Air Intelligence Information Report: Unidentified Flying Object - Fort Bragg, North Carolina

This Air Intelligence Information Report, dated 14 November 1957, details an unidentified flying object sighting that occurred on 9 November 1957 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The report, authored by Captain Richard J. Mc Glynn of the 44th Troop Carrier Wing at Pope Air Force Base, documents the observations of two military personnel, Pfc Eddie L. Hammonds and Pfc Jerome S. Marciniak, both members of the 44th Tank Battalion. The witnesses reported observing a round, white object, described as being the size of a baseball or a small fingernail held at arm's length. The object was observed for approximately three to four minutes. According to the report, the object approached from the south, moved in an oscillating path, came to a stop over the observer, and then moved to the east at high speed before climbing and fading from sight. The witnesses also reported a buzzing noise associated with the object. At the time of the sighting, weather conditions were reported as clear with good visibility and a 7,000-foot ceiling. The report notes that the observers were members of a tank team and were considered reliable. Despite the detailed description, the official conclusion provided by the Wing Intelligence Officer is that the cause of the sighting remains unknown. However, the report includes a note indicating that two aircraft landed at Pope Air Force Base at approximately 0600Z, and the comments section on the UFOB Index Card suggests that the description, duration, and flight path indicate the probability of an aircraft.