UFO sighted near Washington in 1960

Summary

In July 1960, an unidentified object was spotted near Washington, United States. Witnesses reported that the object appeared suddenly and was moving at high speed. It was described as a bright, bluish-white object that performed unusual maneuvers before disappearing. Observers noted that the object did not emit consistent noise, making it even more mysterious. This report, classified and later declassified, offers a unique look at an unexplained aerial event from the 1960s.

The document details the object's trajectory, which was heading southeast before making a sudden maneuver and disappearing over water. Although the object could not be identified, witnesses agreed on several characteristics, such as its color and speed. This case is part of a series of UFO reports collected by the CIA during the Cold War era, when aerial sightings were of great interest to authorities.