Noisy-le-Roi 2013, military aircraft observed

Summary

Two people in Noisy-le-Roi, France, reported a rectangular and dark object on the night of August 8, 2013. The testimony describes a loud and constant sound, along with red and white lights. Although the object was unfamiliar to the witnesses, GEIPAN investigators concluded it was likely a military cargo aircraft, an A400M. The description matched the characteristics of such an aircraft: size, color, sound, and flight path. The witnesses provided two detailed statements, each with a sketch, though no photos or videos were available. Despite the consistency of the testimony, the case turned out to be not particularly unusual, as the observed object was common, but seen under uncommon conditions.