UFO, Whiteman AFB, Mo., 24 Sep 1965

On September 24, 1965, at 0815Z (0215 local time), two airmen, A2C Charles McBrayer and A3C John L. Bolding of the 351st Combat Defense Squadron, observed an unidentified object while stationed at the R/V Security Area at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. The object was described as round, with colors reported as green and red by McBrayer, and blue and green by Bolding. The object was first observed south of the airmen at an elevation of approximately 35 degrees above the horizon. It moved from south to north and slowly faded from sight over a period of approximately 15 minutes. The observers reported no sound, no tail, no trail, and no exhaust. No optical aids were used during the observation. Weather conditions at the time included high cirrus scattered clouds covering 4/8 of the sky with visibility greater than 15 miles. The report notes that no unusual activity was observed by other personnel, including a weather observer near the runway or control tower personnel, and no radar contact was made by the FAA. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 form is 'SATELLITE', though the preparing officer, Lt. Colonel Robert O. Brockman, noted that he had no comments or conjecture regarding the source of the light.