UFO sighted in West Palm Beach in 1954

Summary

A 1954 report describes a bright glowing object with erratic movements seen near West Palm Beach, Florida. The witness, a civilian, observed the phenomenon for three to four minutes. The object had no discernible shape and moved unpredictably. Although initially considered a balloon or astronomical event, the final conclusion stated it was an aircraft. Later, the observer revealed the sighting had been caused by three T-33 jets in the area. This case highlights how military aircraft often generated UFO reports during the Cold War.