1949 06 6314216 Springfield Mass 356

Summary

A white, spherical object was observed over Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1949. The witness, a writer, saw a white, round, metallic object flying at a very high altitude. Initially moving horizontally, it then made an abrupt vertical ascent before returning to its original position. The report suggests it could have been a weather balloon, though the witness insisted it was not. The observation lasted only five seconds, raising doubts about the accuracy of the described motion.

The object left no trail or sound, and there were no additional witnesses or physical evidence. Despite the brief observation, the witness was described as intelligent and reliable. The lack of additional data and the inability to confirm the object's identity make this an intriguing UFO case.

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