Red fireball UFO over Pittsburgh 1949

Summary

In July 1949, a witness in Pittsburgh observed an aerial object described as a strange aircraft with a red fireball tail. The object was estimated to be 500 feet long and 50 feet high, with bright windows and an impressive speed. The witness, who did not believe it was a flying saucer, described it as something not from Earth. The report was sent to military authorities and filed as an astronomical phenomenon, possibly a meteor.

The testimony includes details such as the south-to-north direction, observation time, and visual description of the object. Although no photos were taken and no physical evidence was found, the witness insisted on the truthfulness of his account. The report was analyzed and classified as an astronomical event, but the detailed description and the witness's attitude raise questions about what he actually saw.