UFO seen near Toledo by a pilot in 1960

Summary

A round and shiny object was observed by a TWA pilot above Toledo, Ohio, on October 17, 1960. The pilot, flying at 28,000 feet, noticed a translucent sphere about 100 feet in diameter at over 100,000 feet. For 12 minutes, the object remained stationary and was photographed by passengers. Although initially thought to be a UFO, it was confirmed to be a research balloon launched by Raven Industries. The object was recovered by the Coast Guard and returned to its owner. The photos revealed nothing unusual, but the case illustrates how high-altitude objects can cause confusion and fascination.