November 20, 1951🇺🇸Sighting
Military Base
Dodge City: Vivid green fireball sighting
On November 20, 1951, at 6:42 p.m., a bright green fireball was observed over Dodge City, Kansas, and locations in Texas. Air Force pilots landing at Kirtland AFB and a TWA pilot also reported the phenomenon.
Background
Event Details At 6:42 p.m. on November 20, 1951, witnesses reported a striking green fireball visible from Dodge City, Kansas, Lubbock and Big Springs, Texas. The object appeared vivid and notable for its intense color.
Witnesses Two Air Force pilots approaching for landing at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico, along with a Trans World Airlines pilot, independently observed the fireball. These trained aviation professionals provided credible accounts across multiple states.
Context and Reports Newspaper articles from the following day detailed the sighting, including pieces in Waco Times-Herald, Odessa American, and El Paso Times, linking it to possible meteor activity near Hobbs. Referenced in UFO literature as part of green fireball wave (Nukes 78).
Significance This incident fits into 1951's pattern of green fireballs in the U.S. Southwest, investigated amid Cold War concerns near military sites. No remnants found, fueling speculation on natural vs. anomalous origins.
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