White UFO with red streak in Maine

Summary

A 1959 report describes the sighting of a white object with a red streak on the bottom, observed in Greenville, Maine. The witness, a 47-year-old man, described it as round, the size of a dime, and with a shiny surface reflecting sunlight. The object moved slowly eastward for one hour, at an estimated altitude between 4000 and 5000 feet. Others also noticed the object, drawn by the sun's reflection. Although a balloon was considered, no definitive confirmation was made.

The report was sent to the ATIC and several air defense units, but no radar contact was made with the object. More information on elevation and direction was requested, but the report concluded there was no known explanation. The case was filed without a clear resolution, leaving open the possibility of a balloon or an astronomical phenomenon.