To answer the question as to whether the window was up, yes it was. Here is another image that was snapped moments before:



Notice the "winged disc" is over the photographer's (one of my friends) thumb and there is no "UFO fleet"?

Definitely a lens flair.

Originally posted by captaintyinknots
I honestly think the OP knows exactly what it is as well, and is trying to prove a point.

Ding, ding, ding....we have a winner!

So, this thread was to prove the obvious?

M'KAY.