White UFO seen in Alabama in 1961

Summary

In May 1961, a civilian in Atmore, Alabama, reported seeing two bright white lights in the night sky. The first light was observed around 00:10 and moved from west to east, while the second, around 02:30, traveled from northwest to southeast. The witness described the lights as similar to those he had seen before, and although he couldn't estimate their speed or altitude, his account was deemed credible by the investigating officer.

After checking the location and flight paths, it was concluded that the lights were likely the white under-fuselage lights of jet aircraft, either commercial or military. This was supported by Atmore's proximity to jet airways used by both military and civilian aircraft. The report noted that white lights are more visible at a distance than standard navigation lights. The witness was advised to report any future sightings with more details, but no further action was deemed necessary for this case.