Unidentified Green Light Over Mississippi and Louisiana in 1953

Summary

A U.S. Air Force pilot reported a bright green object while flying over Mississippi and Louisiana in 1953. The incident occurred as the T-29 aircraft was on a training route. The object appeared suddenly, leaving a trail of sparks and intensifying in a greenish hue before disappearing. Observers noted the object moving at high speed and seemed to disintegrate. Although considered a meteor, the detailed description and multiple pilot testimonies raised questions about its nature. The official report classified it as astronomical, but the details suggest it might have been unusual.