"They came out over the highway and they stopped and that's when Barney got out, with the binoculars to try and identify the craft. I mean, he'd been in the military in World War Two, he's puzzled"

Betty Hill's quote is a recollection of an occasion that occurred to her and her hubby Barney in 1961. They were driving down a highway when they noticed an unidentified flying things. Barney, who had actually served in World War Two, left the automobile with binoculars to attempt and identify the craft. It is clear that Barney was puzzled by the things, as he had actually seen many aircrafts during his time in the military. This quote shows the confusion and interest that Barney and Betty felt when they came across the unknown flying item. It also shows the significance of Barney's military experience in assisting him to identify the craft. The quote is a testimony to the power of human interest and the desire to understand the unknown.