UFO seen near Hanford in 1950

Summary

In 1950, an intelligence officer from the 5th Air District received confidential information about a metallic object discovered in the Horseheaven Hills, Washington. According to the report, the object was saucer-shaped, about 6 inches thick and 20 inches in diameter. A Hanford Atomic Project officer quickly arrived at the scene and took the object, sparking a conversation about flying saucers. It was mentioned that these objects varied in size, from small to up to 200 feet in diameter, and some were guided missiles or powered by atomic energy. The report also noted that the topic was sensitive and that revealing information could be punishable by the government.

The document reflected national security concerns, as it questioned whether the Hanford Project officer had violated protocols by speaking with a state patrolman. Although the officer did not provide further details, the report highlighted the patrolman's interest in UFOs and the possibility that the object was linked to the Hanford Atomic Project. The text ended with a warning about the legal consequences of revealing information about such objects, adding a tone of mystery and urgency to the matter.