Reply to the Honorable Joseph E. Karth regarding Mr. Davidson's inquiries on Flying Saucers

This document is a formal response from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to the Honorable Joseph E. Karth, a member of the House of Representatives, dated July 18, 1961. The correspondence addresses inquiries made by a constituent named Mr. Davidson regarding the Agency's involvement with 'Flying Saucers.' The CIA explains that it has been receiving letters from Mr. Davidson since 1958 and has consistently referred these matters to the U.S. Air Force, which serves as the executive agent for such topics. The document clarifies that Mr. Davidson believes the CIA is withholding information, specifically referencing the 'Scientific Advisory Panel Report on UFO's' from January 17, 1953. The CIA asserts that this belief is unfounded, noting that the report was classified for security reasons and that the Agency's involvement in the subject was limited to that specific panel. Furthermore, the CIA addresses Mr. Davidson's claims that the Agency is using the 'Flying Saucer' phenomenon as a tool for psychological warfare, categorically denying these allegations. The Agency maintains that it has not participated in any Flying Saucer activities since the 1953 investigation into national security threats and has deferred all subsequent correspondence to the Air Force. The letter includes enclosures of previous correspondence with Mr. Davidson and Major Tucker of the Air Force to provide context for the Representative.