UFO seen in Anchorage Alaska in 1951

Summary

In October 1951, an observer in Anchorage, Alaska, spotted an object initially mistaken for an aircraft. The object, blue-white in color, moved irregularly, stopping for about five seconds intermittently. Although it was considered possibly a balloon or an astronomical phenomenon, there was no definitive confirmation. The observation lasted three to four minutes, generating some surprise due to its unusual behavior.

The report, classified and declassified after twelve years, did not provide conclusive data about the object's nature. The source was considered fairly reliable, but there was insufficient information for a complete evaluation. Despite the uncertainties, the incident was reported to headquarters and filed as a probable aircraft sighting, though with unusual characteristics.