Rhein Main AB Germany reported sphere orb observation — August 1951

On or during August 1951, at or near Rhein Main AB Germany, Germany, the source reports the following sequence: However, reported as not like a jet. Brief Summary of Sighting: First saw a light, seemed to fall, then it became a parachute, then it turned and went in a southerly course, made a turn, then a turn back. ORIGIN AND EVALUATION: REPORTED THROUGH INTELLIGENCE CHANNELS AND FORWARDED TO BLUE BOOK. DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY The object was first sighted by several individuals in the immediate vicinity of the Rhein-Main Air Base. It was observed to be round or spherical in shape, approximately 25-30 feet in diameter, and emitting a bright red glow. The object hovered or remained stationary for approximately 10-15 minutes, then suddenly accelerated to a very high speed, and disappeared from sight. No noise or exhaust was observed during the sighting.