Red object seen near Dayton, Ohio

Summary

A civilian observer reported a round object with a reddish-yellow color near Dayton, Ohio, on August 30, 1957. The object appeared like a falling star and moved quickly at high altitude before fading away. The observation lasted three minutes and was recorded both from the ground and via radar. The report suggests it could have been a balloon, though a jet aircraft was also considered. The witness did not mention sound or vapor trails, complicating a definitive identification.