Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Report — Fort Bliss, Texas, 6 March 1950

This document is a formal report from the Headquarters Fourth Army, Office of the AC of S, G-2, dated 27 March 1950, regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed at Fort Bliss, Texas. The report details a sighting that occurred on 6 March 1950 at 0645 hours. The witnesses, 1st Lt. Philip W. Arant and Cpl. Johnnie L. Adams, both of the 59th AAA AW Bn (SP), observed a single object while in an open jeep. The object was described as appearing like a star, silver in color, and reflecting sunlight. It was observed at an elevation of approximately 60 degrees, moving in a northward direction at a very slow speed. The duration of the sighting was between 40 and 60 seconds, ending when the object faded out of sight. The report notes that the observers were considered intelligent and trustworthy. Weather conditions at the time were clear with scattered clouds at 23,000 feet and excellent visibility. No aircraft were reported in the vicinity, and there was no radar contact. The document includes a map overlay showing the point of observation and the object's flight path. Handwritten annotations on the document suggest a potential identification of the object as the planet Venus. The report was forwarded to the Commanding General of the Air Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for information.