UFO seen in Wyomissing in 1967

Summary

In July 1967, a witness in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, reported a bright object that looked like a star. The object, white and flashing, was observed for three minutes and twenty-two seconds. The person described it as a diamond flickering in the sky. Although initially thought to be a UFO, investigators concluded it was the satellite Echo 1, which was passing through the area at that time. The report includes detailed questions about the observation, although the witness did not provide additional information about their exact location or whether others saw it as well.

The case was reviewed by the U.S. Air Force, which requested more data from the witness for a scientific evaluation. However, the information provided was not sufficient to confirm an alternative identification, so it was filed as a known satellite. This type of case illustrates the difficulty of distinguishing between natural objects and unidentified aerial phenomena.