An Inside Look at Early UFO Recoveries The phenomena of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) crashing and landing across the globe is far from uncommon. Notably, an intriguing episode took place in 1933 in the Lombardy region of Northwest Italy. This particular incident marked the earliest documented UFO recovery. A lenticular disc-like craft – closely resembling two diner plates pressed together topped with a bubble – was the alleged shape of the UFO upon its fall. However, once it crashed the edges were sheared off, transforming it to an Acorn-like shape. Even more intriguing, the aircraft was devoid of any biological remnants, thus Italian authorities, puzzled by the unknown entity, contacted the Germans for possible answers. Upon their examination, the Germans concluded that the unidentified material was not theirs. This unusual circumstance kindled a unique partnership between the Italians and Germans, focused on scientific and military collaboration to decipher the secrets of...