Red UFO sighted over St. Louis, Missouri

Summary

A witness reported seeing a bright red object in the sky moving from east to west. The object appeared to emit sparks and displayed unusual behavior, including hovering and sudden changes in speed and direction. Initially considered a possible hot air balloon, the authorities noted there was insufficient data for a definitive conclusion. The file includes multiple letters and memos from the time, requesting additional information and suggesting the use of standard UFO questionnaires for further investigation.