Exmouth: Black object near naval base
US Navy Lt. Cmdr. M. and fire captain William Gordon Lynn observed a large black object hovering west of North West Cape base before it accelerated north. This occurred amid a DEFCON III alert during the Yom Kippur War.
Background
1. On October 25, 1973, two US Navy personnel at the North West Cape NSA/Naval Communications Station in Western Australia independently reported observing a large, black, airborne object. The object, estimated to be approximately 30 feet in diameter, hovered at an altitude of 1000-2000 feet before accelerating rapidly and disappearing to the north.
The Incident
Two US Navy personnel stationed at the restricted NSA/Naval Communications Station in North West Cape, Western Australia, witnessed the event. They independently observed a large, black object in the sky. The object was estimated to be around 30 feet in diameter and hovering at an altitude between 1000 and 2000 feet. The object then accelerated at an 'unbelievable' speed and disappeared in a northerly direction. The incident occurred during the Yom Kippur War.
Investigation
Dolan's account does not contain information about any official investigation into this specific incident. Dolan's account does mention the limitations of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the difficulties researchers face in obtaining information related to UFOs.
Significance
The North West Cape incident is significant as a military encounter involving a potentially unidentified aerial object. The location of the sighting, a restricted NSA/Naval Communications Station, adds to the intrigue. Dolan's account highlights the challenges in accessing classified information related to such events, particularly concerning national security. The text notes that while many UFO documents have been released, the truly sensitive ones are often withheld. The incident also occurred during the Yom Kippur War, which may or may not be relevant.