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

This document, dated November 7, 1957, serves as a transmittal record regarding photographs of an unidentified flying object (UFO) originally captured by Ralph L. Mayher in 1952. The correspondence confirms that in response to a telephone request made on November 6, 1957, certain photographs were provided for review. The document provides technical background on the imagery, noting that the original source material was 16mm movie film. The author details that the prints provided, labeled 'A' and 'B', were enlargements derived from the original film frames. Regarding the sighting itself, the document reports that the object was observed at an altitude of approximately two thousand feet. It was described as a bright orange, rotating oblate spheroid that appeared to flatten as its speed increased. The duration of the sighting was estimated at three minutes. Technical camera data is also included, noting a lens focal length of 63mm, a speed of 24 frames per second, and a lens aperture of f/2.7. The film emulsion used was fast panchromatic. The document concludes by noting that the individual who provided the materials expressed a willingness to loan the original negatives to the Air Force if they would serve a useful purpose.