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Episode 031 - The Westall UFO Incident (1966)
The Westall UFO Incident, which occurred on April 6, 1966, in Melbourne, remains one of Australia’s most fascinating and mysterious events. Over 200 students and teachers at Grange Horse Primary School and Westall High School witnessed an unidentified flying object (UFO) hovering in the sky, before it quickly ascended and disappeared at high speed. The object was described as being a silver, saucer-shaped craft, and several witnesses have recalled the event with vivid detail, yet the Australian government has never officially acknowledged or explained the occurrence. Despite this, many witnesses remain adamant about what they saw that day, making it one of the most significant UFO sightings in Australia’s history.
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the mysterious Westall UFO Incident, examining the eyewitness testimonies, government secrecy, and the ongoing speculation about the truth behind this perplexing event that has captured the imagination of UFO enthusiasts for decades.
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Includes audio from two witnesses: Terry Peck and Joy Clarke, so listen to the end!
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Sources cited:
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Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the mysterious Westall UFO Incident, examining the eyewitness testimonies, government secrecy, and the ongoing speculation about the truth behind this perplexing event that has captured the imagination of UFO enthusiasts for decades.
***
Includes audio from two witnesses: Terry Peck and Joy Clarke, so listen to the end!
***
Sources cited:
- Dunn, Matthew. 2016. "The Westall 'UFO' incident still remains a mystery 50 years after it occurred." News.com.au, January 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/the-westall-ufo-incident-still-remains-a-mystery-50-years-after-it-occurred/news-story/f002a9da51358af2e9aca4b3d5cd81de.
- Foster, Ally. 2018. "Chilling details of Aussie UFO mystery." The Daily Mercury, August 8. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/audio-reveals-creepy-details-of- australian-ufo-mys/3487466/.
- Dunn, Mark. 2014. "Westall 'UFO' incident was actually government radiation testing, reports reveal." The Herald Sun, August 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/westall-ufo-incident-was-actually-government-radiation-testing-reports-reveal/news-story/b6c6056bf60f378809f19327eb1c23fc.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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The Westall UFO Incident, which occurred on April 6, 1966, in Melbourne, remains one of Australia’s most fascinating and mysterious events. Over 200 students and teachers at Grange Horse Primary School and Westall High School witnessed an unidentified flying object (UFO) hovering in the sky, before it quickly ascended and disappeared at high speed. The object was described as being a silver, saucer-shaped craft, and several witnesses have recalled the event with vivid detail, yet the Australian government has never officially acknowledged or explained the occurrence. Despite this, many witnesses remain adamant about what they saw that day, making it one of the most significant UFO sightings in Australia’s history.
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the mysterious Westall UFO Incident, examining the eyewitness testimonies, government secrecy, and the ongoing speculation about the truth behind this perplexing event that has captured the imagination of UFO enthusiasts for decades.
***
Includes audio from two witnesses: Terry Peck and Joy Clarke, so listen to the end!
***
Sources cited:
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
Join Holly & Matthew as they delve into the mysterious Westall UFO Incident, examining the eyewitness testimonies, government secrecy, and the ongoing speculation about the truth behind this perplexing event that has captured the imagination of UFO enthusiasts for decades.
***
Includes audio from two witnesses: Terry Peck and Joy Clarke, so listen to the end!
***
Sources cited:
- Dunn, Matthew. 2016. "The Westall 'UFO' incident still remains a mystery 50 years after it occurred." News.com.au, January 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/the-westall-ufo-incident-still-remains-a-mystery-50-years-after-it-occurred/news-story/f002a9da51358af2e9aca4b3d5cd81de.
- Foster, Ally. 2018. "Chilling details of Aussie UFO mystery." The Daily Mercury, August 8. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.dailymercury.com.au/news/audio-reveals-creepy-details-of- australian-ufo-mys/3487466/.
- Dunn, Mark. 2014. "Westall 'UFO' incident was actually government radiation testing, reports reveal." The Herald Sun, August 6. Accessed August 25, 2021. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/westall-ufo-incident-was-actually-government-radiation-testing-reports-reveal/news-story/b6c6056bf60f378809f19327eb1c23fc.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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