Round UFO sighted near Dobbins AFB in 1953

Summary

In February 1953, a round object was spotted near Dobbins Air Base in Georgia. The report describes a star-shaped object emitting orange light with no visible trail. The observer, a control tower operator, saw it for 5 to 10 minutes. The object moved slowly and even appeared to hover for a few minutes. No sound was heard, and it maintained a straight course, possibly turning before fading out. Weather conditions were clear with 15 miles visibility.

The report includes precise meteorological details, including temperature, dew point, and wind speeds at different altitudes. Despite the clear visual observation, no photos were taken and no physical evidence was found. The report was marked unclassified and distributed to various air intelligence units. This case exemplifies how observers of the time documented unexplained phenomena with care, without reaching definitive conclusions.