UFO sighted in Bridgeport in 1956

Summary

In March 1956, a mechanic from Bridgeport, New York, reported a strange glowing object in the sky. He described it as a yellow ball the size of a quarter that swayed like a pendulum and slowly ascended. The testimony was detailed, and the man, with experience in aircraft mechanics, seemed convinced it was not a natural phenomenon or an airplane. The Air Force investigation considered it likely a weather balloon, given wind patterns and the object's description. However, the report also noted that Jupiter was in the sky, though it didn't explain the object's peculiar movement.

The investigation included checks with observatories, weather centers, and radar, but no aerial activity was confirmed. Wind data indicated weather balloons could have reached the sighting area. Despite the official conclusion pointing to a balloon, the witness's detailed account suggests it could have been something unusual, though without conclusive evidence.