jan 8, 1981 - Trans-en-Provence case
Description:
Retired contractor, Renato Nicolai reported the landing of a flying object near his home to local police. Renato believed it to be a military craft. Groupe d'Étude des Phénomènes Aérospatiaux Non-identifiés (GEPAN), a branch of French Space Agency created to investigate UFOs, conducted an investigation, photographed circular impressions on the ground, and took samples of the area.[127] Skeptics have been critical of the GEPAN investigation which took place 40 days after the initial sighting.[128][129]Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 8, 1981
Now
~ 44 years ago