UFO sighted over Chicago in 1950

Summary

A doctor reported seeing an unidentified flying object over Chicago in July 1950. The testimony describes a round, intensely bright object traveling at high speed and altitude. The observer, a civilian, insisted it was not a meteorite, as it looked completely different. The object was seen for only two seconds, but its horizontal trajectory and speed were clearly observed. The detailed description includes a shape resembling a ball of fire, raising questions about its conventional nature.

The Air Force concluded no further investigation was planned. However, another "flying saucer" sighting was reported in Detroit, where a farmer claimed to have seen an object launched from a C-54 plane. The object was described as hubcap-shaped and traveled at an impressive speed. Though unconfirmed, this report adds another layer to the 1950 sightings mystery. Both cases were classified and declassified decades later, as part of the Department of Defense archives.