"BibsBro"  wrote in message 
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> http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080620151351.3l2zsy4b&show_article=1
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> UFO alert: Welsh police spot 'unusual aircraft'
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> Jun 20 11:13 AM US/Eastern
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> UFO enthusiasts got a boost Friday when Welsh police confirmed that one of 
> their helicopter crews had spotted an "unusual aircraft" flying over 
> Cardiff earlier this month. An investigation into the sighting had been 
> launched, they said.
> The police clarification came after The Sun reported a UFO had
"attacked" 
> a police helicopter, following it for several miles over the Bristol 
> Channel. "The pilot banked sharply to avoid being hit, then launched into 
> a high-speed pursuit. But he was forced to give up the chase as the 
> helicopter's fuel ran low -- and the UFO escaped," the tabloid reported. 
> The helicopter crew had described the object as "flying saucer-shaped and 
> circled by flashing lights," it added.
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> "Err... " not so, said the police.
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> "South Wales Police can confirm its air support unit sighted an unusual 
> aircraft. This was reported to the relevant authorities for their 
> investigation," police said in a brief statement, avoiding the use of the 
> term 'UFO', or unidentified flying object.
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> At the time of the incident, the helicopter with three men on board was 
> waiting to land at the St Athan RAF base near Cardiff. The sighting 
> reportedly took place at 00:40 am (23:40 GMT) on June 8.
>
> South Wales Police denied there was a pursuit and indicated that the 
> helicopter crew was never in any danger.
>
Probably just a PR stunt for Torchwood...
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