UFO spotted on radar in Tennessee 1957

Summary

In December 1957, an officer at Lake City AFS in Tennessee reported an unidentified aerial object detected on radar. The object, appearing the size of three B-47 aircraft in formation, was observed for 41 minutes. Its speed was estimated at 90 knots, descending from 13,000 to 11,000 feet. Weather conditions included strong northwest winds, leading to the consideration of a balloon as a possible explanation. However, the lack of precise radar range data complicated the assessment.

The official conclusion was that the object was not an aircraft or astronomical phenomenon, but a balloon could not be ruled out completely. The information provided was inconsistent, and the exact radar range of the reported target was not given. This generated doubts about the object's nature, as it moved in the direction of the wind, suggesting possible atmospheric influence. Despite detailed observations, the case remains unresolved.