UFO identified as aircraft flare in Maryland 1955

Summary

In February 1955, a witness in Snowhill, Maryland, observed a yellow object descending like a flare. The object, the size of a pea held at arm's length, was seen for two minutes before disappearing. The witness went into his house to get a coat and upon returning, the phenomenon was gone. Despite the brief observation, investigators concluded it was an aircraft flare, though no photographs or radar were recorded. The object's description and behavior matched those used in aerial operations.

The report, classified under Project 10073, was reviewed by Unit 3-H, which identified it as a common aerial event. Despite the clear description from the witness, the lack of physical evidence or images complicated a definitive confirmation. However, the limited investigation pointed to a conventional explanation, ruling out an unidentified phenomenon. This case reflects how many sightings from that era were resolved with technical explanations, although the mysterious nature of the event remains intriguing for researchers.