UFO sighted near Cleveland, Ohio

Summary

A citizen reported an unidentified flying object near Cleveland, Ohio, on July 23, 1969. The witness and his wife saw an object resembling a hat with dim white lights. The woman observed it through binoculars and noted a flame falling like burning charcoal. The object moved slowly at treetop level, following the Earth's curvature. They observed it for 3 to 4 minutes before it disappeared behind trees. No physical effects or environmental changes were reported. The Air Force requested detailed information for analysis.