Reporting of information on Unconventional Aircraft, Thomaston, Connecticut, 0830 hours, 25 July 1952

This field report, dated August 6, 1952, details a sighting of an unconventional aircraft by two employees of Technicraft Laboratories, Incorporated, in Thomaston, Connecticut. The incident occurred on the morning of July 25, 1952, at approximately 0830 hours. The witnesses, who were traveling in an automobile, observed a bright, silver, cigar-shaped object that appeared to be at an exceptionally high altitude. They noted that the object featured a black 'gondola' attached to its underside. The witnesses reported that the object had no visible propeller or tail, and it emitted no sound. During the observation, which lasted approximately four to five minutes, the object was seen to tilt downward at a shallow angle before moving at a speed comparable to a regular passenger plane. The witnesses lost sight of the object after their view was briefly obscured by trees. The report notes that the weather conditions at the time were extremely clear, with no clouds or wind, and visibility was over 15 miles. The investigation, conducted by Special Agent Clifford E. [illegible], included a check of records from the United States Weather Bureau at Brainard Field, which confirmed the favorable weather conditions. The report concludes that there were no meteorological or other known activities that could account for the sighting, and no physical evidence or radar confirmation was obtained. The witnesses were described as reliable and competent observers by their supervisor. The document was forwarded to the Commanding General of the Air Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for further review.