According to a top secret government report obtained by the Freedom of
Information Act, he saw an Unidentified Flying Object during a flight
on April 30, 1948. According to TS REPORT 100-203-79, p.12, Sec. M.,
"Lt. Comdr. Marcus L. Lowe while on a flight observed a yellow or light
colored sphere 25 to 40 ft. diam. moving at a speed of approx. 100 mph
against wind."