Pantex Nuclear Weapons Facility Incident
The Pantex Nuclear Weapons Facility, a cornerstone of U.S. national defense, became the nexus of a series of peculiar events that began with a reported sighting of a jellyfish-like Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon and culminated in a declared operational emergency on October 23, 2018. This series of events, spanning from sightings of similar anomalies by airline crews to contemporary reports of mysterious crop patterns in England, points to a longstanding public intrigue with unexplained aerial phenomena. The peculiar incident at Pantex, coupled with historical reports and the appearance of crop circles, reflects a sustained pattern of incidents that challenge conventional understanding.
The Pantex Nuclear Weapons Facility in Texas, a site integral to the United States’ nuclear defense system, became the center of a highly intriguing incident when a Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP), bearing a strong resemblance to a flying marine jellyfish, was reportedly observed. Characterized by its tube-shaped body with a domed top and dangling appendages reminiscent of tentacles, the UAP presented a form far removed from any known conventional aircraft. Descriptions of this incident suggest an object maneuvering with controlled flight, navigating between secure areas of the facility, which are known to store significant quantities of plutonium. It was then seen ascending sharply into the sky at a 45-degree angle. This extraordinary event, discussed in depth on the 47th episode of the “WEAPONIZED” podcast by Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp, is said to have been captured on classified footage. The hosts claim this evidence exists and have offered assistance to members of congress with the necessary security clearances to locate it, indicating a profound occurrence at a site critical to national security and raising questions about the nature and intent of such UAP incursions.
In a similar article from a scanned clipping from an old newspaper, the headline reads, “Saw ‘strange objects’ from airliner,” and it features a photograph of a woman, identified as 28-year-old Stewardess Daphne Jean Webster of Birmingham. She was part of the crew on a B.O.A.C. Stratocruiser and reported seeing a formation of strange machines flying parallel to the airliner for more than 80 miles while they were on their way from New York to London. Miss Webster described the objects as being not less than five miles away and said that they appeared solid. The pilot, Capt. James Howard, is quoted as saying the formation consisted of six small, black objects and one larger machine, which looked like a “flying jellyfish” and seemed to change shape constantly. The article notes that many of the 51 passengers aboard the airliner also observed the strange formation. It resembles a British newspaper, possibly from the 1950s or 1960s, considering the reference to the B.O.A.C. (British Overseas Airways Corporation), which was the British state-owned airline company before it merged to form British Airways in 1974.
Also Jellyfish-shaped crop circles are a form of crop circle, which is a large pattern created by the flattening of a crop such as wheat, barley, rye, or maize. Crop circles have been reported from the late 1970s in England, with the phenomena becoming more widespread in the following decades. The jellyfish motif appeared notably in May 2009 in an Oxfordshire field in England, attracting significant attention due to its size and intricate pattern. The appearance of crop circles is most common in the summer months, particularly between July and August in the Northern Hemisphere, when crop fields are at their fullest, providing a ‘canvas’ for the formations. The designs are varied and complex, with some believers in paranormal phenomena attributing them to alien or supernatural forces.
On October 23, 2018, the Pantex Plant, a pivotal facility in the United States’ nuclear weapons complex, announced an operational emergency, setting the stage for a sequence of unusual events and responses that would unfold throughout the day. The initial message from Pantex indicated the activation of their Emergency Response Organization, hinting at a situation that demanded immediate and serious attention.
As the incident progressed, a more detailed account emerged from Pantex, revealing that the cause for alarm was a suspicious vehicle located at the John C. Drummond Center’s parking lot. With the safety of their employees paramount, the facility enacted shelter-in-place procedures. Local law enforcement agencies, including the Carson County Sheriff’s Office and the Amarillo Police Department, swiftly responded to thoroughly inspect the vehicle. Their investigation concluded with relief, finding no prohibited items or explosives, and thus the situation was deemed resolved without any harm.
However, amidst the community’s reaction to the incident, a striking claim surfaced on social media: an AC-130 gunship had been detected on radar, apparently en route to the Pantex facility amidst the unfolding security event. Accompanied by a radar image, this assertion added a layer of complexity to the day’s narrative, blending concern with speculation.
Strange tweet from the Pantex Nuclear Weapons Facility: The Pantex Plant is experiencing an operational emergency. The Emergency Response Organization has been activated.
12:59 PM · Oct 23, 2018
Strange follow up tweet from the Pantex Nuclear Weapons Facility: Just before noon on October 23, a routine inspection at Pantex identified a potential concern with a vehicle in the John C. Drummond Center administrative building parking lot. As a precaution, all employees were sheltered in place. The Carson County Sheriff’s Office and Amarillo Police Department responded, and the vehicle was inspected for any prohibited items. After searching the vehicle, it was determined there were no prohibited items or explosives, and the emergency event was resolved without incident.
Responses from the tweet from the Twitter community: An AC-130 gunship has been spotted on radar headed to #Pantex nuclear facility as security incident is ongoing. #Breaking #Military @CivMilAir @Breaking911″ There is also an image of a radar screen or map showing a section of geography, presumably indicating the location of the AC-130 gunship in relation to the Pantex facility.
The events at the Pantex Nuclear Weapons Facility on that October day highlighted the intricate interplay between security protocols, community reaction, and the rapid spread of information in the age of social media. While the initial threat appeared to be neutralized peacefully, the subsequent rumors and reports, including the alleged deployment of military aircraft, underlined the volatility of public perception during a crisis.
The narratives of aerial sightings, crop formations, and security breaches at sensitive facilities like Pantex are unresolved mysteries. The specific incident on October 23, 2018, marked by emergency protocols, social media rumors, and potential military involvement, underscores the delicate balance between national security and the public’s quest for answers to phenomena that, to this day, remain shrouded in secrecy.
