Unidentified Aerial Objects Seen by C-47 Crew Over Nevada in 1953

Summary

In April 1953, a C-47 crew observed approximately ten unidentified aerial objects over Sweetwater, Nevada. The objects were round, flat, roughly the size of a T-6 aircraft, and metallic in color. They moved in a changing formation at high speed, without leaving exhaust trails or making noise. The crew, led by Major Fred Padelford, performed a tight turn to get a better view, but could not estimate the speed due to distance and the large turning radius of the objects. The report notes no other aircraft were seen in the area and no unusual weather conditions were present to explain the sighting.