UFO Sighting in Crittenden, Virginia in 1969

Summary

An observer in Crittenden, Virginia, reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on January 17, 1969. He described a sound similar to an electric motor or a failing transformer, followed by the sight of lights arranged in an elliptical pattern, with one blinking. The object moved slowly forward with an up-and-down motion, making a left turn before disappearing. The investigation found no helicopter activity at nearby airports, and one had destroyed flight records, complicating verification. The observer, an aerospace technician, detailed his experience with precision, including his perception of the object's distance and speed.