Lott, Texas
11 November 1952
I. Description of Incident
Two civilian men reported observing two objects at 1540 CST on 11 November 1952. The objects were described as being non-metallic in appearance, globe-shaped, and of a cloud grey color. The two objects appeared to be connected by a "wispy, cloud-like" band* The objects appeared at a 75° elevation, 20° azimuth, moving in a general ESE direction to about 95° azimuth; it then turned NNE.
The weather was clear with winds from the WNW of 15 knots at 19,000' and 35 knots at 39,000'.
II. Discussion of Incident
Source is known to be very enthusiastic about this subject, he has made four sightings.
A balloon was released from the James Connally AFB at Waco, Texas, at 1500 CST. The winds at 39,000' were from the WNW and according to source's description, the object was traveling approximately with the wind. Lott, Texas, is about 30 miles SSE of Waco and with 35 knot winds, the balloon could be in view at Lott 40 minutes after the scheduled launch. No data on the length of time observed is given.
III. Conclusion
Probably a balloon.
UNCLASSIFIED25
