2Mi NOr Scottsburg reported light formation observation — January 1960

On or during January 1960, at or near 2Mi NOr Scottsburg, Indiana, United States, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: An elongated object of golden silver color, hovering at 20 degrees, on a drift, suddenly accelerated and went out of sight toward the horizon in the West. Sighted by: Underwood, Indiana Occupation: Principal in a rural high school Time of sighting: About 2050 CST, 8 Jan 60 Place of sighting: About 30 miles north of Louisville. (Signed) J. Air Force as much information as possible concerning the unidentified aerial phenomenon that you have observed. Where were you when you saw the object? Estimate how long you saw the object. If you saw the object during DAYLIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, where was the SUN located as you looked at the object? (Circle One): a. To your left, e. IF you saw the object at NIGHT, TWILIGHT, or DAWN, what did you notice concerning the STARS and MOON? Label and include in your sketch any details of the object that you saw, such as wings, protrusions, etc., and specifically without trails or vapor trails. In order that we can give as clear a picture as possible of what you saw, we would like for you to imagine that you could construct the object that you saw. Describe in your own words a common object or object which, when placed up in the sky, would give the same appearance as the object which you saw. Where were you located when you saw the object? (Circle One) a.