Alexandria reported light formation observation — May 1962

On or during May 1962, at or near Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, the source reports the following sequence: BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING: Large light, similar to aircraft running lights, was observed for 45 seconds. It moved rapidly in a straight line, observed at 30-45 degree elevation. Object disappeared with distance. Transcribing the text: UNCLASSIFIED AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT(S) REFERENCE: 1 JUN 62 GRADE OF OBSERVER: L-Z DATE-TIME GROUP: 2 MAY 62 0350-0447 LOCATION: IN WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA WITNESS STATED HE OBSERVED A SERIES OF BRIGHT LIGHT MANEUVERS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 0350-0447 2 MAY 62. WITNESS STATED THAT DURING THIS TIME HE OBSERVED AS MANY AS 3 BRIGHT LIGHTS MANEUVERING IN THE SKY OVER WEST CENTRAL LOUISIANA. WITNESS STATED THE LIGHTS WERE OBSERVED MOVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, MAKING ABRUPT CHANGES IN DIRECTION, AND HOVERING. WITNESS STATED WHEN LIGHTS WERE HOVERING, HE OBSERVED FLASHING RED AND GREEN LIGHTS. Description: (1) Shape: Appeared as large light similar to North Star in size and brightness. (2) Size: Compared to a "pea" when held in the hand at about arm's length. (3) Color: White center with reddish-orange appearing to surround the center. (4) Number: One (5) Duration: N/A (6) Maneuverability: Seemed to hesitate and waver or oscillate to left or right, when continued to move on new course. Course of Objects: (Azimuths recorded from TV antenna tower markings.) (1) Stationary: Observed that he was stationed at his post on the north Star in order to set the azimuth to which object was sighted. (2) Single Direction: Approximately 30 degrees from observation point. When first appeared). (3) Change in Direction: Approximately 20-25 degrees NNW of observation point. (4) Maneuvering or oscillating: Intermittently hesitating then continuing on several new courses. (5) Object appeared over horizon at approximately 2340 hours (Local) and moved away from observer, disappearing in intensity as it moved away from observer, and had a duration of 15 seconds. (6) Object was visible for a period of 35 minutes. c. Borden, Intelligence Operations, COMMENT: Preliminary analysis indicates that observed object was a very strange phenomenon, possibly a visual reaction coupled with unusual instrument readings.