Oval UFO seen in Alamogordo in 1952

Summary

A U.S. Air Force officer and his wife observed an oval, pale blue object through the windshield of their car in Alamogordo, New Mexico, in October 1952. The object traveled in a straight line eastward, about 20 degrees above the horizon, and suddenly faded without sound or trail. Initially thought to be a rocket or optical illusion, its true nature remained uncertain. Detailed descriptions and coordinates were recorded, indicating a serious and attentive observation, though no definitive identification was reached.

The official investigation suggested it could be a balloon, an aircraft, or an atmospheric phenomenon, but the possibility of an unidentified object was not ruled out. The testimony, along with sketches and weather data, was included in an air intelligence report, but no conclusive explanation was provided.