DeclassifiedDepartment of Statepdf Papua New Guinea

U.S. State Department cables report on UAP sightings in Papua New Guinea from January 1985

State Department UAP Cable 1, Papua New Guinea, January 28, 1985

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— AI summary

This document is a diplomatic cable detailing inquiries by Papua New Guinea's intelligence services about unidentified aerial phenomena. On January 24, 1985, residents reported high-speed aircraft overflight, prompting official concern. The cable includes observations from a local pilot and seeks clarification on U.S. military air activity in the area.

— Editorial

The document is a U.S. Department of State cable dated January 28, 1985, from the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to the United States Indo-Pacific Command in Honolulu, Hawaii. It refers to an inquiry received from the Papua New Guinea National Intelligence Organization regarding reports of high-altitude, high-speed aircraft sightings on the evening of January 24, 1985.

According to the cable, local residents expressed fear over these overflights, leading to a public meeting called by the provincial premier, which was attended by the prime minister. The intelligence officer (referred to as 'NIO') reported various accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena, including fast-moving objects with lights, contrails, and noise.

A credible report was noted from an Air Niugini pilot, who indicated that their radar detected aircraft flying at high altitude and speed. The cable emphasizes that the information received was somewhat vague and sought confirmation regarding U.S. military aircraft presence in the region on that night.

This cable represents a snapshot of diplomatic communications regarding aerial phenomena in the Pacific and their implications for bilateral relations and security concerns. It reflects concerns expressed by local authorities and citizens regarding unidentified aerial activities in their airspace.

— Topics

uap diplomatic cable papua new guinea aerial phenomena

— Mentioned

People

John Powers

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