UFO Sighting in Baltimore 1956

Summary

A 1956 USAF intelligence report documents a UFO sighting in Baltimore, Maryland. A cigar-shaped object with a white body and red tail was observed for two hours by approximately 200 people. The primary witness, a former Navy aerial photographer, described it as faster than a commercial aircraft but slower than a jet. The Air Force conducted an active investigation, contacting airports, observatories, and weather services. They ultimately concluded the object was an advertising plane with special lights, though multiple witnesses insisted it didn't resemble any known aircraft. The official report includes conflicting testimonies, weather data, and a detailed evaluation of all conventional explanations.