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October 18, 1954, Chalon-sur-Saône, Saône-et-Loire:

Reference for this case: 18-Oct-54-Chalon-sur-Saône.
Please cite this reference in any correspondence with me regarding this case.

Summary:

The regional newspaper Le Courrier de Saône-et-Loire for October 21, 1954, reported that "flying saucers reportedly flew over" the S.F.A.C. construction sites in Chalon-sur-Saône on October 18, 1954.

The newspaper explained that they had been informed that several "flying saucers" were seen by many members of the staff.

No description, no details, no further information was provided.

Reports:

[Ref. csl1:] NEWSPAPER "LE COURRIER DE SAONE ET LOIRE":

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Flying saucers reportedly flew over the S.F.A.C. construction sites in Chalon on Monday

We are informed that several "flying saucers" reportedly flew over the S.F.A.C. construction sites in Chalon on Monday afternoon. Many staff members are said to have seen the mysterious craft.

The same event is said to have already occurred a few days earlier.

When will the mystery be solved?

Explanations:

Map.

With so little information, I do not see how the case can be assessed - except to say it may have involved military maneuvers.

Keywords:

(These keywords are only to help queries and are not implying anything.)

Chalon-sur-Saône, Saône-et-Loire, multiple, SFAC, S.F.A.C.

Sources:

[----] indicates sources that are not yet available to me.

Document history:

Version: Created/Changed by: Date: Change Description:
1.0 Patrick Gross July 25, 2025 First published, [csl1].

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