2004 Navy TIC TAC UFO Encounter: A Closer Look

In 2004, U.S. Navy aviators encountered an unidentified flying object, described as a TIC TAC shaped craft, off the coast of Southern California. This incident has become one of the most discussed UFO encounters in recent history, primarily due to the credibility of the witnesses and the data collected during the event.

The encounter involved the USS Princeton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, which had been tracking unknown objects for several days. On November 14, fighter jets were dispatched to intercept one of these objects. The pilots, including Commander David Fravor, reported seeing a white, oblong object with no visible wings or engines, performing maneuvers that defied known aerodynamics.

The object was estimated to be about 40 feet long and appeared to hover erratically before accelerating at incredible speeds. The incident was captured on video, which was later released by the Department of Defense, sparking widespread interest and debate.

Despite extensive analysis, the nature and origin of the TIC TAC object remain unexplained. The encounter has been cited in discussions about the need for greater transparency and research into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).