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UFO case file · UFO-0541

Albuquerque aviation UFO report — 1951-08-25

CE1United States1951-08-25

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Case description

USA, New Mexico Aug. 25, 1951; Albuquerque, New Mexico. 9:58 p.m. Witnesses: Sandia Base Security Guard Hugh Young and wife. A flying wing-shaped craft passed over their heads at an estimated 800-1,000’ altitude with no sound. Size estimated at 1.5 times wingspan of B-36 bomber,or 350’. Dark, chordwise stripes on underside, and 6-8 pairs of soft, glowing lights on trailing edge of “wing”. Speed estimated at 300-400 m.p.h., object seen for about 30 seconds.

Recorded details

Local time
21:58
Craft description
Wife saw a flying wing-shaped craft pass overhead
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