Detroit, Michigan
Place· 5 declassified document(s)
Also: Detroit
The largest city in Michigan, known historically for its automotive industry. In UAP history, the greater Detroit area and southeastern Michigan were the focal points of the massive 1966 UFO wave. This wave prompted an investigation by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, who controversially attributed the sightings to 'swamp gas,' sparking public outrage and a congressional hearing led by Gerald Ford.
Associated with the massive 1966 Michigan UFO wave that led to the infamous 'swamp gas' explanation and subsequent congressional hearings.