UFO seen in St. Louis in 1967

Summary

In 1967, a woman in St. Louis, Missouri, reported seeing an unidentified flying object (UFO) in the early morning. The object appeared as a bright point in the north, initially mistaken for a star. Soon, it revealed itself as an oval-shaped object with flashing multicolored lights—red, blue, green, and white. The sighting captured the attention of the woman and her husband, who initially doubted but eventually became amazed watching the phenomenon. The object approached, lingered for a few minutes in the sky, and then moved northward, disappearing behind distant buildings.

The official investigation concluded that the UFO was actually an Ozark Airlines aircraft taking off from Lambert Airport. The morning smog caused a refraction of the aircraft's navigation lights, creating the multicolored flashing pattern described by the witness. Despite the explanation, the experience left a strong impression on Mrs. Meyer, who even drew a sketch of the event. This case illustrates how atmospheric conditions can transform ordinary objects into mysterious phenomena, fueling UFO sightings and curiosity.