White UFO sighted over Blythe California in 1953

Summary

In February 1953, several members of an RB-36 crew spotted a white, round object while flying over Blythe, California. The object appeared from behind clouds and was observed for about five minutes. Although initially considered a weather balloon, the crew noted it lacked typical characteristics. It was estimated to be at an altitude between 30,000 and 50,000 feet, reflecting sunlight like a metallic surface. No one could identify it with certainty, and it disappeared behind the clouds. Descriptions varied slightly depending on the observer's angle, but all agreed it was not an aircraft or balloon.

The witnesses' accounts were consistent regarding the object's appearance, though they differed in details like size and movement. Some compared it to a full moon, others to a shiny metal surface. Despite the discrepancies, all agreed it was not a conventional object. The official investigation concluded it was a weather balloon, but the data didn't fully align with that explanation. The case remains a mystery in UFO history.