UFO sighted at Olmsted AFB in 1954

Summary

A ground observer at Olmsted AFB, Pennsylvania, reported a white and transparent object with a string hanging from its bottom. The incident occurred on October 29, 1954, and lasted 30 minutes. The object was moving southwest and disappeared with the darkness. Although a film of the event was received, its current location is not mentioned. Investigators concluded it was likely a balloon. The witness, a 24-year-old control tower operator, had seen a similar object three months earlier. The report includes details on weather conditions, wind direction, and temperature, providing context for the observation.