Memorandum for Assistant Director for Special Activities: Unidentified Flying Objects

This document consists of two separate memoranda regarding unidentified aerial phenomena. The first memorandum, dated 11 February 1965, is addressed to the Assistant Director for Special Activities from the Office of Scientific Intelligence. It analyzes reports of high-altitude, high-speed objects observed north of [illegible] between 16 and 24 November 1964. Specifically, it details an incident on 19 November 1964 involving a US Navy F-8C pilot who observed a delta-wing object with performance capabilities exceeding his own aircraft, including speeds in excess of Mach 2. Radar data from the incident recorded a track in excess of 3500 knots. The assessment concludes that the object was likely a high-performance delta-wing fighter. The memorandum also notes that the area was a potential site for reconnaissance due to scheduled missile test firings, though it explicitly states there is no evidence to confirm or deny the presence of a MiG-21. The second memorandum, dated 1 October 1958, is from Herbert Scoville, Jr., Assistant Director of Scientific Intelligence, to the Director of the Photographic Intelligence Center. It addresses a request regarding the photography of UFOs. Scoville notes that while his office has reviewed the matter, the primary responsibility for UFO investigations lies with the Air Force. He provides suggestions for how the recipient might proceed with researching photographs taken by a Mr. Fine, including seeking advice from the AD/O regarding research approaches.