During the night of March 1, 1958, in the throes of the Algerian War, a significant and mysterious UFO sighting was reported at a Foreign Legion camp in Bouahmama, located in the Sud Constantinois region. The sole witness to this extraordinary event was Legionnaire N.G., who was on sentry duty outside the camp.
Setting and Initial Conditions
The sighting took place in a calm and serene environment. The night was cloudless, with the moon casting its glow over the silent desert landscape. No major military operations were underway, and N.G., a seasoned legionnaire with three years of service, was not feeling particularly anxious. His post was a fortified emplacement dug into the ground, lightly armored and connected to the camp by a telephone. Sitting near the trench with his rifle, N.G. was prepared to respond to any unexpected occurrences by either firing his weapon or calling the camp.
The Encounter
At a few minutes past 12:30 AM, N.G. experienced something extraordinary. He heard a whistling noise akin to the sound produced when blowing into the neck of a bottle. Looking up, he saw an enormous, roundish object descending from the sky. The object stopped and hovered about 35-40 meters (roughly 100-120 feet) above the ground, remaining motionless and silent.
N.G. estimated the object to be as wide as 350 meters (approximately 1,000 feet). Observed from slightly below, it appeared elliptical in shape, independent of the perspective effect that makes a disc appear elliptical when viewed from an angle. The object’s span seemed to be around 250 meters, with its nearest edge no more than 50 meters (150 feet) from N.G.’s position. The object was enveloped in a pale green light, with an intense conical beam of emerald-green light emanating from its underside towards the ground.
Witness Reaction and Psychological Impact
N.G. did not fire his rifle or use the telephone. Instead, he found himself mesmerized, staring at the object for 45 to 50 minutes. The colors of the lights were described as the most beautiful, relaxing, and fascinating he had ever seen, making him forget all about the war. He felt an overwhelming sense of peace and happiness, with all psychological tension dissipating.
When the whistling noise resumed, the object began to ascend gently, reaching a height of about 100-120 meters before flying off at tremendous speed towards the northwest, climbing as it went. N.G. felt a profound sadness at the object's departure, followed by a gradual return to his normal state of consciousness. He then picked up the telephone and reported his sighting. The officer’s nonchalant response—“Alright. We’ll see about it tomorrow morning”—left him disappointed.
Aftermath and Investigation
N.G. continued his watch until relieved, later recounting his experience in greater detail. While some superiors believed his story due to his reputation as a serious and reliable soldier, the majority dismissed it as psychological trouble stemming from the harsh conditions of war.
A thorough investigation at the scene revealed no physical evidence—no footprints, marks, alien material, or unusual smells. Despite extensive questioning by officers and a week of observation at the Military Hospital at Val de Grace in Paris, N.G. was found to be in good physical and mental health, with no signs of psychological distress or a tendency towards imaginative or fictional thinking.
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