National Archive UFO Photos
When a photo is added to the National Archives, it’s typically because the image has been deemed to have historical or evidentiary importance. The National Archives holds over 14 million analog photographs, 3 million digital photographs, and a variety of graphic works, which includes items of historical significance.
The Still Picture Branch of the National Archives in College Park, MD is responsible for these photographs and graphic works. The inclusion of a photograph in the National Archives ensures its preservation and accessibility to the public for educational, research, and historical purposes. The criteria for digitizing permanent records for inclusion involve considerations of policies, systems, access, and disposition to ensure that the records are properly preserved and remain accessible in the long term.
This image captures what appears to be a classic flying saucer, the kind often described in UFO sightings. The photograph, titled “Flying Saucer,” presents a saucer-shaped object with a discernible dome on top, hovering in the sky amidst a rural setting. The backdrop features an expansive tree to the left and dense, untamed shrubbery below. According to the provided details, this intriguing photograph is associated with the Goddard Space Flight Center, Graphic and Publication Services Branch and is dated June 4, 1964. The origins of the image, found on the National Archives website with the identification number 305558934, add a layer of authenticity to the scene, making it a remarkable piece for those interested in the history of UFO phenomena.
The below images come from declassified UFO reports managed by the U.S. Air Force’s Foreign Technology Division (FTD) under Air Force Systems Command (AFSC), which was responsible for analyzing aerospace technology, including unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and anomalies. This division became the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and played a significant role in tracking and analyzing aerial phenomena during the Cold War, with an interest in both Soviet technology and unidentified aerial objects.
These photos relate to early investigations into UFOs during the period when the FTD was actively involved in analyzing such phenomena, especially during the 1960s and 1970s. The FTD was responsible for compiling and assessing reports from across the U.S. military and civilian sources regarding unusual sightings, which led to many UFO-related cases being classified and later unclassified.
The two photos above, kind of look like the UFO Spheres with an Eye or Opening.
This photo reminds me of the Pyramid over the Pentagon and Kremlin.
This photo reminds me of the Gimbal Incident.
This photo was from the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) was tasked with investigating these reports from 1948 to 1969, during which time over 12,600 sightings were cataloged. The investigation known as Project Blue Book was part of this broader effort to assess potential threats, and it remains one of the most famous official UFO inquiry programs. Many UFO Sphere can grow arms and appendages and this photo reminds me of this.
The image above is a UFO sighting that took place in Bostonia, California, on November 2, 1956. This case is notable because it was investigated by Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force’s program dedicated to studying UFO sightings. The photo, featuring a classic disc-shaped object, was originally part of a series of six photos.
The March 20, 1950, UFO incident in New York City revolves around a photograph of a cigar-shaped object captured in the sky. The sighting gained attention due to the object’s distinctive cylindrical shape, which became a hallmark of many UFO reports during that era.
Explore the intriguing collection of National Archive UFO videos, showcasing significant footage that offers a glimpse into the mysterious world of UFO sightings and encounters.
