Unidentified object over Franklin Springs in 1966

Summary

In September 1966, a witness in Franklin Springs, New York, reported an unidentified object that remained in the sky for 30 minutes. The observer described it as a solid object with lights around it and a low humming sound. He compared its size to a military tank, which is unusual since tanks do not fly. The object disappeared behind a wooded area and did not reappear. Despite investigations, no clear explanation was found.

The Air Force consulted local airports and companies like Goodyear, but found no match for aerial advertising or aircraft. The case was concluded as unidentified. The witness, a 54-year-old World War II veteran, gave a detailed account, including drawings of the object and its path. His testimony was thorough and consistent, adding weight to the difficulty of explaining the sighting with conventional phenomena.