USS Nimitz
Overview
In November 2004, U.S. Navy pilots from the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group encountered a mysterious, white, wingless object during a training exercise off the coast of Southern California. The craft—dubbed the “Tic Tac” for its shape—was tracked descending from 80,000 feet to sea level in under a second, performing maneuvers far beyond known aircraft capabilities. Despite being recorded on advanced radar and infrared sensors, and observed by trained pilots, the object's origin and technology remain unexplained. The event has since become one of the most credible and studied military UFO encounters in modern history.
“It accelerated like nothing I’ve ever seen.” – Cmdr. David Fravor, U.S. Navy pilot
“Real UFOs? Pentagon unit tried to know” – The New York Times, Dec 2017
Key Timeline
- November 14, 2004: USS Princeton detects an object descending from extreme altitude. Pilots from the Nimitz intercept and visually confirm a fast, erratic, wingless craft.
- 2004–2017: Incident kept classified but discussed in military circles.
- December 2017: Footage and reports released by the New York Times and To The Stars Academy, confirming the event.
- Present day: The “Tic Tac” encounter is cited in Congressional UFO hearings and official Pentagon reports.
Why the Nimitz Encounter Captivates
Military verification: Multiple Navy officers, radar systems, and infrared footage confirm the sighting.
Extreme performance: The craft exhibited impossible acceleration, hovering, and underwater capabilities.
Official attention: U.S. government acknowledges the incident as unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP).
The Nimitz UFO Top channels this sleek enigma with a fast-spinning, aerodynamic form—honoring a craft that challenged our understanding of physics and flight.
Want to dive deeper? Read the full New York Times report or explore the Wikipedia article on the Nimitz encounter.