UFO seen in Alaska with balloon-like shape

Summary

A U.S. Navy officer and several observers at Kodiak Naval Air Station in Alaska reported a silver balloon-shaped object in October 1966. The object was described as having a translucent fuselage resembling a plastic dry cleaning bag. It was observed for 25 minutes, drifting with the wind at a steady altitude and size. Initially thought to be a weather balloon, contacts with the local balloon launch station confirmed it was not theirs. The description matched Japanese transonic balloons, suggesting an international origin.

The investigation included radar tracking and F-102 jets sent to intercept, but poor weather conditions prevented visual confirmation. Wind patterns were analyzed, indicating the object could have traveled from Cape Romanzof to Kodiak. Although no photos were taken, multiple observers provided consistent descriptions, ruling out conventional objects. This case adds an intriguing entry to UFO files with a plausible but unconfirmed explanation.