New Lambton UFO Witness Urges Australia to Release Files Following Trump's Lead
Dean Garner will never forget the night in 1999 when he witnessed a massive black triangle UFO hovering above his New Lambton Heights home. "There were no clouds in the sky. It was a massive ship. It seemed to float on air," said Mr Garner, who owns Vern's Guitar Clinic in Wallsend. "We were standing directly underneath it. As we were looking at it coming towards us, we could see the lights on the craft." He added that after the encounter, he experienced electric shocks when touching metal.
Trump's Directive Sparks Debate on UFO Disclosure
US President Donald Trump has recently directed government agencies to release files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Mr Garner believes the Australian government should "absolutely" follow suit. However, Moira McGhee, author of The Gosford Files and a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network NSW, expressed skepticism. "Look at Epstein. Trump promised the release of those files. Out of six million files, only three million were released and they were heavily redacted," she said.
Government and Military Responses to UFO Inquiries
Ms McGhee suggested that while the Royal Australian Air Force may not officially investigate UFOs, they likely do so unofficially behind the scenes. When asked about the issue, former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon stated, "I don't recall UFOs or UAPs ever being raised during my time as defence minister and member of the National Security Committee." A Department of Defence spokesman confirmed that Defence does not have a protocol for reporting or recording UAP or UFO incidents, directing further questions to the US government.
Detailed Accounts of the New Lambton UFO Sighting
Mr Garner described the triangular craft as appearing to be made of a substance similar to "black glass or titanium." He noted that it had five lights, including a massive orange light in its centre. "We were screaming and jumping as it approached our backyard," he recalled. The sighting occurred during a barbecue on Grandview Road at about 11pm, while he was discussing the forthcoming new year with a friend. "The experience we had that night was simply incredible," he said.
Other Witnesses and Historical UFO Activity in the Region
Geoff and Maree Masters of Edgeworth also reported seeing the craft. Mr Masters described it as "very similar to the Phoenix Lights that were filmed in the USA," while Mrs Masters added, "It wasn't something from our world. It didn't frighten me, but it makes you realise we're not the only people in the universe." The Hunter and Central Coast regions have long been hotspots for UFO activity, with incidents dating back decades.
Historical UFO Incidents and Government Investigations
In 2012, the National Archives of Australia released UFO files, including an incident at Williamtown RAAF Base in 1983. Dubbed Operation Close Encounter, it involved UFOs detected on radar screens at Mascot, travelling at speeds between 1100km/h and 6500km/h. Mirage jets were scrambled to intercept, but Defence later attributed the contacts to "random atmospheric conditions." Other notable cases include a 2023 sighting of a silver disc-shaped object off Soldiers Beach and a 1955 event where a flying saucer reportedly landed in Lambton Park, leaving a burnt circle that persisted for 18 months.
Public and Researcher Perspectives on UFO Disclosure
Phil Mahoney, who witnessed the Lambton Park incident as a child, supports releasing UFO files, saying, "I think it'd be great." Many researchers believe the UFO phenomenon has been present for centuries, with theories linking it to consciousness, quantum physics, and advanced artificial intelligence. As debates continue, calls for transparency grow stronger, echoing Mr Garner's plea for Australia to join global efforts in UFO disclosure.
