6738N16325W PACIFIC radar-visual unidentified-object report — September 1961

On or during September 1961, at or near 6738N16325W PACIFIC, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING Radar blip was observed on the radar scope. The blip moved rapidly at 3000-5000 mph. The blip was observed for 1 minute before it faded from the scope. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING HE SAW A BALL OF FIRE AND COMPARISON IN SIZED JUST ABOVE THE HORIZON. WAS FLYING AT 2,500 FEET.