On October 21, 1978, Valentich was flying over the Bass Strait when he radioed air traffic control to report an unidentified flying object (UFO) following him. Shortly after, all communication was lost and Valentich and his plane were never found.

Join Hosts Matthew and Holly as they examine the official investigation into the disappearance, the unusual circumstances surrounding Valentich's final transmission, and the various theories surrounding what may have happened to him.

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Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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Sources:
McGaha, James, and Joe Nickell. 2013. "The Valentich Disappearance: Another UFO cold case solved." The Skeptical Inquirer, November/December. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://skepticalinquirer.org/2013/11/the-valentich-disappearance-another-ufo-cold-case-solved/?%2Fsi%2Fshow%2Fthe-valentich-disappearance-another-ufo-cold-case-solved%2F.

The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. 1978. "Air crashes mystify searchers." October 24: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250281863.

AAP. 1978. "UFO 'buzzes' lost pilot." The Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, October 23: 4. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/250281609.

Watson, Reg. 1992. "Does Australia have its own Bermuda Triangle?" The Canberra Times, April 8: 23. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122408572.

The Canberra Times. 1978. "Son alive, says pilot's father." October 29: 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110919932.

The Canberra Times. 1978. "Missing pilot reported UFO 'playing with Cessna'." October 23: 1. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110918336/12383760.