As reported

Cigar over Lincolnton, NC

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The report, as filed

cigar shaped ufo in daylight, clear sky!!!!!

Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.

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Routed to: Federal Aviation Administration · records window 2008-09-30 → 2008-10-17

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November 29, 2017 · 10:40 PM · OVAL

Lincolnton, NC

They moved erratically for several minutes. Eventually one came towards our home and flew behind it out of our sight. We observed the other light for several more minutes before the light seemingly disappeared as if someone turned off a light switch. Both lights were very high in the sky.

November 26, 2014 · 7:00 PM · TRIANGLE

Lincolnton, NC

Similar to aviation lights except for layout Wich was three main lights in triangular pattern with one flashing light separate from the other. Craft was flying just above some very low clouds and following the path of the clouds. No noise what so ever was heard. Not a jet or prop plane. Total silence. Flew as to stay in as much cloud cover as possible. Never seen anything fly that smoothly. As if there was no effort. Witness elects to remain totally anonymous; provides no contact information. PD

March 28, 2013 · 3:33 PM · FIREBALL