Air Intelligence Information Report — Unidentified Flying Object, Premont, Texas, 19 January 1953

This Air Intelligence Information Report (IR-89-53), dated 21 January 1953, documents a sighting of an unidentified flying object that occurred on 19 January 1953, at approximately 1800 hours in Premont, Texas. The report is based on information provided by a civilian source, identified as a Methodist minister. According to the witness, a very large object was observed at an estimated altitude of 600 feet. The object was described as having no visible wings or tail section. It appeared to be drifting slowly to the southwest for several minutes before departing the area at what the witness described as an 'incredible speed.' The weather conditions at the time of the sighting were reported as clear with 15 miles of visibility. Official records indicate that no aircraft were reported in the area during the time of the sighting, and no interception was attempted. No physical evidence, fragments, or photographs were submitted in connection with the report. The Air Technical Intelligence Center evaluated the incident and concluded that there was insufficient data for a formal evaluation. The document was prepared by Major Gerald E. Tyler of the USAF and was subsequently downgraded at three-year intervals under DOD Directive 5200.10.