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Four UFOs spotted by pilot in 1950

Four UFOs spotted by pilot in 1950
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Summary

In October 1950, a Miami Airlines pilot reported seeing four shiny objects near Pope AFB in North Carolina. The objects, described as shiny and saucer-shaped, moved slowly before suddenly accelerating. The pilot, with 13 years of experience, couldn't identify them as planes or balloons. This testimony was sent to the CAA and generated interest among military authorities.

The report includes an official letter from the Third Army addressed to the Air Materiel Command, highlighting the significance of the pilot's account. Although no photos were taken and technical details like speed or altitude were not recorded, the pilot's testimony was considered important. The document was classified and later declassified, allowing public access decades later.