Disappearances Frederick Valentich
Oct 12, 2023
A 20-year-old pilot named Fred Valentich disappears mid-flight after reporting a sighting of a high-speed object he believes to be an unidentified aircraft. The podcast explores Fred's background, his encounter with a strange aircraft, and the subsequent search efforts to find him. The podcast also delves into the possibility of alien abduction and the mysterious sightings reported during Fred's disappearance.
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Fred's Final Radio Transmission
- Fred Valentich radioed that a strange aircraft with four bright lights was flying near him at incredible speeds.
- He reported engine trouble and then his last words described a hovering object before radio silence.
Official Suspicion of Disappearance
- Investigators noted contradictions between Fred's planned trip and his radio report, suggesting he might not have intended to land.
- The official report suggests he may have orchestrated his disappearance, but no definitive conclusion was reached.
Fred's UFO Interest Explored
- Fred Valentich was interested in UFOs but was not considered obsessed or a fanatic by acquaintances.
- Investigators didn't find UFO interest clouded judgment, and the official report excluded UFOs in the final analysis.