The Nash-Fortenberry UFO Sighting
- By
Marcus Lowth
- June 9, 2019
- October 24, 2021
- 16 min read
- Expert Opinion
- Posted in
- UFOs, Sightings
A UFO sighting over Newport, Virginia in the summer of 1952 was not only witnessed by two experienced commercial airline pilots, but it came during an increased period of UFO sightings across the United States and, indeed, the rest of the world. Furthermore, each of those pilots was an experienced World War Two pilot, and certainly ofay with pressure situations at high altitude, while controlling a plane, no less. It also occurred during a time when interest in UFOs and visitors from outer space was beginning to become entrenched in the collective psyche of many people on the planet. Of course, whether this is coincidental or consequential is perhaps open to debate.
Artist's impression of the Nash-Fortenberry sighting
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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