UFO seen by a student in Easthampton in 1966

Summary

A 19-year-old student in Easthampton, New York, reported seeing an unidentified flying object in the early hours of June 23, 1966. While walking near his home, he observed an extremely round object, larger than a pen head but smaller than a pea. The object blinked and appeared to be ascending vertically before gradually disappearing in about 5 to 7 seconds.

The observer, who described the incident seriously and clearly, initially thought the object might collide with a commercial aircraft. At the time, two F-101 jets were airborne, leading investigators to consider the possibility of a misidentification. Although no physical evidence was found, the description of the UFO and the context of the sighting generated some interest among air authorities.