Cylindrical UFO seen over Tacoma in 1965

Summary

In August 1965, a witness in Tacoma, Washington, spotted a cylindrical object at dusk. The object, described as light-colored with no tail or noise, was moving several hundred feet above buildings. The observer, a 54-year-old reverend, saw it for 5 to 10 minutes. No unusual maneuvers or physical evidence were recorded. The object's description and behavior did not match any conventional objects.

The report includes weather details and sky observations, noting dark clouds at a distance from the object. Despite good visibility, the object could not be identified. Preliminary analysis concluded no physical evidence or conventional explanation for the sighting. The case was classified as unidentified, with the possibility of an unexplained phenomenon considered.