60Mi EOf Springfield reported close encounter — March 1961

On or during March 1961, at or near 60Mi EOf Springfield, Missouri, United States, the source reports the following sequence: COMMENTS: "Object was flying on hand compass as pulsating light about size of a silver dollar at 45 degrees. Object was sighted by tower operator and 4-5 other witnesses on the ground. WHILE FLYING ON HEADING OF 149 DEGREES, ALTITUDE 25,0220 AT A POINT APPROX 60 MILES E OF SPRINGFIELD, MO. CREW OBSERVED A GREEN COLORED LIGHT SUFFICIENTLY BRIGHT TO LIGHT COCKPIT, VERY SIMILAR TO ORDINARY GREEN FLARE. PILOT REPORTS THAT SOURCE OF LIGHT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE MOVING AT EXTREMELY HIGH RATE OF SP IT DESCENDED FROM HIS RIGHT TO LEFT. SOURCE OF LIGHT LEFT NO TRAIL AS WOULD BE EXPECTED FROM METEORITE OR BURNING NOSE CONE AT 31/2342Z MAR RJWFDX NOTE : Advance copies delivered to COP-CP and CIN 22000502 Mar 61