Wiesbaden AB Germany radar-visual unidentified-object report — October 6, 1957

On or during October 6, 1957, at or near Wiesbaden AB Germany, Germany, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: "Operator on radar sange of target, to 3 times larger than usual, which suddenly decreased in size as when first sighted." 11. EDMONDS, 1st Lt, 445ks DATA: Part II of this report concerns the receipt and investigation of an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was observed at Wiesbaden Air Base, Germany on 24-25 Oct 1957. One rapidly moving light, appeared to be "round" in nature and was the only object observed. b. "Ball" - appeared to be a bright circular light source, much brighter than any surrounding light sources, and was traveling at a high rate of speed, estimated at about 800-1,000 mph. c. Only one "ball" was observed. e. The "ball" moved in a straight line, traveling from east to west, at a very high rate of speed. Two airmen, who were not identified, while on patrol near the periphery of the air base, observed an unidentified flying object (UFO) hovering over the base. The object hovered silently for about 5 minutes and then rapidly accelerated and disappeared from view. b. No other witnesses are known to have observed this incident.