Blytheville: Rex Heflin meets Air Force men
On October 11, 1967, Rex Heflin was approached by men in Air Force uniforms inquiring about his 1965 UFO photos and the Bermuda Triangle. He observed a violet glow and unusual radio interference during the encounter.
Background
Background
Rex Heflin, known for his UFO photographs of August 3, 1965 near Santa Ana, California, received an unusual visit on October 11, 1967. The men wore Air Force uniforms and introduced themselves by name.
The Visit
The group asked Heflin about his 1965 photographs and about subjects such as the Bermuda Triangle. He saw a figure in the back of their car and a violet glow. Heflin suspected that he was being filmed or photographed. His VHF radio showed anomalies.
Significance
The case counts as a military encounter, since uniformed persons were involved. It connects to Heflin's earlier sighting, in which he photographed an object with a dome and a black band. Examinations largely confirmed the photographs as genuine, despite doubts. The case is among the reports of MIB-type visitors in UFO research.