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Two white objects seen at Brooks AFB

Two white objects seen at Brooks AFB
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Summary

In September 1956, at Brooks Air Force Base in Texas, two observers reported seeing two round objects the size of a pea and white in color. One moved straight and level while the other performed a dive and climb. The objects disappeared in the distance and were not in formation. The sighting lasted about 15 seconds. The report noted that two civilian aircraft were in the area, which could explain the objects, though meteors were also considered. The officer in charge concluded the report's validity was questionable due to the observers' youth and lack of other reports.

The base sent the report to several air defense and intelligence units, but no definitive conclusion was reached. It was determined there was insufficient data to evaluate if the objects were balloons, aircraft, astronomical phenomena, or something else. Despite the observers claiming to have seen something unusual, there was no confirmation from other witnesses or radar. This case adds to the long list of unresolved UFO reports, leaving room for multiple interpretations.