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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