UFO seen in Gassoway, West Virginia in 1956

Summary

In December 1956, a witness in Gassoway, West Virginia, observed four round red objects the size of a silver dollar at arm's length for one minute. The objects were flying at 1000 feet in a southwest direction. Although initially considered a balloon or astronomical phenomenon, the official conclusion pointed to an aircraft as the cause of the sighting. The area had known air traffic, supporting this explanation.

The report includes weather and wind conditions, and notes that the responsible officer agreed with the explanation of the sighting. Despite the case's simplicity, the record is part of a historical database that helps understand how UFO reports were handled at the time.