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UFO seen as aircraft in Atlanta 1956

UFO seen as aircraft in Atlanta 1956
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Summary

In August 1956, a witness in Atlanta observed an object shaped like a jet plane that appeared and disappeared. She saw it for nine minutes split into two separate times. Although it initially seemed unusual, the report concluded it was an aircraft. The observer was described as inconsistent, and there were reports of F-84 jets in the area at the time.

The object description, though detailed, didn't include photos or radar. The responsible officer considered the appearance and behavior of the object compatible with a fighter jet. Despite the duration and repetition of the sighting, there were no elements suggesting an unidentified phenomenon.