FRAVOR, David
Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot who encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon during a training exercise off San Diego in 2004, later becoming a prominent witness in Pentagon UFO disclosures.
Commander David Fravor was flying an F/A-18F Super Hornet on November 14, 2004, when he and his wingman encountered what they described as a white, oblong object performing impossible maneuvers over the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. The object, dubbed the "Tic Tac" for its shape, allegedly accelerated away at tremendous speed after Fravor attempted to intercept it.
The encounter was captured on multiple sensors including radar and infrared video by another aircraft. The incident involved USS Princeton radar operators who had been tracking unusual objects for several days. When Fravor descended to investigate, the object allegedly mirrored his movements before disappearing and reappearing 60 miles away in seconds.
Fravor's account gained widespread attention when the Pentagon released the "FLIR1" video in 2017 as part of the New York Times' UAP disclosure story. He has testified before Congress and appeared in numerous documentaries about the incident, maintaining that the object's performance exceeded any known human technology.
His credibility as a military aviator with over 3,000 flight hours has made him a compelling witness in UAP discussions. Fravor has been careful to avoid speculation about the object's origin while insisting it demonstrated capabilities beyond conventional aircraft. The incident remains one of the most documented military UAP encounters.
A related topic is AATIP.
Bibliography:
- Blumenthal, Ralph, and Leslie Kean. 'Glowing Auras and Black Money.' *New York Times*. December 16, 2017.
- Fravor, David. Congressional UAP Hearing Testimony. 2023.
- Cooper, Helene. 'Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects.' *New York Times*. May 26, 2019.
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