2Mi Eof Miho AB Japan radar-visual unidentified-object report — July 14, 1960

On or during July 14, 1960, at or near 2Mi Eof Miho AB Japan, Japan, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Object observed 4-5 size of full moon, white, appeared to have a short tail, speed about 600 mph, seemed to be burning as it disappeared. COMMENTS: Description and duration are characteristic of IRILL. (The Blue Book was returned to IRILL - Library) UFO ANALYST SHEET Location: 2 miles E. of Miho AB, Japan (airborne) Date: 17 JUL 1960 Time: (2) 0030 to 0045 WX: Clear, vis 10 mi, winds westerly at 10 to 15 knots Description: Oblong, size of dime to 1/4 size of moon, pale yellow - brilliant white to pale white, appeared to be about 20000 Mph, first seen about 10 deg elev above horizon, at about 200 deg az, descended on an angle of 45 deg, flight path of approx 135 to 145 deg. (over) Direction of Motion: Southeast Satellites: (AFCIN-4T3, Phone 69219) None reported to be reentering at this time. Astronomical Phenomena (Meteor, Comet, Planet, etc.): Prob meteor Radar Analysis (AFCIN-4ET): None Natural Phenomena (Ball Lightning, etc.): ------ Aircraft, Balloons, Airships, etc.: Ruled out Other: ------ Evaluation of Source Reliability: Prob reliable Analysis and Conclusions: There was no satellite reported to be reentering at the time of this sighting. The reported speed is excessive for an aircraft, the witnesses do not give any indication of confusion, and the maneuver characteristics are not consistent with a meteor. The IR 412 was returned to LBase. Description conti: Object seemed to be burning as it disappeared, seen for 5-6 seconds.