UFO sightings in the Canary Islands 1992

Summary

In March 1992, the Spanish Air Force recorded a sighting of strange phenomena in the Canary Islands, specifically in the EVA-21 area. This case was included in a list of 26 incidents that were later reviewed and declassified. The file, labeled MACAN NOV92, shows how the Air Command of the Canary Islands responded to requests for information about unidentified sightings. Although most of the cases had already been processed and delivered to the Air Force General Staff, this particular incident from March 20, 1992, remained classified until 1997. The trace recorded was classified as unknown, which generated interest for its subsequent declassification.

The documentation reveals coordination between different military commands and air alert units. In this case, the Air Alert and Control Group (GAC) registered the sighting as an unidentified phenomenon. Although no elements were found to justify maintaining secrecy, the declassification process was thorough, including reviews of letters, documents, and summaries of other similar cases. This file is part of a broader effort by the Air Force to organize and share information on unconventional aerial phenomena, in response to recurring questions from the press and the public.