UFO radar in Rothwesten, Germany, 1957

Summary

In November 1957, an unusual aerial phenomenon was detected by radar in Rothwesten, Germany. Three high-speed objects appeared on the radar screen, with one splitting into two during observation. Although initially considered an aircraft, later analysis suggested they were false returns or electronic interference. The lack of visual evidence and the inability to confirm the altitude or identity of the objects led to the conclusion that they were not real objects, but artifacts of the radar system. The responsible officers noted the impossibility of determining the nature of the objects with certainty due to the brevity of the event and electronic interference.

The official Air Force report concluded that the three observed objects were not real, but possible radar artifacts. It was highlighted that the high speed and location of the returns did not match conventional objects. Despite investigating other causes such as interference from another radar, no definitive explanation was found. The responsible officer, Melvin Rumstein, stated that the phenomenon had no clear cause but did not appear to be an aircraft or balloon. The final conclusion was that it was an unresolved case with insufficient data for a conclusive evaluation.