1957 UFO Sighting in Oak Harbor, Washington

Summary

A 1957 report describes a bright object seen between clouds in Oak Harbor, Washington. The witness, a former navy chief working as a taxi driver, observed a fireball for two minutes. Initially considered a balloon or astronomical event, investigators concluded it was likely a jet aircraft. No photos or radar data were available, limiting confirmation of the object's nature.

The sighting was recorded under Project 10073, an air intelligence initiative. Despite efforts to gather more information, no additional data was obtained. The final report suggests the object was likely a jet, though other explanations remain possible.