UFO Sighting in Menorca in 1978

Summary

In October 1978, a pilot from AVIACO reported the presence of two unidentified objects during his approach to Menorca Airport. The air traffic controller confirmed there was no reported traffic in the area, and after coordinating with other control centers, no known aerial activity was found. Later, the controller went outside and observed a luminous object at low altitude, moving from east to west. The weather conditions were good, and the controller estimated distance and altitude based on his experience. The pilot described the lights as similar to those of civilian aircraft, leading to the thought of fighter jets in formation. However, no definitive identification of the phenomenon was achieved.

The case was investigated by the Spanish Air Force, which gathered testimonies and documents. Despite multiple inquiries to control centers and taking statements, no conventional explanation was found. Eventually, the file was classified as declassified, with no findings justifying a more sensitive category. The mystery of the objects observed in Menorca remains unsolved, adding an intriguing note to the history of UFO sightings in Spain.