Report of Mysterious Object Seen in the Sky — Inyokern, California, 27 September 1952

This document is an Air Intelligence Information Report dated 6 October 1952, originating from the 3904th Composite Wing at Stead Air Force Base, Reno, Nevada. It details a sighting of a mysterious object in the sky reported by a civilian witness to Lt Col James D. Losvus of the University of Nevada. The witness, who was traveling from Los Angeles to Bishop with three other civilians, observed the object near Inyokern, California, on the night of 27 September 1952. The witness, who claimed to be an employee of Firestone with experience in guided missile design, described the object as a round, silver disc that changed colors rapidly—shifting between silver, gold, bright red, and lavender—while rotating. The witness used a telescope to observe the object for approximately 15 minutes. According to the report, the object moved across the sky before descending vertically at high speed, leaving a vapor trail. The witness estimated the object's altitude at 40 to 50 miles. The report includes a transcript of the interview conducted by Capt Dwight D. Evans, in which the witness explicitly stated that the object was not an aeroplane or landing lights. The document also contains a hand-drawn sketch of the object's appearance. The report was forwarded to the Commanding General of the Sixth Army for information and suitable action.