Unidentified flying object observed in Nebraska in 1953

Summary

In July 1953, a C-47 pilot at 8,000 feet observed a luminous object that changed colors from white to blue, red, and back to white in a constant cycle. The phenomenon was seen for 23 minutes and confirmed from three ground points and two aircraft. A commercial flight identified it as Venus, though other pilots couldn't see it. The official conclusion pointed to an astronomical event, but the detailed description of the object suggests an intriguing observation.

The report includes aeronautical maps and route analysis, highlighting the witnesses' accuracy. Although dismissed as a non-identified object, the color-changing nature and confirmation from multiple sources raise questions about what was actually seen that night.