UFO sighted near Biloxi in 1956

Summary

In December 1956, a witness in Biloxi, Mississippi, observed two round objects the size of a half-dollar coin. They appeared side by side, with a blurry and bright appearance, described as a fuzzy ball. The report suggests they could have been weather balloons, especially given the context of air operations and a recently released weather balloon. The witness noted the objects rising from south to north, and a jet in the area did not report any unusual sightings. The duration of the sighting, three to five seconds, created some confusion in the evaluation, but the upward motion and visual description support the balloon hypothesis.

The investigation concluded it was probably a balloon, though other possibilities were not ruled out. The area was full of air activity due to Air National Guard operations, complicating a definitive identification. Despite the lack of photos or radar, the report considered it plausible that the weather balloon, released shortly before, was in the sighting area. Interaction between the balloon and a jet, along with weather conditions and light reflections, could have contributed to the witness's perception. The case was classified as a possible balloon, but not fully closed, leaving room for further consideration.