Unidentified flying object over San Antonio Texas 1953

Summary

An officer at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, reported in 1953 having seen a silent, luminous object in the sky. The object appeared larger than a star and had an orange color, similar to the exhaust of a B-25. It was first observed moving east, then later heading southwest at a faster speed and lower altitude. Several witnesses confirmed the presence of the object, though it could not be identified as a conventional aircraft or a raccoon. The lack of sound and unusual speed raised questions about its nature.