White spherical UFO seen in Texas in 1952

Summary

An officer at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas observed a white spherical object in April 1952. The incident occurred by chance while looking through a closed window. The observer noticed a white light with a straight trajectory heading northwest. Although the object appeared and disappeared briefly, the officer described it accurately. The base logged a C-97 takeoff shortly before, raising suspicions of possible confusion. However, the official report did not reach a clear conclusion.

The classified report suggested several possibilities, including balloon, aircraft, or astronomical phenomenon. Despite investigations, insufficient data was obtained for a definitive evaluation. The observer, an experienced cryptographer, stated there was no sound or additional details. The incident was filed without resolution, like many others from that era.