UFO sighted over the Azores in 1949

Summary

In October 1949, a U.S. Air Force pilot reported an unidentified flying object over the Azores. The object was described as white with a yellow or orange tint, larger than a star, and moving northward. Although multiple witnesses observed it, no sound or vapor trails were noted. The official report suggested it might have been a weather balloon, though this didn't fully explain the object's characteristics. The case was included in Project Grudge, where numerous similar incidents were analyzed.

The report details that the object was seen for approximately five minutes before disappearing behind clouds. Despite multiple and detailed observations, no clear explanation was found, raising questions about the nature of the phenomenon. This document is an example of how authorities handled UFO reports in the 1940s, seeking conventional explanations while carefully documenting the events.