Charlottesville, VA: Pilot witnesses fast glowing UAP
Pilot Carl C. Chambers and reporter John P. Campbell observed a glowing unidentified object near Charlottesville, Virginia, that maneuvered rapidly around their aircraft. It later appeared near Washington, D.C., showing extreme speeds, with another pilot confirming a similar sighting.
Background
Witnesses and Observation
On February 5–6, 1963 at 23:45, Carl C. Chambers, a pilot and photographer, and John P. Campbell, a reporter, sighted a fast unidentified object during a flight in their private aircraft near Charlottesville, Virginia. The object emitted a yellow-white light and was first noticed at about 5,500 feet. It initially held position beside the aircraft's right wing.
Maneuvers and Movements
The object suddenly shot below and above the aircraft, showing abrupt changes of direction and rapid changes of position. Estimates suggest speeds of thousands of miles per hour. Shortly afterwards it appeared about 35 miles south of Washington, D.C., hovering over a defence installation, only to reappear seconds later 10–15 miles north of the capital — an indication of extraordinary acceleration.
Further Confirmations
Another pilot in the region independently reported a comparable object. The sighting points to repeated reports of highly manoeuvrable objects in sensitive airspace, which suggests possible security implications.