Multiple UFO sightings at Chanute AFB Illinois 1960

Summary

In July 1960, multiple unexplained sightings were reported at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. Military and civilian witnesses described flashes of greenish-white light with long trails of sparks. One object reportedly split into two pieces, while others faded quickly. Observers described round, bright objects, some the size of fruits. Despite detailed accounts, investigators concluded these were meteors. The duration and features matched a meteor shower, though some details hinted at a re-entering Soviet satellite. The Air Force investigated and found no evidence of non-natural UFO activity.