Black and orange UFO seen in Phoenix in 1959

Summary

In November 1959, a witness in Phoenix, Arizona, reported seeing an unidentified flying object that initially appeared black but turned orange-white when it rotated. The object moved up and down and tilted, which caught the witness's attention. Although the witness was asked to complete a detailed questionnaire to evaluate the sighting, the information provided was considered insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion. Authorities suggested the phenomenon could be explained by conventional objects like balloons, aircraft, or astronomical events, but the possibility of a UFO was not ruled out.

The report includes a formal request from the Air Force for more details, highlighting the importance of obtaining precise information for a technical evaluation. Although the witness submitted a sketch of the object, it did not provide enough context for a conclusive assessment. The case was archived without a definitive resolution, but the need for more data to rule out or confirm the nature of the sighting was acknowledged. The testimony, though brief, adds another entry to the history of UFO reports in the 1950s.