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Reference number for this case: 31-oct-54-Corrompu. Thank you for including this reference number in any correspondence with me regarding this case.
[Ref. 187:] JACQUES VALLEE:
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323 Oct. 31, 1954 Corrompu (France). Near Long, P. Petit and his employee, Mr. Tillier, with a shop owner, Mr. Pecquet, saw an oval object on the ground. When it took off, the lights of a tractor went out. It measured about 4.5 m, emitted a bright light similar to a welder's torch. It came back, turned, and flew to the south-west. It made the same noise as a swarm of bees. (Personal). |
[Ref. 233] MICHEL FIGUET AND JEAN-LOUIS RUCHON:
The two authors indicate that on October 31, 1954, in Long in the department of the Somme, at the location named "Corrompu," three witnesses saw an oval object of 4 m 50 length, emitting a brilliant light similar to the flame of a blowtorch on the ground. When it took off, the lights of a tractor went out. It made a half-turn, veered and flew away towards the south-west in the direction of Hallencourt. It made a noise similar to that of a swarm of bees.
The authors indicate that they investigated themselves with M.A. Chaloin, but it is not clear whether they meant this case or another similar one, and indicate as reference the Bulletin de l'AAMT #15.
[Ref. 1602:] FABRICE BONVIN:
Fabrice Bonvin notes:
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Case #026: 31/10/1954, p. 204 (Corrompu) |
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Corrompu, Somme, P. Petit, M. Tillier, Pecquet, object, oval, landing, failure, headlights, car, light, brilliant, buzz, hum, multiple, manoeuvers
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