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GEIPANJanuary 8, 1981GEIPAN Class D
Trans-en-Provence, France — UFO sighting with landing traces
Summary
On January 8, 1981, a witness observed a gray, circular object descending and landing nearby while working on a construction project. The object, approximately 2.5 meters in diameter, left a 2-meter diameter trace on the ground with signs of disturbance. Investigations by the Gendarmerie and GEPAN revealed significant soil compression and traces of iron, phosphates, and possible combustion residues.
Key highlights
An eyewitness observed a vertical object descending in his garden.p.1
“OBJET A CONTINIE A DESCENDRE”
The report was filed by the local gendarmerie and included soil samples for analysis.p.5
“Ces échantillons de terre et d*herbe ont été adreasés pour analyse”
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