The Father Gill Papua New Guinea Sighting

On June 26, 1959, Anglican missionary Father William Booth Gill, along with 37 other witnesses at the Boianai mission in Papua New Guinea, observed a large hovering craft with humanoid figures visible on top. The sighting lasted several hours and included apparent interaction with the beings.

The Witness

Father William Gill was:

• An Anglican missionary
• Australian by birth
• Stationed at Boianai mission
• Respected in the community
• A trained observer

The Sighting

On the evening of June 26:

• A bright light appeared in the sky
• It descended and hovered
• A disc-shaped craft became visible
• Four humanoid figures were seen on top
• The sighting lasted over four hours

The Craft

Witnesses described:

• A disc-shaped object
• Larger than a house
• Four legs visible underneath
• Hovering silently
• A bright blue light on top

The Figures

On top of the craft:

• Four humanoid shapes were visible
• They appeared to be working
• Moving around the surface
• Occasionally bending down
• Seemingly aware of the observers

The Wave

The most remarkable aspect:

• Father Gill waved at the figures
• One figure appeared to wave back
• Others began waving
• The figures seemed to respond
• This was witnessed by many

Multiple Nights

The sightings continued:

• Objects returned on subsequent nights
• June 27 and 28 brought more sightings
• Similar craft observed
• Multiple witnesses each night

The Witnesses

Those present included:

• Father Gill
• Teachers and staff
• Local villagers
• Medical personnel
• All signed statements

Signed Testimonies

Father Gill collected:

• 38 signed statements
• Detailed descriptions
• Drawings of the craft
• Consistent accounts
• Sent to authorities

Investigation

The case was examined by:

• The Royal Australian Air Force
• Civilian UFO researchers
• Australian government officials
• Deemed one of the best-documented cases

Skeptical Views

Critics suggested:

• Planet Venus was visible
• Cultural factors influenced perception
• Group dynamics at play
• However, witnesses were educated and reliable

Significance

The Father Gill sighting is significant for:

• Multiple credible witnesses
• Hours of observation
• Apparent interaction
• Detailed documentation
• Respected primary witness

Legacy

The Boianai sighting remains one of the most compelling multiple-witness UFO encounters ever recorded. Father Gill’s credentials and the signed testimonies make it difficult to dismiss.