A balloon observed in Hampton Virginia

Summary

A 1965 report describes an observation in Hampton, Virginia, classified as a probable balloon. A civilian woman observed the object from the ground, describing it as longer on one end than the other, with a bright orange or red color. The object remained at a very high altitude, without visible wings, and slowly drifted westward before disappearing. It later returned to its original position, hovered for a few minutes, and then drifted west again. During the observation, several jet aircraft were also seen in the area, but none reported unusual encounters. The weather was clear and windy, supporting the balloon hypothesis, as high-altitude air currents could explain the movement.

The investigation concluded there was no physical evidence and the object's behavior aligned with a balloon. The report, prepared by a USAF officer, noted that a personal interview wasn't conducted, but a detailed description was obtained by phone. The report also mentions no interceptions or unusual aerial activity were reported, reinforcing the conclusion that the object was not an unexplained phenomenon.