Cylindrical object seen near Monroeville

Summary

A civilian witness reported in July 1955 a cylindrical yellowish-orange object without visible wings or tail, observed at high altitude traveling north. The sighting occurred shortly after sunset, with no photographs or radar involved. Investigators ruled out astronomical activity and balloon launches, but could not confirm if it was an aircraft. A single F-86D was in the area, raising the possibility of an aircraft or sunlight reflecting off clouds. The lack of precise data keeps this case unresolved.