Yellow object sighted in Labrador

Summary

A pilot and navigator reported a yellow object that suddenly appeared in the sky over Labrador on November 11, 1956. The object, seen about 10 miles away, quickly overtook their aircraft and disappeared within seconds. Initially thought to be a jet aircraft, there was no radar contact or known air traffic in the area. The aircraft was flying at 200 knots, which didn't match the object's speed. The incident occurred between Goose Bay and Frobisher Bay, a region where the USS Rushmore was conducting rocket firing tests. However, the object didn't display typical rocket characteristics, causing some confusion among the observers.

The sighting lasted only 15 to 20 seconds, limiting analysis. The pilot, experienced in the Arctic region, reported no meteorological activity or air traffic. Although a rocket test was considered, no official confirmation was given. The official report suggested the object could have been astronomical, but an unidentified aircraft wasn't ruled out. The case was filed without a definitive conclusion but remained a point of interest for air intelligence.