When most think of commercial flights, we imagine mundane routines. But not for the crew of the IB-249, an aircraft of Spain’s IBERIA fleet, on November 4, 1968. As they steered their course from London to Alicante via the B31 route, an encounter awaited them that would change their perspective forever.
Piloting this flight was Commander Juan Ignacio Lorenzo Torres. A veteran of the skies, Torres began his aviator journey at 17. He boasts a rich 40-year legacy, including flying King Juan Carlos de Borbón, participating in the Saharan War, and mentoring future aviators. With a whopping 28,000 hours in the air, Torres is the epitome of expertise.
Recalling that mysterious day, Torres says, “As we neared Barcelona, an odd directive came from the airport controller, instructing us to descend. Given our altitude and turbulence levels, I asked co-pilot, Juan Celdran Garcia, to stay vigilant for any nearby aircraft.”
Soon after, Garcia exclaimed, “I see something, but that’s no plane!” What appeared was a radiant object, unlike any known aircraft sidelights. As it approached, the center emitted vibrant colors that pulsated, much like a breathing creature. Two dimmer lights flanked this central illumination.
Torres, fascinated and alarmed, consulted his crew and a stewardess, all of whom confirmed the sighting. As the luminous entity danced around their plane, mimicking their light signals and responding to Torres’ questions with a series of blinks, the crew was left in awe. Their most startling realization? This entity was possibly sentient and from another galaxy. And it seemed concerned about our nuclear endeavors.
Soon after, it vanished, leaving the crew and their passengers in wonder.
But the story didn’t end there. Torres was later contacted by Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Aleu Padreni, who revealed that multiple radars had tracked the unidentified objects, validating the crew’s experience. Though initially cooperative, the military’s tone shifted, demanding any evidence Torres possessed and urging silence. As whispers of the incident spread, media attention grew, leading to official explanations—like a dismissive claim that the crew had merely seen Venus.
Reflecting on the surreal event, Torres confesses, “Before this, I was a UFO skeptic. But now? I firmly believe they’re in our airspace.” He earnestly hopes that someday humanity will come to acknowledge and respect these superior, extraterrestrial presences.
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