EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 13 MIN
What happened at Malstrom?
from The 406 Life: Exploring Montana with Montana Max · host Montana Max
In March 1967, something strange happened in the skies — and underground — near Great Falls, Montana.First, ten nuclear missiles at Malmstrom Air Force Base suddenly went offline within seconds of each other. The official Strategic Air Command message called it a matter of “grave concern.” Engineers were called in, logs were pulled, and investigators searched for answers.Eight days later, reports of strange lights flooded the area. Deputies and witnesses described a glowing object near Belt, Montana, with one truck driver claiming he saw a bright dome-shaped craft in a ravine. The Air Force investigated the alleged landing site by ground and helicopter… and found nothing.So what actually happened that week in 1967?In this episode, Montana Max digs into the declassified documents, Project Blue Book reports, and Cold War history behind one of Montana’s most intriguing mysteries — separating folklore from the official paper trail.Was it a technical malfunction?A coincidence of timing?Or something stranger over the Montana prairie?Read the full investigation and sources here:👉 The406Life.comAnd if you enjoy the story, share it with a fellow mystery lover and help us keep these Montana legends alive.
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What happened at Malstrom?
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