UFO sighted near St. Louis in 1953

Summary

In December 1953, a National Guard pilot observed an aerial object resembling a B-29 bomber but with notable differences. The UFO had four nacelles without propellers, swept wings, and blue lights at the rear. The pilot attempted to approach and follow it, but the object evaded by flying west. During the encounter, the pilot turned off his navigation lights and increased speed to close the distance, but lost contact after a 360-degree turn. The official report concluded the object was a B-50, though the pilot couldn't clearly identify it.

The report mentions a B-50 was reported in the area at the same time as the sighting. However, the pilot described features not matching a conventional bomber. The UFO had white lights on wingtips and a bright light that caused radio static. Despite the detailed observation, there was no physical evidence or photographs. An intelligence officer at Scott Air Base concluded the sighting was attributable to a B-50, but the pilot's account suggests he saw something unusual.