Collection of historic vintage UFO photos

During the Golden Age of UFO sightings, the time between 1940 and 1970, thousands of UFO reports were submitted to officials, many of which were held for decades before being released to the public.  Included in these reports are many notable photographs purported to depict UFOs, or flying saucers as they were known at the time.  Below is a collection of the most popular historic UFO photographs from as early as 1870.

UFO over Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia. December 29, 1953

This is widely believed to be a photo of the infamous UFO over Westall Scondary College in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, witnessed by more than 200 students and teachers as it descended into an open, grassy field. The only official explanation to date is “experimental craft”. 1966

UFO in Conniston, England. Photo taken by small boy (Stephen Darbishire) using an “old fashioned Kodak box camera recently purchased by his father.  The photo was featured in national press for many weeks following. February 15, 1954

UFO over Germany. 1954

UFO over Germany. 1974

UFOs over Dublin, Ireland.  March 25, 1950

UFO photograph taken by 21-year-old US Coastguard through window of laboratory. 1952

UFO over Mojave Desert, California.

UFO over Cave Junction, Oregon taken by volunteer fireman in the late 1920’s.  One of a handful of rare historic photos that cannot be completely debunked.  The age of the photo has been verified and the original was examined by professional researchers and declared genuine. 1927