Testimonies, participants and open questions in Italian contactee accounts.
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A story told by its witnesses
The Amicizia case is part of Italian UFO contactee history: it collects accounts from people who claimed relationships with extraterrestrial beings. The stories place events mainly between 1956 and 1978, with Abruzzo playing a central role.
The existence of these accounts must be distinguished from proof of the events described. Extraterrestrial episodes are presented here as testimonies and interpretations, rather than established facts.
My experiences with this theme
Passages from my book, in my own words. Each excerpt is followed by a comparison with the theme of this page.
The Four UFOs Above Angleur
From the chapter · Renato Rossi
What I saw above Angleur in February 1982 was not simply a vague light in the sky. It was about 5:30 p.m., at sunset. I had finished my workday and was going to visit my brother Mario, who lived on the third floor of an apartment building in Angleur, in the Liège region. I was about five hundred yards from his home. Between the clouds, a clear patch of sky was visible.
There, I suddenly saw four objects. Four distinct flying objects. They stood side by side in a single line. They were round, disk-shaped objects that seemed to be made of shining metal. The light from the setting sun reflected off their undersides and gave them different colors. I could see shapes resembling windows or openings. I estimated the objects were about sixty-five feet in diameter. I heard no engines.
Connection and comparison
The Angleur sighting and the four earlier round marks raise different questions: what was seen, and what connection is perceived? Ufology portraits and synchronicity offer background without confirming or explaining the sighting.
Gaspare De Lama was a painter and one of the best-known witnesses. Caria commemorated his death in February 2024, when he was 102.
Gaspare De Lama
A painter and witness, he recounted his experiences in various interviews. The conversation recorded by Ivan Ceci in May 2010 lets you hear his version directly.
The book Contattismi di massa by Stefano Breccia helped publicise the case. Part of the narrative is linked to Bruno Sammaciccia’s testimonies. Exploring the original works and comparing different reconstructions can help readers investigate further.
The playlist selected by Renato
The “Caso amicizia” collection created by Renato Rossi brings together eight videos: conversations with Gaspare De Lama and Mirella Bergamini, interviews and talks. These contributions by different creators present participants’ testimonies.
A starting point is “Racconti extraterrestri”, part 1, on Nicolò Di Lella’s channel. The collection also includes conversations published by Red Ronnie and the Caso Amicizia channel.
W56, CTR and “Uredda”: words within the story
The narrative includes W56, portrayed as friendly towards humans, and CTR, described as opponents. “Uredda” is associated with friendship and harmony within the group.
These names belong to the testimonies’ vocabulary. They do not identify scientifically recognised beings or forms of energy. Stories of underground bases, interventions involving nuclear weapons and extraordinary technologies also require independent evidence: repeating them is not verification.
Pier Giorgio Caria’s contribution
Caria interviewed Gaspare De Lama and devoted part of his work to the case. In February 2024 he presented a final interview recorded for the witness’s 102nd birthday. His website provides the context for that remembrance.
Separate three things: what someone reports experiencing, materials offered in support and independent verification. Photographs and memories need to be examined in context and do not alone establish an extraterrestrial origin.
The human value of testimony can be heard respectfully even when its explanation remains disputed. Friendship and responsibility towards others are themes worth reflecting on without treating every claim as proven.
View Renato’s playlist