Bright red UFO with vapor trail in Colorado

Summary

A 16-year-old in Colorado Springs observed a bright red object with a grayish vapor trail on August 23, 1967. The object was below the clouds and traveling north. Initially considered a possible aircraft reflecting sunlight or using afterburners, no flight records existed for the area. The witness, interested in UFOs, described the object as different from conventional aircraft, with a vapor trail that quickly disappeared. No photos or physical evidence were found, but the report includes detailed sketches and observations.