UFO sighted in Dayton, Ohio in 1953

Summary

In December 1953, a witness in Dayton, Ohio reported seeing an unidentified flying object. The report details that the object appeared around 5:30 PM and remained visible for several minutes. It was described as a round object with flashing light and no sound. The witness could not identify the object and concluded that the data was insufficient for a definitive evaluation. The report includes detailed questions about sky conditions, exact location, and the object's appearance, showing the rigor with which these phenomena were investigated at the time.

The object was seen without sound and with flashing light, staying in the sky for several minutes. Although coordinates and descriptions were recorded, no clear conclusion about its nature was reached. The testimony was collected by the U.S. Air Force as part of its program to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena. The report reflects the methodology used at the time to gather precise and confidential information about UFO sightings.