28 33N145W Pacific reported light point observation — August 1965

This period saw an increase in UFO sightings and reports in Hawaii resulting in increased reporting and activity. a. On 3 August, 06002 (3/2000 local), a family 1 in Wahiawa Beach reported a bright light moving across the sky at high altitudes and on various headings. It moved from a position approximately 3 miles off Wahiawa and across the sky for a distance of approximately 50 miles. It was one of the brightest lights ever reported, even though they are frequently reported in this particular area. The object was first observed at 31,000' on the 2030 radial 130 NM out Honolulu. As it fell it accelerated and it burned a brilliant white color even though there was no visible trail or plume. The object impacted on the ground and a flash and fireball were observed. TAC 6-1350 CAN 4 August at 12302 (approximately) the crew of a high-altitude aircraft reported a bright light AB 3500 ft. heading 2290. Location of the aircraft was 28 55 N 145 W. (1) Ocean station November sighted the same light and reported that it lit up the whole sky as it passed overhead. (2) Investigation revealed that it was probably an Atlas ICBM re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg AFB. The bright light was from the fire from fuel still left in the booster on separation. This was 1 min 15 sec after the vehicle lit up 12232 and passed out of sight. On 5 August at 1314Z, several aircraft at 23145W reported a rocket firing from the surface of the sea.