24 May 1954 12:25
Richmond, Indiana, USA
USAF RB-29 incident. Explanation: Reflection.
B-17 on photo mapping mission, altitude. 18,500 feet suddenly noticed UFO below and to right of plane, moving on different heading. Photo, downward, overexposed shows bright round blob of light. An object was observed and photographed.One circular object, about 150 feet across, was observed by three experienced male military witnesses in-flight for 48 seconds (Brubaker, Leo N).
Hynek rating: DD: Daylight Discs
Vallee rating: FB2: FB1 accompanied by physical evidence.
Vallee reliability rating: AAB:
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