Memorandum: Unidentified Flying Object

This document consists of two separate memoranda from the Office of Scientific Intelligence, both dated 11 February 1965. The primary memorandum addresses a sighting of an unidentified flying object on 19 November 1964, reported by a US Navy F-8C pilot. The pilot observed a delta-wing object with performance characteristics exceeding that of his own aircraft, including a speed estimated at over Mach 3 and a radar track exceeding 3500 knots. Analysis of photographs taken during the incident indicated a good track of over 300 nautical miles. The intelligence assessment concludes that the object was likely a Soviet delta-wing fighter, possibly a MIG-21 in a reconnaissance configuration, operating in an area where missile test firings were scheduled. The second memorandum, also from the Assistant Director of Scientific Intelligence, discusses a previous inquiry regarding 'Mr. Fine's photographs' of UFOs. It notes that while the Applied Science Division typically handles UFO matters, the office referred the inquiry to the Air Force. It suggests that the recipient should approach Mr. Fine as someone interested in photographic research and seek advice from the AD/0 regarding further approaches.