UFO sighted near Missouri air base

Summary

A silver object was observed for about 30-40 seconds near Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Missouri. The witnesses, three youths under 13 years old, described it as round, shiny, and flying straight northwest. The Air Force concluded the sighting was part of the "noise" linked to a UFO "flap" in the area. There was no physical evidence or photos, and personnel on duty reported no unusual activity.

The location near a military base and the age of the witnesses led investigators to consider the boys might be "joining in" the UFO phenomenon. Although the speed was estimated at 250 mph and the altitude at 2,000 feet, the flight characteristics fit within the capabilities of a conventional aircraft. The official report deemed further investigation unnecessary.