Foo Fighters Still Exist: An Interview with an Airline Pilot Who Sees Them Regularly

Written by UAP Files - Jimmy

I’ve always been fascinated by the history of UFOs and UAPs (Unidentified Anomolous Phenomena), especially the mystery surrounding "Foo Fighters"—the glowing orbs reported by World War II pilots. Recently, I jumped into this fascinating topic when I stumbled upon one of the few surviving records of a WWII pilot recounting his encounter with these mysterious lights over war-torn Germany, an actual interview on film. It struck me that many today may not realise how old these sightings are and how long they’ve persisted.

The Foo Fighters, orbs of light that danced in the skies during the height of war, are not just relics of a bygone era. These phenomena have not disappeared. They continue to show up in our skies, witnessed by modern pilots flying military and commercial planes, transporting us across continents. One such pilot, Alessandro Bonifacio Rodrigues (Boni to his friends), shared with me some compelling footage he captured while piloting an Airbus A350. It was clear—Foo Fighters still exist.

A glowing white orb seen through the cockpit of Boni’s Airbus A350

Interview with a Modern-Day Pilot: Alessandro Bonifacio Rodrigues

Boni has been flying for decades, amassing over 9,000 hours in the air. Like many of us, he grew up with a curiosity about the unknown, and his fascination with UFOs never left him. Today, when he's not transporting passengers between the Middle East, Japan, or the United States, he’s often looking up at the skies, wondering about the strange objects he’s encountered during his flights.

Our conversation explores Boni’s personal UFO sightings, the experiences of other pilots, and how aviators discuss these encounters. With more footage shared among his fellow pilots, it became evident that what they’re witnessing is more than just a misunderstanding of conventional object, sky junk or space debris. These encounters carry characteristics that resist conventional explanations.

Boni’s UFO Encounters: The Modern-Day Foo Fighters

During our interview, Boni shared footage of UFOs he’s seen—some resembling the classic Foo Fighters of WWII, glowing orbs that seem to hover and dart in ways that defy known physics. One moment, they’re dancing across the sky, and in another, they vanish without a trace. The resemblance to the wartime Foo Fighters was undeniable, reinforcing the notion that these objects never left our skies.

In one of Boni’s most remarkable sightings, passengers on board saw the UFOs at the same time as the pilots, albeit to the rear, whilst he saw one in front of the plane. The footage he provided shows glowing lights in the sky—similar to the balls of light described by pilots in WWII. This footage is not only a visual record but also a reminder that the phenomena continues to intrigue pilots today, just as it did nearly a century ago.

What Are These Objects?

Skeptics and debunkers often dismiss pilot reports of UFOs, claiming they are misidentifications of satellites, Starlink, or the International Space Station. But Boni’s response is grounded in his years of experience, having seen satellites, Starling, the ISS hundreds and hundreds of times, knowing the difference in brightness and trajectory, as well as using tools like the Sky View app to differentiate between known objects and something truly anomalous. When asked about the origins of these objects, Boni pondered if they might be advanced military technology or something else entirely.

In his years of flying, Boni has also discussed these sightings with fellow pilots, many of whom have captured their own footage of strange objects in the skies. Some speculate about secret government projects like the infamous TR-3B, while others lean towards the possibility of non-human origins. But whatever they are, the consistency of these reports from experienced aviators is hard to ignore. And ignore consistently for almost a century.

Airline pilot Alessandro Bonifacio Rodrigues.

Why Pilots’ Testimonies Matter

In a time when scientific curiosity is often stifled by skeptics and debunkers looking to win points, or gain clicks (and fuel the stigma decade after decade), it’s more important than ever to listen to credible witnesses like Boni. These pilots—both commercial and military—are trained observers with a unique vantage point. The courage it takes for someone in their position to come forward, knowing they could face ridicule, should not be underestimated. Boni and pilots like him offer firsthand accounts that should be valued in our ongoing exploration of the UFO phenomenon.

This interview is a rare opportunity to hear from someone who regularly encounters something extraordinary while simply doing his job. His stories remind us that the Foo Fighters of yesterday are still out there, waiting to be explained.

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Watch the full interview and see the footage for yourself:

In the meantime, let me know what you think in the comments. Are these sightings remnants of old military tech, or something entirely different?