UFO observed over Altus, Oklahoma in 1964

Summary

In May 1964, an UFO event was reported from Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. A security guard and another witness observed a luminous object hovering over the site for about 12 minutes. The object, described as white and bright, rapidly ascended toward the northwest and disappeared. Despite clear weather and no wind, the phenomenon showed no changes in size or color. The witnesses could not identify it as a conventional object, which caused some concern.

The SAC (Strategic Air Command) base received the report and contacted other radar sites in the area, but no additional sightings were recorded. The possibility of a weather balloon or aircraft was considered, but the object's characteristics did not match these explanations. The official report did not reach a definitive conclusion, and the case remains unresolved. This document reflects the rigor with which sightings were recorded during the Cold War, when aerial surveillance was vital.