UFO sighted in Newark in 1948

Summary

In November 1948, an Air Force officer at Newark, New Jersey, observed a luminous disc-like object in the sky. The report notes that the object appeared suddenly, made no sound, and moved rapidly toward the southeast. The witness, experienced with jet aircraft, estimated its speed to be impressive. Although other explanations like weather balloons were considered, the report found no clear answer. This case is part of a series of sightings that led to projects like "SIGN" and "GRUDGE," where experts like Dr. Hynek analyzed the data. Despite efforts, many cases remained unexplained.