AFICDC 35113, UFO Sighting Report — Keflavik, Iceland, November 1965

On November 15, 1965, a cigar-shaped object was observed by multiple witnesses at Keflavik International Airport in Iceland. The sighting, which lasted approximately two minutes, was reported by a civilian tower operator and several military personnel, including members of the U.S. Navy and Air Force. The observers initially suspected the object was a jet aircraft, but later concluded it appeared more like a comet. The object was described as having a long, pale white, fiery exhaust flame that was approximately five times the size of the principal object, with revolving lights visible around the exhaust. The object maintained a straight-line course with no turns, climbs, or descents, and its disappearance was attributed to distance rather than a burn-out. A transiting Pan American 707 flight (number 122) flying at 37,000 feet also reported the object, noting it was at a much higher altitude than their own aircraft. Weather conditions at the time were clear with unlimited visibility. No radar contact was made during the event. The preparing officer concluded that the object was likely a comet, satellite, or meteor, and recommended no further follow-up unless requested by the Air Force Systems Command.