Spherical UFO observed at Wheelus AFB, Libya

Summary

A spherical object was sighted at Wheelus AFB, Libya, in 1957. The report describes a three-minute observation where the object moved erratically. The observer, a helicopter pilot, noted that the object did not change size during its flight until it disappeared. Initially thought to be a star, the observer soon changed their mind. The report lacks photographs or radar data, making a definitive evaluation difficult.

The report is part of Project 10073 and was classified under the Wiesbaden Air Base. Several military units and officers are mentioned, but no clear conclusion about the object's nature is reached. Explanations such as aircraft or astronomical phenomena are dismissed, but no alternative is confirmed. The report ends with a note indicating that a drawing of the object's path will be included, suggesting the visual description of the witness was considered valuable.