UFO sighted by Japanese pilots in 1958

Summary

In 1958, a Japanese officer reported the observation of an unidentified object by pilots from the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing. The sighting occurred over Itazuke, Japan, and was considered reliable by the intelligence officer. The object was described as a fireball leaving a trail of glowing fragments, typical characteristics of a meteor. However, due to the possibility of a connection with Soviet satellites, the report was forwarded for analysis. The pilots observed the object for a few seconds, and details such as elevation angles and direction were recorded.