Unidentified Aerial Object over Andrews AFB in 1943

Summary

In November 1943, 2nd Lt. Henry G. Combs of the U.S. Air Force reported an unidentified flying object over Andrews AFB in Maryland. The object appeared as an elongated ball with a single dim white light, lacking wings or tail surfaces. Combs attempted to approach it in his T-6 aircraft, but the object displayed extraordinary maneuverability, evading his attempts to close in. The object varied its speed between 80 and 600 mph and performed tight turns that exceeded the capabilities of any aircraft of the time. The incident lasted about 10 minutes, with the object finally disappearing toward the northeast.

The report includes additional testimonies from other observers, such as S/Sgt. John J. Kushner, who also heard and saw the object. The official report suggested it could have been a weather balloon, but subsequent analyses highlight the difficulty in distinguishing between observer and target motion, especially at night. Despite this, the descriptions align on key points, such as the absence of wings, extreme maneuverability, and rapid acceleration. This case remains one of the most intriguing in UFO history.