25 Mi SWof Tokyo Japan reported light formation observation — January 1958

On or during January 1958, at or near 25 Mi SWof Tokyo Japan, Japan, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Several objects of light were observed on three separate occasions in groups of 5 and single objects. Objects moved in various directions, with no discernible patterns. Flashes were stationary at first, then moved rapidly for some duration. AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT JAPAN SIGHTING OF UNUSUAL LIGHTS BY USAF PILOTS 30 JAN 58 JOHN CAPT USAF APO 994 While on a routine training flight from Johnson AB, Japan, on 30 Jan 58, sources sighted a total of 15 unusual lights on three separate occasions. DOR-I was AIR DIV., when they sighted a total of 12 unusual lights south of Seam. These lights were observed on 30 Jan 58, 0545-0600Z, by Lt. DESCRIPTION: They observed five unusual flashes at intervals of from 3 to 5 seconds. There were no physical objects observed, only the flashes of light. 38 years old, 10 years combat, 4500 hours flying time, 12 years college at Southern Methodist University. Graduated 18 years college at University of Alabama 30 years old, 4500 hours flying time, single. Gammage is a senior pilot, 39 years old, came up through the ranks, commissioned from enlisted man in 1944, 5000 hours flying time.