The Story Of How An Allied Plane Became A Religious Symbol For Thousands

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1. A Strange Sighting

In 1972, the Royal Australia Air Force was undergoing routine operations over a remote location in Papua New Guinea, which, at the time, belonged to the Australian Commonwealth. It was a day just like any other. On this seemingly normal day, something happened that would alter the course of history—forever.

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When they first spotted it, the helicopter crew was puzzled by what they saw. It was strange, especially considering the fact that they were in the deep jungles of Papua New Guinea. Besides this white, oddly shaped figure, all they could see for miles on end was greenery.