Shreveport UFO Incident 1947

Summary

In July 1947, an incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, attracted attention due to a reported unidentified flying object. A factory worker claimed to have seen an aluminum disc spinning in the air with smoke and fire coming from it. The object fell near his workplace and he picked it up before notifying military authorities. After an investigation, it was discovered that the disc was a practical joke made by the worker himself. The object consisted of an aluminum disc with electrical components and wires, designed to appear dangerous. The prank included artificial smoke and a loud noise to create alarm. Ultimately, it was concluded that there was no evidence of an unexplained phenomenon, but rather a clear human prank.