UFO spotted in Berkshire skies leaves investigators baffled

Object shaped like a rugby ball flew within a few feet of passenger jet at 34,000ft, claims pilot

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AVIATION authorities have been left baffled after a UFO in the shape of a rugby ball reportedly passed within a few feet of a passenger jet near Heathrow Airport.

A pilot on the A320 Airbus reported the near miss to air traffic controllers, prompting an investigation. However, no one has been able to identify the object.

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