The Socorro Landing (1964)
In 1964, police officer Lonnie Zamora saw an egg-shaped craft on landing legs, two figures beside it, bearing a red insignia. It took off with a roar. On site: scorched ground, burned brush and landing prints. One of Project Blue Book's most respected cases.
Witnesses
Police officer
Why it endures
A sober, reliable officer, and physical ground traces confirmed.
Official version (contested)
Never officially explained. A student-hoax theory was set aside.