UFO 1957 seen in Portland, Oregon

Summary

A civilian witness described an elongated object, bright like an electric light through a white opaque shade, observed on September 10, 1957 in Portland. The witness saw it at 08:15 local time, traveling west at a speed that made it appear to dim as it moved. The object made a sharp right turn south and disappeared behind a roof. Although no photos were taken, the Air Force classified it as probably an aircraft. The detailed description of color and movement suggests a careful and clear observation.

The official evaluation marked the option "Probably aircraft," yet no interceptions or further tracking were recorded. The witness worked at the Northeast YMCA and was walking to work when she saw the object. Despite her efforts to locate it again, she couldn't find it. The report, though brief, includes weather data and visibility details, adding credibility to the testimony. No definitive conclusion was reached, but balloons and astronomical phenomena were ruled out.