Project Blue Book Case File
Dayton, OhioDecember 1960
Summary
In December 1960, a resident of Dayton, Ohio reported seeing an unusual object in the sky. The witness described it as starting with a silver glow that changed to a reddish glow, with sharp, well-defined edges. The object eventually disappeared by fading from sight.
The Air Force's official investigation form indicates that the duration of the sighting and other key details were limited. The case file shows the object appeared to be solid rather than transparent or vapor-like. Unfortunately, the available records do not provide complete information about the exact time of day, the duration the object was visible, the witness's precise location, or atmospheric conditions at the time.
The Air Force examined the evidence and concluded the sighting was probably a balloon, though the limited data available prevented a definitive determination. The case was ultimately categorized as having insufficient data for a complete evaluation, meaning the available information could not conclusively explain what was observed.
The full case file is reproduced below as held by the National Archives, spanning 9 pages.
Reported location
Dayton, Ohio
Date of incident
December 1960
State / country
OH / US
Page count
9 scanned pages
USAF evaluation
unknown
Microfilm
T1206, Roll 41