Sighting in Spokane in 1952

Summary

A witness from the 1950s in Spokane, Washington, reported an aerial phenomenon in 1952 that remains unexplained. The incident occurred at 21:55 local time when a control tower operator observed a formation of ten white lights moving in a straight line for ten seconds. The object made no sound and gradually disappeared to the southwest. Although the possibility of a balloon was considered, the witness, a 26-year-old electrician, insisted it was not a natural phenomenon or an aircraft. His testimony included details such as the estimated height of the object (200-800 feet) and a speed three times that of contemporary fighter jets. The official report classifies it as "possibly a balloon," but the witness, who had received training in aerial identification, claimed it was not conventional.

The report includes weather data and observations from other witnesses, such as fishermen on the lake. The witness, who withheld his name, expressed certainty that the object was extraterrestrial, though he did not believe it had hostile intentions. He requested official confirmation from the government regarding his sighting, suggesting that the truth about UFOs might be hidden. Despite investigations, the case remains unresolved.