CIA Letters on UFO Sightings

Summary

In April 1962, the CIA received a letter from Thomas B. Scott Jr., describing a sky object sighting in 1952. The official response, signed by Philip G. Strong, clarified that while the CIA was interested in such events, it was the U.S. Air Force responsible for identifying unidentified objects. The letter was forwarded to the Air Force for further action, highlighting inter-agency collaboration in investigating unexplained aerial phenomena.

This document, though brief, sheds light on how sightings were handled in the 1960s. The CIA did not operate in isolation but coordinated with other military branches, delegating tasks according to expertise. The formal and polite response to Scott reflects a professional and structured approach typical of government institutions at the time.