UFO seen by flight observer in 1955

Summary

A flight observer in a B-47E sighted a shiny oval object in 1955. The report describes an object with a chrome or pink hue, the size of a dime held at arm's length, seen at 20,000 feet. The observer estimated its diameter at 50 feet, though this created confusion due to inconsistencies in measurements. The sighting lasted two minutes, and the object was heading northeast. Despite the investigation, officials concluded it could be an optical phenomenon, such as a cockpit reflection. The case was filed without a definitive explanation.

The report includes multiple documents and witness interviews, but no conclusive evidence was found. Weather balloons and other known objects were ruled out. The confusion between apparent and actual size suggests a possible optical illusion. Although the observer insisted on his description, other crew members did not see it, reinforcing the theory of a perceptual error.