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UFO seen like a star in Ohio

UFO seen like a star in Ohio
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Summary

A young witness in Ohio observed in 1966 a luminous object that behaved like a star but without twinkling. The object appeared suddenly, hovered for a minute, blinked several times, and then disappeared behind a tree. Although the witness heard no sound, he described a steady white light. The total observation lasted two minutes, which confused the witness, who thought it could be an aircraft but saw no smoke or wings.

The official investigation concluded that the sighting could be related to a B-52 that landed at Patterson Field Air Base. These aircraft often make several low-level approaches before landing, which could explain the unusual trajectory of the object. Despite the lack of physical evidence or photographs, the witness's testimony, who was interested in space exploration, was recorded in detail. The official report did not completely rule out the possibility of a UFO, but pointed to a conventional explanation.