Frederick Valentich: The Pilot Who Vanished After Reporting a UFO

Frederick Valentich disappeared on October 21, 1978, during a routine flight over Bass Strait after reporting a strange UFO hovering above his plane. Despite search efforts, neither he nor his plane were ever found. This episode explores the chilling details of his flight, the last radio transmission, and the various theories about what could have happened—from alien abduction to a tragic accident. What really happened to Frederick Valentich? Join us as we dive into one of the most enduring aviation mysteries.