Three Unidentified Flying Objects Land in France

This document is a translation of a report originally published in the French journal 'Ouranos' (Nr. 21, 1957) regarding three separate incidents of unidentified flying objects landing in France during April and May 1957. The incidents occurred at Vins-Sur-Caramy, Palalda, and Beaucourt-Sur-Ancre. The investigation was conducted by Jimmy Guieu and Marc Thirouin of the C.I.E. Ouranos. In each case, witnesses reported seeing cone-shaped metallic objects that landed, hovered, and produced deafening noises or vibrations. Physical evidence was reported at the sites, including black, tar-like substances and localized magnetic anomalies that caused compass needles to deviate significantly. The report details the investigators' efforts to interview witnesses, who were often initially reluctant to speak due to press scrutiny, and their attempts to verify the magnetic traces found on nearby metal objects. The investigators concluded that the objects were not of terrestrial origin, citing their silent operation and unique propulsion characteristics. The document also includes correspondence from the U.S. Air Force's Foreign Technology Division, which requested an informal investigation into the reports, noting that while no credence was given to the claims, standard intelligence procedures required them to be documented. The report includes diagrams of the landing sites and the objects, as well as photographs of the investigators at the scenes. The investigators consistently defended the credibility of the witnesses, noting that they were respected members of their communities and not prone to hoaxes. The document concludes with a note requesting that any other witnesses to these events come forward.