Richmond circular UFO 1953

Summary

In February 1953, multiple witnesses in Richmond, Virginia, observed luminous circular objects. Two of them, with orange centers and blue edges, hovered slowly over a water tower. Although witnesses agreed on the shape and glow, they differed in details like speed and color. The official report suggested searchlight reflections, but the varied descriptions raised doubts about observer reliability. An Air Force officer also reported an object with a rectangular trail, though he concluded it could be a jet.

An Air Force officer saw an object with a rectangular, bright trail moving slower than a jet. Despite several civilian witnesses reporting similar objects, their accounts varied. The official report suggested it was a searchlight or jet trail, but the phenomenon remains unexplained.