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Stephenville UAP Sighting

On January 8, 2008, dozens of residents in Stephenville, Texas witnessed a massive UAP estimated at a mile wide followed by military jets. The Air Force initially denied any aircraft in the area, then admitted F-16s were training. Radar data showed unknown objects heading toward President Bush's ranch.

2008
Stephenville, Texas, USA
50+ witnesses

A small Texas town witnessed a massive UAP with military pursuit.

The Sighting

January 8, 2008:

  • Evening hours
  • Clear conditions
  • Stephenville area
  • Multiple witnesses
  • Bright lights

The Object

What was seen:

  • Mile wide estimated
  • Bright lights
  • Silent movement
  • Low altitude
  • Incredible speed

The Witnesses

Who saw it:

  • Business owners
  • Pilots
  • Police officers
  • Constable
  • Dozens of residents

The Military

What followed:

  • Fighter jets observed
  • Pursuing object
  • Initially denied
  • Later admitted F-16s
  • “Training exercise”

The Radar

MUFON analysis:

  • Obtained radar data
  • Unknown returns
  • Toward Crawford
  • President’s ranch direction
  • Object confirmed

The Media

Coverage:

  • National attention
  • Larry King Live
  • Major networks
  • Town overwhelmed
  • Changed perception

The Significance

Why it mattered:

  • Credible witnesses
  • Radar confirmation
  • Military involvement
  • Air Force contradiction
  • Modern classic case

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