UFO sighted near Ellerbe, North Carolina, 1965

Summary

In November 1965, a pilot and a police officer reported seeing luminous objects with spark trails over Ellerbe, North Carolina. Both witnesses agreed that the objects appeared as bright points with reddish tails and moved from east to west. Although initially considered meteors, the change in direction of one object raised doubts. The Air Force reviewed weather data and concluded that conditions were ideal for viewing meteors, supporting the theory of a meteor shower. However, the report also noted that the curvature of the vehicle's windshield might have caused an optical illusion, complicating a definitive interpretation.

The detailed report included testimonies from two reliable witnesses and precise weather data. Despite clear visibility, no air traffic was recorded in the area, ruling out aircraft or weather balloons. An Air Force officer consulted confirmed the objects resembled meteors, though he admitted none had seen one so bright. The final report concluded the objects were likely meteors, though the change in direction of one remained unexplained.