UFO seen in Maine in 1955

Summary

In May 1955, a witness in Charleston, Maine, observed a red, flaming object falling from the sky. The object, described as baseball-like, left a trail of smoke and moved straight downward. The sighting lasted between 20 and 30 seconds and occurred near the observer's location.

Authorities confirmed the object was not supernatural or an UFO, but a flare from an Air Force aircraft during a training exercise. Despite the explanation, the official report considered several possibilities, including balloon, aircraft, and astronomical phenomenon, before reaching the final conclusion.