Sword-shaped UFO seen in Texas

Summary

In October 1955, a witness in Marshall, Texas, reported a long, silver object with no vapor trail or sound, moving erratically toward the northwest. Although a weather balloon was launched in the area, officers ruled it out as the cause of the sighting. No photos or sufficient data were available for a conclusive evaluation. The report was sent to multiple air bases and intelligence centers, but no definitive explanation was reached.

The weather at the time of the sighting was clear, with variable winds at different altitudes. Despite recorded air traffic and a weather balloon, nothing matched the object's description. The responsible officer, Captain Purvis, received the report through a local newspaper. Ultimately, the case was filed as insufficient for evaluation, leaving open the possibility of an unknown phenomenon.