Blue UFO with orange center over Winston-Salem

Summary

A witness in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, reported a UFO in the shape of a disc, about the size of a half-dollar. The object was blue with an orange center and showed no discernible features like wings or exhaust. The phenomenon was observed on the night of September 20, 1965, and remained visible for approximately 12 minutes. The observer, a civilian with pilot experience, described the object as appearing suddenly, maintaining a straight course, and disappearing over the horizon. Weather conditions were clear and calm, making it difficult to find a conventional explanation. Although a weather balloon was mentioned, it was not considered the observed object.