Desert Takeoff

April 24, 1964 SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO

Police Sergeant Lonnie Zamora was driving down a dirt road when he saw the “egg-shaped craft” peeking out from an arroyo. First, he thought it was a car in need of help; however, he then saw a blue flame and heard a loud roar. The object began to rise. Five tourists later reported seeing the craft in flight.