UFO sighted near Goose AB in 1956

Summary

In October 1956, a witness reported a luminous object near Goose Air Base in Newfoundland. The report described a red, white, and smoky fireball that appeared as a flash in the sky and then disappeared into the sea. The observer, a military officer, saw it for only five seconds, limiting the ability to identify it accurately. Although a meteor was considered, the possibility of a naval rocket, specifically from the USS Rushmore, was also mentioned. The brief and chaotic nature of the event prevented a conclusive evaluation.

The report was classified and later declassified decades later, allowing for broader analysis. Despite multiple theories, from balloons to aircraft, no definitive explanation was reached. The lack of photographs and the brevity of the event add mystery to this case. The document shows how military authorities often dealt with such incidents, trying to correlate them with known activities, but without success in this particular case.