They Waved Back: The Forgotten UFO Encounter of Papua New Guinea

They Waved Back: The Forgotten UFO Encounter of Papua New Guinea

Author: Tony Sweet | Club Paranormal Network August 21, 2026 Duration: 25:05
In June 1959, Anglican missionary Father William Booth Gill and dozens of witnesses reported seeing something extraordinary above the remote coastal village of Boianai, Papua New Guinea.


Over two consecutive nights, a brilliant disc-shaped object allegedly hovered over the sea as several humanlike figures moved across its upper deck. When Gill and the witnesses raised their arms and waved, the mysterious figures appeared to wave back.

In this episode of Truth Be Told with Tony Sweet, we investigate one of UFO history’s most compelling—and often overlooked—mass-witness encounters. We examine Gill’s original observations, the reported attempt at communication, the Royal Australian Air Force investigation, and the possible explanations offered by skeptics.

Did the witnesses encounter an intelligently controlled craft? Could planets, clouds and human perception explain what they saw? Or did something truly unknown visit the coast of Papua New Guinea?

Join Tony Sweet as we revisit the remarkable case remembered by one unforgettable phrase: They waved back.Subscribe to Truth Be Told and follow us as we continue questioning everything and exploring UFOs, ancient mysteries, spirituality and the unexplained.

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Hosted live by truth-seeker Tony Sweet, Truth Be Told Paranormal is a weekly, hour-long exploration of the unexplained. This podcast from the Club Paranormal Channel moves beyond simple ghost stories, framing its investigations within broader contexts of culture, documented history, and even true crime. The conversations are built around interviews with researchers and experts, delving into specific cases of UFO encounters, paranormal phenomena, and the often-shadowy records of secret societies. Listeners will hear detailed analyses that connect ancient mysteries to contemporary events, examining the evidence and narratives that challenge conventional understanding. The tone is one of open-minded inquiry rather than sensationalism, aiming to piece together fragments of the hidden and the debated. Each episode of this podcast functions as a deep-dive session, where complex topics are unpacked in a structured, conversational format. The goal is to provide a coherent examination of subjects that often reside at the fringes of news and documentary storytelling, offering a platform for detailed discussion that is rarely found in mainstream coverage. It’s for those who appreciate a methodical approach to the mysterious, where historical context meets firsthand accounts and expert testimony. You can expect a consistent focus on the intricacies of each case, with Tony Sweet guiding the dialogue to uncover the layers beneath popular legends and reported events. The result is a show that treats the paranormal and the historical unknown as serious subjects worthy of a thorough, hour-long dissection, naturally fostering a space where alternative perspectives and documented anomalies can be examined side-by-side.
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