UFO observed by military in Saint-Dizier in 1978

Summary

On the night of August 20, 1978, five military personnel in Saint-Dizier (France) witnessed an unusual aerial phenomenon. Around 10:50 PM, they saw three bright points moving erratically from the east. Within minutes, these points merged into a single orange light that hovered over a building for two minutes before disappearing toward the north. The object displayed erratic behavior, with sudden stops and accelerations. Witnesses noted that it made no sound and could not be confused with a star or conventional aircraft. This observation, unique in the area that night, was classified as "D" by the GEIPAN, indicating no conventional explanation was found.