Amarillo reported light formation observation — July 22, 1956

Shortly after the pilot had taken off at 10:20 P.M., July 23rd, he noticed a light, and then a loud bang, a severe vibration and we went into a very st ep dive. We were just barely able to make it to the landing field." The Air Force reported that the object the pilot saw, just before the incident, was about the size and shape of a medium jet and the speed estimated was "in excess of 600 knots." The pilot said it was like a flash as it passed him. The errant plane, thanks to the skill of the pilot, landed at the Amarillo Air Force Base without further damage or injury." Continued on the reverse side, the document states: "Col. We will await further evidence and assure the public that we are doing everything possible to get complete data on this case, "This case concerns the incident of the Air Force plane apparently struck while in flight near Amarillo, Texas on July 23, 1956. The pilot noticed a bright light or object just prior to the incident, which suggested the possibility of contact with some unidentified flying object. UFOS WERE REPORTED AT THE TIME IN THIS AREA, AND AN AIR FORCE SPOKESMAN STATED THAT THE PLANE APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY SOMETHING FROM ABOVE. Two mysterious flying objects were reportedly seen in the San Joaquin Valley, California, about 6:45 p.m. on July 22, 1956. They were observed for approximately two minutes by two men, both of whom are described as being reliable persons. The objects were first seen at about 6,000 feet altitude, then descended to about 4,000 feet, at which point they accelerated at a high rate of speed and disappeared from view in a westerly direction. The objects were watched for approximately five hours before they "vanished". (Data 1956) No Case (Information Only) 24 July 1956 Sierra, California Case 17-A. We were assigned in the following manner: First the blue ball was noticed which faded into a red glow, then into a green light, then went out completely. When it accelerated the whole object glowed a brilliant white. Supporting case details: Reported craft or object: Light Formation Institutional response / aftermath: Government or official action