UFO seen by two Air Force pilots in 1952

Summary

In July 1952, two U.S. Air Force pilots reported seeing an unidentified object over Louisville, Kentucky. The incident occurred while Captains James Harvey McGrath and Max Leonidas Moore were flying a routine mission in an Air Force aircraft. The object remained visible for about a minute, maintaining a constant heading of 300 degrees. Despite its speed, which exceeded 100 miles per hour, it left no trail, exhaust, or sound, which confused the observers. The official report found no physical evidence for the phenomenon and emphasized that both pilots were considered reliable and experienced, ruling out the possibility of an error or misunderstanding.

The report includes meteorological and geographical details of the moment, such as a squall line located 60-70 miles north of the aircraft and slight haze in the area. Despite the conditions, there was no physical evidence of the object and no additional air traffic in the zone. This case was classified as "unidentified" and was downgraded at five-year intervals, finally declassified after 14 years. The document reflects the seriousness with which UFO sightings were treated at the time, even when no clear explanation was found.