UFO photographed by passenger on flight

Summary

A civilian passenger captured an image of an elliptical object with tiny perforations in September 1956 while flying between Coos Bay and Portland, Oregon. The individual insisted it was a spaceship, but military authorities concluded it was a photographic flaw caused by improper film processing. The object appeared clearly in only one of several photos taken at the same time, suggesting it wasn't a fast-moving object like a rocket or aircraft. Additionally, the use of a Brownie camera, with a slow lens and inadequate shutter speed for capturing motion, made it unlikely to be a real object. The Air Force found no UFO sightings or military activity in the area matching the description, pointing to a possible hoax or photographic error.

The woman who submitted the case refused to return the official UFO questionnaire and lost the original film, complicating the investigation. Despite multiple letters and technical analyses, no conclusive evidence of an unidentified object was found. Authorities concluded the case lacked sufficient data and that the object was likely a film emulsion flaw. The case was closed without resolution, and there were no signs of real UFO activity.