THOMASTON CONN, July 1952July 1952

On July 25, 1952, two civilian women driving near Thomaston, Connecticut, spotted an unusual object in the sky. They described it as a black, block-shaped object with what looked like a small passenger compartment (or gondola) hanging underneath. The witnesses were traveling in a car at speeds between 20 and 45 miles per hour when they first sighted the object.

The object appeared motionless at first, then began to move downward at a shallow angle. The women watched it for four or five seconds before trees blocked their view. They stopped the car and got out to scan the sky again. One of the witnesses told an Air Force investigator that when the object first started to move, it appeared to be traveling at about the speed of a standard passenger airplane. The witnesses said they listened carefully but heard no sound from the object. They also noted that the object had no propeller or tail fin, and there was no exhaust or trail visible.

One of the women studied the object through the right windshield of their car for about a minute, trying to figure out what it was. The other witness said she observed it for approximately five minutes from various positions. Both women appeared to be reliable observers. The Air Force learned they worked for a local service company and had no history of reporting unusual sightings. Their supervisor confirmed they were dependable, not prone to overreacting, and careful observers given their line of work.

The weather at the time was extremely clear with perfect visibility and no clouds or wind. An Air Force meteorologist confirmed that clear skies and excellent visibility extended across Connecticut. No meteorological conditions could explain the sighting. The Air Force found no physical evidence and took no further action.

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