UFO seen in East Ely Nevada in 1950

Summary

In May 1950, a group of civilians in East Ely, Nevada, observed an unidentified object hovering and moving back and forth in the sky. The object was at an approximate height of 200 feet and remained visible for several minutes before suddenly disappearing. Although no damage or physical interaction was reported, the sighting was officially documented by military authorities.

The description of the phenomenon included unusual maneuvers not typical of any known aircraft at the time, prompting official interest. Despite the report being received in June 1950, no further conclusions or investigations were published. The document shows the official interest in collecting testimonies, though no further details about the object's nature were revealed.