Episode 42 - Michael Schratt: UFO Crash Retrievals

About this episode

Michael Schratt discusses UFO crash retrievals and the work of Leonard Stringfield.

UFO Crash Retrievals with Michael Schratt, an expert investigator dedicated to preserving lost and forgotten history. In this compelling discussion, Michael pays homage to the pioneering work of Leonard Stringfield, the gentleman who coined the term "UFO crash retrieval" and compiled dozens of firsthand military witnesses over 30 years. Drawing on Stringfield's extensive archives, Michael presents breathtaking forensic composite illustrations and full-color renderings of incredible alleged crash retrieval incidents. Learn about his meticulous process for selecting cases and bringing the witness testimony to life visually. Discover the fascinating characteristics witnesses report that may help distinguish between potential man-made advanced aerospace programs (often tested on Thursday nights, featuring seams, fasteners, humming noises) and purported extraterrestrial craft (described as silent, seamless, built like "stacked atoms"). This presentation features visual reconstructions derived from specific case details provided by Stringfield's sources, including: A 1942 crash near a Georgia Army base with a 15ft diameter, 10ft high craft, hieroglyphic writing, and 5ft tall occupants…

People in this episode

Host: Richard W. Beckwith

Guest: Michael Schratt

Topics covered

• UFOs
• crash retrievals
• military witnesses
• forensic illustrations
• extraterrestrial craft
• advanced aerospace programs

Keywords

• UFO
• crash retrieval
• military witnesses
• forensic illustrations
• extraterrestrial craft
• advanced aerospace

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Georgia, Wright Field

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