Unidentified Aerial Object near Milan, Missouri

Summary

A man driving along a highway in Missouri spotted a metallic disc-like object approximately 100 feet in diameter hovering at an estimated 500 feet in the air. The object was visible for about 15 to 20 seconds before disappearing as the observer took a curve. Although the report notes that a helicopter could be a possible explanation, no further investigation was conducted due to the brief nature of the sighting and lack of additional data. The witness, a radio and TV repairman, described the object as bright with apparent windows, but no photos were taken and there were no other witnesses. The classified report suggests a conventional explanation cannot be ruled out, but the observer's testimony and sketch add an air of mystery to the case.