UFO sighted in Mobile Alabama 1966

Summary

A freshman student at the University of Southern Alabama reported an unidentified flying object in 1966. The report describes a disc-shaped object approximately 25-30 feet in diameter with a five-foot probe or antenna. The object appeared from the northwest, hovered for five minutes, and then departed to the north. The observer noted a faint humming sound and estimated the angle of elevation at 72 degrees. The report includes a sketch of the object but no photographs or physical evidence.

The report was submitted with a delay by the observer's father, who also mentioned that other people in the area and a history professor reportedly saw the UFO. Weather conditions were clear and cloudless, with a temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the details provided, authorities were unable to contact the observer directly and concluded that the information was insufficient for a definitive evaluation.