UFO seen near an aircraft in Dayton 1955

Summary

In April 1955, a witness in Dayton, Ohio, observed an object near an aircraft. While getting into a truck, they noticed a low-flying plane and then spotted a disc-shaped object. The observer and an airman saw it together. The object flew westward, made a sharp 90-degree turn south, and then climbed rapidly out of sight. The report concluded it was an aircraft, but the description suggests something unusual.

The report includes details on the duration, direction, and appearance of the object. The witness compared it to a flattened balloon and estimated its size at 100 feet in diameter. Although no photos were taken, the testimony was detailed and consistent, including a description of the material as stainless steel or aluminum. The object left no vapor trail, raising doubts about its identity as a conventional aircraft.