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UFO spotted in Derbyshire Dales

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Published Date: 12 March 2009
A UFO has been spotted in the Dales - the latest of several sightings in the area.
A Wirksworth resident saw a mysterious vapour trail in the sky above Pittywood Road in the town.

The man, who did not want to be named, contacted the Mercury to describe his experience.

He claims a silent craft descended from high altitude at about 60 degrees and performed a loop very close to the ground before climbing back into the air at another 60 degrees.

The object formed a 'V' shape in the sky.

He said: "My wife called me out to have a look and my first instinct was something was crashing.

"The only type of craft I could think of that could do that would be a military one but we are a long way from any RAF base."

He added he could also see flashing lights in the distance and after doing some research online had discovered similar sightings in the area.

The UFO was spotted at around 10.30pm on March 10.

The Ministry of Defence revealed its X-files for 2007, listing 135 sightings - including a mysterious object in Wirkworth.

Clusters of bright white lights, strange, triangular shaped objects and stationary craft in Wirksworth are just some of a huge surge in sightings reported in 2007.

The Ministry of Defence released the file as part of plans to open its archives on UFO research.

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  • Last Updated: 23 March 2009 3:52 PM
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  • Location: Matlock
 
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Derek Timms,

Darley Dale 12/03/2009 22:09:17
That whole thing sounds terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure.

The closest I've come to such an experience would be the first time I flossed my teeth.
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sophie robinson,

matlock, 13/03/2009 09:35:24
Its a bit far fetched if you ask me,just a shame these ufo's hav'nt visited matlock yet!
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ARTIST CORNER RESIDENT,

13/03/2009 12:55:32
UFO's wanted to visit Matlock but were put off by the lack of shopping!!
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Tideswellman,

Stoke 04/10/2009 20:02:36
Although I have seen Chinese Lantern in the Matlock area at this time of year. People are too quick to dismiss every strange light in the sky as Chinese Lanterns. !0 years ago...it was "Marsh Gas" or "The Moon" Even though the moon doesn't fly.

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