2009


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July 2009

Received on 12/07/2009 18:00:33

1987 EDITH VALE (VIC) PMhrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Yvette
Number of witnesses present: C & K
Sighting Duration: 30 seconds
Occupation: Warehouse

Observation: This was my first sighting of an apparent UFO.. I was sitting outside in a banana lounge under the back light reading a book in the PM enjoying a peach and a coffee in the still of the night.. My older brother came out the back with his friend with my dad's binoculars (or telescope) to check out the 'supernova' that was in the sky at the time..

I heard my brother cry out 'what's that? What's that?' and I immediately got up and had a look to the spot in the sky where my brother was pointing...

I saw an object shaped like you would see a star with my naked eye, in the night sky with the same brightness as a star, the object was zigzagging, disappearing and reappearing several times..We all screamed "UFO" and bolted inside and locked the back door and the laundry door behind us and screamed to our father that we had seen a UFO... He just laughed at us and told us 'it was just the air force playing tricks on us'.. (he worked for the defense department)

I have had several other sightings since (all different) and even seen 'aliens' or whatever the hell you would call them...more recently.

Months and years escape me, but I can do my best to remember..

Description: it disappeared and then reappeared several times and zig zagged a lot. Stars don't make those movements. Not even a shooting star. Location: At home in, Edithvale. around the back yard under the porch light near the house. Altitude: upper atmosphere. - Object Origin: I remember the supernova being to the right of the sky and the UFO we saw was to the left... Object Destination: right to left and back disappearing and reappearing repeatedly,,

Planets Visible: it was a clear night sky, Clear, Warm, Calm

Other Experiences: before this first sighting, I have always had, since I was little, chest pressure with the inability to move as I wake up..(I researched this and they reckon it's some chemical that hasn't released yet to wake up my physical body) and tendency to be psychic, since I was primary school..(which I can't control impressions still to this day) Yes : I would be interested in talking.


Received on 11/08/2009 14:35:42

12.07.2009 WINTON (QLD) 17:50hrs
Source AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Mark
Number of witnesses present: 1
Sighting Duration: 5 minutes.
Occupations: Security officer

Observation: On sunset 50 klms from Winton heading to Mt Isa I noticed quite a large metallic object in the sky cigar shaped almost like a jumbo jet turned upside down but much larger, so I took, I pictures with my mobile phone due to the screen being so small I couldn't really tell if it had captured the object as it was a considerable distance away maybe 3 or 4 klms estimate so I watched the object for a bit and seen other small objects as triangular in shape in the vicinity by fly away from the larger object anyway when I got home put the pictures to my computer, I could see the object with the larger screen. - Description: no sounds it moved across sky - Location: 50klms north of Winton Qld.

Other Witnesses: whoever It was on the road, there were a few cars stopped at the side of the road watching it also.

Apparent Size: Tennis Ball Actual Size: massive. - Altitude: a fair way up maybe plane height. - Object Origin: middle. - Object Destination: left. - Moon Visible: was dusk. - Weather Visibility: Clear, Pleasant, Sunny, Calm. - Viewing Aids: photograph



Image © Mark

Received on 16/07/2009 16:51:54

15.07.09 CANBERRA (ACT) 15:30hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Stuart
Number of witnesses present: 4 to 6
Sighting Duration: 10 minutes
Occupation: Student

Observation; Standing in the quad courtyard at the University of Canberra, noticed a pure white, floating object about 500 meters to 1000 meters high in the sky.. Like seeing a large golf ball at a distance.

it stayed at the same altitude over a duration of 10 minutes, and remained floating slowly in a random fashion at the same altitude. The object soon gathered a small group of onlookers to the courtyard at the uni.

Its exact 'shape' was confused as it seemed to have a centre, but its edges slightly blurred at times, not a solid 'ball' difficult to describe as it slowly shined or gleaned white at times.

Over a few minutes, it began to drift overhead, same small yet noticeable size and speed. After time, my friend suggested a weather balloon and we went to coffee.

Later, the object had still peeked my curiosity, I phoned the the Bureau of Meteorology to ask about weather balloon releases for the day. The Gentleman informed me no weather balloons are released in Canberra, Wagga being the nearest. Description; The size seemed like large golf ball at a distance.

The object seemed to 'wobble float around', but could travel in a direction. The shape of the object was confused at its edges. It had a centre though. No sound, slow speed.. stayed same height for 10 minutes and drifted overhead. Location; College St. Canberra University Courtyard.

Other Witnesses; A group of around 4 or 6 people gathered to watch - Actual Size; large golf ball - Altitude; 500 meters to 1000 meters (seemed cloud height or just above whatever that is)

Object Origin; East to west over the university - Object Destination; it was bobbling so slow to the west.. after 10 minutes I went to coffee.

Moon Visible; Crystal clear Pure white object against clear blue (sometimes it gleaned whiter) Moon Size Comparison; star sized / planet sized shine Weather Visibility; Clear, crystal clear.

Received on 20/07/2009 19: 09: 04

20.07.09 LOGAN (QLD) 22:30 & 23:30hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Wayne
Number of witnesses present: 5
Sighting Duration: 3 to 4 minutes
Occupation: N/A

Observation: on Saturday round 10:30pm, I went out for a smoke, and I was looking up at the stars and I swore 4 orange lights in the sky over the Logan Crestmead airier my flat mate was outside at the time and I said to him to have a look at this and he got his girlfriend and dad to have a look as well and my x partner, I got my camera out and I took pitchers as the orange lights were flying over we herd no sound at all and they were flying in Formation.

Then at 11:30pm they came back the same 4 orange lights, and I started taking pitchers again when I put the pitcher on my PC they did not look like what we swore - Description: they formed orisons belt in the first sitting and in the 2nd sighting, they formed a triangle and flying in the same line - Apparent Size Other: an orange light - Actual Size: the size of a small plane - Altitude: 2000 or 3000 feet - Object Origin: they came from the south east - Object Destination: west - Planets Visible: yes, Clear - Viewing Aids: photographed.


Received on 20/07/2009 22:17:26

20.07.09 BENLEIGH (VIC) 21:40hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form & Phone
Witness: Charlie
Number of witnesses present: 3
Sighting Duration: unknown
Occupation: Student

Observation: I saw what appeared to be a bright light at first glance, my first statements were "hey doesn't that look somewhat strange to you?" My partner suggested "UFO" as a joke at first, strangely as the car moved closer in the direction of this "star" it started to move at very high speed, I would say...Faster than a standard passenger plane, that wasn't the strange part, the strange part was the fact it stopped, started, stopped starting, (no sound present), moved up, down in all directions. There was also a smaller (blinking light) that was almost playing "tag you're it" with the larger multi colored UFO making circles around it almost to obtain its attention. Although I am no aircraft except by any means necessary, I do know my Ufology and I have been an enthusiast for quite some time, I have no reason to lie or to over exaggerate in the slightest as I do believe strongly in the existence of these craft and beings with or without solid proof, although in my lifetime, I have never, and I must stress this, seen two craft of unidentified nature perform intelligently with each other as if they were bio-mechanical creatures in the sky.

Description: speed changes, colour changes, altitude changes etc.Location: My partner and her mother were present at the time. Other Witnesses: aprox.... the size of a caravan (small bus) the smaller second object was basketball sized strangely... (unsure if it was attached or not to the main UFO)

Apparent Size Other: mobile phone (blinking lights) - Actual Size: as I stated, a small bus and basketball in size. - Altitude: city building height, higher than a helicopter, lower than a commercial plane - Object Origin: unsure (don't know north coordinates), I will find out if necessary. Object Destination: unsure, we stopped the car, had a look, listened for noise (no noise evident), mother was freaked out so we left. I assume it was there for some time, moving left to right at different speeds. Moon Visible: again, unsure but the sky was very clear. Moon Size Comparison: unsure, but I said from first perspective same sized. Planets Visible: unsure of location of planets etc Weather: ClearCold, Windy.


Received on 26/07/2009 09:41:45

22. 23. 24. 25. 26.07.09 TINDAL (NT) 00hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: X name removed
Number of witnesses present: 2
Sighting Duration: seconds
Occupation: IT

Sorry guys this may not be a UFO , it's only flashing light in the horizon, huge flash covers most of the sky, happened in Tindal on the RAAF Base. My husband works night shift xxxxxxxx with his co workers, few of them have seen it. Every night .. Started around 5 am ,few nights around 1 am , then 3.30 then 5.30 this morning again..

The strange thing is: All the base loses power immediately after this happens. Power comes on again when the sunlight starts to come up. Around 6.45 sometimes a little earlier.

As you may understand, boys being boys, they will not talk about it as they may sound strange if they do..

I am just very curious to think that something that can affect large scale of houses and power loss is not discussed.

Please let me know if you have an answer or similar sighting .

Location: Tindal is 20K approx from Katherine in the northern territory where the RAAF base is .. Very quite clear sky every night in the dry season between April and October. Still no wind and you can see the sky as clear as anything.

Other Witnesses: well, I can tell you names of my husbands co workers that have seen it, but I'm not sure they would like that. Weather Visibility: Clear, Pleasant, Calm, sunny.


Received on 25/07/2009 23:50:44

26.07.09 SEAFORD BEACH (SA) 21:05hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form & Phone
Witness: Alan
Number of witnesses present: 2
Sighting Duration: I minute approx
Occupation: N/A

Observation: large orange fireball traveling south appeared to be very high and very fast pieces broke off and appeared to fall to the ground on 3 separate intervals.

Description: no sound object flew level until it disappeared from view
Apparent Size: Tennis Ball - Altitude: at a guess 5000ft - Object Origin: north - Object Destination: south - Moon Size Comparison: 1/4 size of moon - Planets Visible: yes a very clear night, Cold, Calm.


Received on 27/07/2009 19:57:00

27.07.09 FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS (NSW) 17:20hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Neil
Number of witnesses present:
Sighting Duration: 7 to 10 seconds
Occupation: Sheet metal worker

Observation: I was a passenger in my wife's car,we were following another car to look at a property. As we were about to turn onto Van diemans crescent just past van couver place I noticed an object hovering in the air, it was directly over van diemans cr. I kept the object in my sights the whole time as we turned into van diemans cr, we drove right underneath it. First I thought it was a kid's helium balloon ,but it remained absolutely still.

Description: The object was small, perfectly spherical and silver metallic. As I was underneath it and straining to see it with my head on the dash, I'm sure it had a blackish smudge in the centre of the bottom. Location: corner of Van Diemens and Tasman Parade, Fairfield heights. Other Witnesses: My wife never saw the object as she was driving, the lady we were following may have seen it,but I never mentioned it, she speaks little english.

Apparent Size: Dinner Plate Actual Size: I tried to work out what size it was with trig.b x h blah blah..I would say about 700-1100mm diameter.

Altitude: 25-35meters about 10-12 meters above the power poles.It was below the skyline when I spotted it. Because there is a hill, in the distance, not far. Object Origin: dead still - Object Destination: I didn't see it go, turned around after we drove underneath but could not see it because of the angle and car roof.

Weather Visibility: Clear, Mild, Cloudy, Breezy - Weather Comments: it was wet, with patchy cloud,but still good light.

Effects Psychological: I was scared at the time felt like it was watching me. Soon after I was excited. Now I'm sure UFOs exist.

Other Experiences: not really, seen some good shooting stars. This was unlike anything,it was in the day an unexpected.I was very lucky (or unlucky) to have noticed it.

Results received from FORM on 26/08/2009 19:19:05

27.07.2009 PERTH TO BROOM (WA) 07:54hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form & Phone
Witness: Kevin
Number of witnesses present: 1
Sighting Duration: 1 minute
Occupations: Ex-military and ex-police

Observation: On Monday the 27th July 2009 I occupied a window seat (left side) on a QANTAS flight (QF 1926) traveling from Perth to Broome. (Western Australia)

At 07:54 hours, which was about one hour into the flight, I saw something below which, to this day, I can?t explain as being anything other than a U.F.O.

At first I thought it was a very large shed reflecting the morning?s sun rays, but soon noticed this thing was moving.

Over the minute, I watched this thing, and before it left my view under the plan?s left wing, I estimated the best I could, its size and speed. Its shape and colour were easy, it was a boring bright silver shaped like a huge cigar with bull-nosed ends.

Sorry, but there were no flashing lights, bells or whistles.

There were definitely no wings or anything at all protruding off this craft. It was a boring cigar shape thing. For the entire time I watched it, I could clearly see the earth below and around its entire shape. There was absolutely nothing hanging off this thing, which could explain how it flew! There wasn't?t even any jet trail or kicked up dust, even when it crossed over a dirt track!

Over the time, I watched this thing, and before it left my view, I estimated it was about 100-150 meters long and 6-10 meters wide. I know this sounds ridiculously large but I?'m just saying how it is.

I estimated its speed, which was constant, at about 200 km/h and it traveled in a straight line. It was a bit hard trying to estimate it?s height off the ground but I?d say about 100 feet at the most. I couldn't?t see any shadow but from about 25 thousand feet (?) it looked close to the ground. It definitely was not on the ground.

I made particular attention to the terrain this thing was flying over. It was your usual outback desert type scenario, low undulating rough ground interrupted with scattered bush. About midway through the minute, I watched this thing it crossed a dirt track which ran east west. Besides the track there was absolutely nothing else as far as the eye could see.

WEATHER - The weather was absolutely fantastic and the skies were pristine clear. My eye sight is extremely good over long distances and I?'m not colour blind.

At the time I was writing this, I had written to QANTAS chasing details of my plane?s location and height at the relevant time. Nothing heard back to date.

I had written to the R.A.A.F., who replied, but stated they don?'t monitor air space other than areas of military interest. They suggested I make an inquiry with Air services Australia. I am still waiting for a reply from them.

Description: Nil whatsoever. - Location: It takes about 2 1/2 hours to fly from Perth to Broome. If the plane is travelling in a straight line, and we were about one hour into the flight I estimate I was about 250-300 kilometres east of the Shark Bay area. (Nothing there but desert) Other Witnesses: Nil known. I know this sounds unreal, but I didn't tell anyone at the time. The chap beside me was asleep, and he told me earlier he didn't want to be wakened for the in-flight breakfast. - Apparent Size Other: Cigar shaped with bull-nosed ends. - Actual Size: There was just the one. 100-150 metres long and about 6-10 metres wide. - Altitude: Maybe 100 feet? Hard to estimate from my height. - Object Origin: It was traveling from the north. - Object Destination: It left my sight to the south.
Moon Visible: Daytime. - Moon Size Comparison: n/a - Weather Visibility: Clear - Weather Comments: I was about 25000 feet in the air. - Effects Physical: Disbelief. - Effects Psychological: Disbelief.

Other Experiences: Yes: About 1965, playing baseball in the park with brother. I saw a bright silver object (shaped like foot ball) travel very fast from one horizon to the other in just a few seconds. No trail, no noise.

About 1973-4 (Townsville Qld) 8-10 stars doing all sorts of darting in and out of formations. Lasted about 3-5 minutes. One other witness.



Received on 3/08/2009 13:35:23

31. 07.2009 WERRINGON (NSW) 23:00hrs
Source: AUFORN ONLINE UFO Report Form
Witness: Luke
Number of witnesses present: 5 sons friends
Sighting Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Occupations: Gas Fitter

Observation: Observed white/orange light west of my house in Werrington moving quickly in all directions, unlike any craft I have ever seen move before. - Description: Yes quickly changed direction Location: Werrington. - Apparent Size: Pea-Sized. - Actual Size: 20 meters diameter. - Altitude: 1 - 2 kms. - Object Origin: Western sky all directions. - Object Destination: west. - Moon Visible: no. - Moon Size Comparison: no comparison to the moon. - Planets Visible: yes. - Weather Visibility: Clear, Cold, Calm. - Viewing Aids: videoed on a digital camer.


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Received on 30/07/2009 18:30:36 October 30th yr? CHINDERAH (NSW) 23:00hrs


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