Declassified UFO / UAP Document
UFOB INDEX CARD — Sonoma, California, 30 March 1955
AI-Generated Summary
A sighting of a single silvery-white object in Sonoma, California, on March 30, 1955, was evaluated by the 4602d AISS. The organization concluded the object was likely a balloon and authorized no further investigation.
This document is a UFOB Index Card detailing a sighting that occurred on March 30, 1955, in Sonoma, California. The report describes a single object, estimated to be the size of a dime held at arm's length, which appeared silvery white in color. The object was observed drifting overhead in a straight westerly direction for approximately 30 seconds before it disappeared behind clouds. The observer identified the object as a balloon of some sort. The 4602d AISS evaluated the report and concluded that it was likely a balloon. Because of the short duration of the sighting and the improbability of obtaining further information, the organization determined that no additional investigation was warranted.
Possibly balloon. No further investigation authorized by this organization (4602d AISS)
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Official Assessment
Possibly balloon.
The object was observed for approximately 30 seconds before disappearing behind clouds. Due to the brevity of the sighting and the lack of further information, no additional investigation was authorized.