Air Intelligence Information Report: UFO Investigation - San Antonio, Texas

This Air Intelligence Information Report details the investigation into a UFO sighting reported on November 25, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas. The primary witness, a civilian woman, reported observing a round, greyish-white object in the sky while in her backyard. She described the object as appearing to be the size of a half-dollar held at arm's length, moving at a slow speed, and occasionally appearing to be suspended in the air. The object was observed for approximately ten minutes, moving from a south to southeasterly direction. The witness noted that the object had no tail, trail, or exhaust, and made no sound. She initially suspected it might be a balloon but later concluded it did not resemble any known aircraft or balloon. The investigation was conducted by 2nd Lt. Dean S. Jameson of the 4602d Air Intelligence Service Squadron. Following a thorough check of local military and civilian aviation records, investigators identified that an H-13 helicopter (tail number 7956) was operating in the vicinity at the time of the sighting. The helicopter had departed from Fort Sam Houston for Kelly AFB. The investigating officer concluded that the reported UFO was, in fact, the H-13 helicopter. The report suggests that the object's appearance, including its size and lack of visible features, was likely due to the sun reflecting off the helicopter's large canopy, which could have been deceptive to the observer. The report includes a sketch of the sighting and the flight path of the helicopter as enclosures to support these findings. The investigation was closed with the determination that the sighting was likely an identification of the H-13 helicopter.