Mysterious orange glow over Korea in 1952

Summary

In January 1952, an RB-26 aircraft observed a bright orange glow moving at high speed over Korea. The light was traveling at over 600 mph, at around 7,000 feet, and appeared to come from an object smaller than a jet aircraft's exhaust. What made the event unusual was that the glow did not fade gradually but suddenly disappeared, puzzling the observers. The navigator compared it to the glow of a WWII V-1 rocket, suggesting it was not a conventional phenomenon. Despite the detailed description, the source of the light remained unidentified.

The report, initially classified and declassified decades later, is part of a series of UFO sightings recorded during the Korean War. The document was evaluated as "B-3 (AA-2a)", indicating moderate interest. Although no conclusive explanation was reached, the testimony of a navigator and the technical description of the event add weight to the account. This type of record, often without a clear answer, is valuable for understanding how unexplained phenomena were addressed during the Cold War.