April 1978 brought a wave of UFO sightings across Staffordshire, causing a stir among both locals and experts alike. On the evening of April 21st, Val Allanson and her three children became part of this phenomenon. They witnessed a "bright orange light in the sky" while standing outside their family’s garden nursery.
Staffordshire Newsletter | 21 April 1978
The sightings were not isolated. Reports flooded in from various parts of Staffordshire, all describing the same strange light in the sky. The British UFO Research Association (BUFORA) took a keen interest in the case, with member Derek James noting the timing and consistency of the reports.
James commented on the event, saying, "The relationship of the times stated leaves very little doubt that it was the same object seen by many people." Despite the widespread sightings, no definitive explanation was provided, leaving many to speculate on the true nature of the mysterious object that graced the Staffordshire skies.
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