Bakersville unidentified aerial event — April 1958

On or during April 1958, at or near Bakersville, North Carolina, United States, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Observed the sighting of a Satellite-like object. Sighting descending or falling star observed. Followed curve toward Earth in fall. April 1, 1958 Dear Sirs: I would like to report if I saw the guidance of a display. Several residents also saw this same object and time. The Secretary of the Air Force has requested me to thank you for your recent letter to him concerning your observations of a flying object which you believe to be a satellite.