Civilian UFO Photography in 1958

Summary

In October 1958, an American civilian reported capturing images of unidentified flying objects while conducting photographic experiments from his home in Washington. Using new film and emulsions, and a telescope in his backyard, he managed to photograph several geometrically shaped objects passing between his lens and the moon. Although the CIA had not seen the photos directly, one of their agents reviewed part of the material and confirmed the presence of these objects. The civilian, who had previously worked with air intelligence, kept his photos closely guarded and refused to let anyone borrow them. The CIA expressed interest in gaining direct access to the images for a more thorough analysis, but the civilian seemed willing to hand them over only in exchange for an unspecified price.

This case reflects the curiosity and interest of the CIA in unexplained aerial phenomena during the 1950s. The report notes that the civilian had no active contracts at the time, but his past work with air intelligence suggests he was familiar with military operations. The CIA also indicated that the man firmly believed in the existence of unidentified objects and considered his photos as concrete evidence. The document concludes with a suggestion to contact the civilian directly for more information, as the topic of UFOs was being investigated by Congressional committees, adding further interest to this particular case.