In the crystal-clear night sky over Sierra Vista, Arizona, I witnessed something that defied everything I thought I knew about aerial phenomena. It was November 22, 2005, a night when the stars shone brightly and visibility was perfect. Suddenly, a bright, blazing light appeared, cutting through the darkness like a spotlight with an intensity that was impossible to ignore.
What truly stunned me was the craft’s incredible speed and maneuver. It was flying at approximately 20,000 feet, moving in a northwesterly direction at a velocity I instinctively gauged to be around Mach one—over twice the speed of a commercial jet. Then, without any reduction in speed or the slightest hint of banking, the object made a precise 90-degree turn to the east. This was no ordinary turn—imagine drawing a sharp “L” on a sheet of paper, an abrupt pivot executed flawlessly and instantly.
There was no noise. No roar of engines, no familiar hum or drone. Just the eerie glow of that intense light moving with supernatural agility across the sky. I’m not just an amazed observer—I spent 45 years working in the marine and aircraft industries, retiring just five years before this encounter. I know aircraft, and this was unlike anything I have ever seen or heard.
The extraordinary speed, the seamless turn, and the silent passage in the clear night skies suggest technology beyond current known capabilities. Was it some secret USAF test craft? Perhaps. But whatever it was, it left an indelible impression on me.
For UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike, this encounter underscores how much we still don’t understand about the skies above us. Such breathtaking instances challenge our grasp of physics and technology, leaving open the thrilling possibility that we are not alone in our airspace.