Maisons-Alfort 1988, White object observed

Summary

On August 13, 1988, in Maisons-Alfort (Val-de-Marne, France), a witness reported observing a white object for approximately ten minutes. The witness initially believed it to be a light aircraft (ULM), but the sighting caught the attention of the GEIPAN, France's group for investigating unidentified aerial phenomena. Although the case was classified as category B (phenomenon without a clear explanation), the description and duration of the observation generated interest due to their unusual nature.

The testimony did not include details about unusual movements or behaviors, but the simplicity of the description did not diminish the case's importance. The GEIPAN documented the incident as part of its database, maintaining an open and scientific stance. Cases like this, though seemingly simple, are valuable for understanding how observers interpret aerial phenomena and what elements lead them to consider them anomalous.