Reported Photography of Unidentified Flying Objects

This memorandum, dated October 29, 1958, was authored by Philip G. Strong of the OSI and addressed to the Director of the Photographic Intelligence Center. The document serves as a formal response to a previous memorandum (PIC-7-58) regarding the handling of reported UFO photography. Strong clarifies the organizational responsibilities concerning Unidentified Flying Objects, explicitly stating that the Department of the Air Force holds the primary authority for investigating UFO sightings and managing public information releases. The author notes that the Agency had been receiving a high volume of inquiries following the 'Flying Saucer Report of January 1953.' Strong advises the recipient that public relations matters regarding UFOs should be directed to Major Lawrence J. Tacker (USAF, SAFIS) or Mr. J. H. Gilmore (AFCEI) at the Pentagon. Furthermore, the document distinguishes between the general UFO photography inquiry and a separate matter involving 'Mr. Fine's new films,' which the author suggests should be handled through normal channels. The memorandum concludes with a request for a telephone call from the recipient or a Mr. Stallings before any further action is taken regarding the distribution of the referenced memorandum.