Bright UFO seen over El Paso in 1949

Summary

In May 1949, two soldiers in El Paso, Texas, observed a bright, reflective object in the sky. While watching an F51 fighter jet, they noticed an elongated object moving slowly. The object was visible for three minutes, traveling from east to northeast, and disappeared into the clouds. Although a fighter jet was reported in the area, no data was presented to rule out other explanations.

The report details that the object appeared glassy or shiny, with no sound, odor, or trail. The witnesses, considered intelligent and reliable, were not wearing glasses or viewing through windows. Despite the lack of physical evidence, the report concludes it could have been an aircraft, though other possibilities are not dismissed.