Bakersfield radar-visual unidentified-object report — August 1957

A careful study of your report indicates that you observed a meteoric form of a meteorite, generally referred to as “bolides” or “fireballs”. Past experience with meteoric swarms of this nature shows that a larger number of meteoroids, “shooting stars”, and fireballs are observed during this period. Sincerely, [Signature block redacted] [Handwritten text on the bottom left, not clearly legible] (C) COORDINATION FILE CLASS. Also inclosed is a letter from Mr. _______________ of Bakersfield, California reporting a sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object.