Flying Saucer Report Seen over Atlantic City and Pomona Naval Air Station

On July 23, 1953, at 0045Z, the Trenton Filter Center received reports of ten unidentified objects observed by hundreds of people on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The witnesses described the objects as 'blister-like' and noted they were moving at a 'terrific speed' at an altitude between 5,000 and 8,000 feet, leaving vapor trails. The objects were observed moving north for approximately 11 minutes. The report was also relayed to the Pomona Naval Air Station. Subsequent investigation by the 4670th Ground Observer Squadron included a check with Naval and Air Force bases, which returned a negative report regarding the presence of jet aircraft in the area at the time. Radar tracking (track K 209) was utilized, and interceptors were vectored to the location, but the pilots reported no unusual sightings. Despite the lack of identified aircraft, the official conclusion provided in the initial report was 'AIRCRAFT'. The documentation includes correspondence from the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) requesting further information and reminding the detachment to follow standard reporting procedures (AFL 200-5) for future sightings.