Cigar-shaped UFO seen in Maine in 1956

Summary

In September 1956, a witness in Waldoboro, Maine, observed a silver cigar-shaped object. The object, about the size of a quarter at arm's length, emitted a diffuse light similar to an aircraft landing light but without a beam. Seen for four minutes, it hovered, made two 90-degree turns, and disappeared over a hill. The official evaluation classified it as an aircraft, though its behavior was unconventional.

The object's description includes details such as its shape, size, and unusual movement. Although a naval officer considered it not a conventional aircraft, the official conclusion pointed to a conventional explanation. The report, part of a military archive, shows how UFO cases were analyzed at the time, with a mix of weather data, testimonies, and technical assessments.