Here's the thing. Did they SEE a plane, or did they see something hit, were later told it's a plane, and so it became a plane? I know there have been times I have seen something, couldn't really explain it, then when someone said what it "was", I swear I saw that. This happened to me most notably with a magic trick. I swore I saw one thing, then when I was told it was something else, I totally believed it. The brain is a very complex thing, and brings conclusions we are convinced are correct when in fact, they are not. they were planted there. check out the series Brain Games for more on that also! Such a good show.
Here's the thing. Did they SEE a plane, or did they see something hit, were later told it's a plane, and so it became a plane? I know there have been times I have seen something, couldn't really explain it, then when someone said what it "was", I swear I saw that. This happened to me most notably with a magic trick. I swore I saw one thing, then when I was told it was something else, I totally believed it. The brain is a very complex thing, and brings conclusions we are convinced are correct when in fact, they are not. they were planted there. check out the series Brain Games for more on that also! Such a good show.