Circular UFO Sighted in Newfoundland 1950

Summary

In August 1950, multiple witnesses in St. John's, Newfoundland, reported a sighting of an unidentified flying object with a circular shape. The phenomenon was described as very colorful, ranging from green to yellowish cream. It was estimated to be traveling at high speed between 1000 and 5000 feet in altitude. While some witnesses believed it could be a meteor, others noted it did not behave like a typical one. The object produced no sound, left no smoke, and showed no wings or control surfaces. One witness claimed to have heard a sound like an object hitting the ground, but no physical evidence of impact was found. Descriptions varied, but all agreed the object was unconventional.

The official investigation, led by the Newfoundland Base Command, interviewed several witnesses, including military personnel and civilians. Despite discrepancies in details, the testimonies aligned on key points: the circular shape, lack of sound, and arched trajectory. The report concluded the object could not be identified with certainty, though it suggested it might have been a flare or rocket. However, the distance traveled and observed size did not match the usual. Ultimately, the case was archived without a conclusive explanation, leaving open the possibility of an unexplained phenomenon.