Sighting Report — Peck, Montana, 13 July 1950

This document consists of a sighting report and associated memorandum regarding an aerial observation made on July 13, 1950, near Peck, Montana. The report details an incident involving a pilot and crew who were engaged in a photographic mission at the time of the sighting. The observers reported seeing four distinct groups of objects, described as round and metallic silver in color. The objects were estimated to be 15 to 20 feet in diameter and were observed flying at an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet. The report notes that the objects changed direction during the observation, which lasted for a total of 13 minutes between 11:51 and 12:04 MST. The witness account specifies that there were two groups of five objects and two groups of one object each, with some of these flying approximately 500 feet below the primary formation. The documentation includes a formal memorandum from the 15th District Office of Special Investigation, dated July 25, 1950, addressed to the Director of Operations at the Headquarters of the United States Air Force in Washington, D.C. The report references the use of photographic equipment during the mission, though the specific results of any photographs taken are not detailed in the provided text. The document is marked with the reference number 7-3712-31. The report provides a structured breakdown of the sighting, including the speed of the objects, which was estimated at 450 miles per hour. The overall tone of the document is administrative, serving as a record of the event for military intelligence purposes.