UFO sighted in San Mateo in 1966

Summary

In December 1966, a witness in San Mateo, California, reported an unusual aerial phenomenon. A formation of bright lights, red and orange in color, was seen moving westward. The main object was accompanied by two others, about five kilometers apart. Some lights appeared to fall like droplets from the tail of the main object. The observation lasted around five minutes, with no photos taken and no physical evidence found.

The report suggests the phenomenon could have been caused by a military aircraft equipped with high-intensity lights and infrared devices. These lights, combined with clouds in the sky, could have created an unusual optical effect from the ground. An expert confirmed that a test flight with similar characteristics occurred during that period, supporting the hypothesis that the observed phenomenon was not a UFO, but an aerial technology test.