The print is believed to have languished since being taken in February 1965, but a plan to display it by the Devonport Navy Museum has sparked speculation about the mystery object. UFO expert Peter Hassall, who wrote a book on the subject in New Zealand, is excited by this previously unreported sighting.
The image was captured by the photographer on large-format black and white negative film shot from the cruiser’s wing bridge as it approached what looks like Cape Brett in Bay of Islands. The Royalist was on its way back from Waitangi celebrations in February 1965.
It was first spotted by museum staff member Paul Restall as he was assembling images for the museum’s new website.
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Hi Mark I was one of a group of children that witnessed crosses forming in the sky during the early 60s. The only mention I had seen was in a book on UFO,s that said it was also seen by thousands of people in Australia. Anyone who witnessed these crosses forming would be able to describe how amazing the process was…Do you know of any reports regarding this? Thanks and regards Ed