Distance to Object(s) & Altitude

1 mile

Shape of Object(s)

small lights

Color of Object(s):

red

Full Description & Details

At approx. 0100 hrs while stationed at Leeward Point, Guantanamo Bay Naval base, I observed the following incident while standing the midnight to 0400 flight line watch as a Seaman in the United States Navy. Although I was a Seaman & not an Airman I had been assigned to duty with Utility Squadron 10 (VU-10). After being on watch for approx.1hr I noticed three red lights in the sky above the water off the southern coast of the base. The main (and only) runway ran parallel with the coast. The base was divided into two sides. Mainside & Leeward Point. Leeward Point was the side of the base where VU-10 was located & had the only runway used for jet fighters. I was in a location that was approx. 500yrds. from the waters edge. As I said these three lights appeared over the water. The lights were not bright. From my vantage point they appeared to have the iluminosity of vehicle tail lights. When I first noticed them they were evenly spaced & formed a perfect line running obliquely from left up to right. I thought it was a helicopter but the fact there was no noise held my attention. As I watched these lights they instanly changed to the opposite oblique configuration. As I continued to watch for the next (approx.) 10 minutes these three lights continued to form every possible geometrical shape. They formed lines & triangles. Sometimes large triangles & sometimes small. The level of intensity of the lights never changed. I could never see the changes actually taking place. These changes must have been made in micro seconds. The light intensity would not start to dim before a change or if it did it was inperceptable to me. Suddenly the lights dissapeared just as they had appeared. Of course in those days we didn't have cell phones so I was anxious for my watch to end so I could ask the guys at the barracks if they had seen the lights. At about 0300hrs. these lights reappeared & began doing the same as before. This time it only lasted for about 5 minutes. After being relieved of my watch at 0400 I was driven back to the barracks. I asked the duty master at arms if he had seen anything strange in the sky & he described to me exactly the same sight I had seen. Another sailor that couldn't sleep that night had gone outside & saw the first incident but returned to bed before the second occured. I can't accuratly state the distance of the lights from me because of the darkness but if I had to guess I would say 1 mile. There was never any crashing surf in this area when the seas were running normal so nightime in this location was always very still & quiet. As far as I know this incident was never reported to higher authorities by anyone who witnessed it, including myself.

Bruce A. Crume

543 36 41

Witness Background

I was born & raised in Dayton, Ohio but moved to Lakeland,Fl Jan.25,1974. I am a retired A/C mechanic with the Polk Co.School Brd.

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