CASE REF: 51/77/15.

5 July 1977 - 22:30 - Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, Leicestershire, UK - 2 yellow, elliptical very slow moving bright lights were observed by a lone, male witness. The lights changed direction and shape then sped away.

Witness stated: “Whilst looking out of my bedroom window, facing due south on a clear night, at precisely 10.30 p.m. I noticed two bright yellow-white lights come into view. They were travelling in an east to west direction, very slowly at first, almost to a stop. I estimate the distance at this point to be about 2 miles. After nearly stopping they changed direction and travelled in a westerly direction at extreme speed. The two circular lights appeared to change shape on moving away, to an elliptical shape. Their height I would estimate to have been at between 1,500 - 2,000 feet. The night must be noted for its absolute clarity, there was no cloud, or noticeable stars or Moon light, and no air traffic at all. And no sound was noted“. (UN-NL). (Wallace).

　 FIG 1. Original witness drawing of the unusual lights seen over the Sketchley Hill Estate, Burbage, Leicestershire.