange fumes coming from the back - object observed for 30 minutes until it finally faded from view..( UN -Med).((Brighty) (1). 51/77/37. 25 October 1977 - 16:18 - Dadlington, Leicestershire, UK - An oblong-shaped orange coloured object was observed in the sky - moved slowly away until nothing more could be seen - in view for 18 minutes..( UN -Med).((Taft). (1). 51/77/38. 25 October 1977 - 16:25 - South Wigston, Nr. Leicester, UK - An object in the sky was observed that appeared to suddenly

‘ drop ’ out of the sky and head west. The object ’ s colour was described as yellow/orange, as was the vapour trail it left behind. - 15 minutes duration. (

UN -Med).(Steadman). (1). 51/77/39. 25 October 1977 - 16:30 -Leicester, UK - An object was observed in the sky with a vapour trail - object was in view for two minutes and the witness is certain that it was an aircraft. .( UN -Med).((Mann). (1). 51/77/40. 25 October 1977 - 16:30 - Between Somerby and Twyford, Leicestershire, UK - Witness was travelling home via Somerby and Twyford, when he glimpsed a bright white light in the sky. At this time, the witness put the light down to being an aircraft landing light. A few minutes later he noticed what appeared to be a very short vapour trail pointing downwards at an angle of 30 degrees. It was stationary for perhaps two minutes before slowly moving off in a westerly direction. ( UN -Med).((1). 51/77/41. 25 October 1977 - 16:30 - A46 Road Between Nottingham and Leicester, UK - Witness was travelling by car along the A46 road towards Leicester when she noticed what she what at first seemed to be an aeroplane. It had a vapour trail which was wavy but not so long as that of an aircraft. - trail then disappeared leaving a glowing object which travelled away in a south-westerly direction. - object then remained stationary and stayed the same shape and size for about ten minutes. The whole thing then became obscured as the sky became darker. - object was said to be banana-shaped. ( UN -Med).((Holland). (1). 51/77/42. 25 October 1977 - 16:35 - Leicester, UK -An object was observed in the sky leaving a vapour trail - described as a high flying aircraft, which seemed to disappear, and in its place was left a

‘ boomerang-shaped blob ’ . This shape was in view for 8 minutes before fading away.

(UN -Med).((Crewe).(1). 51/77/43. 25 October 1977 - 16:40 - Eyes Monsell, Leicestershire, UK - Lone female witness observed a yellow vapour trail in the eastern section of the sky. She could then hear a high pitched whirring sound. After a few minutes, the noise stopped. The trail then got slowly shorter finally leaving a banana-shaped object. ( UN -Med).((Edwards). (1). 51/77/44. 25 October 1977 - 16:45 - Between Beeby and Barkley, Leicestershire, UK - A Married couple observed an object in the western sky at 4.45 p.m. They describe it looking like a

‘ reddish-pink banana ’ . The couple were travelling towards Beeby From Barkley by car at the time. This object was in view for approximately 3 minutes. (

UN -Med).((Burnham) (1). 51/77/45. 25 October 1977 - 16:45 - Thurnby Lodge. Leicester, UK - A brilliant yellow banana-shaped object slowly travelling towards the south-west was observed - in view for 20 minutes. ( UN -Med).((Robinson). (1). 51/77/46. 25 October 1977 - 16:45 - Glenfied, Leicester, UK - A large bright orange object in the sky was observed - stationary at first, then slowly moving south-west - shape of the object was described as cigar. Total duration of the sighting was estimated as 5 minutes. ( UN -Med).((1). 51/77/47. 25 October 1977 - 16:45 -Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A bright aerial object with a vapour trail was observed in an easterly direction -the vapour trail slowly disappeared - total duration; 5 minutes. ( UN -Med).((1). 51/77/48. 25 October 1977 - 16:50 - Between Coalville and Ravenstone, Leicestershire, UK - A red object with a vapour trail was observed in the sky. Witness stated:

“ I was travelling from Coalville to Ravenstone. About halfway I stopped at a road junction fro traffic and looked up to see the object. I was bright red with a wavy vapour trail. This vapour trail was 2 to 3 times the length of the object. (

UN -Med).((1). 51/77/49 . 25 October 1977 - 16:55 - Leicester, UK - A single male witness observed an object in the sky which he described as a

‘ half-circle, similar to a vapour trail, but pink/orange in colour ’ . (

UN -Med).((Towers) (1). 51/77/50. 25 October 1977 - 17:00 - Ibstock, Leicestershire, UK - A lone female witness was standing in her bedroom and went over to the window which faces west of north, and observed a very bright, gold coloured object in the sky at an angle of 45 degrees above the horizon - shape was slightly curved - witnessed for the short period of 30 seconds only.( UN -Med).( (Chapman) (1). 51/77/51. 25 October 1977 - 17:00 - Leicester, UK - A lone female witness observed a golden/orange banana-shaped object in the sky with a vapour trail of the same colour whilst standing in front of her home in Glenhills Boulevard, Leicester - object was in view for 5 minutes travelling approximately south-west. ( UN -Med).((Moore) (1). 51/77/52. 25 October 1977 - 17:00 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - several witnesses were travelling by car along Nutts Lane, Hinckley, when they saw what they described as a

‘ gold-silver boomerang-shaped object ’ in the southern section of the sky - object was in view for 10 minutes as it slowly away south. (

UN -Med).(1). 51/77/53 . 25 October 1977 - 17:00 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An illuminated cigar-shaped object in the sky with a vapour trail was observed and photographed - in view 20 minutes. ( UN - Med).(2). 51/77/54 . 25 October 1977 - 17:00 - Loughborough, Leicestershire UK - A lone male witness was travelling by van along Central Road, Loughborough and observed in the sky a bright, gold object with a short vapour trail slowly descending in a west of south direction. ( UN -Med).((Black). (1). 51/77/55 . 25 October 1977 - 17:00 - Leicester, UK - 8 year-old boy observed a yellow cigar-shaped object in the sky, descending in the south-east - total duration was 15 minutes. ( UN -Med).((Bates). (1). 51/77/56. 4 November 1977 - 17:00 - A47 Leicester Road, Barwell, Leicestershire, UK - A glowing cigar-shaped object was observed by 2 teenage witnesses - revolved - vanished suddenly. ( UN -Med).(Wragg). (2). 51/77/57. 5 November 1977 - 01:30 - Cedar Road, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, UK - A bright white light was observed in the sky. Husband of witness stated:

‘ My wife, a heavy sleeper, was wakened by a strong circular light in the sky, which filled the bedroom window for perhaps 2-3 minutes before disappearing ’ (IN-NL). (Halliwell) (2). 51/77/58. 8 November 1977 - 18:10 - Oakham, UK - A Round flashing object in the sky was reported. (IN-NL).(1).

-1978 - 51/78/01. 1 January 1978 - Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK - An orange vapour trail was observed moving across the sky. (IN-Med). (7). 51/78/02. 1 January 1978 - 16:30 - Leicester, UK - A red light and two green aerial lights were observed. (IN-NL).(1). 51/78/03. 2 January 1978 - 17:00 Leicester, UK - A small silver aerial object was observed - white vapour seen - (IN-Med). (14). 51/78/04. 3 January 1978 - 17:10 - Aylestone, Leicester, UK - A round aerial object was reported - hazy outline - suddenly vanished - (IN-NL). (Killip) - (19). 51/78/05. 3 January 1978 - 16:05 - Leicester, UK - An inverted white, cone-shaped aerial object that swayed, then shot upwards out of sight. (PE- 5A). Possible weather -balloon explanation. (1). 51/78/06 . w 14 January 1978 s - 20:00 - Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Triangular object, hovered - coloured lights seen by female witness - orange, green/blue and red.

‘ Swishing sound ’ when object moved off. Witness stated: ‘ I was driving from Stapleton towards Ashby Road, Hinckley, when I noticed a triangular object in the sky. We stopped the car for a closer look, and watched the object hovering above. There were three lights visible, red, orange and green. After a minute or so, the object seemed to glow and left at enormous speed westerly, towards Leicester Road, making a swishing sound as it gathered speed. It then re-appeared over the Ashby Road about one minute later ’. (

UN -Med).(2). 51/78/07 . 15 January 1978 - 18:00 - Leicester ,UK - Alternate red/yellow flashing lights in the sky were reported. (IN-NL).(Smith). (1). 77/78/08. 19 January 1978 - 20:00 - Higham-on-the Hill, Warwickshire. UK - Three young boys observed A blue triangular object above their village - heat-haze surrounded object. ( UN -Med). (2). 51. 24 January 1978 - 16:15 - 22:20 - Leicestershire, UK - Triangle with coloured lights - Multi-witness case.

‘ Night of the UFOs ‘ .Delair/Berry/Hall (1). (2). (7). (Expanded). 51/78/09 . 24 January 1978 - 16:15 - Rowanberry Avenue, Leicester. UK - A dull grey elliptical object was observed crossing the sky at low altitude- changed shape to round - left unusually shaped spiral vapour trail - 10 seconds duration. (

UN -Med). (1). 51/78/10. 24 January 1978 - 17:45 - Glen Parva, Leicester, UK - An oscillating bright white light - stationary, - moved off. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/11. 24 January 1978 -18:35 - Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - A flare-like object was observed - constant brightness and size - falling - remained stationary at first, then moved off and disappeared. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/12. 24 January 1978 - 18:45 - Ruddington Walk, Abbey Rise, Leicester. UK - A group of non-flashing bright lights in the sky were observed in the sky in the shape of a triangle, coloured red and blue/green. ( UN -Med). (1). 51/78/13 . 24 January 1978 - 18:45 - Northcote Road, Leicester, UK - An illuminated red

‘ cylinder ’ - shaped aerial object was observed - silent - lowered then moved slowly away. (

UN -Med).(2). 51/78/14. 24 January 1978 - 19:10 - Nedham Street, Leicester, UK - A triangular formation of coloured lights was observed - The lights were described as static, very bright and coloured red white and yellow - hovered for 55 minutes. ( UN -Med). (1). 51/78/15. 24 January 1978 -19:30 - Penclose Road, Fleckney, Leicestershire, UK - 2 red lights were observed - moved slowly. ( UN -NL).(2). 51/78/16. 24 January 1978 - 19:30 - Braunstone Close, Leicester, UK - A triangular object was observed stationary in the sky - moved above road - doubled back on itself - close clear observation of a low-level silent craft - 2 red static lights and 1 yellow. ( UN -HI). (1). 51/78/17. 24 January 1978 - 19:30 - John Cleveland College, Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An indiscernible or apparently oblong-shaped, dark silent object with bright static orange and blue coloured lights was observed by two 14 year-old male witnesses - Object hovered, circled, and manoeuvred in an odd manner very low above the college area for over 15 minutes before moving back towards Leicester.- Binoculars . Witness (A) stated:

‘ We were skateboarding when Andy noticed it. He went to fetch his binoculars and it came to within 200 yards at about 60 degrees. When Andy came back out (with his binoculars) it had gone behind some trees so we went to the fence. It then went towards Leicester and hovered for a couple of minutes. It moved off again and when it was level with the John Cleveland College it appeared to bounce back towards Leicester showing a blue/green light instead of orange. It then moved back retracing its tracks showing an orange light. It Then moved over the J.C.C. and went towards Stoke Golding and disappeared over the horizon travelling in a north-westerly direction ’ Witness (B) stated: ‘ We had just come back from the chip shop and we walked up the road and saw something in the sky. So I went and got the binoculars and came back out. We looked over the college playing field at the object. It was rocking and changing colour. It went from side to side then went over the horizon and towards Leicester Road ‘ . (

UN -Med). (2). 51/78/18. 24 January 1978 - 19:30 - A47 Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An indiscernible aerial object with orange and green lights was observed by single male witness. Witness stated:

‘ As I was travelling from Sapcote to Barwell I noticed a bright orange light in the clear sky. It seemed to hover over Barwell then go towards Leicester, then come back. It turned sideways to show a blue light as well as the orange one, then back to orange only. I could see it until I went indoors at Barwell ’ .(

UN- Med).(2). 51/78/19. 24 January 1978 - 19:30 - Huncote, Leicestershire, UK - An indiscernible aerial object with red, yellow and green lights was observed by single female witness. Witness stated:

‘ While washing up in my kitchen in the dark, I noticed the sky was clear, the lights of the motorway (M69) were clearly visible, also lights of Barwell and Shilton. I saw a bright red light over the M69; it was, at first appearance, an aircraft. However, it did not appear to be travelling either nearer or further away, but was stationary or nearly so. As I watched, it seemed to be over the M69, and either circling or travelling for a few hundred yards north to south. As I thought it was behaving oddly, I went upstairs and observed it from the landing window. I then telephoned friends in Forest Road and asked them if they could see the red light over the motorway. They telephoned back and said they thought it was a helicopter. Meanwhile I took my binoculars and went outside. Through the binoculars which are not very powerful, I observed a hazy black shape and, as the craft turned, it showed a steady yellow light and a blue-green one. Its behaviour struck me as odd. Also the fact that I could not hear any aircraft noise, only the motorway traffic rumble. It did not appear to be very high, and the lights did not flash but remained steady ’ .(

UN -Med). (1). 51/78/20. 24 January 1978 - 19:30 - Huncote, Leicestershire, UK - An indiscernible aerial object with red and green-blue lights was observed by single male witness. Witness stated:

‘ I went into the back garden (facing S.W.), and observed what appeared to be an aircraft flying slowly and making a wide anti-clockwise circle apparently over the M69 motorway (or the nearby electricity grid power line), to the right of Croft Hill and to the left of Thurlaston village. At all times there appeared to be a bright red light visible with a white light and, as the object turned, a green-blue light. I was convinced at first that it was a light aircraft and that the pilot was perhaps circling over the M69 to fix his position before moving on, but on reflection I was puzzled because the red light was always visible, and this would be unlikely if it was a normal port wing navigation light ’ . (

UN - NL).(1). 51/78/21 . 24 January 1978 - 19:45 - Welford Road, Leicester, UK - An orange-brown light in the sky was observed - slow - hovered - green-blue flashes observed in different area of sky at same time - (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/22. 24 January 1978 - 19:50 - Pentland Close, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A bright red light in the sky was observed by male witness. (IN - NL).(Beresford) (2). 51/78/23. 24 January 1978 - 19:55 - Brookside, Sketchley Hill, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - A red light in the sky was observed by single female witness. Witness stated:

‘ I saw a fairly large red light moving across the sky. It was travelling at a rather fast speed. It moved across the sky and disappeared behind some houses. A few seconds later it moved back along the same path. Again it returned, making several trips back and forth across the Brookside road before moving off towards Burbage Common. It was all red and seemed to be very low in the sky ’ . (

UN -Med).(2). 51/78/24 . 24 January 1978 -19:55 - A47 Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A red glowing light in the sky was observed by 3 female witnesses travelling by car along the A47 Leicester Road towards Elmsthorpe village. Witness (A) stated:

‘ Travelling in a car down Netherly Road with my two Friends, I saw a bright white light going at a very fast speed, I thought it might be a shooting star, it disappeared behind the trees. As we approached Leicester Road I saw a bright red glowing light which appeared to be hovering at first, I took it to be a pylon light. As we approached, the white light disappeared and the red light followed us around the corner onto Elmsthorpe Lane. It kept on the left hand side of the car , in fact, it seemed to be travelling at the same speed as the car. We all began to feel very frightened, but stopped the car so that the driver could get a better view. To our amazement, the object stopped too. We were so frightened, we drove away immediately. The object disappeared behind a house. The red object seemed to be observing us ’ . (

UN -NL).(2). 51/78/25 . 24 January 1978 - 19:55 - A47 Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A red glowing light in the sky was observed by 3 female witnesses travelling by car along the A47 Leicester Road towards Elmsthorpe village. Witness (B) stated:

‘ I was driving my car with two friends as passengers. My first surprise was a bright light in the sky. A star perhaps, but it didn ’ t stay put as a star does but was moving very fast. Later, I saw a red light in the sky. We all thought that it must be a light on a pylon in the distance, but when it moved seemed to be that it must be a plane. However, it didn ’ t travel and disappear but followed us around as I drove. The object hovered and was low in the sky. By this time I stopped the car. We were quite scared by this time. The object stopped when the car stopped ’ .(

UN -NL).(2). 51/78/26 . 24 January 1978 - 19:55 - A47 Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A large, red glowing light in the sky was observed by 3 female witnesses travelling by car along the A47 Leicester Road towards Elmsthorpe village. Witness ( C) stated:

‘ I was travelling with two other people in the car. The passenger in the front seat asked if it was a plane she could see in the sky with its tail lights flashing. At first we thought it was, but remarked on the round-about course it was taking, the speed it was travelling, and the way it was going up and down. We concluded that it couldn ’ t be a plane. The driver of the car then asked what the red light on the left hand side was (the other light had been on the right). At first I said it was a pylon, but then realised it was much too high. As I turned back to look at the other light so it stopped, and the red light started to move. We had treated the first light as something of a joke, but when the red light appeared to be moving in the same direction we began to wonder. The red light was also travelling at great speed, and appeared to drop down and hover round in a circle, rise and move on to once again appear opposite the car. On one occasion it appeared to be so close that I ’ m sure I could distinguish its shape. It appeared to be similar to pictures of ‘ flying saucers ’ that I had seen, and this made it all the more strange. It was glowing all around its perimeter. The driver had now decided that she was stopping the car to take a look, and, as the car stopped, so did the object. On proceeding, the light did not follow ’ . (

UN -Med). (2). 51/78/27 . 24 January 1978 - 20:00 - Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, UK - Red and blue-green lights were observed in the sky by single female witness. Witness stated:

‘’ I was travelling home when I noticed two bright lights in the sky. My first thought was that it was a plane, but my attention was particularly attracted by the lights. As far as I can remember at this time, there was a red light at the front, and a blue-green light at the rear. The object was travelling from the north-west, in a south-easterly direction. As I pulled onto the drives of my house, I again noticed bright red lights in the sky. I put the car away, ran upstairs, and began to watch the object through my bedroom window. Looking east, the object was directly in front of me. It circled twice in the sky over the Earl Shilton area, and then went off in the direction from which it had come. North-west. Whilst the object was circling, I watched it through binoculars, but I could not make out its shape. However, what was particularly noticeable was the two bright red lights on the front of the object. The object disappeared from my view at approximately 8.07 p.m. ’ (

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(2). 51/78/28. 24 January 1978 - 20:05 - Barwell, Leicestershire, UK - A circle of red lights were observed in the sky by single male witness. Witness stated: ‘ I was driving from Barwell to Earl Shilton when I saw in the sky ahead what appeared to be a mass of red lights forming a circle. The lights were in a northerly direction and stationary at an angle of approximately three minutes as I drove along, and then, as I turned right into Heath Lane, Barwell, I saw the lights begin to move slowly to the west. I then stopped the car and watched until the lights ultimately disappeared from view over house rooftops. The total duration of the sighting was five minutes, during which time I heard no sound whatsoever being emitted by the lights ’ . (

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(2). 51/78/29. 24 January 1978 - 21:20 - Braunstone, Leicestershire, UK - A red light was observed over the M69 motorway. ( UN -NL). (Spence). (2). 51/78/30. 24 January 1978 - 22:20 - Anstey Lane, Leicester, UK - Several coloured lights in a circle were observed by single male witness. Witness stated:

‘ I had just started my nightshift at the Severn Trent Water Department, Leicester. About 22:20, I was just finishing my security patrol when I heard a sound like a dynamo in the sky. On looking up, the sky was cloudy at the time, I saw a green glow. About a minute later there was a ring of different coloured lights, red, blue, green, yellow and these lights glowed. I could not make out the shape of this thing, but the green glow was still above what ever it was. After about 1 or 2 minutes, the lights faded in the clouds above, but the dynamo sound was still there for a minute or two afterwards, then it faded away fast. It could not have been a plane as there would not have that many coloured lights, and the green glow ’.(

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25 January 1978 - 05:20 - Shoby, Leicestershire, UK - An object was observed in the sky - diamond-shaped - 4 lights - red forward - white starboard and aft. Slowly moved away. ( UN -NL).(1). 51/78/32. 25 January 1978 - 17:40 - Leicester, UK - Stationary red and white flashing lights were reported. (PE- 1C). (1). 51/78/33. 25 January 1978 - 17:40 - Leicester, UK - Stationary red and white flashing lights in the sky were observed. (PE-1C). (1). 51/78/34. 26 January 1978 - 17:30 - Thurmaston, Leicestershire, UK - Two white lights in the sky - then four - observed briefly - disappeared suddenly. (IN-NL). (1). 51/78/35. 26 January 1978 - 19:15 - Leicester, UK - A white aerial globular light was reported - red light at front - no sound - fast movement. (IN-NL). (1). 51/78/36. 26 January 1978 -19:30 - Leicester, UK - A delta-shaped dark coloured object was observed - two large red domes seen underneath object - hovered. (IN-Med). (1). 51/78/37 . 26 January 1978 - 21:00 Hinckley Leicestershire, UK - Observation of a red-orange ball of light. (DE-1A). Identified aircraft landing light . (Robinson). (2). 51/78/38. 27 January 1978 - 19:20 - Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, UK - A kite-shaped object was reported - one light at rear - 4-5 at rear - coloured yellow - red and blue - dark outline - noiseless. ( UN -Med). (Brocklebank). (1). 51/78/39 . 6 February 1978 - 20:00 - Old Fosse, South Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A Star-like aerial light, with various flashing lights in the centre. (IN-NL). (Brundish). (20). 77/78/40. 1 March 1978 - 22:45 - Old Fosse, Brinklow, Leicestershire, UK - A round object in the sky that left a vapour trail - object paced a conventional aircraft and then vanished. (IN-Med). .Bracker). (19). 51/78/41 . 8 March 1978 - 19:00 Edith Weston, Leicestershire, UK - A fast moving white light was observed in the sky by 2 independent witnesses. (IN-NL). (1). 5178/42 . 12 March 1978 - 19:30 - Old Dalby, Leicestershire, UK - A large white light was reported - stationary in sky - changed colour to orange and then blue. (PE-3B). (Wills). (1). 51/78/43. 12 March 1978 - 21:45 Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A large pulsating reddish-pink light in the sky. Followed until disappeared. - No sound. (PE-1B). Possible light aircraft. (2). 51/78/44. 14 March 1978 - 22:20 Newbold Verdon, Leicestershire, UK - A saucer-shaped object - two independent reports. (IN-Med). (1). 51/78/45. 24 March 1978 - Dusk- Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A large bright orange object that

‘ fell ’ (DE-7B). Definate fireball explanation .(Hall). (2). out of the sky - smoke trail that remained in sky for several minutes. 51/78/46. 26 March 1978 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Witness observed two royal blue objects ‘ fall out of sky ’ (DE-7B). Definate fireball explanation. (2). at 12:20 a.m. 51/78/47.

27 March 1978 - 21:00 - Ratby, Leicestershire, UK - Student Nurse Case - Hovering triangle - droning noise. Witness stated:

‘ I saw a long red object, with white hot flames coming from the rear end. I watched it hovering for about four minutes during which time it made a loud droning noise. I rode on towards Ratby, the object tilted and I saw that it was , large, triangular in shape, with red, blue, and orange lights on each apex. It finally moved off passing over my position, and revealed more detail. I saw that the object had a raised section running central from front to back, and what looked like a higher circular section on top. The craft finally moved off very fast in the direction of Hinckley still making a droning noise ‘ . (

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(1). (Expanded). 77/78/48. 29 March 1978 - 21:55 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A female student observed a star-like light in the sky - stationary for 1 hour - disappeared - (PE-3B). Explanation: probable star . (4). 51/78/49. 4 April 1978 - 20:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Two young girls were walking through Argents Mead when they observed a bright white flashing light in the sky. (PE-1A). Probable aircraft. (2). 51/78/50. 7 April 1978 - 19:50 - Great Glen, Leicestershire, UK - Two slowly approaching lights in the sky were observed - green and red - Stopped overhead and shone down bright light - Raced away. (IN-NL). (Smith).(1). 51/78/51. 7 April 1978 - 21:45 - Kibworth, Leicestershire, UK - Red lights observed in the sky - abruptly stopping at times - Zig-zag flight path. (IN-NL). (1). 51/78/52. 17 April 1978 - 20:45 - Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - Five teenage boys were playing in a field behind nearby houses when they looked up and saw a circle of bright lights 8 altogether, coloured red, blue, green and white. The lights rotated around the circle was appeared very large. No solid object inside the lights was seen, and no sound could be heard. The lights finally lost to view over rooftops after approximately two minutes. (IN-NL). (2). 5178/53. w 22 April 1978 - Dusk - Burbage Common, Leicestershire, UK - A

‘ Big-foot ’ - type creature was observed at edge of woods. (Non-UFO event) Witness stated: ‘ It was about dusk and I was, as was my frequent habit, exercising my dog on some grassy fields near Burbage Woods on the date in question. The woods spill over into part of the nearest field in the form of small bushes and trees, the actual fence separating the field proper from the wood running through or inside this obtruding patch of scrubby growth. My dog and I were passing within 35 feet of this bushy area when I happened to notice a hairy creature, light brown in colour, but otherwise rather manlike, and about 6 feet tall, standing amid these bushes and saplings. It was quite still, but seemed to be staring at me and the dog. The dog however, seemed to be unaware of it. Suddenly, with a very quick movement, it turned and trundled off into the wood with a fast shambling action. It quickly vanished from sight. It made no noise. I was not frightened at the time, and the sighting only took about 45 seconds, but was scared afterwards, and hurried home as fast as I could go. I have not returned to that field, and now take my dog on a different exercise route nearer roads and houses ‘ 25). . ( 51/78/54. 23 April 1978 - 21:30 - Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - A moving aerial object was observed from outside witness ’ s house. He had been called out by his son ’ s friend, to observe the object. Apparently ,the first sighting had been of the object going over house. Therefore, it appeared that the object had ‘ doubled back ’ over the house. It was visible now for about three minutes, during which time witness had a good view of it. It appeared to be triangular, and to consist of rotating red, green blue and white lights, and was apparently silent. (

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(Dagley). (2). 51/78/55. 25 April 1978 - 21:50 - A46 Road - Leicester, UK - A green light was observed - stationary - flashed red and moved off - triangular lighting pattern on a cigar-shaped object. (PE-1B). (Brown). (1). 51/78/56. 9 May 1978 - 23:30 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Buzzing sound outside bedroom window with bright flashes. (IN-NL). (2). 77/78/57. 9 May 1978 - 02:00 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - Female witness observed a golden ball of light falling slowly through the sky - meeting up with a bright white light that ‘ exploded ’ . (PE-8E). (Morris). (4). - turning into a rotating domed disc 77/78/58. June 1978 - 21:45 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A white light in the sky was reported. (IN-NL). (4). 77/78/59. 8 June 1978 - 23:15 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - Local family observed a stationary white globular nocturnal light in the sky for 30 minutes before it suddenly vanished. (PE-3B). (Rossi).(4). 77/78/60. 9 June 1978 - 22:45 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A nocturnal stationary object resembling a large star, was observed by a 10 year-old boy - Object was stationary in the NW for 5 minutes before it vanished. - (PE-3B). Possible astronomical explanation. (4). 77/78/61. 9 June 1978 - 22:45 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A nocturnal stationary white ball in the sky. . (IN-NL). (Starkey). (4). 51/78/62. 28 June 1978 - 02:30 - Melton Mowbray, UK - An orange disc was observed at tree-top height. Ninety degree turn - appeared to land in woods. (IN-Med). (1). 51/78/63. 10 July 1978 - 22:30 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - 3 bright white lights in the sky - triangle formation. (IN-NL). (Cooper). (3). 51/78/64. 16 July 1978 - 1715 - Loughborough, UK - An object was observed which rose into the sky with a ‘ falling-leaf ’ . (IN-Med). (Taylor). (1). motion. Object was cigar-shaped 51/78/65. 22 July 1978 - 19:15 - Loughborough, UK - A silver ‘ top ’ - (PE-5A). Possible balloon. (1). - shaped aerial object was observed which hovered for over 15 minutes 51/78/66. 24 July 1978 - 12:20 - Shepshed, Leicestershire, UK - A bright multicoloured stationary light in the sky was reported. (PE-3B). (Pooley). (3). 51/78/67. 24 July 1978 - 00:30 - Shepshed, Leicestershire, UK - A stationary red and yellow aerial light was observed for 50 minutes. (PE-3B). (Ganzel). (3). 51/78/68. 24 July 1978 - 01:10 - Shepshed, Leicestershire, UK - 2 white lights and 1 red in triangular pattern were observed in the sky. (PE-1A). (Cooper). (3). 51/78/69. 24 July 1978 - 22:45 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A white light in the sky moving slowly. (PE-4A). (Blundell). (3). 51/78/70. 25 July 1978 - 21:00 - A512 Between Blackbrook/Belton, Leicestershire, UK - A bright white light was observed by married couple - light stationary at first, then moved down and vanished. (PE-1A).(Thornley).(3). 51/78/71. 25 July 1978 - 21:15 -Bagworth, Leicestershire, UK - A bright light that zig-zagged across the sky was observed by several witnesses. (PE-4A). (1). 51/78/72. 25 July 1978 - 23:30 - Loughborough, UK - An intense white light was observed in the sky by several witnesses - (IN-NL). possible conventional explanation. (1). 77/78/73. 26 July 1978 - 00:15 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A Bright yellow ball in sky was reported. (IN-NL). (4). 51/78/74. 30 July 1978 - 02:45 - Sapcote, Leicestershire, UK - An object was observed in the sky - ‘ fell ’ .(PE-4B). Possible meteor. (2). 51/78/75. August 1978 - 21:30 - East Goscote, Leicestershire, UK - An object was observed in the sky that circled low over the area - size of a car - bottom half silver, top half orange -cigar-shape - noise heard by children only. (IN-Med). (7). 51/78/76. 10 August 1978 - 04:48 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A bright white globular light was observed in the sky - 3 separate directional changes - silent. (IN-NL). (Holliday). (3). 51/78/77. 11 August 1978 - 21:30 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A kite-shaped aerial object was reported.(IN-Med).(Collie).(7). 51/78/78. 14 August 1978 - 20:55 - Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - An unusual bright white light in the sky was observed circling above the local area by many witnesses - photographed. (IN-NL).(3). 77/78/79. 14 August 1978 - 22:10 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A 15 year-old girl was standing outside her house with her friend, when she spotted an extremely bright, white light approaching from the south-west. The light came closer and a saucer-shaped object came into view. This was illuminated by the attached light which remained constant in brightness throughout the sighting. Object vanished into distance. (IN-Med). (4). 51/78/80. 15 August - 1978 - 21:40 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A ‘ torpedo-shaped ’ (IN-Med). (3). aerial object with red and white flashing lights . 5178/81. 17 August 1978 - 22:15 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A 13 year-old boy saw a semi-circle of lights that moved towards him and then hovered over rooftops at an elevation of 30 degrees for a few seconds before moving back in the direction they had come from (N.E.). The lights were rotating and coloured red green and white. There was no sound heard during the 30 seconds the lights were in view. The aerial phenomena finally disappeared from view over houses. (IN-NL).(2). 51/78/82. 18 August 1978 - 00:45 - Syston, Leicestershire, UK - An aerial saucer with dark windows was observed - surrounded by orange glow. (IN-Med).(2). 51/78/83. 18 August 1978 - 20:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Witness observed a large, circular object just above the rooftops travelling slowly towards Burbage. The object was yellow/red and slightly larger than the Moon. Total duration of the sighting was 10 minutes, and the object was still in view when witness left. Interestingly, the sighting fits in exactly with Moon - rise on this evening, although the witness states that the Moon was not in the sky at the time. (PE-3C). Possible explanation ; Moon . (2). 51/78/84. 18 August 1978 - 21:10 - Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - A star-like object in the sky was observed. (PE-4A). (3). 51/78/85. 18 August 1978 - 21:15 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - In the clear sky, a bright flash of white light at an elevation of 20 degrees. A few seconds later, a similar flash occurred in the same direction but slightly lower. Flashes were as big as an old 5p coin at arm ’ (IN-NL). (Phillips). (2) s length, and in a south-south easterly direction. 51/78/86. 18 August 1978 - 21:27 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A red and yellow nocturnal light which flashed was observed. (PE-1A). - Possible explanation - conventional aircraft. (2). 51/78/87. 19 August 1978 - 01:45 - Hathern, Leicestershire, UK - A white/yellow bright light in the sky was observed. (IN-NL). (Sutton). (3). 51/78/88. 20 August 1978 - 02:15 - Shepshed, Leicestershire, UK - A very slow moving bright white globular light in the sky was reported. (PE-4A). (Burton). (3). 51/78/89. 23 August 1978 - 20:00 - Charnwood Forest - Leicester, UK - Several unusual illuminated aerial objects were observed hovering and circling above the area by several independent groups of witnesses. (PE-1A). (3). 26 August 1978 - 16:45 - Burbage Common, Leicestershire, UK - Several sets of witnesses observed an illuminated, white and orange oval aerial object which hovered over the area for over a hour before shooting towards and lowering into woods. - No traces found after 2 hour ground search by investigators. (2). (Expanded). 51/78/90. 26 August 1978 - 16:45 - Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A stationary illuminated oval-shaped object was observed hovering in the sky by a married couple. (

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(2). 51/78/91. 26 August 1978 - 17:00 - Laneside Drive, Leicester Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A stationary illuminated orange ball was observed in the sky. - This Witness stated: ‘ At 5.00 p.m. on this particular Saturday, I was walking down Zealand Close on the Stonygate Estate, Hinckley, towards Laneside Drive, when I noticed an extremely large object just above the houses in Laneside Drive. The object appeared as an extremely bright orange, flattened ball-shape, with an hazy outline. This object seemed to be totally illuminated. The oval was in view for approximately one minute, and had disappeared by the time I had walked around the corner into Laneside Drive. Four people were also standing at the Barwell end of Laneside Drive looking up into the sky ’. (

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51/78/92

. 26 August 1978 - 18:00 - Burbage Common, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A stationary silver ball-shaped object was observed by 3 female teenage witnesses over woods - object

‘ shot towards the ground ’ and vanished amongst trees. (

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(2). 51/78/93 30 August 1978 - 07:45 - Burbage Common, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK. - Married couple observed two, large ‘ bird-like ’ objects hovering above woods. Witness stated: ‘ My wife and I were travelling along the A5070 between Sapcote and Hinckley. We were approximately 400 yards from the junction when we spotted two objects in the sky. They were silver/grey in colour and did not seem to be moving. We observed them for approximately three minutes as we drove along. They seemed to be long and curved in shape and at first my wife got the impression that the objects were big birds of some kind, but on closer inspection we ruled out that they could be birds. The objects did not appear to be making any noise as we drove away from them. I estimated later that they appeared to be hovering at an angle of approximately 45 degrees above the horizon, and their size would be equal to a one pence piece held at arm ’ s length ‘ . (

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(Jackson) (2). 51/78/94. September 1978 - 16:45 - Ellistown. Leicestershire, UK - 3 white lights in the sky were observed by single male witness. (IN-NL). (Kendrick). (1). 51/78/95. September 1978 - 20:00 - Hugglescote, Leicestershire, UK - A red/orange ‘ rugby ball-shaped ’ (IN-Med).(1). object was observed in the sky for 5 minutes. 51/78/96. 1 September 1978 - 23:53 - Birstall, Leicestershire, UK - A rectangular-shaped aerial object with white static lights on corners, and a red central flashing light was observed flying low over the local area. . Police involved. (IN-Med).(3). 51/78/97. 2 September 1978 - 21:30 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Two star-like objects were observed in the sky - (PE-4A). Possible satellite explanation. (2). 51/78/98. 3 September 1978 - 04:30 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A pulsating triangular object was observed that hovered and then moved off. - Photographed. (Squires). (IN-Med). (3). 77/78/99. 7 September 1978 - 20:30 - Ansley, Warwickshire, UK - 8 stationary white lights were observed in the sky for 30 seconds. (IN-NL). (Green). (4). 51/78/100.10 September 1978 - 18:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A round black aerial object with a silver ‘ patch ’ (IN-Med).(2). was reported by a 12 year-old schoolboy. 51/78/101.12 September 1978 - Evening - Croft, South Leicestershire - UK - A red illuminated disc that ‘ fell ’ , and was observed to eventually apparently land briefly near Thornton reservoir - observed by several independent witnesses. - Reported to be over the general region for over 2 hours. (

UN -Med). (1). 51/78/102 .12 September 1978 - 22:30 - Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - an orange and green-blue light in the sky was observed. (IN-NL). (3). 77/78/103.16 September 1978 - 22:10 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - An oval-shaped illuminated object was observed crossing the sky. (IN-Med). (4). 51/78/104. 23 September 1978 - 21:20 - Sketchley Hill, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK. - A stationary set of red and white flashing lights in the sky was reported. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/105. 25 September 1978 - 21:30 - Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - A formation of 6 nocturnal white star-like lights was reported - formation broke up at one point to again re-form. Disappeared when moved off behind buildings. Duration 10 minutes. (IN-NL). (Hannant). (3). 51/78/106. 27 September 1978 - 19:05 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A round pulsating light was observed circling above the local area by several witnesses. (IN-NL). (3). 51/78/107. 27 September 1978 - 19:05 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A pulsating white light in the sky was observed. (IN-NL). (Brooks/Gibbons). (3). 51/78/108. 27 September 1978 - 20:00 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A white cylindrical beam of light that circled area several times was reported. (IN-Med). (Dalrymple) (3). 51/78/109. 27 September 1978 - 20:20 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A small, yellow/white object above Charnwood forest was reported - circled - disappeared - re-appeared - vanished. (IN-NL). (Bradbury). (3). 51/78/110. 27 September 1978 - 20:30 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A square-shaped aerial object with a central red light was observed by female witness. (IN-Med).(Annely). (3). 51/78/111. 30 September 1978 - 21:10 - Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, UK - Several nocturnal aerial lights moving in different directions 1 of which was observed to briefly hover before moving on. (IN-NL). (Farmer). (2). 77/78/112. October 1978 - 19:30 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A nocturnal white globular light in the sky was reported. (IN-NL). (4). 77/78/113. 1 October 1978 - 20:30 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A nocturnal yellow globular light. (IN-NL). (Harrison). (4). 51/78/114. 1 October 1978 - 22:00 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A silent, nocturnal yellow globular light at rooftop height. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/115. 1 October 1978 - 22:15 Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A large, brightly lit cigar-shaped object low in the sky was observed by several independent witnesses. Object totally silent. Witness (A) stated:

‘ On Sunday, October 1st., 1978, I was with a friend taking a break outside Bennett Brothers, Southfield Road, It was approximately 10.30 p.m. We noticed in the sky to our left, (N.E.), a bright white light. It appeared to consist of two white lights close together. We watched it pass by in front of us from left to right. During the observation, which lasted for a few minutes, we noticed that there was no noise associated with the object. We finally saw the light disappear on the horizon, travelling towards Nuneaton 1 (S.W.). Witness (B) stated: “ My workmate and I were standing at the gate of our factory having a break, at between 10.30 p.m. and 11.30 p.m., when we observed two large lights travelling towards us, from over Burbage. And flying towards Nuneaton. We thought it strange as there were no aircraft navigation lights on the object, and also there seemed to be smaller pinpoint lights above it, which could have been lights from inside. It was travelling at about the speed of an old type piston biplane, e.g. a Tiger Moth , rather slowly. There was no noise at all, and no shape to be observed against the night sky ‘ . (

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(Expanded). 77/78/116. 2 October 1978 - 05:30 Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A revolving aerial yellow crescent-shaped object was observed - changed colour to green, then to orange before moving off. (IN-Med). (Marston). (4) (10). 77/78/117. 4 October 1978 - 18:05 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A dome-shaped shining aerial object with a haze around it was observed - visible for 1 minute. (IN-Med).(Davies). (4). (10). 51/78/118. 7 October 1978 - 19:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A hovering blue-pink object was observed in the sky - (PE-3B). Possible Star. (2). 51/78/119. 7 October 1978 - 23:30 - Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - A flashing aerial object was observed. (PE-1B). (3). 77/78/120. 10 October 1978 - 02:00 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - Witness noticed an object in the sky with 2 bright lights and a ‘ hump ’ (IN-NL). (Whitehouse). (4). in the middle. 51/78/121. 11 October 1978 - 21:45 - Hinckley, UK - A conventional aircraft that was mistaken for a UFO.(Mayne). (DE-1B).(2). 51/78/122. 16 October 1978 - 22:30 - Barwell, Leicestershire, UK - An illuminated aerial object with a flashing blue light was observed by lone female witness.(IN-NL). (Faulks) (2). 51/78/123. 17 October 1978 - 19:32 - Thurlaston, Leicestershire, UK - - A large object in the sky that headed in the direction of Croft Quarry before vanishing. (PE-7B).(Possible meteor) (1). 77/78/124. 21 October 1978 - 18:45 - Atherstone, Warwickshire, UK - A schoolboy reported the observation of four large white lights hovering over his school. (IN-NL). (4). 51/78/125. 23 October 1978 - 17:00 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A black kite-shaped object was observed in the sky - followed by 5 ball-shaped smaller objects - daylight - silent. (

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(2). 51/77/78/126-193. 23 October 1978.- 18:00 onwards - Many areas in Leicestershire and Warwickshire, UK - A silent, large triangular object was observed over the region by over 200 known witnesses - 62 left statements - movie film obtained by Burbage witness - (Ref; the ‘Silent Vulcan Case‘ (Sources: ,1, 2 & 4). (Expanded). - Brown/Hall). 51/78/126. 23 October 1978 - 18:00 - Ashby Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A ‘ mass of lights ’ were observed. Witness stated: ‘ I was coming along Ashby Road in my car at about 6p.m.. on Monday night. I was leaving the Cadeby turn when I saw a mass of very bright lights in the sky travelling towards me. Their outline was delta shaped. I went along for about another 500 yards looking up into the sky. I was so interested that I stopped the car in a lay by to get out for a better look. I stared at it for a while then it disappeared faster than the eye could see. In fact it disappeared so fast that I wondered if I had imagined it, although I knew I hadn ’ t ‘ . (

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(2). 5178/127. 23 October 1978 - 18:20 - Littlethorpe, Leicestershire, UK - 3 white bright lights. Witness stated: ‘ I was travelling home and I was between Littlethorpe and Cosby at 6.20 p.m. when I noticed 3 white lights travelling towards me. I thought at first it was an aeroplane going to land at Castle Donnington with its landing lights on, as it got nearer the lights got very bright and formed a triangle. This in itself seemed an unusual formation. I slowed down to view it more safely, and realised there were no other lights as on normal aircraft, wingtips and tail etc. I stopped my car and opened the windows as it got closer. I could see the shape as a black silhouette, it was like a Vulcan bomber, triangular shaped with a light on each point and large. The other strange thing was that I heard no noise at all, no sound of engines etc. After it passed, the lights were no longer visible and it disappeared from my view into the dark. I have never seen the like before and that includes 3 years in the R.A.F. when I saw aircraft day and night ‘ . (

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(2). 51/78/128. 23 October 1978 - 18:30 - Bosworth Park, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright hovering lights. Witness stated: ‘ When we reached the car park, there this thing sat overhead. It did not appear to be very high up. I do not know how long it had been there for we heard no noise at all. It did not move at all, and, as already stated, no sound came from it. We stood looking at it for about 10 minutes, then my daughter said she was feeling afraid of it, as it was so large. As we went towards Bosworth, I could see it still sitting there, then all at once, it was gone. We heard afterwards that it was seen racing across the sky towards Measham. I now wish that we had waited just that little while longer as I would have loved to have seen it moving ‘ . (

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(2). 51/78/129. 23 October 1978 - 18:30 - Greenmoor Road, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright aerial lights - 1 blue light. Witness stated: ‘ We were walking down my friend ’ s house when I saw the lights in the sky. First of all it went up and down, then from side to side and one of my friends ran in to get a camera. We watched it move off at a fast rate, a lot faster than any plane I ’ ve seen. As it went there was a blue light underneath. When my friend came out again it was gone. It wasn ’ t dark but just going dark. It was about 6.30 p.m. on the corner of Greenmoor Road ’.(

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. 23 October 1978 - 18:30 - Monmouth Gardens, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - A large light alternating brightness was observed. Witness stated:

‘ I was sitting at home watching T.V. In my top window I saw a large light that was going on and off. I fetched my two children who were scared. The object did not seem to be moving, it was very large. I went outside and didn ’ t hear any engine noise. I watched for a few minutes and then the lights seemed to go off and the object disappeared ’. (

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. 23 October 1978 - 18:30 - Atholl Crescent, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - Very bright lights moving slowly - dimmed then became brighter. Witness stated:

‘ I was talking to a neighbour and we both saw an object in the sky. It had a number of bright lights which dimmed, then became brighter. The object was moving slow and seemed lower than an aircraft ’ (

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. 23 October 1978 - 18:30 - Leicester Road, Measham, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright lights moving slowly - Witness stated:

‘ The object approached from the south-west. It looked like a star to begin with and gradually got brighter and larger as it approached us. It was approximately 4 to 6 inches in diameter at arm ’ s length with 3 lights, the middle one being like a searchlight with a powerful beam. It moved slowly and took almost half a hour to pass overhead. As it moved over and headed towards Castle Donnington, we lost sight of it as the lights faded out of view. There was no noise at all. Our Alsatian dog was whining and barking furiously as the object passed over ‘ . (

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(3). 51/78/133. 23 October 1978 - 18:30 - Leicester Road, Measham, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright aerial lights. Witness stated: ‘ It was about 6.30pm. We were called outside by our friend and we looked up into the sky. We thought it was a plane but as we looked it was sort of round and had three beams of light. First they were on white then turned to red. It was about one and a half inches long at arm ’ s length and was going very slowly, then, as it reached the front of the house it was going faster - it seemed to be coming from Tamworth and heading for Castle Donnington ‘ . (

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(3). 51/78/134. 23 October 1978 - 18:30 - Ravenstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright lights moving slowly - Witness stated: ‘ I was feeding my livestock down the garden when I noticed three bright lights in the sky. After about 2 minutes I returned into the house and when I came back out again I saw three lights in a triangle shape to only two lights and a red, and green, (or blue). I then watched it disappear all of a sudden ‘ . (

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(3). 51/78/135. 23 October 1978 - 18:40 - Elmsthorpe, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright lights moving slowly - Witness stated: ‘ As we looked at the object it appeared as one lighted mass, its movements were as if it was hovering or pulsating upwards at first, then coming down. It then remained static for a few minutes. The object began to move towards us slowly gradually accelerating. There was however, no noise at all from the craft ’. (

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51/78/136. 23 October 1978 - 18:40 - Lytchgate Lane, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright lights moving slowly - Witness stated ‘ I saw bright white lights, one either side of the object and two smaller lights that could have been red. It was night time but I definitely got the impression of a large triangle ’. (

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. 23 October 1978 - 18:40 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright aerial lights. Witness stated:

‘ Being ex-RAF I would have said that the object was a Vulcan Bomber flying south to north on the flight path used by East Midlands airport. However, the object was stationery in sight for approximately three minutes. Imagine a Vulcan bomber with bright lights on each wing tip and two very bright landing lights in the centre. It then moved towards us and overhead gather speed. When overhead I could see what looked like a red navigation light in the centre and another white light where the tail plane would be. THERE WAS NO NOISE ! I rushed to the front of our bungalow, (taking a few seconds), but it had completely vanished ’. (

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. 23 October 1978 - 18:40 - Hastings High School, Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - 3 very bright aerial lights. Witness stated: -

‘ When first seen, the object was very much like a bright star, and then after a minute or so, it started to grow larger. As it came closer, when the object was approximately ¾ miles away, I used the 24mm. Zoom lens on my super 8 movie camera to enlarge the image. I then decided to film the object for what turned out to be approximately thirty seconds, at the full 24mm., (the camera was loaded with daylight film, (Kodak), and still had the daylight orange filter in place, which I had used the previous day, and forgotten that it was still in place, otherwise, I would have removed it. Looking at the object through the camera lens, I could just make out what looked like the leading edges of an aircraft ’ s wings, but they seemed much too thick. As the aircraft passed overhead, there was no sound at all, the object was very low, and would have been very easy to hear any engines. Also, when overhead, there was no sign of any navigation lights or cabin lighting ‘ . (

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(2). 51/78/194. 24 October 1978 - Evening - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A globular white light in the sky was reported. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/195. 25 October 1978 - 18:25 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - 2 large white lights hardly moving were observed over the area. (IN-NL). (Tebbutt). (3). 51/78/196. 25 October 1978 - 18:30 - Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire, UK - A white flash in the sky was observed - followed by red streaks. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/197. 25 October 1978 - 22:15 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK - A saucer with lights was observed in the sky - described as an upside down frying pan with 2 main lights that changed colour - whooshing noise. (IN-Med). (Law). (3). 51/78/198. 25 October 1978 - 22:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - 2 white lights in the sky one above the other - upper light remained lower light vanished. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/199. 26 October 1978 - 21:45 - Featherstone Drive, Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - white and red aerial lights were observed by two teenage boys. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/200. 28 October 1978 - Evening - Sapcote, Leicestershire, UK - A large orange ball of light in the sky that hovered. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/201. 2 November 1978 - 17:35 - Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - A stationary object was reported - dome-shaped witn 4 green lights and 1 larger red central light. (IN-Med). (20). 51/78/202. 2 November 1978 - 17:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A cigar with windows observed in the sky by a 14 year-old witness. (IN-Med). (20). 51/78/203. 2 November 1978 - 17:45 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - An oval of lights in the sky - shone down a red beam. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/204. 2 November 1978 - 18:45 - Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, UK - A large pulsating orange light in the sky - pulsating - very low- disappeared - then a roar like a jet. (PE-1A). Possible explanation: Aircraft . (2). 51/78/205. 4 November 1978 - 18:15 - Croft Hill, Leicestershire, UK - A red dome-shaped object was observed hovering over the area for over 2 hours. (PE-3C). Possible Moon observation . (Hunt). (2). 51/78/206. 4 November 1978 - 23:07 - Sibson, Leicestershire, UK - 2 silver/green lights in the sky - hovered. (IN-NL). (2). 51/78/207. 8 November 1978 - 17:55 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A silent white flashing light in the sky was observed by whole family - disappeared over Burbage. (PE-1B). (Moore) (2). 51/78/208. 16 November 1978 - 18:30 - Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, UK - Female witness observed red and green flashing lights in the sky - stationary.(DE- 3B). Explanation: Star. (2).. 51/78/209. 22 November 1978 - 17:20 - Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - A red flashing light in the sky was observed. (PE-1B). Possible conventional explanation. ( 3). 51/78/210. 23 November 1978 - 18:30 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - Nocturnal red and green lights in the sky were observed. (PE-1B). Possible conventional aircraft lighting. (2). 77/78/211. 28 November 1978 - 03:30 - Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK - An object in the sky was observed - described as an illuminated cigar-shaped object with blue tinge. (IN-Med). (4). 51/78/212. w 9 December 1978 - 16:50 - Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK - A very slow moving illuminated yellow/white cigar-shaped object was observed in daylight by 3 witnesses. Object low and silent.

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(1). 51/78/214. 14 December 1978 - 17:35 - Coalville, Leicestershire, UK - A nocturnal aerial light at low-level was observed. (IN-NL). (3). -1979 - 51/79/01. 1 January 1979 - 07:00 - Leicester, UK - A brilliant ball of white light. (DE-3A). Explanation: Planet Venus. ( 1). 51/79/02. 1 January 1979 - 16:00 - Thornton, Leicester, UK - Three people observed a red globe hovering over Charnwood school - object changed colour to b