Unidentified cigar-shaped object in the Azores

Summary

In September 1954, a civilian guard at Santa Maria Airport in the Azores sighted a metallic blue, cigar-shaped object. The object, about 10 feet long and 5 feet high, landed without landing gear and emitted a humming noise. A blonde man, 5 feet 10 inches tall, exited the craft and attempted to communicate with the guard, but no understanding was reached. The report classifies the event as unexplained, noting the guard is a reliable and trustworthy individual with no prior issues. The officer in charge expressed skepticism but found no reason to dismiss the account.

The report includes details on the vertical landing and takeoff, as well as a description of the man who emerged. Despite the consistent retelling of the event, the officer remained doubtful, though no evidence suggested the guard fabricated the story. The case remains unresolved and was filed as unidentified.