Unidentified flying object over San Antonio in 1952

Summary

In July 1952, a man and his brother in San Antonio, Texas, observed a disc-shaped object emitting light. The object appeared on the horizon, rapidly ascended, and then moved laterally at an astonishing speed. It left no trail, smoke, or sound, and the witnesses considered it much faster than any conventional aircraft. The classified report details its unusual behavior, such as abrupt direction changes and the ability to ascend and descend easily.

The object remained overhead for about 30 minutes and then disappeared without explanation. The witnesses, deemed reliable, could not determine its exact size but noted it did not resemble any known aircraft. This case is part of the numerous UFO reports from the 1950s that reflect the uncertainty and mystery surrounding these unexplained aerial phenomena.