# 366. MYSTERY: The Flight of Frederich Valentich

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Published: 2026-01-09T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

During a routine night flight in 1978, Frederick Valentich reported a disturbing encounter over the Bass Strait, moments before his transmission ended. Need more WMMM in your life? Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/witchesmagicmurdermystery Want WMMM Merch? Check out the podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com Our Youtube Channel has longer versions of our episodes, with less editing and more outtakes: https://www.youtube.com/c/WitchesMagicMurderMysteryPodcast Support our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/wmmm and get on your way to being your best self. Sources: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-21/frederick-valentich-ufo-disappearance-40-years-on/10397438 https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/ufos/australia/valentich1978.pdf https://www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/defence-and-war-service-records/air-force-records/frederick-valentich https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-mystery-of-frederick-valentich-the-australian-pilot-who-vanished-after-a-ufo-encounter/0w6n1d2l5 https://www.project1947.com/shg/valentich.htm https://www.history.com/news/frederick-valentich-ufo-disappearance https://www.archives.gov/research/military/air-force/air-force-ufo-records https://www.projectbluebookarchive.org/the-mantell-incident https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196357/capt-thomas-f-mantell-jr/ https://www.history.com/news/ufos-air-force-project-blue-book https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2022-10/pilots_spatial_disorientation.pdf https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/what-is-a-graveyard-spiral/ https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2015/january/flight-training-magazine/technique-grave…

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