UFO shot at with rifle in Rio Vista

Summary

In September 1945, two 17-year-olds in Rio Vista, California, fired a .22 caliber rifle at an unidentified flying object that had landed near a water tower. According to the report, the UFO was hovering just three feet above the ground and emitting a bright glow. Witnesses described the object as the size of a car hood. The bullet bounced off the craft, making a metallic sound, suggesting the object had a hard, non-organic surface. This incident occurred during a local wave of flying saucer sightings, adding a context of regional and national interest at the time.

The official report from the United States Air Force, though incomplete and with OCR errors, confirms the incident was recorded. The description of the object and the youths' testimony provide a unique narrative blending mystery and firsthand account. Despite the lack of conclusive physical evidence, the case remains a point of interest for researchers and UFO enthusiasts.