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UFO photographed in Trenton in 1958

UFO photographed in Trenton in 1958
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Summary

In May 1958, a person in Trenton, New Jersey, captured a photograph of an unidentified flying object. The official document, labeled "File 5833," includes a 35 mm negative image of the phenomenon. Although the report is brief, the existence of a photograph suggests a serious attempt to document the event. The object appears as a bright spot in the sky, with no additional context provided to explain it.

The file references two additional images, marked as #1 and #2, indicating that the case was reviewed or analyzed more than once. Despite the lack of detailed information, this record is an example of how authorities at the time tried to document unexplained aerial events. The photograph and brief comments reflect the initial approach to UFO investigations in the 1950s.