UFO over Salona Beach in 1955

Summary

A witness in Salona Beach, California, reported an aerial phenomenon in January 1955. A blue light split into two and disappeared within seconds. The observation occurred at dusk and was recorded as possibly a flare. Although no photos were taken, the witness described the object as something that did not resemble a balloon or a conventional aircraft. The light faded suddenly, generating some confusion about its nature.

The report was classified as "possibly a flare," but the possibility of an unidentified object was not ruled out. The testimony was recorded on an official form of the time and shared with several military units for evaluation. Despite the brief sighting, the case was included in air intelligence files, suggesting it was not considered a completely common phenomenon. The object emitted no sound and its behavior did not match that of a commercial aircraft or a balloon.