BONNEUIL-SUR-MARNE (94) 28.08.1979

Summary

On August 28, 1979, a witness in Bonneuil-sur-Marne observed a commercial airplane using binoculars. While watching, he noticed a very bright rectangular shape behind the plane and above it. The description is brief, and no further information about the phenomenon was provided. Authorities near Orly Airport and the regional control center did not offer additional details. This case was classified as "C" by the GEIPAN, indicating no conventional explanation was found.

The testimony, although limited, describes a clearly distinct object from the plane, with notable brightness. Despite the lack of additional information, the fact that the witness used binoculars adds an element of visual precision. However, neither the gendarmerie nor the air traffic controllers could confirm or deny the sighting, keeping this case in the category of unexplained phenomena.