1947 UFO in Des Moines

Summary

In June 1947, a civilian in Des Moines, Iowa, reported seeing several unidentified flying objects shaped like saucers. According to the report, the observer first saw five large, dirty white objects moving inward, and later observed 13 more heading west. The report classifies the sighting as "unreliable," but the details provided by the witness remain notable. The duration of the observation was not recorded, and there were no photographs or physical evidence.

The report, part of Project 10073, describes a ground-based visual observation. Although the number of objects and their course were noted, the lack of photographic or physical evidence limits the verification of the event. This type of report was common at the time, when UFO sightings sparked great interest and confusion, especially in a context of technological advances and aerial mysteries.