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Ufos / Mantell / Godman
Captain Thomas Mantell of the U.S. National Guard encounters a huge UFO in his P-51, but crashes while attempting to pursue it (picture 2 of 2)
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1948 Attempting Crashes Encounters Guard Huge Mantell Pursue Ufos Godman January
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the captivating selection of UFO-themed greetings cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the intriguing image of "Ufos / Mantell / Godman" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings to life the legendary story of Captain Thomas Mantell and his extraordinary encounter with a mysterious flying object in 1948. Imagine sending a card adorned with this fascinating image to a friend or loved one, sparking curiosity and intrigue. Perfect for UFO enthusiasts, sci-fi fans, or anyone with a sense of adventure, these greeting cards make for a unique and thoughtful gift. Embrace the unknown with Media Storehouse's UFO greeting cards - the perfect way to add a touch of mystery and excitement to your correspondence.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, taken on January 7, 1948, we find the moment of encounter between Captain Thomas Mantell of the Kentucky National Guard and an unidentified flying object (UFO). The image, taken from Godman Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky, shows Mantell's P-51 Mustang fighter plane in pursuit of the massive, otherworldly object. Captain Mantell, a skilled aviator with a reputation for bravery, had taken off from Godman Field in response to reports of a large, silver, disc-shaped object hovering over the town of West Haven, Kentucky. Witnesses described the object as emitting a bright light and moving erratically in the sky. Mantell, determined to investigate, climbed to an altitude of 12,000 feet in his P-51 and began to follow the UFO. As he approached, however, the object began to maneuver in ways that defied explanation, darting and weaving through the sky at incredible speeds. Unable to keep up, Mantell pushed his plane to its limits, but ultimately, he could not maintain the chase. Tragically, as Mantell attempted to turn back towards Godman Field, his P-51 crashed near the town of Hardinsburg, Kentucky. The cause of the crash remains a mystery, with some speculating that the intense G-forces experienced during the high-speed pursuit may have contributed to the accident. This photograph, taken just moments before the fatal crash, captures the sense of awe and wonder that surrounded the UFO sighting, as well as the determination of Captain Mantell to uncover the truth behind the mysterious object in the sky. The incident remains one of the most famous UFO encounters in American history, and continues to intrigue and inspire generations of UFO enthusiasts and researchers.
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