Alleged UFO Incident 31st March 1993

This document is a collection of reports, correspondence, and internal memoranda from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) regarding a wave of UFO sightings that occurred across the United Kingdom, primarily in the West Country, Wales, and Shropshire, on the night of March 30th and the early hours of March 31st, 1993. The file contains detailed investigation reports from the Devon UFO Research Organisation (DUFORO), witness statements from police officers and members of the public, and internal MOD assessments. Many witnesses, including police officers and military personnel, reported seeing two or more very bright, white, or yellowish lights moving in parallel, often accompanied by vapour trails, and moving at high speeds or hovering silently. Some reports described the objects as large, with a structure resembling a 'catamaran' or 'two Concord aircraft fixed together'. The MOD conducted extensive checks with air defence and air traffic control authorities, confirming that no military aircraft were operating in the area at the time. While some officials suggested the sightings might be linked to the re-entry of a Russian rocket (Cosmos 2238), this explanation was contested by the investigator as failing to account for the low-level sightings, the duration of the events, and the specific descriptions provided by witnesses. The file also highlights internal MOD discussions regarding the 'Aurora' project, with officials expressing concern that the sightings might be related to experimental aircraft, though they remained unable to confirm any such activity. The document concludes that the events remain unidentified and of potential defence significance, recommending further investigation.