UFO sighted by USAF pilots near Stuttgart, 1953

Summary

In January 1953, two U.S. Air Force pilots observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon near Stuttgart, Germany. The incident occurred on January 28 at 18:52 hours, when the officers noticed a bright object moving at high speed. The object, described as white with green edges, performed unusual maneuvers, including a sudden descent of 1,000 feet and a perpendicular ascent. A second object appeared and was observed for 15 minutes. The pilots, considered reliable, reported that the object's behavior resembled that of Venus or the star Deneb. Although initially thought to be an astronomical phenomenon, the nature of the maneuvers suggested something more unusual. The report was reviewed by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, who concluded it could be Venus or Deneb.

The report includes details about weather conditions, although no photos were taken and no physical evidence was found. The pilots described the object as an aerial phenomenon that did not match known aircraft of the time. Despite astronomical explanations, the description of the maneuvers and the duration of the observation raised doubts. The document was classified and declassified decades later, offering a historical perspective on how UFO reports were handled during the Cold War.