UFO sighted by KC-135 crew in 1966

Summary

In November 1966, the crew of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 reported observing two objects moving in formation for approximately one hour. Due to the darkness, the objects' shapes were indistinguishable, but their lights were described as similar to aircraft position lights—white and blue flashing. The pilot noted that the objects approached the aircraft twice, then dropped back into a trailing formation. No sound or visible exhaust was detected, and the FAA confirmed no other aircraft were in the area. The crew, including the navigator and boom operator, observed the objects without optical aids, and the pilot attempted to communicate with them by flashing lights, which went unanswered.

The official report concluded that the objects could have been conventional aircraft, a conclusion the pilot himself supported. However, the detailed and consistent observations from multiple witnesses, combined with the lack of alternative explanations, make this case intriguing. The pilot, Charles W. Bond, later clarified that he had no objections to the aircraft conclusion and was unaware his report had been classified as a UFO until contacted by the Air Force. Despite being resolved as a conventional event, the case remains notable for its thorough documentation and the clarity of the crew's observations.