Photographs and Background on Unidentified Flying Object seen by Ralph L. Mayher

This document, dated November 7, 1957, serves as a transmittal record regarding photographic evidence of an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed by Ralph L. Mayher in 1952. The correspondence confirms that, following a telephone request on November 6, 1957, certain photographs were obtained for review. The evidence consists of a 16mm movie strip from which various prints were produced. Specifically, the document references a print marked 'A' (an enlarged photograph) and a large print marked 'B' (a blow-up of one of the 8 by 10 negatives). The document provides technical background on the photography: the camera used a 16mm lens with a focal length of 63mm, operating at 24 frames per second. The UFO was estimated to be at an altitude of 2,000 feet, with a maximum camera angle of 45 degrees. The object was described as a bright orange, rotating oblate spheroid that appeared to flatten out as its speed increased. The duration of the sighting was approximately three minutes. The document notes that the original negatives were in the possession of the Air Force and that the source had offered to loan additional negatives if they would serve a useful purpose.