Pentagonal UFO seen over Louisiana in 1956

Summary

In February 1956, an observer at Lake Charles AFB, Louisiana, reported a pentagonal object with bright points at its vertices. The sighting occurred at approximately 30,000 feet, just after sunset. The object changed shape to a triangle and remained visible for 20 minutes. Although initially considered an aircraft, it was concluded to be a balloon. The report, though brief, highlights how investigations of the time attempted to classify unidentified aerial phenomena with rigorous methods.

The object was described as pentagonal, with bright points at its vertices. After changing to a triangular shape, it remained in the sky for 20 minutes. Although not clearly identified, it was suggested to be a balloon. The official report classified it as such, emphasizing the importance of observational data in the study of unidentified aerial phenomena.