UFO seen in Salisbury, North Carolina in 1966

Summary

In October 1966, a 13-year-old boy in Salisbury, North Carolina, reported seeing an unidentified flying object while horseback riding. He described a large object shaped like a yellow and red circle moving in an unusual manner. Initially frightened, the boy managed to escape the area. The sighting generated local interest and was investigated by military authorities.

The official report concluded that the object could have been an aircraft on a training mission. Five RF-4C aircraft were in the area at the same time, supporting this theory. Despite the explanation, the boy's testimony and detailed description of the object add an air of mystery. There were no other reports of the same sighting, adding an element of intrigue to this case.