UFO seen near Florida in 1959

Summary

In July 1959, a student serving with the Naval Reserve reported a bright object observed from the destroyer USS Robinson near Florida. The object appeared as a white light surrounded by an orange glow that changed to gray as it moved in uneven patterns. Initially considered a missile, there were no confirming data. The witness, aged 19, described an upward trajectory and a parabolic shape that grew as it moved away. The report includes details on location, time, and weather conditions, but no definitive conclusion was reached.

The Air Force classified the case as "other" related to missiles, but insufficient data prevented verification. The witness, lacking technical experience, estimated the speed between 1000 and 1200 mph and the distance between 1500 and 2800 feet. Despite precise coordinates and a detailed description, there was no official confirmation of what was seen. The report ends without solving the mystery, leaving open the possibility of an unidentified phenomenon.