UFO seen as flying saucer in Albany

Summary

In October 1961, a civilian in Albany, New York, reported seeing an unidentified flying object that made a noise similar to a flying saucer. Upon looking up, they observed a star or planet with a reddish glow. The official report concluded that the data was insufficient to determine the object's nature. The letter was sent to President Kennedy but received no reply.

The case was filed under reference SAFOI-3C, and the need for coordination in responding to UFO reports—especially from high-level authorities—was emphasized. Despite the lack of clear conclusions, the civilian's interest was acknowledged in the official response, which encouraged providing more information for a more accurate evaluation.