UFO seen in Smyrna Georgia in 1952

Summary

On the early morning of August 3, 1952, a woman in Smyrna, Georgia, observed a bright white object moving slowly and erratically. The sighting lasted 18 minutes and was witnessed by two other people. Weather conditions were clear, with 15 miles visibility and scattered clouds. Despite the detailed description, investigators could not determine the object's nature with certainty, though they considered the possibility of a balloon.

The report, classified under Project 10073, did not include photos or radar data and was recorded as a ground visual observation. Although other explanations such as aircraft or astronomical phenomena were ruled out, the most plausible conclusion was that it might have been a balloon. However, the lack of precise trajectory data kept the mystery unresolved.