Catalogue retro 1948-1975

Magazine Overview

This document is a digital edition from 2006 titled "CATALOGUE RÉGIONAL RÉTROACTIF DE LA ZONE CNEGU ANNÉES 1948 À 1975". It functions as a comprehensive catalog of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) sightings within the CNEGU zone, primarily in France, spanning from 1948 to 1975. The cover features a stylized map of France with several UFO illustrations, the CNEGU logo, and contact information.

Catalog of Sightings (1948-1970)

The catalog is meticulously organized by year, with each entry providing a unique identifier (e.g., F/00/57/48 06 00 (01)), the date of the sighting, location, a detailed description of the phenomenon, and the source of the information. The entries detail a wide array of observed phenomena:

1948: A witness in Rosselange observed an elongated, bright shape with fire emitting from the rear, moving horizontally.

1950: Multiple sightings are recorded in May. In Baux-sous-Salmaise, five people saw a metallic ball moving rapidly, emitting a green light. In Sombernon, a pear-shaped object was observed. In Dijon, dozens witnessed a rotating ball, with confirmations from Dôle.

1951: Sightings include a disk accelerating and disappearing in Villebichat, three orange-red balls crossing silently near Lautenbach, and a disk that was initially immobile then accelerated in Villebichat.

1952: A detailed account from Crécy-sur-tille describes a red light descending, stabilizing, and resembling a flattened cone with a yellow halo, emitting white smoke before ascending rapidly.

1953: Military personnel in Louvergny observed a red disk that appeared to split. In Wachault, military personnel saw a small craft with green reflections moving at high speed.

1954: A large 'cigar' or 'object' described as 200m long and 80m wide was observed near La Grande Cheminée, with one witness touching it before it ascended. Other sightings include an orange globe rolling on itself in Xousse, a bright red ball in Liernais causing fatigue, and a luminous green object in Sainte-Sabine described as resembling an aircraft fuel tank.

1955: A luminous object resembling a cigar, emitting multi-colored rays, was seen near Givet. Five brown saucers were observed near Buzancy, with one 1.50m object described as transparent and covered in 'grillage'. A luminous orange round phenomenon was seen in Ancerville.

1956: A metallic object shaped like a lens was observed descending slowly near La Bourgonce, approaching an airplane. In Longvic, soldiers saw a luminous object land near the runway, but no trace was found.

1957: Witnesses in Belfort observed a phenomenon resembling a comet. In Toul, a military man saw multiple luminous points moving horizontally at high speed.

1958: A bright white light illuminated a room in Dorcelles, and the next day, four rectangular traces were found in a garden. In Herbitzeim, a large yellow star was observed, resembling a triangle with a reddish glow.

1965: A large orange-gold light was seen moving north near Paris. In Mont-St-Martin, a red sphere was observed, accompanied by loud noises, and other televisions were reportedly disturbed.

1966: An oval object with four beams of light was seen near Ste-Croix-les-Mines. A fireball was observed over Pont-à-Mousson, with a door at its base from which smaller craft emerged.

1967: A phenomenon in Bezau-mont changed shape from circular to a fuseau. A young inhabitant of Dijon observed an orange ball near Venus. Four people in Eloyes observed three circular objects leaving a trail of sparks. A helmet-shaped object was observed near Labaroche. A luminous point moved rapidly across the sky near Commercy. A red sphere was observed near Talant. In Forbach, a luminous orange point moved towards Germany.

1968: A round grey-pearl object was observed moving slowly in Moyeuvre-Grande. An astro-amateur observed a red ball that disappeared and emitted blinking yellow lights. A large yellow star was seen in Herbitzeim. A red disk was observed moving NE towards SE. A large orange-pale disk with a dark central part was observed moving towards the northeast. An object observed from Ittenheim moved erratically. A metallic cylinder emitting a low hum and leaving a flame was observed. A curious craft described as oval with a single blinking red window was observed in Jarville. A cigar-shaped object, 20m long and 4m high, was observed moving slowly.

1970: Amateur astronomers in Nancy observed a bright orange-red light that faded. In Mirebeau-sur-Beze, a violent green light bathed a vehicle, and an object shaped like a bottle with a flame from its neck was seen. An institute in Mulhouse observed a white luminous object performing 'eights'. An orange object was seen crossing the sky in Strasbourg. A white bolide was observed in Morhange. A large orange 'croissant' was observed in Dijon. A fast-moving red sphere was observed in Vandoeuvre. A fireball was observed rising slowly in Vacqueville. An object shaped like an SV with two appendices was observed at high altitude in Woippy. A large orange-red object was observed moving slowly in Ancerville. Two witnesses in Freyming observed a large star moving towards Germany. Two observers in Freyming-Merlebach saw a large 'star' emitting a red flashing light. A white disk followed by a pink triangle was observed in Morhange.

Sources and Methodology

The catalog relies on various sources, including witness testimonies, articles from publications like "Paris Match" and "LDLN" (Contact Lecteurs), Gendarmerie reports, and communiqués from UFO research groups such as GEOCNI/Freyming. Each entry includes a reference to its source, often specifying the publication, issue number, and page.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes are the diverse shapes, colors, and behaviors of unidentified aerial phenomena observed over France between 1948 and 1975. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent archival and documentation, presenting factual accounts from various sources without overt speculation. The catalog's purpose is to provide a historical record of these events for researchers and enthusiasts.

This document is a collection of UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon) sighting reports from 1975, compiled and published by LDLN (Liaison des Dossièrs Non-identifiés). The issue details numerous individual cases, often with specific dates, times, locations, witness descriptions, and investigator notes. The publication appears to be a specialized journal or newsletter focused on documenting and analyzing such phenomena.

Case Reports

May 26, 1975 - Nancy, France

A Nancy resident observed a dark, lenticular object descending vertically without noise at 19:145. The witness used a camera with a Berthiot lens and Agfacolor film to capture a photograph before the object ascended southwards and disappeared behind rooftops. The object's contours were described as blurry in the resulting black and white photograph, taken against a clear, cloudy sky with buildings.

June 27, 1975 - Pont-à-Mousson, France

Around 3:30 AM, two witnesses traveling to work observed a very luminous, oval-shaped object with pointed, metallic extremities and an orange halo high in the sky above the Esso station. The object remained stationary for 30 to 50 seconds at an altitude of approximately 50 meters before rapidly moving towards Nancy (south). This report was published in 'Est Républicain' and LDLN.

June 29, 1975 - Auflanche, France

Between 22:130 and 23:15, a couple driving on the D48 towards Puilly observed a luminous phenomenon in the direction of Auflanche (Southeast), about 2 km away. The object, described as oval and orange with a white halo and black spots, seemed to approach them. It oscillated gently up and down without noise before suddenly turning 35 degrees to the left and heading towards Puilly. The witnesses attempted to alert others, but the phenomenon was no longer visible.

June 30, 1975 - Puilly, France

At approximately 21:145, several children playing in the church square observed an object shaped like a dirigible, about 30 meters above them. It had two dark rear fins and a transparent center, estimated to be the size of a car. The object emitted an intense yellow-red light that illuminated the street. After hovering for a few minutes, it descended towards the power lines, moving from Northwest to Southeast with a motor-like noise. The children alerted the mayor, who heard the noise and observed a grey-blue "cloud" about ten meters above the power lines where the object disappeared. A voltage drop and disruptions to TVs and streetlights were reported.

July 6, 1975 - Revigny-sur-Ormain, France

A gendarme from Revigny-sur-Ormain (55) was taking nature photos after his service when he observed a luminous red-orange, elongated, stationary object at an altitude of about 300 meters. He took two photos. He then noticed two identical objects taking off vertically without noise. The photos, developed by the witness, showed a domed disc with irregular luminous contours, and the second photo revealed a "luminous zigzag" at the bottom and two pairs of lights seemingly emerging from two dark objects. This case was investigated by several entities, with some reservations expressed about the witness's personality.

August 15, 1975 - Andelot-Blancheville, France

Around 23:130, two military personnel driving on the D44 observed an orange luminous phenomenon resembling a semi-sphere topped by a black shape, hovering above a roadside embankment. The object appeared to take off as the car approached. One witness took a flash photo, which caused the phenomenon to react. The object then flew over the vehicle for several kilometers. The witnesses lost sight of it near Chantraines. Subsequent investigations by the gendarmerie found five other witnesses describing yellow, orange, red, and blue lights. A 1996 counter-enquiry by Raoul Robé proposed the hypothesis of a misidentification with the moon.

August 28, 1975 - Rozérieulles, France

The LDLN delegate for Moselle, a member of Résufo, set up his camera on his balcony for time-lapse photography. Upon development, the photos revealed points arranged in a square pattern moving on a North-South trajectory between the constellations Lyra and Draco. Twenty-five formations were visible. The photographer did not witness the event directly.

August 28, 1975 - Kanois, France

Around 20:155, a vacationer observed a huge, immobile red-orange glow above the forest. Suddenly, the entire street was illuminated by a white light for ten seconds. The phenomenon, located 2 to 3 km away, then extinguished silently.

September 29, 1975 - La Croix aux Mines, France

At approximately 4:130 AM, a motorist observed a cigar-shaped object above him, emitting red and white lights and topped with a turret. Upon returning home, he alerted his father, who also saw the phenomenon above the hamlet of Sadez.

October 3, 1975 - Lexy, France

A group of children playing on a handball court were suddenly illuminated by a large orange glow from the sky. They observed an oval orange object with dark spots hovering silently. The object zig-zagged and then moved away towards Gorcy (north). During the phenomenon's passage, streetlights turned off and then back on. Some contradictions were noted in the children's testimonies during interrogations by various organizations.

October 6, 1975 - Lexy, France

The same group of children observed a similar phenomenon, this time surrounded by a yellowish halo that illuminated the ground and blinked without noise. The object was estimated to be 600 meters high and 60 meters in size, with the observation lasting about fifteen minutes. The phenomenon blinked out, reappeared further away, and moved from west to east. Photos were taken but were not successful. The boys' testimonies showed contradictions when interviewed by multiple organizations.

November 6, 1975 - Merxheim, France

Three children reported observing a flying saucer land in a cabbage field near their homes. The craft deployed three landing gear legs and landed with a siren-like noise. A human silhouette was seen, which then retracted. The craft then picked up three cabbages from the ground using a pincer-like tool. The object then ascended and moved towards Roguisheim (east). No traces were found, but disturbances were noted on nearby televisions.

December 18, 1975 - Ancy-sur-Moselle, France

A young schoolboy observed an object about 200 meters away, hovering about ten meters above the ground. He described it as a strange shape: a rectangular body with four to five red and yellow squares that lit up intermittently, topped by a dome with two V-shaped antennas. Underneath the object, small red and yellow squares blinked. The craft ascended slowly and passed over the boy before moving away to the southeast. The duration of the sighting was about one minute.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the detailed documentation of UFO/UAP sightings, the emphasis on witness testimony, and the involvement of various investigative bodies (LDLN, GPUN, gendarmerie, press, ufologists). The publication seems to maintain a neutral, archival stance, presenting the facts of each case as reported and investigated. There is a clear effort to cross-reference information and include details about photographic evidence, even when the results were inconclusive or negative. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into unexplained aerial phenomena, aiming to collect and disseminate information for further study.