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CIAJanuary 5, 1967CIA UFO Fact or Fiction — FOIA 0000015433

Photo Analysis of UFO Photography

Summary

This 1967 CIA report analyzes photographs of a purported UFO, assessing their quality and authenticity. The analysis is inconclusive due to poor image quality and reliance on assumptions.

Key highlights

  • The report responds to Project Number 66120-7, analyzing UFO photos.p.1

    “This memorandum is in response to Project Number 66120-7.”
  • The photos were considered poor for analysis due to quality issues.p.1

    “The image quality of these four prints were less than optimum.”
  • Assumptions were necessary due to insufficient data for analysis.p.2

    “These assumptions were necessary in a photo analysis of this type.”
  • The UFO was photographed at a distance of 0.25 miles.p.2

    “UFO was at a distance of 0.25 miles from camera station.”
  • The analysis concludes with inconclusive results on the UFO's authenticity.p.3

    “The photo analysis of this UFO photograph has resulted in inconclusive answers.”

Outliers

  • The original photography was taken with a Polaroid Swinger.p.1

    “The original photography was taken with a Polaroid Swinger.”

Source

CIA FOIA — UFOs: Fact or Fiction?
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