Mariana film, Great Falls
DISPUTED
Great Falls Electrics baseball manager Nicholas Mariana filmed two bright objects crossing the sky with his 16 mm camera. The Air Force returned the film with frames missing; the case was studied by Project Blue Book, the Robertson Panel and the Condon Committee.
Explanation
The Air Force suggested reflections from two F-94 jets landing nearby; later analyses dispute the geometry.
What was seen
Shape: Two bright spinning discs
Witnesses: Nicholas Mariana and his secretary
Duration: ~16 seconds of film
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- 1950s
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