Film Lens
The documentary features testimonies from commercial and military pilots regarding their encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). It includes insights from retired rear admiral Tim Gallaudet, who discusses his experiences with UAP while overseeing meteorological operations in the Navy. The film emphasizes the challenges pilots face in reporting sightings due to fear of repercussions from their employers, as many airlines prefer not to be associated with UFO sightings.
The narrative also touches on the historical context of these sightings, dating back to the 1940s, and shows the recent advancements in technology that allow for continuous monitoring of the skies. The film makes clear the stigma surrounding the topic in the scientific community and advocates for a more open-minded approach to investigating these phenomena, as evidenced by the Department of Defense's $22 million effort to research UFOs in 2017.
Why Watch
- •Meet Tim Gallaudet, a retired Navy admiral with UFO insights.
- •Find out why pilots fear reporting UAP sightings.
- •See how technology is changing the study of aerial phenomena.
Did You Know
•The US Navy documented several hundred observations of unexplainable phenomena in military airspace.
•In 2015, Tim Gallaudet was in charge of all Navy meteorologists and oceanographers.
•50% of pilots from the same airline as one witness reported seeing something unusual.
•The Department of Defense ran a $22 million effort to document UFOs in 2017.
Perfect For
Aviation enthusiastsUFO researchersMilitary history fans