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On March 20, 2011, a family in Villaines-les-Rochers observed two moving bright objects. One witness, using binoculars, described triangular shapes with flashing orange lights. The objects moved silently in a straight line from north to east. Despite the detailed account, no other reports were made. The gendarmerie investigation suggested the phenomenon was a mid-air refueling operation involving military aircraft in the area.
The case was classified as "B," indicating a plausible but not definitive explanation. The detailed description and lack of noise suggest an unusual aerial event. However, the military refueling hypothesis was considered most likely, based on known air activity in the region that day. The case remains an example of how aerial phenomena can spark curiosity and discussion, even when conventional explanations are offered.