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DOW-UAP-D105, U.S. Air Force Flying Discs File, 1952

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This file is an archival collection of U.S. Air Force Director of Intelligence records relating to reported “flying disc” incidents during the period from September through December 1952. Drawn from multiple governmental and non-governmental sources, it compiles a wide range of material associated with reported sightings and official handling of those observations, rather than presenting a single analytical conclusion on the nature or origin of “flying discs.” The contents include correspondence, memoranda, reporting forms, case summaries, distribution and routing material, and other administrative or intelligence-related documentation tied to flying-disc reporting and review during that period. Pages 26-36 of the file refer to an incident reported near Tremonton, Utah, in July 1952, in which a U.S. Navy Warrant Officer recorded film of unidentified objects that the Air Force later assessed were likely seabirds. Overall, the file is a broad documentary collection reflecting how such reports were recorded, circulated, and evaluated in late 1952.

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0.9 FLYING DIeSe DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 841508 DECLASSIFIED 84,50 ivANS, ja.e 8 9 1 Sereen SERT - DEC Record Copy to Replace Unstable Original Property of the National Archives 1953

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DECLASSIFIED FAB/ACNARS, Da.a 94150084 9.12

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CONFIDENT SECURITY INFORMATION 000.9 (Unclassified) Transmittal of FLYOBRPT's Chief, ATIC, Wright-Patterson APB, Ohio Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I 19 Dec 52 Capt. Smith 75990/AC - A FOIN A2. Forwarded for your action are four inelosures, all on FLYOB's. 4 Incle: (w/orig only) 1. Ltr fr Mr. Johnston 2. dtd 10 Dec 52 AP IN 21.27 18 Dec 52 3. Comment No. 2 SCIA dtd 17 Dee 52 w/1 incl. 4. Cornment No. 1 CID dtd 12 Dee 52 w/1 inel. COORDINATION: NAS AFO IN-2A2 WILITAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 AROIN Coordination Cy. AFOIN-2A x 320.1 Atic -CONFIDENTIAL SECURITY INFORMATION When incl(s) No. 12 x n 4 as/are withdram (or not attachod), the Confidenzeldissieloation of this corre graded to undersfied in accordance with Par 1 25g, AFR 205-1. DIR/INT HQ USAR DITALS

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Capt Smith/AC/75990 19 December 1952 00019 Акунидл Public Information Division United States Coast Gurd Room 1004 1300 E Street, N. W. Washington 25, D. C. Attn: Mrs. Mary M. Mead Dear Mrs. Mead: In compliance with your telephone request of 15 December, 1952, attached will be found the negative of the photo of unidentified objects taken 16 July 1952, at Salem Air Station, Massachusetts. We sincerely appreciate the cooperation of personnel of the United States Coast Guard in this matter. Yours very truly, SIGNED Enol. WILTIAM A. ADAMS 1. Negative Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 AFOIN-2A2 Coordination Copy COORDINA TION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2

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Capt Smith/AC/75990 19 December 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To return a photographic negative purported to be of "flying saucers" taken by a member of the USCG at Salem Air Station, Massachusetts, on 16 July 1952. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. On 15 December 1952, Mrs. Mead of the Public Informa- tion Division of the USCG here in Washington telephoned Captain Smith of AFOIN-2A2 and requested return of subject negative. Captain Smith contacted Captain Ruppelt of ATIC on 16 December 1952 by telephone and requested he bring the negative to HQ USAF on a staff visit which he was to make on 17-18 December. 4. Captain Ruppelt stated that ATIC was finished with analyzing the photograph and that he would bring it with him for return to the USCG. ACTION: 5• Subject negative returned by attached letter in com- pliance with the request of the USCG. COORDINATION: POT-242, C07: M. H. Smith, Bet. 74016 AFOIN-2A,

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RESTRICTEE HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA DING 3 5 0 SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT DEC 1952 TO: Director of Intelligence Headouarters USAF Washington 25, D.C. The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded as per instructions AFI 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT. FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL: 2 Incls: 1. IR-166-52 2. IR-167-52 BARN BTT 210 MAJOR, USAF Asst Adj Gen 90ec 000.9 flying Disce

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5 DEC1952 DIR/INT HO USAF RETRIE

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RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA DING 3 50 SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT 3 DEC 195 TO: Director of Intelligence Headquarters USAP Washington 25, D.C. The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded as per instructions APL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT. FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL: HAL B. BILYED MAJOR, USAF Asst, Adj Gen 2 Inels: 1. IR-166-52 (4 сув) 2. IR-167-52 (2 oys)

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 w/2 December 1952 Gentlenen: The Secretary of Defense has asked me to reply to your letter of 13 November 1952, file DS, forwarding a report of an observation of an unidentified flying object submitted by Mr. Jacques Petitjean Roget of Martinique, F. W. I• The Air Force has been given primry responsibility for the production of intelligence on this subject. We were very pleased to receive this report and would appreciate any additional reports which the Consulate at Martinique is able to furnish us. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, x 321.9 Secretary of Defence • DESIGNATION MAD WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAL chief, Topical Division Pirectorate of Intelligence, DOS/O 000,9 flying Didn AFOIN COORDINATION COPY The Department of State Washington 25, D. C. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 цитрій AFOIN-2A Миланая KO TRA HUT 1852 N DIRJINT HỌ USAB BITTEN 79119

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 2 December 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare a letter to the Department of State for the Secretary of Defense. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. In a letter dated 13 November 1952, the Department of State transmitted to the Secretary of Defense, a copy of a letter from Mr. Jacques Petitjean Roget of Martinique, F. W. I. reporting the observation of an unidentified flying object. The Department of State requested information regarding our desire to obtain additional reports of this nature. 3. The Office of the Secretary of Defense instructed the Air Force to prepare a direct reply to the Department of State. The attached reply to the Department of State expresses the appreciation of the Air Force for their cooperation in this matter and indicates our desire to receive additional reports which they mention are available from this area. 5. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. RECOMMENDATIONS: 6. Approval, signature and forwarding of attached reply. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col Smith, Ext. 71016 witnes AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 car

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000.9 Flying Dises 322.7 ATIC 1 Dec 52 FROM TO AFOIN-2A2 ATIC DE 1 SUBJ: Background Investigation of Des Vergers, D.S., for Project Blue Book 1. The inclosed report was prepared by the Directorate of Special Investigations, this Ha, in compliance with a specific request from this office. It is for your information and retention. FILED UNDER 383,4 INVESTIGATIONS CIVILIANS :

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 w/28 Nov 52 DEC 1 1952 Mr. Ken W. Purdy Editor, True Magazine Fawcett Building 67 West 44th Street New Tork 36, N. Y. Dear Mr. Purdy: I appreciated your letter of November 14 forwarding a copy of the December issue of your magazine. Many thanks. Sincerely, 000.9 flying Dies Coordination Copy +R COORDINATION: Thi. Chi pier × 095. Inue Magazine AFOIN-2A2 BE WH with AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 Debuked, forenou AFOIN

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 28 November 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare a non-military letter to Mr. Ken W. Purdy, Editor of TRUE magazine. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. By personal letter to General Sanford dated 14 November 52, Mr. Purdy forwarded a copy of the December issue of TRUE magazine for General Sanford's perusal since it contained an article on "flying saucers" by Donald Keyhoe. Mr. Purdy considered this article to be of possible interest. 3. Mr. Purdy had forwarded in similar fashion a previous issue of TRUE which contained another article on the same subject. A reply signed by General Sanford, expressing his appreciation, was sent to Mr. Purdy. A precedence was thereby established. 4. Attached reply simply expresses appreciation to Mr. Purdy for his latest letter. It is written in the first person from General Samford, RECOMMENDATION: 5. That the attached reply be signed by General Samford and dis- patched to Mr. Purdy. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col Smith, Ext. 71016 WH. AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 71564 puselect APOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 m AFOIN, Maj Gen Sanford, Ext. 55613

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TRUE THE MAN'S MAGAZINE Fawcett Building 67 West 44th Street New York 36, N. Y. MUrray Hill 2-3606 November 14, 1952 Major General John A. Sanford Director of Intelligence U.S. Air Force Washington 25, D.C. Dear General Samford, In view of your kindness in commenting on TRUE's recent exposure of the flying-saucer "little men" hoax, I feel that perhaps our latest report on the saucer problem, in the December issue which will appear next Wednesday, will be of interest to you. Sincerely, Kenw? Ken W. Purdy EDITOR

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COVER SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC DATE TYPE DATE SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY Letter of Appreciation NUMBER ROUTING Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT" column to denote V. for coordination) IN OFFICE OUT IN AFOIN OIN- X OFFICE OIN. 1 OIN- 1X OUT IN OFFICE OIN- 2 O IN - 2X OIN- X1 OIN- X2 of completed action. (X-for action: OUT IN 002) OFFICE OIN- 3 O IN - 3X OUT M CABLES FILE DI SPATCH SR NAVAL OFF SR ARMY OFF TO: DATE AFOIN-2X FROM: 11 Dec 52 COMMENT NUMBER 1 AFOIN-2A COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) The attached correspondence iS transmitted for forwarding to OIN for signature and dispatch. AFOIN No. 938 DeB DONALD E. BEEBE Captain, USAF Executive, AFOIN-2A 10: AROIN FROOM: AFOIN- 2X I loremla 52 commentz dorwarded for signature. AROIN. 2X M+R 17 нс 1952 ArOIN X Answer lete not requied- file. D 6616 AF HQ FORM 22 JUL 52 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE.

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RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA 467 DING 3 50 1 SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT 25 NOV 1952 TO: Director of Intelligence Headquarters USAF Washington 25, D.C. 000.9 flying Dies The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded as per instructions AFI 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FIXOBRPT. FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL: 3 Incls 1. IR-162 - 52 (4 cys) 2. IR-164 - 52 (3 cys) 3. IR-165 - 52 (3 cys) FAT, E. MAJOR, USAF Asat Adj. Gen COUPON DESIGNATION MADE Прес Pandolfo

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6117 B119 REC es 28 101 W1852 DIR/INT HO USAF SITTE NOS WHD

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CONFIDENTIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wrta 24 Nov 52 AFOIN-2A2 MAMORANDUM FOR: DIRECTOR OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE ATTN: 0p32275 SUBJECT: Interpretation of Movies of Unidentified Flying Objects 1. Further to our Memorandum dated 24 October 52, sane subject as above, it is requested that the inclosed roll of 16 un Kodachrome movie f1lm be analyzed in the same manner as the film previously for- warded. In addition, a comparison with the latter film would be most helpful. Background information pertaining to the inclosed film is contained in Incl 2, the official report on this incident. Your cooperation in satisfying this additional request is earnestly solicited. In addition, notification of preliminary results of both analyses at the earliest opportunity would be appreciated. Such preliminary data may allow us to complete some of the pending action on these films prior to receipt of the final results. 00.9 flying Diao AFOIN Coordination Copy NOV 24-1952 2 Incls WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. 16 am Kodachrome movie f1lmor 2. Cy of official rept of Joul) Colonel USAP Chief, Topical Division Unconventional Aeft sighting Hanace 5 2 5 по Вин, , холег x 062.2 Mation Pictures COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 TUNI CaNNY mill AFOIN-2A INFORMATION

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COPY SECURTIE TITORMATTON 24-0 SUBJECT: UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT 6 October 1950 TO: District Commander 5th District Office of Special Investigations Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton, Ohio 1. Transmitted under separate cover is approximately fifteen feet of moving picture film taken by Mr. Nicholas Mariana, of 2919 First Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana, who is general manager of the Great Falls Baseball Club. 2. Mr. Mariana made these pictures on 15 August 1950 between the hours of 11:25 and 11:30 A. Mo, at Great Falls, Montana. On interview, he stated that he first fighted the objects while standing in the grandstand of the ball park located at 26th Street and Eleventh Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana, and that he saw two bright disc shaped objects proceeding in a southerly direction at an altitude of approximately ten thousand feet and at a distance of about three- quarters of a mile in a westerly direction, from the observer's view- point. Mr. Mariana then stated that he ran downstairs and outside to his car from which he obtained his camera and made the pictures shown in the film. From the time of first sighting to the completion of taking of the pictures, Mr. Mariana estimated con- sumed approximately twenty seconds. At the time of his taking the pictures, a Miss Virginia Raunig, 112 Secord Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana, who is employed as his secretary, was a witness. 3. The water tower in instant pictures is located approximately seven hundred feet in a southwesterly direction from the point at which Mr. Mariana stood when taking the pictures and the tower is approximately one hundred seventy-five feet in height. ОДНОГІМТІ SECURITY INFORMATION Inel 2 COPY

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C Y 24-0 6 October 1950 SUBJECT: UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT 4. With reference to background information as regards Nicholas Mariana, he is a graduate of Montana State University, 1938, with a BA in journalism. to Montana State Enlveralty in 1935 and hit, ence graduation trent that school, resided in Helena from 1940 to 1941 and from 1941 until the present at Great Falls. During the war, Mr. Mariana served in the Army Air Forces from June 1943 to October 1945, attaining the rank of Corporal and was editor of a newspaper, The Northern Dispatch, at Great Falls Air Force Base, at Great Falls, Montana. Subject has been married for a period of ten years and has one child, a daughter, three years of age. Presently Mr. Mariana is employed as general manager of the Great Falls Baseball Club, Great Falls, Montant, and also as a radio sports commentator and radio announcer of sporting events. He enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and is regarded as a reliable, trustworthy and honest individual. 5. Prior to concluding the interview with Mr. Mariana, he was advised that the film was being forwarded to the Air Material Command because of that agency's interest in anything which would contribute to its fund of technical intelligence data. 1 Incl. Sumnary of Information per provisions of Air Intelligence Requirements Memo No, 4. JOHN P. BRYNITDSEN Captain, USAF District Commander COMMENTATIVAL SECURITY INFORMATION COPY

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COPY 24-0 6 October 1950 MISMORANDUM FOR: District Commander, 5th District Office of Special Investigations, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio SUBJECT: UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT On 5 October 1950, Mr. Mariana advised that the camera used by him in the taking of the moving picture film transmitted under separate cover, was a Revere, 16 mm., magazine loading type with an F. 1.9 wide-angle, telephoto lens. Mr. Mariana stated that the settings used at the time were: shutter opening F,22 and focal setting, infinity. Film make and type was Eastman Kodachrome, daylight type, and speed at which pictures were taken was sixteen frames per second. Mr. Mariana further advised that in operating the camera intaking the pictures, he had "panned" the camera slowly from right to left. A further check of the records of Base Operations, Great at Great Falls Air Force Base at 1133 and 1130 hours (Mountain Standard Time) respectively on 15 August 1950. These aircraft As as ere are nast fed to saundro immediately Farce taking the motion pictures, two USAF jet type aircrafthad flown across the sky east of him, heading in a southerly direction. SCOURTY COPY

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DUN OLIN TAL SECURITY INFORMATION COPY PART IT 1. 15 August 1950 2. Between 1125 and 1130 Mountain Standard Time 3. a. 26th and Eleventh Avenue North, Great ralls, Montana 4• two objects, entrail, approximately fifty yards apart. 5• The U. S. Weather Bureau, Gore Field, Great Palls, Montana, which keeps a record of the observable celestial phenomena or planets reports that there were no such phenomena observable on 15 August 1950. 6. Distance ofobjects from observer: a . Approximately three-quarters of a mile laterally in a westerly b. direction. The angle of elevation from the horizon was about thirty-five degrees. The altitude was approximately ten thousand feet. 7. 8. Mr. Mariana states object was in sight to him a total of about twenty seconds and about seven seconds to his secretary, Miss Raunig• Mr. Mariana states that the appearance of the object was: 3. b. Of a bright clean aluminum surface. disc shape--apparently had depth Objects appeared to be of metal material d. According to observer, objects were about fifty feet in diameter and three feet in depth. NOTE: Observer has had occasion to frequently observe USAF C-54*s in flight in the local area and states the objects had a diameter about three-quarters of the wing span of a C-54 when viewed from the side. 9. Direction of flight: Objects were moving in a southerly direction. 10. Tactics or maneuvers: Movements of objects were horizontal but slightly erratic as to speed. 11, No evidence of exhaust. 12. No clouds were observable on that date. 13. No lights were observed as being attached to objects. 14. a. No wings observed b. No aerodynamic list of fuselage observed. c. No vertical jet observed. d. Objects, according to observer, definitely had an appearance of a spinning motion; however no rotating cylinder or cone was observed. e. No aerostatic lifting devices were attached to objects. 15. a. No propeller or jet device observed. b. No rotor observed. c. No aerodynamic vanes observed d. No visible exhaust or jet openings. 16, a. No fins observed b. No stabilizers observed. 17. No air ducts observed. 18. Speed estimated by observer to be approximately two hundred mph. 19. No sound; objects had a purported whoosh" sound. CONFIDENTIAL SECURITY INFORMATION COPY

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C O P CONFIDENTIA: SECURITY INFORMATION PART II (Conted) 20. Objects vanished Iron view after about eight seconds, obscured by uprights of water tank which can be noticed in the film. RELATIVE TO OBSERVER 1. 2. 3. 4• Name of observer: Nicholas Mariana Address: 2919 First Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana Occupation: Baseball club manager. Great Falls Baseball Pertinent hobbies: Observer is not an amateur astronomer, pilot or engineer; however, he has broadcast sporting events and is interested in photography 6. Ability to deternine color, speed and size of moving objects of observer should be relatively good in view of his experience as a sporting events announcer. 7• Reliability of observer: Enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and is regarded as a reliable, trustworthy and 8. honest individual. Notes relative to observer on sightings in general: Mr. Mariana sta stated to the undersigned that he had read numerous newspaper articles on the subject of flying discs and flying saucers and had not attached very much significance to them. However, Mr. Mariana almost invariably carries a camera in order that he may make "opportunity pictures" and had previously thought that if he could see such unconventional aircraft in flight, he would take motion pictures of them. b. Observer's attention was definitely drawn to objects by their glint of light. 9. Witnesses: Miss Virginis Raunig, 112 Second Avenue North, age 19, employed as a secretary. Miss Raunig impressed interrogator as being a fairly reliable individual and of good sound judgment. Miss Raunig confired sightings and number of objects and in substance verified Mr. Mariana's statements as regards objects' appearance, shape, speed, sound and direction of flight. GENERAL 1. Teletype sequences of local weather conditions: On 4 October 1950, Mr. C. Robert Guern, Chief Weather Observer, U. S. Weather Office, Core Field, Great falls, Montana, after first examining the tele- typesequences of local weather conditions, Great rats area, stated th that there were thin scattered clouds, thirty thousand feet, visibility sixty miles, barometric reading, 1013.9 millobars, temperature seventy-seven degrees, dew point, forty-five degrees, altimeter 30.02 southwesterly winds, twenty-five miles per hour. Time of this teletype sequence was 1130 hours, 15 August 1950. 2. Winds Aloft Report received from Mr. C. Robert Guern, Chier Weather Observer, U. S. Weather Office, Gore Field, Great Falls, Montana, who stated that: EVEMATION COPY

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Y TOF BEDRA SECURITY INFORMATION PART II WINDS ALOFT REPORT (Cont *d) at 0800, surface winds, 290 degrees, 15 miles per hour, 4000 feet, 270 degrees, 19 miles per hour, 5000 feet, 240 degrees, 25 miles per hour, 6000 feet, 250 degrees, 22 miles per hour 7000 feet, 270 degrees, 22 miles per hour 8000 feet, 270 degrees, 31 miles per hour 9000 feet, 260 degrees, 43 miles per hour 10,000 feet, 260 degrees, 45 miles per hour 12,000 feet, 260 degrees, 42 miles per hour 14,000 feet, 260 degrees, 34 miles per hour 16,000 feet 270 degrees, 34 miles per hour 18,000 feet, 270 degrees, 33 miles per hour 20,000 feet, 270 degrees, 36 miles per hour 25,000 feet, 260 degrees, 26 miles per hour at 1400 hours, same date, winds aloft readings were: surface winds, 230 degrees, 24 miles per hour 4,000 feet, 240 degrees, 25 miles per hour 5900 feet, 250 degrees, 36 miles per hour 6000 feet, 250 degrees, 41 miles per hour 7000 feet, 250 degrees, 40 miles per hour 8000 feet, 250 degrees, 35 miles per hour 9000 feet, 260 degrees, 28 miles per hour 10,000 feet, 260 degrees, 24 miles per hour 12,000 feet, 260 degrees, 30 miles per hour 14,000 feet, 260 degrees, 55 miles per hour 16,000 feet, 250 degrees, 54 miles per hour 18,000 feet, 260 degrees, 36 miles per hour 20,000 feet, 260 degrees, 34 miles per hour 25,000 feet, 260 degrees, 39 miles per hour There were no testing devices nor Raysonde devices sent aloft between the hours of 0800 and 14,00 hours, 15 August 1950. Raysonde instruments were sent aloft at 0900 and 1400 hours, 15 August 1950 by the U. S. Weather Bureau, Gore Field, Great Falls, Montana. Mr. Guern further stated that there were no celestial phenomena. listed in the U. S. Weather Bureau report for the twenty-four hour period 0800 hours, 15 August 1950, to 0800 hours, 16 August 1950. - COPY

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CONFIDENTIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 21 November 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare a Memorandun for Director of Naval Intelligence. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. A previous Memorandum to Director of Naval Intelligence dated 24 Oct 52 requested a complete analysis of a roll of movie film de- picting 10 unidentified flying objects. Full details were given as to the type analysis desired. 3. Another roll of film showing 2 unidentified flying objects is now available. Analysis of this film is desired. Additionally, a com- parison with the previous film may prove productive. The attached Memorandum to Director of Naval Intelligence requests that these analysés be made. 4. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 5. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached Memorandum. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col Saith, Ext. 71016 AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Exto 74072 SECURITY INFORMATION

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ fh/75990/Rm 4B 864 wrtn 24 Oct 52 AFOIN-2A2 SECURITY IMPORMATION ОСТ 2 4 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Naval Intelligence Attention: Op 32275 SUBJECT: Interpretation of Movies of Unidentified Flying Objects 1. The attached movies (see Inel. 1) are possibly the best documentary evidence yet obtained on unidentified flying objects. They have been analyzed by an Air Force photogrephic laboratory. However, it is our desire to obtain an independent anolysis by a seperate laboratory in order that we may better interpret the implications of these data. For this reason, it is requested that as complete an interpretation as possible be rendered by a Navy activity. 2. Circunstances surrounding the photography ere sumarized in Inclosure 2. Additional details were requested by messages which are included as Inclosures 3 and 5 and were obtained in the replies attached as Inclosures 4 and 6. With regard to Inelosures 5 and 6, the final, footage of 11lm referred to his been detached and returned to CPO Newhouse. However, it was deduced from this portion that Newhouse obtained excellent results while hand- holding the camera; there was almost no camera motion evident. This deduction was applied to the analysis of that portion of the film depicting the motion of the single object which detached itself from the group an explained in Inclosure 2. 3. A list of representative questions for the interpretation is attached as Inclosure 7. These questions are indicative of the type data desired. Any additional data which can be obtained would be most welcome, particularly as concerns the light intensity of the objects, the formations (including three-dimensional renditions, if possible), comments regarding the possibility that the images were caused by aireraft and the conditions which nust have prevailed for aireraft to produce such inages, etc. 4. It was deternined from the Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C. that the position of the sun at the time and location of the photography was 64.5° elevation and 131° aximuth. 5. Your cooperation in satifying this request at the euliest practicable time is earnestly solicited. X045, Rauy DAft 2 7 ост52 SECURTIY 000,9 flying " аса AFOIN - Coordination Cy

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SECURIES INFORMANTON Menorendum fors Director of Naval, Intelligence, Atta: 0p 32275 Subject: Interpretation of Movies of Unidentified Flying Objects (continued) 6. For additional data or referral of specific questions, Colonel W.H. Smith of the Current Intelligence Branch may be contacted direct, His telephone number 1e 71016. 7 Inels. 1. Movie c/o rig • only) 2. Cy of Itr CPO Newhouse Cy of AFOIN 57264 Cy of CAFIN 65202 Cy of AFOIN 59782 Cy Of CAFIN 74096 Let of questions JOHN G. ERIKSEN Colonel, USAT Chief, Policy & Management Group Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorato of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 X AFOrY - 2 ддтвузя SECURIN ORMATION

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COPY AVIATION SUPPLY DEPOT NAVAL SUPPLY CENTER OAKLAND 4, CALIFORNIA NT 4-28/8310/177283 11 August 1952 From: Chief Photographer Delbert C. Newhouse, 177283, U.S.N. To: Commanding Officer, Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah Subj: Motion Pictures of Unidentified Objects in Air Encl: (1) One (1) fifty-foot roll of processed 16mm color motion picture film 1. Enclosure (1) is forwarded herewith for whatever value it may have in con- nection with your investigation of the so-called "Flying Saucers". Pertinent data follows: Place: Time: Camera: Exposure: About 7 miles north of Tremonton, Utah on U.S. Highway No. 30S. 1110 Wednesday 2 July 1952. B&H Automaster, magazine load, 3" telephotolens, 16 frames per second. Handheld. First few feet - {:8. Balance - f:16. Clear sun, cloudless sky. IKCo Kodachrone f1]m - Daylight. Exposure was changed with the mistaken idea of darkening the sky to gain greater contrast. The result was merely general under exposures. General Background: Driving from Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon, on the morning of 2 July my wife noticed a group of objects in the sky that she could not identify. She asked me to stop the car and look. There was a group of about ten or twelve objects - that bore no relation to anything I had seen before - milling about in a rought formation and proceeding in a westerly direction. I opened the luggage compartment of the car and got my camera out of a suit- case. Loading it hurriedly, I exposed approximately thirty feet of f1]m. There was no reference point in the sky and it was impossible for me to make any estimate of speed, size, altitude or distance. Toward the end one of the objects reversed course and proceeded away from the group. I held the camera still and allowed this single one to cross the field of view, picking it up again and repeating for three or four such passes. By this time all of the objects had disappeared. I expended the balance of the film late that afternoon on a mountain somewhere in Idaho. /s/ Delbert C. Newhouse

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COpY of TIX No. AFOIN-57264 From: HQ USAF, WASH, DC To: CG WADF Hamilton AFB, California SECURITY INFORMATION ATTN: DIR OF INTELL. REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND INCLOSED MOVIE FILM ON SIGHTING 2 JUL 52 NEAR TRIMONTON, UTAH RECEIVED THIS HEADQUARTERS 5 SEP 52 FROM CPO DELBIRT C. NENHOUSE, 177233, USN, STATIONED AT AVIATION SUPPLY DEPOT, NAVAL SUPPLY CENTER, OAKLAND, CALIP. REQUEST NEWHOUSE BE INTERVIEWED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL BY AN INTELLIGENCE OFFICER AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OBTAINED: (1) ANY SOUND HEAD DURING OBSERVATION? IF SO, DESCRIBE. (2) ANY EXHAUST TRails OR CONTRAILS SEEN AT ANY TIME DURING OBSERVATION? IF SO DESCRIBE. (3) WERE ANY AIRCRAFT, BIRDS, BATIOONS OR OTHER IDENTIFIABI OBJECTS SEEN IN AIR IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING OR INMEDIATELY AFTER OBSERVATION? IF SO, GIVE DETAILS. (4) DID SINGLE OBJECT WHICH DETACHED ITSELF FROM GROUP HEAD IN DIR- ECTION OPPOSITE TO ORIGINAL COURSE AND DID IT DISAPPEAR FROM VIEW WHILE STILL TRAVELLING IN THIS DIRECTION? (5) AT APPROXIMATELY WHAT ELEVATION AND IN WHAT DIRECTION (BEARING) WAS CAMERA POINTED DURING EXPOSURE OF FILM? (6) WHAT WAS POSITION OF SUN RELATIVE TO OBJECTS AND TO HIM? (7) WHAT WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS? APPROXIMATE TEMPERATURE? HAZY OR CLEAR? WIND DIRECTION AND SPEED? (8) ANY METEOROLOGICAL ACTIVITY NOTICED DURING THAT DAY? (9) DOES HE HAVE ANY OPINION REGARDING FOLLONINGEON SECURITY INE ONL 3

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(a) WAS LIGHT FROM OBJECTS CAUSED BY REFLECTION OR WERE THEY SOURCE OF LIGHT? (b) SHAPE OF OBJECTS? (c) WERE THEY AIL APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SHAPE? (d) COLOR OF OBJECTS? (e) WERE THEY ALL SAME COLOR? (F) TYPE MOTION ATTRIBUTABLE TO OBJECTS, BOTH ABOUT OWN AXES AND AXIS OF FLIGHT PATH? (g) DID ALL OBJECTS HAVE SAME TYPE MOTION? (h) HOW DID OBJECTS DISAPPEAR FROM VIEW? (10) WAS ANY FILTER USED ON CAMERA? (11) REMEMBER ANY LANDMARKS AROUND LOCATION WHICH WOULD FACILITATE FINDING IT IN FUTURE? (12) KNOW OF ANYONE ELSE WHO SIGHTED OBJECTS? (13) EVER SICHTED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS BEFORE? IF SO, OBTAIN DETAILS IAW PAR 7c OF AFL 200-5- ADDITIONAILY, DESIRE INTERVIEWING OFFICER FURNISH ESTIMATE RELIABILITY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC PROFICIENCY OF NEWHOUSE. AFI 200-5 MAY AID IN CONDUCTING INTERVIEW. REQUEST INFORMATION BE FORWARDED BY ELECTRICAL MEANS AS SOON AS AVAILABLE TO ATIC WITH INFORMATION THIS HEADQUARTERS. IN RESPONSE REPLY TO AFOIN-2A2. Restricted. BECURTEY INFORMATION

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Copy TWX CAFIN 65202 R 121650Z ZNJ FM CG 28TH AD HAFB CALIF TO CHIEF ATIC URIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO INFO CG ADC ENT AFB COLO SPRINGS COLO USAF WASHINGTON 25 DC CG WADE HAFB CALIF RESTRICTED/ 9171. ATTN DIR OF INTEL. IN REPLY TO AFOIN-2A2 AND WADF MSG WDOID 29149 FOL INFO RER BY HQ USAF HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY INTERVIEW WITH CPO DELBERT C. NEWHOUSE. 177273, AVN SUP DEP, NAVAL SUP CEN, OAKLAND, CALIF REGARDING UNIDENTIFIED BLY OBJS AND MOVIE FIIM ON SIGHTING 2 JUL 52 NEAR TREMONTON, UTAH, CPO NENHOUSE, HIS WIPE, SON AND DAUGHTER WERE ATL INTER- VIEWED AT THE NEWHOUSE HOME IN BERKELEY, CALIF ON 10 SEP 52 BY DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, 28TH AIR DIV (DEF). FOL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1 THRU 13 IN USAF REQUEST ARE SUBMITTED: 1. NO SOUND HEARD DURING OBSERVATION. 2. NO EXHAUST TRAIIS OR CONTRAITS OBSERVED. 3• NO AIRCRAFT, BIRDS, BALLOONS, OR OTHER IDENTIFIABLE OBJECTS SEEN IN AIR IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING, OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER OBSERVATION. 4. SINGLE OBJECT WHICH DETACHED ITSELE FROM GROUP DID HEAD IN DIRECTION OPPOSITE ORIGINAL COURSE AND DISAPPEARED FROM VIEN WHILE STILL TRAVELING IN THIS DIRECTION. 5. CAMERA POINTED AT ESTIMATED 70 DEGREES ELEVATION AND DESCRIBED AND ARC FROM APPROX DUE EAST TO DUE WEST THEN FROM DUE WEST TO APPROX 60 DEGREES FROM NORTH IN PHOTOGRAPHING DETACHED OBJ HEADING IN oPP DIRECTION BEBOSITE ORIGINAL COURSE. 6. SUN WAS APPROX OVERHEAD OF OBSERVER. OBJECTS WERE AT APPROX 70 DEGREES ABOVE TRAIN ON A COURSE SEVERAL MILES FROM OBSERVER. 7• WEATHER CONDITIONS: BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, CLEAR, APPROX SO DEGREES TEMPERATURE, SLIGHT BREEZE FROM FAST NORTH EAST APPROX 3 TO 5 MPH. 8. NO METEOROLOGICAL ACTIVITY NOTED DURING THAT DAY. 9. OPINION REGARDING FOLLOWING CIN A. LIGHT FROM OBJECTS CAUSED BY REFLECTION: B. OBJECTS em y

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APPEARED APPROX AS LONG AS THEY WERE WIDE AND THIN. C. APPEARED IDENTICAL IN SHAPE. D. 12 TO 14 OBJECTS. E. ALL, APPEARED LIGHT COLOR. F. NO OPINION. G. APPEARED TO HAVE SAME TYPE OF MOTION EXCEPT FOR ONE OBJECT WHICH REVERSED ITS COURSE. H. DISAPPEARED FROM VIEW BY MOVING OUT OF RANGE OF EYESIGHT. 10. NO FILTERS USED. 11. ONE LOW HITL 2 OR 3 MILES TO RIGHT OF US HWY 30 DASH S WITH OBSERVER FACING NORTH. LOCATED APPROX 10 MILES NORTH TREMONTON, UTAH. 12. OTHER PERSONS SICHTING OBJECTS WERE: MRS. D. C. NEWHOUSE, WIFE: DELBERT C. NEWHOUSE, JR, SON, AGE 14: ANNE NENHOUSE, DAUGHTER, AGE E". WHOLE NEWHOUSE FAMILY INCLUDED IN INTER- VIEW. 13. CO NEWHOUSE AND FAMILY HAVE NEVER SIGHTED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS BEFORE. NEWHCUSE STATED THAT HE NEVER BELIEVED HE WOUID JOIN RANKS OF THOSE REPORTING SUCH OBJECTS PRIOR TO THIS OBSERVATION. CPO NEWHOUSE AND MRS. NEWHOUSE APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY HONEST AND RETIABLE PERSONS. CPO NEWHOUSE STATED HE HAS BEEN IN THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR OVER 19 YEARS WITH SERVICE AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER DURING WW 2. NEWHOUSE IS GRADUATE OF NAVAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SCHOOL IN 1935 AND CLAIMS OVER 1000 HOURS IN THE AIR AS A PHOTOGRAPHER ON ACTUAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH MISSIONS. NEWHOUSE ALSO DOES CONSIDERABLE GROUND PHOTOGRAPHY. IT IS BELIEVED NEWHOUSE COULD BE CLASSIFIED AS AN EXPERT PHOTOGRAPHER. MATION

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TROM: HQ, USAT SECURITY INTO 7 Oct 52 RESPRIGTID ACTION: ROUTINE INFO: ROUTINN 10: 0028th AIRDIV HAMILTON AJB CALIT CRYPTOPRECAUTION: NO INPO: CHINF ATIC WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFE ORIO IDENTIFICATION: 9171 1s CAF IN 65202 (12 Sep 52) CLASSIFICATION: FROM: AFOIN 59782 ATTENTION: Director of Intelligence. Reference your message 9171 dated 12 Sep 52. Request CPO Newhouse be asked following additional question: Was tripod used to photograph mountain scene in Idaho which appears on final footage of film in question? Forward information by electrical means to ATIC with information this headquarters. In response reply to AFOIN-2A2 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 DRAFTER'S NAME: Maj. Dewey J. Fournet AFO IN-212 AFOIN-2A SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: RESTRICTED PAGE 1 REBASING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE: DONALD # BRUBI, Captain, USAF Executive Officer, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/° TET, EPHONE: 75990

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COPY RESTRICTED ATION DEPARIMENT OF THE AIR FORCE STAFF MESSAGE DIVISION INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CAFIN 74096 IM JWFME./CG 28th AIR DIV (DEF) HAMILTON AFB, CALIP. TO JEDWP/CHIEF, ATIC WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO INFO: JWPHQ/DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, HQ USAF, WASHINGTON 25, D.C. /RESTRICTED/ 9171 IN REPLY TO AFOIN-2A2 FOLLOWING INFORMATION REQUESTED BY HQ USAF HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH CPO DETBERT C. NEWHOUSE, 177273, AVIT SUP DEP, NAVAL SUP CENTER, OAKLAND, CALIT. REGARDING AN ADDI TIONAL, QUESTION ABOUT MOVIE FIIM ON UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT SIGHTING ON 2 JULY 1952. QUESTION: "WAS TRIPOD USED TO PHXRE PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTAIN SCENE IN IDAHO WHICH APPEARS ON FINAL FOOTAGE OF FILM IN QUESTION"? ANSWER: NEGATIVE, ENTIRE ROLL OF FIIM WAS HANDHEAD. INFO: OIN CAF IN: 74096 (10 Oct 52) SECURI RESTRICTED And 6

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SUGGESTI POINTS FOR ANALYSIS The following questions are suggested for guidance regarding the general type of añalysis desired: 1. Are images made by light source or reflection? 2. Any indication of what kind of objects could have caused images? Is there any bird sufficiently actinic to cause images? Could they have been caused by aircraft or balloons? 3• What causes impression that some objects at times appear to become 2 or 3 where there was originally onel or, conversely, 2 or 3 objects at times appear to merge into one. 4. Do all objects have same characteristics? =. Same apparent shape? b. Same Color? Same relative size? d. Same general motion? 5• What are shape(s), color(s) and relative size(s) of objects? 6. To what can the "fade-in" and "fade-out." of the objects be attributed? 7. What type motion is attributable to the objects about their own axis as well as about axis of flight path)? 8. Is there any acceleration evident in their motion along light path axis? 9 Can the motion of the camera (panning and joggling) be allowed for sufficiently to perit detemination of the angular velosity of objects which cross the field of view? (Reference particularly the single object which crosses field; photographer states that camera was held motionless while object crossed field of view.) 61.01

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INFORUANION SEOUS 10. Determine patterns of flight from position plots for each frame, then: a. Is there any recurring pattern in the relative position of the objects? b. Do they maintain same relative positions in formation during any maneuvers, particularly violent maneuvers? C. Is relative position maintained coincidental with movement about their axis? d. If undulating motion is present among a number of objects which are mintaining a semblance of fornation, do those objects undulate in phase? Ditto for tumbling motion? Is there any indication of abrupt changes in direction of flight path through fairly large angles (eg. 90 degrees or more during interval of 2 or 3 frames)? 1. Do any objects appear to renain motionless at the same time that others move about? g• Can all objects be accounted for at all times or do some Literally disappear while still well within field of view? SECURITY INTORMATION

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AFOIN-1B3/Capt Laidlaw/eeb/77648 wrtn 24 Nov 52 000.. 93l Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Transittal of Correspondence Dept of the Air Force Headquerters USAF Washington 25, D.C. Forwarded as a matter pertaining to your Center. 24 NOV 1952 Capt Laidlaw/77648 AFOIN-133 Incl Ltz fr I.C. Ноуег, Eugene, Oregon, ata 10 Nov 52 /s/ J. C. MoANINCH Major, USAF Chief, Documents Branch Dissemination Control Division Directorate of Intelligence × 312. Correspo x322,7 a TIC COUPON: G 25 NOV 1952 AFOIN-1B3 Capt Laidlaw пи Maj McAninch уит. 18

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Wrtn 21 November 1952 Maj Fournet/tmw/75990 (Unel) Executive, Correspondence from Messrs. Oliver Amlio, Harvey 8. Gersenfish and Edmond LeRoy. 21 November 1952 Directorate of Research and Development, Deso Attentions Maj Forsman Deputy Director for Estimates Maj Fournet/tmw/75990 Directorate of Intelligenco, DCS/0 1. Inclosures are forwarded as a matter of primary interest. No replies have been made by this office. 2. Mr. Amlie submitted a previous letter pertaining to the alleged observation of "flying saucer". It was seinowledged by this office. 3. Mc. LeRoy corresponded with us a few months ago and claimed to have avail- able sone information on flying saucers which would be of interest to the USAF. Our reply to him stated that we found it impossible to contact him personally as he requested. x360,2 Rewarch+ Deuelapment 3 Incle (w/orig only) 1. Ltr fr Oliver Amlie to Col Adams ata 26 0et 52 2. Diagran of flying saucer fr Harvey S. Gersenfish Cincimati 37, Ohio Ltr fr Edmond L. LeRoy to Col Adans atd 11 Oct 52 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DGS/0 MAESTON AFOIN 2A2 COURON AFOIN 2A ANTON HONDA OUT G 24 NOV1952 Adoo

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SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/d/71379 20 Nov 52 000.9 Flying Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book NOV 2.0 1902 Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 1. Inclosures are for your infomation, appropriate action and retention. 2. Request preparation of 3rd Ind to Inel 1 acknowledging receipt. 3. No reply has been made to Mr. Boutelle. 4. Incl 4 is a copy of the reply made by General Bradley's office to Incl 3. Further action is not recommended. 5. There were no previous reports from the sources who prepared Incls 5 and 6. Questionnaires were supplied by and retured to this office and constitute the only known record of these observations. COUPON DESIGNATION MADE AFOIN Coordination Copy 6 Incle (w/orig only) 1. Ltr fr 78th Air Base Sgdn Truax Field, Madison, Wis, dtd 4 Nov 52 w/lst & 2nd Inds. 2. Ltr fr Arthur Boutelle, Patterson, N.J. dtd 9 Nov 52 3. Itr to Gen Omar Bradley fr Argyrios Kouzas, Thessaloniki, Greece dtd 2L Oct 52 4. Cy of reply to Mr. Kouzas fr Gen Bradley dtd 29 Oct 52 5. Questionnaire subnitted by L/C Milton Morris Kaufmann, Falls Church, Va. 6. Questionnaire submitted by Mrs. Carol Sprague, Vineland, N.J. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN 2A SIGNI WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 13227aT/C BUL HOT TE OUT G 25 NOV 1952 11 No M R necessary. TBT 181 ISCURITY INFORMATION

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NOV 2 0 1952 Mrs. Rose Marie Holtz 346 First Street Niagara Falls, New York Mrs. Holtz: Your recent letter conderning unidentlfied flying objects has been received by this Headquartars, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our consideration. We appreciate your Interest and efforts to assist Sincerely, OUT G 24 NOV 1952 DIFIRE HO US ALIATRIN COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN -ZA IGNATION MADE 000.9 flying no recordianed wr

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AFOIN-2A2 Ma j Fournet/dbv/71379 W/18 November 1952 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book 1 18-1952 Dept of the Air Force Hq USAP - APOIN Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 1. Inclosures are for your infornation, appropriate action and retention. 2. A letter of acknowledgement was sent to Mrs. Scott (see Incl. 1). A uestionnaire was inclosed for her to complete and mail to you. 3. Mr. Zimmerman's letter (Incl 2) was also acknowledged. He was inforned that the data which he supplied would be referred to you. 4. Mrs. Zepp submitted the record of her observations (Inel 3) at our in- vitation. A copy of our letter of acinowledgment is attached as Inel 4. 5. Incl 6 is a copy of our reply to Mr. Gorman's letter (Incl 5). These are for your information and require no further action. - 32 2 > At/C SIGNED WILEIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/o 6 Inels (w/orig only) 1. Ltr fr Mrs. Grace Scott, Birmingham, Ala dtd 27 Oct 52 2. Ltr fr Mr. B.C. Zinmerman, Akron, Ohio dtd 30 Oct 52 3. Ltr fr Mrs. C.R. Zepp, Hyattsville, Md dtd 8 Nov 52 4. Ltr to Mrs. C.R. Zepp 5. Ltr fr Mr. Robert J. Gorman, Chicago, Ill dtd 29 Oct 52 6. Cy of ltr to Mr. Gorman, dtd 12 Nov 52 19 NOV1952 G COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A MATTE Олся AFOIN Coordination Copy

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Maj Fournet/ AFOIN-2A2 AC/71379 14 November 1952 NOV 17 1952 Mr. Nervel W. Reece 1578 Van Fandt Road Cincinnati 31, Ohio Dear Mr. Reece: Your letter of 21 October 1952 to the Federal Bureau of Investigation was referred to us for attention. We have studied the photograph and negative which you sumitted and are happy to advise you that the "object" which appears on the former is a flaw or blemish resulting from the printing process. This is confirmed by the absence of a similar image on the negative. Your action in this matter was most commendable. We are returning your negative and photograph as requested. Sincerely. SIGNED 2 Inels. (w/Orig- Only) Photograph 2. Negative WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence * 095 Ruce, M. Harue 00. COORDINATION: AFOIN-ZA AFOIN-2A2 000.9 flying Duct AFOIN Coordination Copy

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- SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 w/14 Nov 52 000. (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force NOV 1 7 1952 Hq USAF - APOIN Maj Pournet/dbv/71379 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. Inels 2, 3, 4 and 5 were furnished by the Director of Special Investi- gations, this Headquarters. The latter informs that no investigative action is contemplated in regard to Incl 2 and that their files contain no additional information on Inels 3 and 4. Inel 5 is supplementary to the infornation on the Townsend Brown Foundation forwarded to you by DF dated 16 Det 52. 3. The novle film referred to in Inels 6 and 7 was duplicated by this office (4 copies). One copy is attached for your files. An attempt will be made to have it analysed by the Navy in conjunction with their analysis of the movies taken 2 July 52 near Tremonton, Utah. 4. Your attention is invited to the third paragraph of Incl 9; the original letter is attached as Incl 10. Further action in this matter is left to your discretions 5. Incl 1l was received over the Associated Press wire on 17 Oet 52 and may be useful in evaluating reports from the area mentioned. 3 2. 2.2 AT/C 1 In 25 (r/cope or eating in WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chicago on 19 Oct 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Photostat cy of Itr fr Deputy Director for Estimates Johnnie I. Last, Green Bay, Directorate of Intelligence, DGS/O Wis. dtd 24 Sep 52 When inclts) No. 3. Cy of ltr fr OSI, NY, NY dtd is/are withdrawn 20 Oct 52 the confidentist not attached), 4. Cy of ltr fr Walter Wrobleski of this dors Marshall, Tex dtd 13 Oct 52 noe w111 graded to _ Restreted be d 5. Photostat ey of Credit info re accordance. with Par 250, ABR 205-1. Brown Townsend Foundation atd 22 Aug 52 (in tripy 6. Cy of ltr to CO, 170lst Air Trans Wg, Gt Palls COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFB, Mont dt 14 Nov 52 7. Cy of ltr to Mr. Mariana dtd 14 Nov 52 8. 16 mn movie film 9. Cy of ltr to Mr. Burgess, Black Mt, N. C. 10, Ltr fr Mr. Burgess, Black Mt, N.C. dtd 13 Oct 52 11. Ap Press Releases CONFIDENTIA AFOIN-2A SECURITY INFORMATION AROIN Coordination Copy

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Maj Fournet/AFO IN-2A2 AC/71379 14 November 1952 NOV 14 1952 Mrs. C. R. Zepp 6401 Medwick Drive Hampshire Knolls Hyattsville, Maryland Dear Mrs. Zepp: We have received your letter of 8 November 1952 with the record of observations attached. We are very grateful to you for making these available to us. The records are being sent to our Air Technical Intelligence Center at Dayton, Ohio for careful study. Should they desire additional information fron you, they will correspond directly with you. Once again we extend our sincere thanks for your assistance. Sincerely, SIGNLEI WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/O 000,9 flying is cotton com COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 Subule Got € 17 NOV1952 CARVINT PO LEM PILET IS

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Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 A0 / 71379 10 November 1953 NOV 1 2 1952 0009Flying Bises Mr. S. C. Zimmerman 145 8. Prestone 31vd. Aeron 19, Ohio Dear Mr. 21mmerman: I have your letter of 30 Oetober 1950 with 1ts very useful data. It will be forwarded to our Air Technical Intelligence Center for use in their analy- sis of the incident, and I know that they will be very pleased to receive 1t. We are most grateful for your splendid efforts on our behalf. - 095. /ummerman Sincerely. AFOIN-2A2 Coordination Copy WILLIAN A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-ZA AFOIN-2A3 Ві за G 14 NOV 1952

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Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 A0/71379 10 November 1952 NOY 1 2 1952 Mrs. Bluford Scott 732 Bighth Court w. Birmingham, Alabana Dear Mrs. Scott: In answer to the request in your letter of 37 October 1952, ve enclose a questionnaire on unidentified flying objects. When you have completed it, place it in the attached envelope and mail it; no postage is required. We appreciate the inttiative which you have displayed in bringing this matter to our attention. Sincerely. WILT IAM A. ADANS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 2 Inels. (W/original only) 1. 2. Questionnaire Addreesed Envelope COORDINATION: AFOIN-ZA G 14 NOV 1952 AFOIN-2A2 G2 WH mitt 000,9. 7 lyr AFO IN-2A2 Coordination Copy

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Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 AC /71379 12 November 1952 Mr. Robert J. Gorman Suite 1468 NUV 1% 1552. First National Bank Bldg. 38 South Dearborn Street Chicago 3, Illinoie Dear Mr. Gorman: Your letter of 29 October 1952 to the President has been referred 000,9 flying to the late in the tea Ton of ent a slee, top tea. 18 18 gratifying to receive such expression of interest from public-minded individuals. In your case, we are grateful for the opportunity to correct a misapprehension. The USAT has not prepared any recent report arriving at any con- clusions with respect to the existence or nonexistence of "flying saucers". It is believed that Mr. Robert S. Allen, in his article AFOIN- of September 26, referred to a report prepared for pablie release by a private group of civilians. In commenting on this, the USAT stated that the report reflected the conclusions of individuals who were in no way connected with the Air Jorce. We take this opportunity to reiterate this to you. It is true that the statements of Mr. DesVergers were startling: however, a thorough investigation of the incident has been conducted and it has been determined that the sensational aspects of the orig- inal stories carried by the national press agencies were exaggerated. Coordination Copy Further, the USAT made no attempt to restrict Mr. DesVergers! discus- sion or personal exploitation of the alleged incident; this he admitted In an Associated Press dispatch datelined West Palm Beach, Florida, August 37, 1952. The Air Force is actively interested in the investigation of "flying saucer" incidents. No featg have been withheld from the public. The investigators hope to reach some conclusions concerning the existence and source of the objects. To date, sufficient evidence is not available to support any firm conclusions. I an confident that the public will be duly informed. It 1o sincerely hoped that there comments will allay your conder U on this subject. The menner in which you have sought an anayer to 13 NCV 1952 N x 095. Forman, Mr Paler DIRONT HQ USAF 0111161)

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• your questions and the interest that you as a citizen have shown in this matter is appreciated. If we may be of any further service to you, please do not hesitate to write again. Sincerely, WILLIAM A. ADANS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topienl Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A Лиса AFOIN-2A2

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COPY COPY October 29, 1952 President Harry Truman White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr.. President: Permit me to take the liberty of writing you on "flying saucers". It is becoming generally known that the Air Force has a report concluding that flying saucers originate from sources outside this planet. Articles like that of Robert S. Allen, dated Sept. 26th are being photostated and circulated privately. The statements of Mr. DesVergers of West Palm Beach, Florida, concerning his flying saucer experience and what he was told by the military and other incidents have convinced many including myself that the "saucers" are real and interplanetary. I think it is unfortunate that a matter which is of such great import must be investigated privately by citizens who would like to and should be permitted to cooperate with and analyze with their government and military authorities. I think people who are afraid to tell the people of the possibilities of the flying saucers should bolster their faith in the people of this country and democracy. I hope you unveil the secrecy of the air force report. I also hope you decide that this is not a matter of military secrecy and that events concerning flying saucers be made available to the public as they unfold. Very truly yours, Robert J. Gorman RJG: im COPY

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11201312012. SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-242 Maj Fournet/abv/71379 Wrtn 10 Nov 52 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson ATB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force NOV 1 2 1952 Hq USAY - AFOIN Maj Yournet/abv/71379 1. Inclosures vere received from the Director of Special Investigations, this Headquarters and are for your information and retention. 2. A fourth report, file 24-8-41 from OSI DO 17 dated. 8 Oct 52 and regarding sighting at Tuscon, Arizona on 2 Sep 52 by a USAT M/Sgt, was not forwarded since you were indicated as the action addressee by the originator and should have re- ceived a copy direct. 3 Incla (w/orig only) 1. AIIR, Torn 112, atd 9 0et 52 2. AIIR, Form 112, dtd 15 Oct 52 3. Itr fr DO $2, atd 16 Oct 52 WIITIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/o 322,7 1pel (5) No. is/en hazen (or not attached), the classietention 01 Wris 21 09 a sway grades LO in accordance with Par 25c, AFR 205<1. AROIN Coordination Сору COUPON DESIGNANION MADD COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Desale 64. G 14 NOV 1952 20910 SECURITY INFORMATION

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DIATE RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-242 Ma,j Fournet/abv/71379 Wrtn 13 Nov 52 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson ATB Ohio (Unclassified.) Return of Project Blue Book Material Dept of the Air Force NOV 1 4 1952 Eg USAT - APOIN Maj Fournet/abv/71379 1. The file on the sighting at Austin, Tems on 8 June 52, previously borrowed fron ATIAL-5, 1s returned herewith. 2• The Photographic Division, Arcad, made a set of color duplicates (enlarged) thich is attached for your retention (Incl 3) • Black and: white reproductions pre- viously attached to the file are also included in Incl 3. In addition, the Photographic Division made a nunber of black and white enlargements which are attached for your retention (Incl 4)• 3. Based on further analysis, the Photographic Division and this office do not agree with the KADO evaluation of parhelions ("sun dogs") since the images do not aypear at the required angle of 220 or 46º nor are they in line horizontally with the sun as would be required for the formation of a parhelion (which would appear at the intersection of the inner or outer halo circles - 22º and 46º respectively - with the parhelic circle; the latter is in a horizontel plane coincidental with the position of the sun). Additionally, it will be noted in the photographs thet the images display a flat portion which appears inverted from the corresponding portion of the sun behind the cloud. Since a parhelion is the result of refraction through ice crystels, the resulting image would not be inverted. Instead, it is our opinion hat the images are possibly a form of mirage caused by a hot air mass which raveled from left to right across the field of view and acted as a lens. However, there is a small, imge in the third photograph of the sequence which, if evaluated as another imge of the same type, would seemingly eliminate both parhelia and mirages from consideration. This image is located directly above the seventh telephone pole from the right at a vertical distance approximately equal to the height of the pole. The minute size of this image militates strongly against the mirage theory since the hot air mass would have had to turn about 90º and proceed away from the camera in order to produce this effect. Therefore, further amlysis appears to be justified. suggest the consultent astronomer be asked for an opinion. 4. 222. Recommend. that the original photographs (Incl 2) be returned to immediately as requested in the report covering this incident. 4 Incle (w/orig only) WITALIAN A. ADAMS 1. 8 Jun 52, Austin, Tex Colonel, USAn G. 14 NOV1952 Віддам Sighting Mile Folder Chief, Topical Division 2. Envelope containing 4 transparencies Deputy Director for Estimetes 4. color duplicates blk & white enlargements Directorate of IntRigence, COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Be withilh No M/R песевеату» self-explanatory• Kul Cats CURITY INFORMATION 00%. 7h AFOIN Coordination Copy

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Mr. Clyde E. Howard 2544 3/4 Cudahy Hun ington Park, California 1 0 NOV. 1950 Dear Mr. Howard: Your recent letter concerning unidentifled flying objects has been received by this Headquartars, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We apprectate your interest and etforts to assist 000.9 7мит oordination Сору 43, Sincerely, G 10 NOV 1952 TEP WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Divlelon Deputy Director 1or Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, - DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2

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RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION Ma.j Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 AC/71379/6 November 1952 (Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book Dept. of the Air Force Headquarters USAP - APOIN NUV 7 1952 Fournet / AC/11319 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and tention. 2. No replies of any kind have been made by this office. 3. Particular attention is invited to inclosure one. It Ensign Frey is to be sent a questionnaire, this should be done as soon as possible since he advises that he will depart fron his present Location about 25 Mover: 152. 14112: WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF G 10 NOV 1952 Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence ATTA S 8 Incls. (w/original only) 1. Ltr Im Robert H. Frey atd 27 Oct 52 2. Ltr fm Isabel A. Gold ata 6 Sep 52 3. Ltr fm Miss Daisy MeNeil] atd 20 Oct 52 4. Ltr Im Miss Ida, B. Valentine atd 14 Oct 52 5. Ltr fm Miss Ida E. Valentine đtd 15 Oct 52 6. Ltr fm Robert Koehler ata 23 Oct 52 7. Ltr fm George M. Garrison ata. 22 Oct 52 8. Ltr fm Arthur Halsted đtd 17 Oct 52 COORDINATION: AFOIN -2A AFOIN -2A2 callut mitt GECURITY INFORMATION APOIN-22 Coordt nation Copy

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AFOIN -2A2 Maj Fournet/AC/71379 5 November 1952 NOV T 1952 Mr. Walter B. Burgess Box 147 Black Mountain, North Carolina Dear Mr. Burgess: Because the Air Force has been designated the responsi- bility for the investigation and analysis of "flying saucers", the Secretary of Defense referred your letter of 13 October 1952 to us for consideration. We find your proposal extremely edifyin Sing and desire to commend you for your great patriotism. Unfortunately, however, we cannot accent your gar Suerous offer at this time since there is no provision which allows us to increase our current organ- ixation, pad your services could not be utilized without some provision of this nature. Nonetheless, we are forwarding your letter to our Air Tech- nical Intelligence center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for future reference. Should they find that your proposal can be entertained in the future, they will contact you direct. Your interest and cooperation are a source of great satis- faction to the Air Force, and we hope that future developments will allow reconsideration of your offer to assist us. Sincerely, 000.9 Flying AFOIN-2A2 Coordination Coyy € 10 NOV 1952 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-28 AFOIN-2A2 cruelmilt

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ab/71379 Wrtn 4 November 52 Rewrt 5 November 1952 NOV B 7952 Mr. Edmond I. LeRoy 36 Fifth Street Old. Bridge, New Jersey Dear Mr. LeRoy: General Sanford sincerely appreciated your letter of 30 July 1952 and has asked me to convey his thanks to you. We apologise for the long delay in acknowledging its receipt, but we have received such a large volume of correspondence from many citizens with similar patriotic motivation that we have found it impossible to be as prompt as we would like. With respect to your invitation to assist us further, we are very appreciative but regret that it will be impossible to contact you personally on this matter. Thank you very much for your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, x095 de lay, Mr. Edmondo, WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DoS/o COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A 000.9 flying wa 180g

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/71379 Wrtn 5 Nov 52 Mrs. C. R. Zepp 6401 Medwick Drive North Hampshire Knolls Maryland Dear Mrs. Zepp: We have a message which you left with our duty officer on 26 October 1952 concerning strange lights which you have sighted over the past few months. that you had a record of all such observations and would be willing to subnit it to a duly authorized individual. We are interested in the record and would be very grateful if you would submit it to us by mail. You may address it to: Directorate of Intelligence, Headquarters USAT, Washington 25, D. C., ATIN: A701-242. Your interest and cooperation are appreciated. Sincerely, ×095. Zep, Mrs. C. R, 1 Incl self addressed envelope (franked) WITLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 AFOIN 000. 9 flying Coordination vopy COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A C1 wtt/uith NOV 1952 G

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Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 taw/71379/6 Nov 52 TESTHIGTED SECURITY INFORMATION Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright -Patterson AFB Ohio (Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book Dept, of the Air Force Head juarters USAF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/tmw/71379 1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. Inclosures 1 and 2 were received from the Directorate of Operations, es/o, this Headquarters. They state that Mr. Myers' letter and the elipping were reterred to them by Congressman d. E. Wan Zandt, Acknowledgnents have been made to Congressnan Van Zandt and Mr. Myers. Director of Legislation and Liaison, this Headquarters, has been fumished copies of entire file. 3. Request receipt of inclosure 3 be acknowledged by indorsement direct to originator. 4. Inclosures 4, 5, 6 and 7 were submitted by Miss Mary B. Hayden, anc intelligence analyst assigned to Headquarters Air Resupply and Communication service, washington, D.C. A previous memorandum from Miss Hayden was forwarded by DE dated 5 June 52. Acknowledgment has been made by personal contact with Miss Hayden. 322.7. 17/C WITTTAM A. ADAMS Chlor, Topical Dayleton Deput y Diroctor for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence AFOIN-2A2 Coordination Copy Incls 1. Ltr fm C.W. Myers dtd 6 October 1952 2. Cy of Newspaper Clipping 3. Ltr fm Brooks AFB dtd 10 October 1952 (in quad) 4• Ltr fn M.B. Hayden dtd 2 October 1952 5. Itr fm M.B. Hayden dtd 3 October 1952 6. Itr fm M.B. Hayden dtd 17 October 1952 7• Itr Im M.B. Hayden dtd 17 October 1952 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A OUT G 14 NOV1952 AFOIN-2A2 Ce astraly ДЕСТАНСТА SECURITY INFORMATION

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Major Tournet/AFOIN-2A2 AC/43-864/27 Oct 52 30 OCT 1952 Mr. Gerald V. Harrington c/o Sawards and Angell 15 Westminster Street Providence 3, Rhode Island Dear Mr. Harrington: We have received your letter of 9 Oetober 1952 in which you reported the observation of an unidentified flying objeet. It is presently in the hands of our intelligence annlysts for their study. Your action in reporting your observation in detail and in determining the ship's position at the time are a source of great satisfaction to as. I would, therefore, lile to express the apreciation of the Air Force for your initiative and efforts on our behalf. 000.9 flying Discs Sincerely. × 095, Harrington; Mr. Derald W. C. M. YOUNG colonel, USAP Chies, Policy & Nanegement Group Directorate of Intolligence OUT G 31 Ост 1952 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2X AFOIN-S Lung

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AFOIN-2A Major Fournet/AC/71379 27 October 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBITIM: 1. To prepare a non-military letter to Mr. Gerald W. Harrington of Providence, Rhode Island. FACTS AND DISCUSSION? 2. In a letter to the USAF dated 9 Oct 52 Mr. Harrington describes in detail an observation of an identified flying object made aboard the SS Caronia on 5 Oct 52. The data which he includes is somewhat remarkable in that it is very unusual to receive such details fron the ordinary citizen. He even took the trouble to write the ship's captain at a later date and obtain the ship's loca tion at the time of the observation. 3. A reply to Mr. Harrington is attached. 4. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 5. Because of Mr. Harrington's prominent professional position and the excellence of his report, it is strongly recommended that the attached reply be signed by General Sanford. 6. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached reply. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 CeCUMmutA AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 AFOIN Jimayzer

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BECO COVER OR 1 RISQUBST SHXET CLAESTRICANICH AFOIN-2X AFOIN-2A SPECIAL INSK RUCEIONS SUSPENSE DATE ASGD NO DANE RECD DAIVe 27 Oct 52 NO. 1 The attached correspondence is forwarded for coordination and transmittal to OIN for signature and dispatch. Rusele AFOIN-2A AFOIN NO. 567 10: OIN X FROM: OIN 2X OURE 29 Oct 52 2 OUR ADMEN OFFICI OUT. 201-2-720. AFOIN -2A кІНІ AFOINas BRES ASBE 27030 Action Asga, to: Sigued: DATE: AIR/212 ACTION Diepatch met ANg Form 0-86 Previous BAltions of the Yorn are Obsolele 20 How 50 Date: COORDINATION 30 00 52 51 25247

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Major Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 A0/48-864/27 Oct 52 00 INFORMATION ATIO (Unel) M-terial for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Feree Hq USAF - APOIN-212 1. Inclosed letter is for your information and retention. 2. A reply to Mr. Harrington was made by this office. Major Fournet/71379 1 Incl (With Original Only) Original copy of letter from Mr. Harrington WELDOM H. SMITH Colonel, USA? Aets, Chief, Toplesl Division Deputy Director for Setimates Direetorate of Intelligence x- 095. Massingon, Ins AFOINA Coordination Cy COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A3 AFOIN-2A OUT 20 901 1352 DIR/INT Ho ubee Дора та IN OMARTI

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SECURITY INFORMATION Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Chio (Unclassifled) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Foree Hes USAP - AFOIN 1. Reference our IF dated 11 Sep 52, subject: "Investigation of Ineidant of 1/2 Sep 52 Arlington Va., having possible relation to Project Blue Book", the inclosed report was received from OSI and is for your information and reten- tion. 2. It will be noted that the report explains this incident completely. 000. I lyiny Dues хл, 333.5 1 Incl: Rot fr 08I đtd 6 Oct 52 VILLIAN A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Intelligende Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, Das/o AFOIN Cross-referoudd бер# Whon incl(s) 19/00p the Confidentid graded to Dea Tricted accordande with Par 209. AIR 205-1. SECURITY INFORMATION

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71379 Wetn 22 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue ОСТ 2 3 19, Book Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Dept of the Air Force Hgs USAF-APOIN CONFIDE naS Fournet/ cmb/71379 SECURITY INFORMATION 1. Inclosed report was furnished by OSI and is for your information and retention. 2. The inconsistenotes between the visual description reported by the observer and the attached photograph are obvious, vis, the time reported an 1000 hours while the photograph was evidently taken at night; the reported shape and relative sine as compared with the image in the photograph, etc. 3. The Photographic Division of AFCAG has evaluated the "objeet as a light fixture superimposed on the background through double-exposure. 1. Incl: € w/orig. only Photo cy Spot Intel Rpt dtd 3 Oct 52 w/attchd photo WITTIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topieal Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/0 COUPON DESIGNANION MADE NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A OUT 23 OCT 1952N DIR/INT HQ USAF 0111161118 cn SECURITY INRORMATEON 000. 9 7 lying Disco - 242.

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/71379/emb Wrtn 22 Oct 52 OCT 2 3 1952 000. 9 Flying Disco "The Prophet" 217 W. Queen Lane Philadelphia 44, Pennsylvania Degie: COUPON DESIGNATION MADE Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submited are recsiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. 0951 Prophet (The) Sincerely, SIGNED OUT G 23 OCT1952 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF DIFYINT HO USA Chief, Topical Directon Deputy Director for estimates Directorate or intelligences DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A CAWAmit AFOIN COORDINATION

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AFOIN-2A/Col Adams/ fh/74072 wrtn 23 Oct 52 D 23 October 1952 Mr. Leon Davidson 804 South Ixving Street Arlington 4, Virginia Dear Mr. Devideon: The Air Porce Press Desk, Office of Publie Information, Depertment of Defenes, has advised my office of your continued interest in reports of unusual observations of aerial objects. Your previous correspondence concerning this matter has been reviewed and we believe that your requests for additional informtion cannot be adequetely treated by corespondence. May I advise you that we are aware of the responsible position you hold and of the security clearance that has been granted you in your present capacity. We would appreciate an opportunity to discuss your views concerning possible sources of these objecta with you on a personel besis. Ofcourse the matter will be treated in complete confidence. Unfortunately the officer most comizent of our Investigations in this field will be out of tora until after 1 November. If you vill contact my office, LIberty 5-6700, extension 74072, on or after 3 November we WilJ be happy to atrenge a meeting vita you at sometime mutually convenieve 2L STe Sincerely, G 24.0071952 SIGNED ALLANTAM A. ADAMS DIR/INT Colonel, USAF HQ USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Лот 18 Directorate of Intelligence, DeS/O 095 Danidion, Lean COORDINATION AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A 000, 8 AFOIN Coordination Comm

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AF OIN-2AW Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 ОСТ 2 3 1952 000. 97 lyrig Draco Mr. John F. Strauss General Delivery East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania COUPON DESIGNATION MADE DeaVir. Strauss: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, 218n X09512 Strauss the. John F. OUT AL 150 G 28 OCT 1952 SIGNEDLIAM A. ADAMS DIRUNT , HỌ USE Colonel, USAF Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A очкав AFOIN COORDINATION

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Wrtn 22 Oct 52 00019 Flying Dises Mr. Robert C. Wolhar 1301 N. Scott Street Wilmington, Delaware Wolher letter concerning unidentifled flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assi Sincerely, G 23 OCT 1952 DIRINT HỌ USAF AFOIN COORDINATION COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. Colonel, USAF Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Wrin 22 Oct 52 OCT 2 3 1952 000. 9 Flying Dines Miss Maggie Bolan 230 West 101st Street Apartment 421, New York, N.Y. DeMiss Bolan: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas wich you submitted are recsiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, V095, Bolan, Tria Taggie SIGNED 8111 G 23 OCT 1952 WILL YAN AA ADAE DIRINT Colonel, USAF HO USAF Chief, Topical DivisisgI Deputy Director for Esti Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-ZA AFOIN COORDINATION

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 OCT 2 3 1952 000. 9 Flying Disco Mr. Joseph V. Signorelli 412 Greentree Road Pittsburgh 20, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Signorelli: Ganeral Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects Your Interest 1x095, Signorelli, Me. Joseph V. COORDINATION: ind efforts to asslet un are appreciated. Sincerely, SIGNED WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAR Chiel, Topical Division Deputy Diractor for Estini Directorate of Intelligence, AFOIN-2A2 G 23 OCT1952 10 AFOIN-2A AFOIN COORDINATION сланий Ber Bul Girt

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 ОСТ 2 3 1952 000, 9 Flying disco Mr. Carl G. Lundin 311 W. Franklin Street El Paso, Texas Dear Mr. Lundin: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program, The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your Interest and efforts to assist us. X095, Lunding The Ca Sincerely, COORDINATION: SIGNED OUT WILLIAM A. G 23 OCT 1952 SPAMS RINT Colonel, USAF HỌ USAF Chief, Topical ivision Deputy Director for Effirgale Directorate of Intelligehce, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN -2 AFOIN COORDINATION CA WH hilt

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AFOIN-2A2 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/713/9/cmb OPT 2 3 1952 000. 9 Flying Drico Mr. Herman Word Jr., 511 North Avenue, N. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan Dear. Word: Your recent letter concerning unidentifled flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. 181 We appreciate your interest and effort assist us UT Sincerely, X095.90 ord, Fu. Herman Gu. SIGNED G 23 OCT 1952 DIR/INT Colonel, USAb Chiel, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 afoin-2A' AFOIN COORDINATION CalWAbuith

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-Wrtn 22 Oct 52 OCT 2 3 1952 000. 9 Рвутд Draco Vr. Oliver Amlie P. 0. Bor 92 BaL-Cynwyd, Pennsylvanta A"Cent letter concerning unidentifled flying objects bas been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program, The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and etforts to assist us Sincerely, COORDINATION CY X095 Amlie, Ini. Olive COORDINATION: OU G 28 OCT 1952 SIGNED WILLIAM A, ADAN HO USPE Colonel, USAF Chiel, Topical Division SION TO Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O Chrom -al AF OIN-2A

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71739 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 OCT 2 3 1952 000. 9 Flying rico Mrs Edith Boyd 500 Howell Street Missoula, Montana Dear Mrs Boyd: General Samford bas asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentlited flying objects. Your interest and etforts to ataiat us are appreciated. Sincerely, COORDINATION: S WILIAM A. ADA Colonel, USAF G 23 OCT 1952 DIR/INT Chief, Topical Divis Deputy Director for Directorato NOT 16N ci Intelligence AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-ZA AFON COORDINATION

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71379 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 OCT 2 3 1952 000.9 Flying Disco Mrs Mary A. Curley 169 Perry Avenue Worcester 4, Massachusetts Mys. Curley: letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and eiforts to assist us. Sincerely, SIGNED 7095. Curley, his masy tAM A. A Colonel, USAF G 23 0C1952 DIR/INT HO LONE Chief, Topical DI Deputy Director for Directorate of Intelligence; DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A COORDINATION CY

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71739 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 OCT 2 3 1952 000.9 Hying Nuis Mr. I. D. Harrold 412 N. Tennessee Street Danville, Indiana Dear Mr Harrold: General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects, Your Interest and efforts to asa are appi Sincerely, SIGNED WILIJAM A. ADA G 23 0GT1952 DIR/INT HO LOAF Colonei, USAF Chief, Topical Divisio Deputy Director for Estiman Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A × 095. Harold, Inu. ID. AFOIN COORDINATION

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AFOIN 2A2 Wrtn 21 October 1952 Maj Fournet/tmw Ext 71379 Пет 2 2 1952 Mr. Edmond L. LeRoy 36 Fifth Street Old Bridge, New York Dear Mr. LeRoy: General Sanford sincerely appreciated your letter of 30 July 1952 and has asked me to convey his thanks to you. We apologize for the long delay in acknowl- edging its receipt, but we have received such a large volume of correspondence from many citizens with similar patriotic motivation that we have found it impossible to be as prompt as we would like. With regard to your invitation to assist us, we are very sorry that we cannot contact you personally because the situation makes this impossible. However, we would welcome another letter from you giving your ideas in detail, and we assure you that they will be considered very carefully• We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist 118. Sincerely, SIGNED WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DGS/o 000, 9 flynny LAFOIN Coordination Copy G 28 06/1352 No M/R 2A2 Ge Withol 2A

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Wrtn 21 Oct 52 Maj Fournet / cmb/71379 AFOIN- 2A2 OCT 2 2 1952 000,9 f eye Mr. S. C. Henthorn Superintendent of Schools Sarpy County Papillion, Nebraska Dear Mr. Henthorn: Your letter of 25 July 1952 was referred to us since the Air Force is responsible for the "flying saucer" investigation. We apolagize for the long delay in acinowledging its receipt, but we have received such a large volume of letters from many citizens with similar patriotic motivation that we have found it impossible to be as prompt as we would like. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us and careful consideration. -104 € 23 OCT1952 DIAINT NỘ LONG COORDINATION: SIGNED WITIIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/o AFOIN- 2A2 AFOIN-2A синітил On Bute left.

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00. Maj Fournet / cmb/71379 Wrtn 21 Oct 52 AFOIN-2A2 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center wright-Patterson ARB Ohio Dept of the Air For ce Has USAT - ATOIN Maj Tournat/ cab/71379 NOIIVWHOINI ATTANDES OCT 2 2 1952. 1. Inclosures are for your infornation, appropriate action and retention. 9 Flying Dies No replies of any kind have been made by this office. However, Ir. Florsheim was notified by the FBI that his letter was being referred to the USAF. SIGNED WITTIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Istites Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O 6 Inels: (W/orig. only) 1. Itr fr Mrs J. Albers đtd 29 Jul 52 2. Ltr fr Mr Willy R.P. Brand atd 8 Jal 52 3. Str fr Mrs I.S. Black ata 7 Aug 52 (w/attch.) 4. Itr fr Mr A.3. Florsheim dtd 23 Sept 52 5. Ltr fr Nr E.B. Allison ata about a Oct 52 w/photo 6. Ltr fr Nr C.F. Page atd 3 Oct 52 NO M/R X322.79T/ C COORDINATION: COUFON DISTONATION, MAD COUPON DESIGNATION -MADE DONT AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A OUT G 22 OCT 1952 DIR/INT

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71379 Wrtn 16 Oct 52 ОСт 17 1952 000. 9 Flying Draco Mr. E. I. Lull New Ute Hotel Salt Lake City, Utah Dear Mr. Inll: We appreciated your letters of 22 and 23 September 1952 with your additional comments regarding the date in question. Your continued interest and efforts to assist us are greatly appreciated. RADE COORDINATION: Sincerely, GOT 101 M SIGNED WILLIAM AD ADAMS DCJ 1952 Colonel, USAT chier, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate to Intelligence, DCS/0 TIT 15) x 095. Lull, E.L. AFOIN- 2A2 AFOIN-2 COORDINATION AFOIN-2A al cele

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 17 Oct 52 ОСТ 1 7 1952 Mrs. Jessie Bunting 1520 Phillips Avenue Greensboro, North Carolina Mrs. Bunting: Your recent letter conferning unidentifled flying objects has been recelved by this Headquartars, and the ideas which you subpiltted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your atforts to assist Sinceraly, € 22 OCT 1952 000. 9 flying Disco AFOIN-24 COORDINATION COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chlet, Topical DIvision Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Desale Sat.

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Wrtn 17 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 AFOIN-2A2 OCT 17 1952 Mr. Robert Garrison Box 48 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Mr. Garrison: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquartars, and the Ideas which you submitted are raceiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and leftorta to assist Sincerely, UT G 22 OCT 1952 DIR/INT 000,9 f lying Deca AFOIN-2 COORDINATION COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. ADAR 19 Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet / cmb/71379 Wrtn 16 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Correspondence from Mr. Anthony Guidry Executive, Director of Research & Development, DCS/D Attn: Major Foremen Deputy Direc. for Matimates, D/I, DCS/° ОСт 17 1952 000. 9 Flyin Dese 1. Inclosure is forwarded as a matter of primary interest. 2. Other letters from Mr. Guidry dated 3 and 4 Oetober 52 were retained since they concerned an alleged sighting of and a theory on "flying saucers". 1 Incle (w/orie. only) Ltr fr Mr. Guidry đtd 4 Oct 52 SIGNED WILLIAM A. ADANS COLONEL, USAN Chief, Tepical Division Deputy Director for Betimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/° NO M/R AFOIN-2 COORDINATION UT G 21 0CT 1952 DIRINT COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 1017 for coloden X095. Guidry, Me Anthony

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AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71379 Wrtn 15 Oct 52 04₴ 10) сааринта -ON (E) CORE COUN SECURITY INFORMATION RESTRICTES (Unclassified) Material for Project BItte Book OCT 1 6 1952 Dept of the Air Force Egs USAY - AFOIN Maj Fournet/ amb/71379 Chief Air Technical Iñtelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosed report is for your infomation and retention. Request ac- knowledgnent of receipt by indorsement to originator. 2. The many questionable ampects of the report and the eircumstances surrounding it appear to leave little doubt that this was a hoax. 1 Inel: (w/orig. only) Flyob rpt fr ADC atd 3 Oct 5a (w/3 attachs) O VILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topienl Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DoS/o COORDINATION: COUPON DESIGNALTON MADE x32279T/C AFOIN-2A2 Whon linal (s) 15/c see. Secret not attac Restricted 20e, 200-1, AFOIN- 2A Debel a OUT 22. 0081532N DIRAINT 4466 TOU COR SECURITY INTORNATION 00. 7 Flying Disc AFOIN-R COORDINATION

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wrtn AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ emb/71379 16 Oct 52 RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Parce OCT 16 1552 Has USAF - AFOIN Naj Fournet/ cmb/71379 1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention. No replies of any kind have been made by this office. 2. A copy of the translation of Mr. Goy!s letter (see Inol, 4) was fur- nished AFDRD for their information. SIGNED 4 Incls; (w/orig. only) 1. Ltr fr Mr. D.L. Pefine dtd 23 Sep 52 2. Card Cr G. S. Stultz dtd 24 Aug 52 3. Ltr fr Mr. H.I. Peterson đtd 28 Sep 52 4. Ltr fr Mr. B. Goy (transla.) dtd 15 Sep 52 (w/attach in đup) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/o NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 OUT G DIPYINT AFOIN- 24 UBAE SECURITY INFORMATION 000.9 Flying Dires AFOIN-2 COORDINATION

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71379 Wrtn 16 Oct 52 LOTIOT SECURITY INTORMATION (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air For ce OCT 16 1952 Has USAY - AFOIN Naj Fournet/ cmb/71379 000,9 1 lying Dies Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosures are for your information and retention, They were supplied by the office of Naval Research to OSI. 2. OSI states that the Townsend Brown Foundation was brought to their attention by Major General V. E. Bertrandias following a visit to the Foundation. During this visit General Bertrandias saw a model of a "flying saucer" and en- aged in conversation with Townsend Brown and other scientists who disclosed that they had been working on the project for 20 to 25 years. 3. OSI checked local and national agencies with negative results. Their files contain no further pertinent data. 2 Incle: (w/orig. only) 1. Rpt of Off of Nay Research 2. Dun & Bradstreet credit Rating SIGNED WILLIAN A. ADAMS CoLonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 208/0 COORDINATION NO M/R G 17 OCT /952 MIR/INT HO 1907 COORDINATION: AFOIN- 2A2 bewt mill AFOIN- 2A 9832l 91. TEJ! SECURITY INFORMATION

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AFOIN- 2A2 Ma.j Fournet/ cnb/71379 Wrtn 15 Oct 52 OCT 16 1952 0.00,9 VIA AIR MAIL CC: Mr. Nicholas Mariana 3235 Fifth Avenue South Great Falls, Montana Dear Mr. Mariena: You are probably aware of the fact that the Air Force is still continuing the investigation and analysis of "flying saucers". We are presently attempting to male a comparative analysis of recent sightings against those nade in previous years. In this connection, the report of a sighting made by you on 15 August 1950 has aroused our interest. Unfortunately, however, our duplicate copy of the movies which you took of these objects has been inadvertently misplaced. Therefore, we would be most grateful if you would permit us to borrow your original movies for study and dap- lication. In so doing you would be rendering us a great service. We will have an officer from Great Palls Air Force Base contact you about 23 October and, should you consider our request favorably, he will obtain the movies and give you a receipt for them. We will then return then as soon as possible thereafter. Your cooperation and consideration in this matter fe 2118140 earnestly solicitedl OUT Sincerely. G 17 OCT 1952 X-095, Mariand DIR/IN ATIC SIGNED HỌ LEAF WITIIAM A. ADAMS COM GITE! Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/0 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A caaa у ним AFOIN- 2 COORDINATION

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SECRET AFOIN-2A4/Capt Hosford/pal/74735 W/14 Oct 52 SECURITY INFORMATION SECRET Auth CS, USAB PESTRICTED (Restricted) Return of File on Flyobrpt Dept of the Air Force ОСт 1 4 1952 Has USAF - APOIN-2A4 Capt Hosford/pal/74735 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AF'B Dayton, Chio Attn: Capt 5. J. Ruppelt Inclosed is complete file on Flyobrpt classified SECRET which was borrowed from your office by APOIS-244- 6 Incls L. General, © F 2. 17 Dee 48 051 kgt 3. Mscl, Fireball 4• 13 Dec 48 OSI rpt 5. Hoax 6. Briefing WILITAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Intelligence Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence × 322,7 A TIC Whom 1- 6 e) with- dna of Secret Cide con will be ci selad or changed to Restutted in accordance with par 9b, AR 380-5. SECRETA AFOIN-2A Потта 14 OCT1952 DIR/INT HỌ USAF BAA AFOIN-2A4 Capt Hosford 000,1 Дис

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SECURITY CUTORAMIION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 13 Oct 52 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Chio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAP - AFOIN RES POUT057 Fournat/ cmb/71379 Page 2 t. No replies of any kind have been made to Inclosures 8, 9 and 1. SIGNED WILTIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DGS/0 14 Incle: (W/Orig only) 1. Questionnaire fr Mr. Hazelwood đtd 22 Sep 52 2. Questionnaire fr Mrs. Hazelwood dtd 22 Sep 52 3. Questionnaire fr Mr. Dunn đtd 22 Sep 52 4 Questionnaire fr Mr. J. Wahl dtd 22 Sep 52 5. Questionnaire fr Mr. R.B. Lloyd dtd 22. Sep 52 6. Questionnaire fr Mr. J.W, Burke dtd 22 Sep 52 7. Questionnaire fr Mr. M.H. Herrell dtd 22 Sep 52 8. rpt re flyobs fr ONI dtd 16 Sep 52 9. Ltr fr Mrs. U. Schacht đtd 11 Sep 52 10. Art. fr Fla, newspaper đtd 10 Sep 52 about 11. Art. fr Evening Star paper dtd 27 Sep 52 12. Questionnaire fr Mr. D.S. Young đtd 27 Sep 52 13. Questionnaire fr Mr. D.S. Young dtd late Aug 52 14. Photostat ltr fr Mr. C.P. Olivier thru OSI dtd 26 Aug 52 NO M/R COORDINATION: 000,9 flying Diece AFOIN COORDINATION SECURITY INFOEMATION AFOIN-2A2 Cel WAmath AFOIN-2A Дивив ся.

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SECURITY INFORMATION Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson APB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - APOIN Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 1. Inclosures are for your information and retention. 2. Inclosures 1 through 7 pertain to the sime incident as previously reported by TIX AFOIN 5831] dated 22 Sep 52. Four of the witnesses were interviewed in person and a fifth by telephone. Pertinent comments are in- cluded in the questionnaires. 3. Inclosures & and 9 were received from ONI. 4• The article fron a Florida newspaper (Inel. 10) was furnished by OSD-OPI. The article fron the Evening Star (Incl. 11) may be of some assistance in evaluating the sighting in the vicinity of Washington about 2000 EDT on 12 Sep 52. 6. Inclosure 12 and 13 are from the same source but pertain to different sightings. He has recently advised that he has made two additional observations. 7. The letter from Mr. Charles P. Olivier (Incl. 14) was received from OSI. His offer of assistance appears to warrant investigation. OUT G 15 0071952 DIRINT HỌ LONE UNTER ENRO,

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71379 10 Oct 52 GOUR LIK (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - AFOIN Sta1 FourneE/ cmb/71379 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Vright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosed documents are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. A reply to Mr. Varela (see Incl. 1) was prepared by this office; a copy is attached as Incl. 2. It will be noted that he was requested to forward direct to you any data which his group may obtain rather than to this Headquarters as him for the guidance of his group in collecting infomation. If the group consists of competent engineers of other technically trained personnel, they may be well worth cultivating. Suggest you acknowledge the report of ICDR Nelson (see Incl. 3) which, although a bit old, may prove useful since it concerns a sighting through a telescope. No further action is required on Inclosure 4, since this office colla- borated with OSD-OPI in the preparation of a reply for signature in the Office of the Chief of Staff. 4 Incls: (W/orig. only) × 309.1 ATICS WITTIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr Mr. Varela dtd 26 Aug 52 Colonel, USAF 2. Itr to Mr. Varela dtd 10 Sep 52 Chief, Topical Division 3. Memo fr LCDR Nelson w/attach Deputy Director for Estimates 4. Itr fr Mr. Berridge dtd 30 Jul 52 000.9 flying AFOIN COORDINATION OUT NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-210 SECURITY INFORMATION

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71379 Wrtn 13 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Correspondence Re Project Blue Book from Ralph H. Ballock of Fuyallup, Washington Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - APOIN ORal] Pournet /emb/72379 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AB Ohio 1. Inclosed letter from Nr. Ballock is forwarded for appropriate action since previous correspondence was also forwarded to you. Copies of the latter were not retained by this office, therefore precluding the possibility of fur nishing a comprehensive answer to his latest request. * 300.2 ATICS 1 Inel: (w/orig. only) Ltr fr Mr. Ballock dtd 19 Sept 52 00.9 Flyu WITTIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, Des/o AFOIN COORDINATION 1200 NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 CN W. Haith AFOIN-2A Mah st. COUPON DESIGNATION MADE G 13 OCT1952

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HEADQUARTERS 6580TH KISHILE TEST WING Holloman Air Yorce Base, New Mexico NTHP I 10 October 1952 SUBJ BOT: Transmittal of Air Intelligence Information Report TO: Director of Intelligence Hesdquarters, USA: lashington 25, D. Co Object toporting, alted 27 April lot the 20110nng the a Benso Information Report la subaitted for your information. YOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER: 1 Inel: Air Intel, Into Ept (3 cys) WILLIAM P• HARRIS It. Col., USAF Deputy for Personnel 000.4 рирху пелев * t 3191 0f tell gence Sepote

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1B RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION 68001 319 10 OCT 1952 30 $ Commending General Second Aiz Fozce Barksiale Air Joroo Base, Loaisiene Attar Director of intelligence Herewith, In necordance with jaz 78 (2), Als Force Tatter 200-5. dated 29 April 1952 4s original AX Foza 212, plus five (5) 08:210 copses reproduced theratron, together with Anelosures. 2. This observetion was made by membeze of the 686h Bombardment Wing (K) presently stationed at thin Bene. POR COMMANDING OFFICIAL 3 1082 AF Yer 312 (an sextup) MICHAEL M DUBELKO Major, USA Adjutant General pi ACTION COLEON DESTORATION MADE HO mve 001/025 BECD 000,9 flyng Draco

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DISPATCH 10 OCT 1952 L CAFB REC'D 14 0СТ 1952 DIR/INT HO USAF 005E500 270,61 cemetes BLOCHEN 0 001

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AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 Wrtn 19 Sept 1952 ОСТ 2 0 199₴ 000,9 flying Dues Nr. Joseph M. Varela 17832 Fullerfarm Street Northridge, Celifornia Dear Mr. Varela: We acknowledge, with sincere thenks, the kind offers made on behalf of your group in your letter of 28 August 1952. is indeed gratifying to see the cooperation extended the Air Force by organizations such as yours in our attempt to evolve a final solution to the unidentified flying objects problem. Since the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright- Patterson Air Vorce Base, Chio is the sativity which 1e respon sible for the investigation and analysis of these reports, we are forvarding your letter to them. For the same reason, we would like to suggest that you forward all data and findinge directly to them rather than to this Headquarters. In this manner, the information which you supply will be incorporated into the program mich more quickly. You will probably hear fron the Center in the near future. Sincerely. AFOIN COORDINATION COPY G 10 QCT 1952 •WETLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Eetire tes Directorate of Intelligence, DeS/o No M/R necessary. x-095, Karela, Jarph M COORAINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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SECURINY IATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wr ta 9 Oct 52 Chief, Mr Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hg USAF - APOIN Maj Fournet/abv/71379 0 • I. Inclosed are reproductions of three color transparencies taken by Mr. Wallace Iltvin, an Anerican press photographer, in the vicinity of the laval 9 fle formation participating in Operation Mainbrace on 20 Sep 52. The attached copy of a letter from Mr. J. Richard Anderson of the Metropolitan Sunday Newspapers, Inc. dated 2 Oct 52 (see Incl. 2) includes all data on this sighting presently available- this office. цепа 2. The original photographs were returned to Mr. Anderson with a letter ex- pressing our sincere thanks for his cooperation in making the photographs available to us. The photogrephe were enlarged by Hq USAT from the original 24 x 2} inch size to the present sise; the vertical dimension of the copies correspond to the coverage in the original photographs (enlargement ration 2.25:5). These are the only copies which were made; none are filed in Headquarters. An enlarged reversal print of the second transparency is attached (Incl 3); it was made to show that the image 18 still round. Photographs are for offletel use only; not for release. 3. A cable to CINONORTH, with information copy to you, was dispatched. 3 Oct 52 requesting information on balloon releases by ships in the laval formation. Message number is APOIN 59530. 4. A copy of OPIAT Notice 3820 is attached as Incl 4 for your information and retention. X 322,1 ATIC 4 Incls (w/orig only) 1. Pkg of 3 photos 2. Cy 1tr fr Mr. F.B. Anderson dtd 2 Oct 52 3. Photo 4. Cy OPNAV Notice 3820 No MR necessary, self-explanatory. COORDINATION: APOIN-2A2 W. I Muilh bAFOIN- 2A Debuk ear WILEIAN A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Istimates Directorate of Intelligence, Do/° OUT 0ĐT 1852 N DIR/INT HO USAR SHODET

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/amb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 OCT 6 1952 000,9 Flying N Mr. Alexander Factor P. O. Box 801 Ottawa, Canada Mr. Factor: Genera Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentifted flying objecta Your interest and afforts to asaist us are appreciated Sincerely: AFOIN COORDINATION COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAE Chtef, Topienl Division Deputy Director for Battmares Directorate of Intelligence, DCs/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-ZA 1191 10 obT 7 OCT 952 DARINT HỌ UONF

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NIO&V Wrtn 1 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Ост 3 1952 000.9 flying Mr. Wayne P. Rusk Box 66 Dodson, Montana Dear Mr. Rusk: COUPON DESIGNATION MADE We have received your letter of 28 August 1952 in which you inclosed the aluninum foll strips found on your farm. Fortunately, these strips do not represent any activity of which we are unaware. by our own aircraft. They are known as radar window or chaff and are dropped Nonetheless, we are grateful for your interest and your efforte to assist us. X095. Rusty Wayne f. WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DeS/o AF OIN COORDINATION NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 CILA/minth AFOIN-2A out G 7 0671952 TOGE HỘ UONE

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SECURITY VE ORMATION AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet / abv/75990 Rewrtn 3 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AF'B Chio 00Т 3 1952 Dept of the Air Force Eg USAT - APOIN- 2A Mej-Tournet/dbv/75990 000,9 1. Inclosure is forwarded for your infornation and retention. It concerns "theories and suggestions" related to the Project. 2. No replies of any kind have been made by this office. 1300.1 ATICS flying 10. 1 Incl (w/orig only) Photostat cy of ltr to FBI atd. Ang 52 fr Roy Elwell Roadstown, New Jersey WITT, IAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/0 No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN- 2A2 Chelshith AFOIN-2A 6 7 0CT 1952 12) 111112 SECURITE INTORMATION

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ОСт 3 1952 Mr. John J. Phillips 6047 Baldwin Avenue Temple City, California Dear Mr. Phillips: The Secretary of the Army has referred your letter of 29 August 1952 to us for attention. Although we had already processed yours of 26 August to us, we were, nonetheless, very happy to receive your additional comments. We would like to assure you that the Air Force la not treating the flying mucer situation lightly. As recently announced, we are conduoting a very serious program of intelligence investigation and analysis, and we will continue to give the problem adequate but not frantic attention. By this time you have most probably received a very detailed questionnaire from the kir Technieal Intelligence Center with a request to enter as much detail as you are able to recall about the object which you observed. This should indicate to you our enrnest efforts to find a satisfactory solution to the problen. We hope that these brief comments have served to reassure you of the Mir Force's attitude towards this subject. Ve appreciate keen interest and efforts to assist us. 1095. Philipe angela OCT 1952 G NO M/R MILLIAM A. ADAMS Colon, , son Division Chief, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 COORDINATION: AFOIN 2A2 AFOIN-2A 000.9 Feying Duis AFOIN COORDINATION COPY

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PETERS, Mrs. Rita M. AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/75990 Rewrtn 2 Oct 52 ост 3 1952 Mrs. Rita M. Peters 750 O'Tarrel Street Sar Praneisco 9, California Dear Mrs. Peters: We have received your letter of 4 September 1952 with the interesting newspaper clipping attached. In order to relieve you of any further worry about the newspaper photographs, we can assure you that they are fakes. Apparently the newspaper intended them as a form of subtle satire. Unfortunately, however, many such attempts at humor cause undue concern among the public, and this appears to be one of these instances. We appreciate your action in sending us the clipping and hope that our comments have reassured you. Sincerely, X095, Petera, Mro. Rita M. WILLIAM A. ADANS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Istimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/o 000.9 flyin No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN- 2A Busuke but. 6 , 007 OCT 1952 поун DARVINT 20191 18

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AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 OCT 3 1952 Mr. J. M. Green 2640 5th Avenue South Minneapolis 8, Minnesota Dear Mr. Green: 'Y cuT recent latter concerning unidentified flying objects been recolved by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your Inter st and afiorts to assist 000. 5 flyig n ABORN Coordination COpy Sincerely, OUT G 7 OCT:952 DIRJINT Ce No M/R necessary. WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director Lor Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 Coll hith AFOIN-2A

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Wrtn 3 Oct bz Maj Fournet/ cmb/'/1016 AFOIN-2A2 ОСТ 3 1952 000, 9 Flyin Mr. Charlie Williams P. 0. Box 597 Mackinac Island, Michigan Dear Mr. Williams: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, OUT 7 OCT 1952 AFOIN COORDINATION COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. AD Colonel, USAF Chtet, Topical Divi 6971FT Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Anill eu/Bake apt.

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-ZA% OCT 3 1952 Mr. A. W. Bacon 311 Clay Street Jacksonville, Florida COUPON DESIGNATION MADE Mr. Bacon: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careiul consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist 000, 9 Flyng Duce AF OIN us, COORDINATION: Sincerely, 1101/ UT G 7 OCT 1952 DIRINT HQ TANF WILLIAM A. AD Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Desale bapti

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 ОСТ 3 1952 Mrs. Maynard Wade Route #2 Convoy, Ohio Mes. Wade: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to asatao 000,9 flying us. Sincerely, COORDINATION ALLITE 7 ОСТ 1952 HỌ Lo COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AF OIN-2A

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/emb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 ОСТ 3 Miss Edna M. West Route 2 Spartanburg, South Carolina Dear Miss West: General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning undentified lying objects Your Interest and efforts to asaist us are appreciated. Sincerely, S 000. 9 Flying D vETON 1952 COORDINATION COORDINATION: WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAB Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN - 2A2 AFOIN-2A centuitt G OCT 1952 DIR/INT HỌ USAF 121118

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Wrtn 2 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-ZA2 OCT 3 1952 Mr. Garland Taylor Gilson, Ilinois Dear Mr. Taylor: Your recent letter concerning unidentifted flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful, consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist In LU 12117 Sincerely, 6 7 0CT 1952 NO M/R COORDINATION: WIT.LIAM & ADAMS Colonel, USAE Chiei, Topical Division Deputy Director lor Estimates Directorate of intelligence, DCS/g AFOIN-2A2 Be WAhich AOIN-2A

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 OCT 3 1952 800. 9 flying Mr. David Finch 803 St. Paul Street Baltimore 2, Maryland Dear Mr. Finch: Your recent letter concerning unidentitled flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program, The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assis Sincerely, 811191 G HO NITRO Tg OCT 1952 WILLIAM A. Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Divis Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 Belie AFOIN-2A suke digest.

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 OCT 3 1952 000.9 fly Mr. John E. Lang 1413 S. Vermont Los Angeles 6, California Đr. Lang: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, TO LIM 112, COORDINA 6 7 007.852 DIRINT HỌ USAF COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chiet, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Peral st

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Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Wrtn 3 Oct 52 OCT 3 1952 Mr. William C. Lamb Box 845 Newcastle, Wyoming Dear Mr. Lamb: General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks - to you for your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects. Your interest and etforts to asslat us are appreciat 101/11 Sincerely, OUT G 7 OCT1952 DIRVINT HỌ LONG WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topleal Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 006,9 flying 0 cen COORDINATION COORDINATION AFOIN-2A2 Clinich AFOIN-2A

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Wrin 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-ZAZ ОСТ 3 1952 Mrs. Victoria Jackson 633 East 5th South Provo, Utah Dear Mrs. Jackson: Your recent letter concerning untdentifled flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the idons which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your Interest and efforts to assist X095. Jachan, ms. Victors Sincerely, I TRI TH D OUT 7 OCT 1952 107 000, 9 flying Diaca AFOIN COORDINATION WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Depuly Director for Estima Directorate of intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Olestrict

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Saucers from Where? For his advanced teachings in science; philosophy: astrology; the existence o other peopled planets ect, Jareph Smith the marmon prophet was martyred. He also said that this earthe people bre lead advanced of those other dwellers Why then should not planetary people exal mamarina space read done with said that the main portion were taken to a fareign planet, & would some time return to earth. Can it be that they are now scouting over us? If it be true, what keptics say, that the increasing amount ol such visitar are the result o some peoples hallucinations, ect. then its full time that something be done abort this fast growing

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Saucers fran Where ? relapse in mentality and eyesight before humanite goes mad I condit be, could it, that there is something lacking in the reasoning power thase who thee judge their felloro creatures? If so, then Bible prophecies wit be coming true concerning such latter day unnatural tendencier. We understand that, along with so many ex- planation abort the sancers, a man has invented a way of making such things apparent to the hublic. I think it will be hard to convince many saucer spectators, that what they saw uere make-beleive. The herr analyst, Salesiel Heatter, arks Why there saucers are over America and not over Europe. Of thare visitars are the last tribes, then they must be preparina neis return to earth as fareph smith predicted. Iri. Victora Jackson Provo utah .

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INCOMING 018395 AuG 15 12 48'52 SECTY OF AIR STAFF CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL BRANCH REGEIVEN Cực 18 10 03'52 DIR/INTELLIGENCE GO USAF OUTGOING AuG 15 14 44952 SECY OF AIR STAFF CORRESPONDENCE CONTROL BRANCH

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/'/1016 ост 3 1952 000. 9 flying Mr. Joseph J. Kalman 239 S. Main Street Medford, Wisconsin DeVr. Kalman: Your racent letter concerning unidantifled flying objects has been received by this Headquartars, and the idead which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist u8. AFOIN COORDINATION COORDINATION: Sincerely, TORNIA OUT G 7 OCT 1952 DIRJINT HỌ UĐNG COLONEL, DANADAME TON Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 ОСТ 3 1952 T/Sgt Charles L. Skelley, Jr. Casual Company, Headquarters Battalion Marine Barracks Camp J. H. Pendleton Oceanside, California Dear Sgt Skelley: Your recent letter concerning unidentifled flying objects has been received by this Headquartars, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our caraful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist 000.9 flying uB, coolestion Copy Sincerely, 12118 G No MR necessary. WILLIAM A. ADAN Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Dtrectorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 CRUN ath AFOIN- 2A DeBalelapt.

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/ 75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 OCT 3 1952 Mr. Daniel O. Hunt Baskerville, Virginia Dear Mr. Hunt: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects bas been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. Sincerely, 7 OCT 1952 40 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAE Chiel, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 ColN Winch 58 AFOIN- 2A ОВив

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet /abv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 оСт 3 1952 Mrs. M. E. Johnson P. 0. Box 23 Lake Hughes, California Dear Mrs. Johnson: • Your recent letter concerning unidentifled flying objects nas been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you sabmitted are receiving our careful deration. appreciate your Interest and efforts to assist 000.9 flying Will rinse com Sincerely, OUT No M/R necessary, WILLIAM A. AD. Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Divis. Depuly Director for Estimates Directorate of intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 Cle meth AFOIN-2A Beele ast

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AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet/aby/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 OCT' 3 1952 000.4 Flying Mr. Jesse Tate P. 0. Box 113 Troutville, Virginia Dear Mr. Tate: Your recent lotter concerning unidentifled flying objects aas been received by this Headquarters, and tha ideas wnich you subbilited are receiving our careful, consideration. Wa appreciate your inter Loris to 8,8 Soond СОРУ No MR Necessary. Sinceroly, обт OCT .952 DARIES USAF 211810 S WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Depuiy Director for Estimates Dixactorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A desabelit

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ab/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 OCT 3 1952 Miss Sally Frank 605-1/2 North 9th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania Dear Miss Frank: 000.9 flyen conce: ming ring exe, and 2219 loga on. СорУ 111.09 Sincerely, S No M/R Necessary• WILLIAM A, ADAM Colonel, USAB Chief, Topical Division Deptly Director, for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/Q COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Bele lynt

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fourret/cmb/71016 AFOIN-262 OCT 3 1952 Mr. Roger Smith R. R. 3 Delton, Michigan Mr. Smith: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquartars, and the Ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforta 4245LM 000.9 8 lying Sincerely, 7 0CT 1952 DIR/INT 40 AFOIN COORDINATION NO M/R WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-@A 4/4 mill

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Wrtan 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 ОСТ 3 1952. 000. 9 Flying Mr. E.J. Sullivan 102 Barnum Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut Dea Mr. Sullivan: Your recent letter concerning unidentifled flying objects has been forwarded to this Headquarters by the addressee since we are responsible for the program. The ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, 1191 00 G 7 OCT 1952 WILLIAM A. ADAMS HỌ USAF Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION AFOIN-2A2 caco AFOIN COORDINATION 1117 121 AFOIN-2A 194 Bale ant.

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-ZAZ ОСТ 3 1952 Mr. Jim Jones 8907A Eager Road Richmond Heights 17, Missouri De Mr Jones: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been recelved by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving oux careful consideration. We appreciate your Interest and efforts to assist 000. 9f eying Dic AFOIN COORDINATION COORDINATION: Sincerely, ФіНТИ OUT OCT 1952 DIR INT HO USAG WILLIAM A. ADY Colonel, USAF Chiet, Topical Diviston Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of , Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 Celerie

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Naj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 ОСТ 3 1952 Mr. Ben Arri 21 East 21st Street New York, New York Mr. Ari: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been recelved by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our caretul consideration. We appreciate your interent and efforts to assist Sincerely, 000.9 8 lycig W Loes AFON COORDINATION 7 OCT 1952 DIR/INT WILLIAM A. AMMO LOAF Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical DALig 1% Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Beside lt

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Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 Wrtn 3 Oct 52 AFOIN-2A2 or R 1952. 800, 9 Flying a Mrs. S. Stechman 209 6th Street North Great Falls, Montana Dear Mrs. Stechman: General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects. Your interest and efforts to assiat us are appreciated. Sincerely, AFOIN COORDINATION COORDINATION: WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence PRES Per OUT 00 G 7 OCT 1952 DAR/INT HO LEAF AFOIN-2A2 APOIN-2A ĐT 1g celet mich Whole Get

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SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/75990 Wrtn 2 Oct 52 (Restricted) Unidentified Object Which Tell in Water Off Okinawa, Now 50 ОСТ 3 1952 Dept of the Air Force Hq USAT - APOIN-242 Maj Tournet/abv/75990 6'000 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Reference our DF dated 28 August 1952, same subject as above. 2. Large scale maps of the area in question were obtained and the correct spot located. It will be noted on Incl l that the water off the village of Ginama is ther deep. According to Sgt Gust's sketch, the object would have fellen in at ist 10 fathoms of water. A search for the object would entail diving operations at this depth over an area of approximately one-half square mile or more. For this reason it is considered impractical to request an attempt at recovery. It is suggested that all documents pertaining to this case be filed in the event that the future status of Project Blue Book warrants a recovery attempt. 4. All documents referring to this case are returned herewith. X322.1 ATIC 6 Inels (w/orig only) 1. Map 3727-1 SW, 1:25,000 2. Nap 3727-111 N7, 1:25,000 Transcript of interview w/Sgt Guzi 4. Memo of Sgt Guzile comments 5. Hydro Chart Okinawa 6. Aero Chart Okinava 14 Due 1000 No M/R necessary. CORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 Col WH/will WISTIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estirates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 ML1181 G 6 3CT 952 NO LENT AFOIN-2A Terran Mine Bit. 1-6 When tnel(e) 1d ached) , the Restricted stefcation 111 be down- of this o graded to Uncladies in SECURITY INFORMATION accordance with Par 25e, ATK

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AFO IN-2A2 Maj Fournet /abv/75990 SECURITY INFORMATION Wrtn 2 Oct 52 Lab Analysis Soil Samples Having Possible Relation to Unidentified Plying Objects Counter Intelligence Division OCT * 3 Directorate of Special Investigations, The 1Q 1952 2. Topical Division Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Deputy Director for latinates, D/I, DOS/0 1. Reference our BiR dated 5 September 1952, same subjeet as above. Recent developments have prompted the attachment of increased importance to these samples. Specifically, & deposit seeming to have the same general characteristics and also related to a flying object incident has been reported from flat Woods, West Virginia. 2. In view of this possible relationship and the necessity for a prompt analysis 01 these two incidents, it is requested that utmost priority be given to the lab analysis of subject samples. WITTIAM A. ADAMS CoLoneL, USAB chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/o No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 68 it mate AFOIN-2A 0C/ 1952 M DIRINT HQ USAF 19) COMMIDEA: SECURI A INFORMATION 000.9 Adon wota 10 TODA

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SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 2 Oct 52 LeD Analysis of Soil Samples Having Possible Relation to unidentiried Flying Objects Counter Intelligence Division 1952 Directorate of Special Investigations, The IG Topical Division DOT 3 MaJ Pournet/abv/75990 Deputy Director for Estimates, P/I, BOS/0 1. Reference our BAR dated 5 September 1952, same subject as above. Recent developments have prompted the attachment of increased importance to these samples. Specifically, a deposit seeming to have the sane general characteristics and also related to a flying object incident has been reported fron Flat Woods, West Virginia. 3. In view of this possible relationship and the necessity for a prompt analysis 01 chese two incidents, it is requested that utmost priority be given to the lab analysis of subject samples. WILLIAM A. ADANS Colonel, USAT chier, Topical Division Deputy Director for Betimates Directorate of Intelligence, Dos/0 No M/R necessary• CONCIDENTIAL VERNEL SECURITY INFORMATION

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TOTED SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet/ dbv/ 75990 Wrtn 2 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Additional Correspondence from Robert Spencer Carr (ref Project Blue Book) Dept of the Air Force 1972 Hq USAT - APOIN-243 Maj Fournet/abv/75990 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. The inclosed correspondence from Mr. Carr to the President, with a copy of the reply made by the Director of Legislation and Liaison, is for your infornation and retention. Further correspondence with Mr. Carr is not necessary. 2. It is suggested that these documents be placed in the file with other corres- Ondence from Mr. Cert хВОЗ г АТІС 4 Incle (w/orig only) 1. ce of ltr to Mr. Carr fr SAPIL atd 22 Aug 52 w/ltr to the Pres. fr Mr. Carr attached WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/o 2. Article taken fr 24 Sep 49 issue of Saturday Evening Post "Nightmare At Dawn! 3. ce of ltr to Mr. Carr fr ATIC dtd 13 May 52 w/note to the Pres. attached •. Ir to ATTG Pr Nr. CarT đtd 8 Apr 52 No M/R necessary. COUPON DESIGNATION MADE When Anolts) No. 1-y tho Restricted not atrached), olesalsication of thigzao down- Braced to Unclassified in accordande with AKR 205-1. 1ã09 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 CM CH mính AFOIN- 2A Muele ent. G 6: 00F1952 61 CARIST 21685 OTCh 873 SECURITY INFORMATION

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Wrtn 2 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 OCT 2 1952 000.97 lying 2roco Mr. George F. Allcorn P.O. Box 555 Keyes, California Dear Mr. All orcent letter concerning unidentified lying objects has been recelved by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, 81191 T 3 OCT 1952 DIR/INT HQ LOAF AFOIN COORDINATION Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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Wrtn 2 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 OCT 2 1952 000.9 Flying Diaco Mrs. Forrest Payne 222 Twin Oaks Road, Apt. 2 Akron 13, Ohio Dear Mrs. Payne: Your recent letter concerning unidentifled flying objects has been recelved by this Headquartars, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving ou: careful conalderation. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist 311911 Sincorely, 3 ОСТ 1952 HO LONG 12 AIN COORDINATION WILLIAM A. ADAM Colonel, USAF Chiet, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-ZA Muscle Sak.

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AFOIN 2A2 Maj. Fournet /t mw Ext. 75990 Wetn, 1 October 52 1952 Mr. Albert A. Trogdon Third and Main Streets Union City, Tennessee Dear Mr. Trogdon: We have received your letter of ? August 1952 and have given your ideas careful consideration. With regard to your query about a reward, we must advise that we offer no remuneration for the many unsolicited ideas which we receive on the subject of "flying saucers", but we are nonetheless happy to accept them as a gesture of patriotism by the writer. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, WILTIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorete of Intelligence, Dos/o NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2 AFOIN COORDINATION CI WHall soft BUT OCT1952 000. 9 Flying Disco AFOIN-2X2 COORDINATION COPY

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11886% SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-242 Maj Fournet /abv/75990 Wrnt 1 Oct 52 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force ост ? 1952 Hq USAF - AFOIN-2 Maj Fournet/abv/75990 1. Reference report of sighting Niami, Plorida on 29 July 52 and related 16 mn movie film previously forwarded to you. The inclosed document, obtained from OSD-OPI, contains additional infornation on this incident. It is for your infornation and mention. 2. Also inclosed for your retention are photostatic copies of selected documents in the Marine Corps personel file on D.S. Des Vergers. These photostats were supplied by the Marine Corps with the understanding that the information therein would not be divulged to anyone who does not require it for intelligence analysis of the incident in which Des Vergers was a principal. 5 Incls (w/orig only) 1. Itr USMG, Miami, Pla atd 4 Aug 52 w/attachments 2. Photostat cy of review of discharge of D.S. Des Vergers 3. Photostat ey of ltr fr Board of Review to The Commandant of the MC, 7 Aug 52 4. Photostat cy of ltr to Navy Dept fr Fed Reform, Chillicothe, 0. atd 14 Oct 44 re Des Vergers 5. Photostat cy of ltr to JAG, Navy fr US Attorney, Southern Dist Fla ata 16 Oct 44 x322.7 AT/C No M/R necessary. WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/0 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 CI WH /mith AFOIN-2A МіВи ці. SO IDENTIAL SECURITY INFORMANTON DIRYINT HỌ USAF ОТ 11611 AFOIN- COORDINATION COPY

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/72016 Wrtn 1 Oct 52 0. 9 Flying Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassifled) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force OCT 2 1952 Hq USAP - AFOIN Maj Pournet/cmb/7101.6 1. Inclosures are for your information and retention. 2. Following receipt of Miss Butcher's memo (incl. ]) by this office, she was requested to complete a standard questionnaire which was supplied. Completed questionnaire is attached as Incl. 2. Inclosure 3 is questionnaire completed by LCDR Leon B. Blair, UST, following his telephonic report of a sighting to this office. 3 Inels: (w/orig. only) 1. Memo fr Lucile H. Butcher dtd 11 Aug 52 2. Questionnaire completed by Miss Butcher 3. Questionnaire completed by LCDR Blair WILITAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, Dos/o AFOIN COORDINATION 3227 ATIC NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A When inol(s) No. 2 $ 3 78/a Restricted Unclassified TEFORMATION 0801 am in) 05-3.

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Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 ОСТ 2 1952 000. 97ly Disco Mr. Robert H. Branan 114 Colonial Circle, Apt. 2 Varietta, Georgia Dear Mr. Branan: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, AFOIN- Coordination OUT G 3 0CT 1952 DIR/INT HO JERE WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chiel, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O NO RI/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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AFOIN-1B2/Maj Pandolfo/jb1/52563 RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION ОСТ 2 1952 APOLN-132 SUBURGES Transmittal of AF Fom 112 70: Comending General 27th Air Division Norton Air Force Base Califomia ATIN: Director of Intelligence 000. 9 Flyine Dires 1. AF Porm 132 referenced on DD Form 95 was not zeceived in this Headquertens. 2: Attached as inclosures are DD Form 95 and statement by Captain Ralph P. Borgeson (2 copies) • 3. Request Al Form 112 as mentioned be forvariel as soon as possible with inclosures attached. BY COMMAND CE EDE CHIEHE OF STAFF: x- 210, 31 Borgeran, capt Ralph T 2 Incls a/s JOHN G. GLOVER Colonel, USAF Chief, Dissemination Branch Dissemination Control Division Directorate of Intelligence are When inclosuro No. 1- and 2 withdrawn or not attached, the classification on this correspondence will be changed to UNCLASSIFIED n accordance with Par. 25e, AFR 205-1. G 3 OCT.952 HỌ LONF BITS VE AFOIN-1B2 Maj Pandolfod, Col Glover get . SECURITY INFORMATION

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DORM 112-PART 11 APPROVED I JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATIO? AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT REPORT NO 1B 27TH Air Div (Def'), Morton ATB, Cal PAGE PAGES 06302. Statement: On the 19 Auguet 1952, at approximately 2000 PDST, Algiers took control Swanse Had from Conform at goorer position DD 1050, at which time he was Saven a vector of 290° Swinea Rod Leader then called Algiers stating that he was steady on 290° th he had a stranger at one o'clock. Algiers asked if he could Ол rcraft it was? Swanee Red Leader gave a negative reply, said it could possibly be a Big Photo because it as a large type airereft. Algiers then instzucted Swenee Red to investigate the stranger, also that Algiene had no contact on the stranger as it was in our clutter area, in the vicinity of San Gorgonio Mountain. It. Otis, Swanse Red Leader, then reported that upon turning into the stranger, it appeared to have no tail assembly and showed great accaleration in moving away from them in an easterly direction and disappearing into space. Algers did not make radar pick-up on the unusual sighting at my time. It. Oble called the controller, (Captain Borgeson), at Alglews after landing and deseribed the object as oval at the base and tapered toa heavy center section; he also re-affirmed that it did not have a tail seotion. RALPH P. BORGESON Captain USAF Chief Director 2 CEMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S. C. - ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW HE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF LE USAF. (CLASSIFICATION S, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1950 0-91#332

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Wrtn 30 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 OCT 2 1952 000. 9 Alying Discs Mr. Herbert H. Middleton, 233-35 S• Dear Mr. Middleton: We have received your letter of 8 September 1952 in which your reported the observation of unidentified flying objects. We have referred it to our Air Technical Intelligence Center for in- corporation into our study on the subject. You will probably receive a detailed questionnaire from them shortly, and your assistance in completing it will aid us appreciably. We are very grateful for your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, NO M/R 295 COORDINATION: WIT.LIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/o Middletor Nonet H AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AMION USAE ĐCT 1952 G

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Wrtn 29 Sept 52 AFOIN-2A2 SECURITY INFORMARIO Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - AFOIN Qay Fournet/cmb/71016 1. Inclosed letter from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to OSI is for your information and retention. 2. Except for the reference to a pilotless craft, the description seems to fit the Chance-Vaught V-173 or XPSU "Flying Flapjack". This is bolstered • by the mention of Connecticut as the location of manufacture. It is presumed that Mr. Melaughlin did not obtain his information through direct contact, thus accounting for the discrepancies in his story. 000, 9 Flying Quaco S 1 Incl: (w/orig. only) Itr fr FBI to OSI dtd 20 Aug 52 COURON DEETCHANIO No M/R WITTIAM A. ADAMS Deputy, Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O 67 SALIZIE OUT GRA OCT1952 DIF HỌ US AFOIN-2A2 COORDINATION COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A ABuke ant. x322.70 TIC SECURITY INFORMATION

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AFOIN-2A2 wrtn 29 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 ОСт 1* 1952 000.9 flying Dues Mr. Henry Baker Reiley Publisher, Somerset Daily American Somerset, Pennsylvania Dear Mr. Reiley: Since Air Force Intelligence is responsible for the in- vestigation and analysis of unidentified flying objects, General Vandenberg has referred your letter of 14 September 1952 to us and requested that we answer your questions. Although our analysis of the many sightings which occurred on the night of 12 September is not yet complete, we have tentatively concluded that the object was a meteor. It will. be quite some time before our final analysis is available since much checking and study of the various reports is required. In reply to your query "Are we being invaded", we are inclosing a standard release which gives in some detail our current conclusions on the subject of unidentified flying objects plus many other things about which we have been queried often in the recent past. We trust that it will answer your question satisfactorily and assist you in answering any other questions which you may have or may receive fron your readers. We appreciate your interest and your desire to obtain the proper answers directly from us. 1 Incl: stan. release re flyobs Sincerely, Ho che G 2 0011952 WILLIAM A. ADAMS DIRJINT Colonel, USAF HO USAG Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DoS/o NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN COORDINATION

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SECURITY INZORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Wrtn 30 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Chief, Air Technical. Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson Ohio (170 Report, and Samples Pertaining to Inetdent vic. Flat Hoods, OCt Dept of the Air Force 167 1952 Sept 52 Hq USAF - APOIN Maj Pournet/cmb/71016 000,9 The inclosed report, prepared by Capt. Dale I. Leavitt of the National Guard, was obtained from the National, Guard Bureau, Washington. It concerns the sighting of an unidentified flying object which allegedly landed in the vicinity of flat foods, West Virginia around 1930 PST 12 Sept 52, and the alleged- observation of a monster" shortly thereafter in the area in which the flying Flying object supporedly landed, (see Incle 1 and 2). 2. Prior to receipt of the inclosed, the only intomation recoived on this incident was through the press. The Washingbon DAIIY NEIS advised 05D-OPI of certain information which they had obtained from persons in the locale. One attkibuted to Capt. Leavitt, was that the "slid marks" along the side of the hill were formed by a greasy deposit which felt 1ike ersphite. This appeared to bear a possible relation to the incident of the "perfect circle" in Arlington, Virginia on 2 Sept 52. Therefore, Capt. Leavitt was contacted and confirned this statement. te was requested to obtain soil and vegetation samples and submit them to this office. San Les arrived 29 Sept 52 and show no evidence of a graphite- ike deposit. COORDINATION They are attached as Inel 3 fer your disposition. Some of the principals in this ineident were on the TV progran "fe The People™ on 19 Sept 52. During this program a drawing wes shown which was claimed to represent a composite of the descriptions of all witnesses. A rough sketch was made of this drewing and is attached sa Inel. 4. It is vaguely renniscent of a character which appeared in a comic strip a few years ago. 5. A31 inclosures are for your retention. 4 Inels: (w/orig. only) 1. Ltr fr Capt. D.I. Leavitt re flyob, dtd 17 Sept, 52 2. Drawing re uniden. flyob. 3. Samples re eighting 4. Sketch re sighting NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 WETLIAN A, ADANE Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Davze orall Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A 194/3 de let

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AFOIN-X/It Col Smith/met/71092/30 Sep 52 30 Septenber 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. PHILCOX - FBI SUBJECT: Coments on Article in The NEW YORKIR 1. A call was made to the Air Technical Intelligence Center, 1330 this date, (Captain Ruppelt) regarding the attached article. ATIC did not in any way indicate to Mr. Lang that the FBI has an interest in flying saucers. Furthermore, Captain Ruppelt stated that the FBI to his knowledge has never been called upon to furnish reports on flying saucers. ATIC is under the impression that Mr. Lang made the story up or picked it up from a magazine or newspaper article sonetime back that definitely was not associated with their organization. 3. AId suggests that you check further with Mr. Al Chop, Office of Public Information, and perhaps he can supply you with the information you have requested. × 095. РАевсок, (и, 1 Inel: - fudw argonly C• 1. 100NG Article fr NEW YORKER, Colonel, USAP đtd Sept 6, 1952 Chief, Poliey & Management Group Directorate of Intelligence 060.9 Saying N D/I File Copy Handed to un Plileos, 102'52 AFOIN X

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COVER SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC DATE TYPE SUBJECT DATE ASSIGNED BY NUMBER Initial "IN" column to denote V - for coordination) IN OFFICE OUT AFOIN OIN- X OIN- XI OIN- X2 IN ROUTING prior to action. Initial "OUT" colum to denote review of completed action. (X-for action: OFFICE OIN. 1 OIN- 1X OUT IN OFFICE OIN- 2 O IN - 2X OUT IN OFFICE OIN- 3 O IN - 3X OUT CABLES FILE 10/1 ult Bhilcop 10/1 SR NAVAL OFF SR ARMY OFF TO: FROM: COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) DATE COMMENT NUMBER AFOIN NO. 299 AF HQ FORM 22 JUL 52 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. 6 61 6

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Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio AFOIN-2A2 000. wrtn 26 Sept 52 SECURITY INFORMATION Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - AFOIN Maj PoundS 1016/cmb I Flying Disco Inclosures are for your information, sppropriate action and retention. 111 concern sightings of objects. 2• The request for a star chart made by Zella L. • Bowers (see Incl 3) has been extracted and referred to USD-OPI for compliance. 3. The letter from Mrs. Eric C. Johnson (Incl 8) was forwarded by lir. Clay Blair of TIME. A letter of acknowledgment has been sent Nr. Blair, but no reply has been made to Mrs. Johnson. 4. The letter fron Marion Leonard (Incl 2) was answered by SAPII; a copy of their reply is also inclosed. Further correspondence is not mandatory• 5. A reply to Mr. Herbe t H. Middleton (Incl 10) was made by this office. 10 Incls: (w/Orig. only) 1. cy reply fr SAPIL to Mr. Leonard dtd 8 Sept 52 2. Itr fr Mr. Leonard dtd. 27 Aug 52 3. Ltr fr Zella I..W. Bowers dtd 25 Aug 52 4. Ltr fr Mr. L.D. Harmon ditd 14 Sept 52 5. Ltr fr Urs. B. Reese dtd 5 Sept 52 6. Itr fr Miss B. Isaac atd 8 Sept. 52 (w/attch.) 7. Itr fr Mre M. Ifttle atd 15 Sept 52 8. Ltr fr Mrs F.C. Johnson dtd 19 Aug 52 %. Ltr fr Wilson Strand dtd 15 Sept 52 10. Ltr fr Mr. H.H. Middleton đtd 8 Sept 52 COORDINATION: NO M/R WILTIAM A. ADAIS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical, Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DGS/ AFOIN COORDINATION X322.70 TIC BI 191 RO OUT G 30 SEP1952 182 SECURT AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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(Unclassified) Proposal from John S. Kim Executive, Director of Research & Developnent, DCS/D Attn: Major Forsman XXXXX FROM: Deputy Director for Estimates, D/L, DCS/0 1. Inclosures are forwarded as a matter of primary interest. 2. No reply to Mr. Kim has been made by this office. 26 SEP 1952 Maj Fournet/71016/cmb 000.9 Flying Disca 8 Incls: WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr Mr. Kim to Sec. Lovett Colonel, USAF dtd 11. Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Ltr fr Mr. Kim to Pres. Trunan Deputy Director for Estimates atd 16 Aug 52 (w/attchd Itr topy to Sec. Lovett) Directorate of Intelligence, 3. Itr fr Mr. Kim to Sec. Lovett DCs/0 dtd 15 Aug 52 (w/attchd info) 4. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to See. Finletter dtd 11 Aug 52 watten.ey ltr to II DAILY PRISS 5. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec. Finletter dtd 16 Aug 52 w/attch. cy Ltr to Sec. Lovett & info.. 6. Ltr fr Mr. Kim to Sec. State Acheson dtd 11 Aug 52,woy Itr to LI DAILY PRISS 7• Itr fr Mr. Kim to Sec, State Acheson đtd 16 Aug 52, w/ey Itr to Sec. Lovett (cy) & info. ỮT G 26 SEP 1952 DIR/INT LEAR 8. Cy ltr to Mr.Kim fr Dept State dod 22 Aug 52 NO M/R Х0 95. Kim, me. J. S COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Ge W. H/milt AFOIN COORDINATION Sule Cant. KAD. COUPON DESIGN NION

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Wrtn 24 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/emb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 SECURITY INFORMATION Chief, Air Technical (Unclaselfied) Material foz 270 52P 1932 Book Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF - APOIN Ttaj Pournet/71016/amb Wright-Patterson APB Ohio J. Inclosed letters are for your information and retention. 2. No replies of any kind have been made by this office. × 322.1ATIC 4 Inter organly) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF dtd 28 Jul. 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Itr fr A.S. Morra Deputy Director for Estimates dtd 13 Jul 52 irect ora Int el. igen 3. Ltr fr Mrs M. Walter 000.9 Flying Derrog dtd 9 Aug 52 4- Itr fr V.L. Stewart dtd 28 dul 52 AFOIN COUPON DESIGNATION MADE G 26 SEP 1952 HO UNNE 40 COORDINATION COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A SECURITY INFORMATION

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Wrtn 25 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/71016/cmb AFOIN-2A2 26 Sep 1952 000.98 ejig Miss Anna Summers 3108 West 55th Street Chicago, 32, Illinois Dear Miss Summers: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist 13. HOL 2 095. биттею бан AFOIN COORDINATION UT G 26 SEP 1952 DIR/INT HỌ LONF WILLIAM A. SAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 ce WH/mill AFOIN-2A

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Wrtn 25 Sept 52 AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/71016/emb 26 Sep 1952 Miss Annie Louise Givens Bloomington, Texas Dear Miss Givens: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. 000.9 Flying Duco AFOIN COORDINATION 095, Leno, Me Annie Sonice OUT G 26 SEP1952 DIR/INU WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chiei, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 afoin-2A

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 23 Sept 52 26 Sep 1952 Miss Lois Neuwirth Miss Esther Schilling 328 East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear Misses Neuwirth and Schilling: Your letter of 15 September 1952 was referred to us by the National Security Council. As they told you in their letter of 17 September 1952, we are responsible for the "flying saucer" investigation. With regard to your questions about "flying saucer" reports, we are inclosing a standard release which sets forth the official Air Force attitude and philosophy on the subject. We hope that it will answer your questions satisfactorily. The only report we have received of a "fire-breathing monster" allegedly seen in West Virginia has been through the press. Because this observation was made at night and under conditions of excitement and, furthermore, since the story has died a natural death without further mention in the press, we discount it entirely. It has been noted in the past that a flurry of "flying saucer" reports will stimulate the imagination and give rise to many complementary reports evolved through association. We are convinved that the report from West Virginia represents just such a case where the necessary stimulus was provided by the meteor sighting reports of the preceding Friday night. We hope that these brief comments have provided satisfactory answers to your questions, 095 095 Newwirth, miss * 095, Schilling tur 860 1 Inel: AF standard release re flyobs. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2 A2 WILLIAM A. Colonel, USAF 20ANG SEP 1952. Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Fiftipates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O AFOIN-2A AFOIN 000.9 flying COORDINATION

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Wrtn 12 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/@bv/71016 AFOIN-2A2 85 SEP 1952 000. 9 flying Duce Mr. G. Francis Neuheimer Director, Glare Research Institute 6527 S. Seeley Avenue Chicago 36, Illinois Dear Mr. Nauheimer: I sincerely appreciated your letter of 29 July 1952 and have referred it to our intelligence analysts for very careful consideration of your ideas and suggestions. Many thanks for your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely. x 095. Naukumes, Mr. G Francia ZOaN A. SAMPORD MAJOR GENERAL, USAT DIRECTOR 07 INTITLIGENCE COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOLIX APOIN-2 тим уставку To be filed with coordination copy of DF to Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio dtd 16 Sep 52 Subj: (U) Material for Project Blue Book.

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Wrta 12 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/ab/71016 AFOIN-2A2 25 SEP 1952 Mr. John M. Hollywood CBS Laboratories 485 Madison Avenue New Tork 22, New York Dear Mr. Hollywood: I sincerely appreciated your letter of 29 July 1952 and have referred it to our intelligence analysts for very careful consideration of your ideas and suggestions. Many thanks for your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely, S / JOHN A. SANFORD NAJOR GENERAL, USAF DIRECTOR OF INTELIGENCE COORDINATION: APOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A ATOIN-2 ших детеки) AFOIN To be filed with coordination copy of DF to Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AlB, Ohio dtd 16 Sep 52 Subj: (U) Material for Project Blue Book.

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Weta 12 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/abv/ 71016 AFOIN-242 25 SEP 932 Professor John C. Weber College of Ingineering The University of Wisconsin Madison 6, Wisconsin Dear Professor Weber: I sincerely appreciated your letter of 2 August 1952 and have referred it to our intelligence analysts for very careful consideration of your ideas. I would be most happy to hear from you further on this subject. Many thanks for your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely, JOHN A. SANFORD MAJOR GENERAL, USAT DIRECTOR OF INTEGLIGENCE COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 APOIN-2A 9430l Gt. APOIN-2 A FOIN To be filed with coordination copy of DF to Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Protect Brue Boat. Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio dtd 16 Sep 52 Subj: (U) Material for

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COP GLARE RESTARCH INSTITUTE Discoverer CONTRA BLUR RAYS Office of the Director 6527 SO. Seeley Avenue Chicago 36, Illinois July 29th, 1952 Maj- Gen. John Sanford, Headquarters 0-3, Air Force, Department of Defense, Washington 25, D. G. Dear Sir:- Regarding the recent reports of the so called flying saucers, I am quite sure that the hoax will be exposed by telling you that this is nothing more than the silver lodide used in artificial rainmaking. This is especially true if the silver iodide come in contact with radioactive clouds or so called thunderclouds. The solution of this hoax is quite simple, 1f you will cheek your records you will find that flying saucers were first seen about the time when silver lodide came into usage for artificial rainmaking. Again, silver is a reflective agency and will reflect all types of light, which accounts for the various mes reported by sky gazers. Again, silver lodide, if radioactive or ionized by an electrical cloud will be come floorescent, which accounts for flyers being unable to overtake the so called flying saucers, and their habit of disappearing. Of course, we must eliminate such reports of flying saucers as were accountable by balloons, foo-fighters, meteorites, and the person who just onlle up a newspaper with the hope of getting his name in the papers. Also to be disqualified are such reports as to ascertain that they are interplanetary space ships. If it were at all possible for another plenet to send aircraft of any type to our atmosphere. 1t would simply burn up the same as a meteorite and such space ship remains would be found the same as meteorites. As far as I know, no such wreckage has ever been found. Respectfully yours, G. Francis Nauheimer, Director. COPY Bul/

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00 PY CBS LABORATORIES A Division of Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. 485 Madison Avenue, New York 22, New Tori - Plaza 5-2000 August 1, 1953 Mnjor General James A. Sanford Chief of Intelligence Pentagon Zuilding Arlington, Virginia Dear Sir: In connection with "flying saucer" newspaper accounts of observations on the search radar system at the Washington National Airport, It occurred to me that the described be- havior could possibly be accounted for in the following manner: Isen power, narrow bean fire control radar systens of the usunl type night conceivably, under unusul atmospherie conditions, create enough tonization along points on the beam in the upper atmosphere to allow the return of an appreciable echo to the search radar systen fron such points. The apparent motion would be quite haphazard, following watever the fire control radar operator does in directing the bean. This hypothesis is unattractive for several reasons: Pirstly, the pover required for such an effect is many tines greater than that put out by the usual radar. Secondly, much echoes would presumably come from ionospherie heights and therefore could not appear at ranges of a few niles from the search radar. as was reported. Thirdly, it seems unlikely that a coincident visual effect of any conspicuous magnitude would be produced. In spite of this, I am offering this suggestion in the belle! that if considerable time, money and effort is being devoted to this problem, it might be worthwhile trying the relatively simple experiment of having a poverful fire control radar sweep out certain simple patterns to see if they can be detected on the search radar system, preferably at a time when "flying saucer" echoes are being observed. Very traly yours. •/ John N. Hollywood Engineer JHH/bas COPY

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COPY THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN College of Ingineering Madison 6 Department of Electrical Ingineering August 2, 1952 Maj. Gen. John A, Sanford Air Force Director of Intelligence Washington, D. C. Deaz Sir: I should llie to present to you what I believe to be a tenable theory as to the origin and nature of the phenomena popularly known as "flying saucers". It has been amply demonstrated that electro-magnetic radiation of sufficient pover density is capable of ionizing gas at low pressure. Upon deionization, the gas emits radiation of characteristic wave lengths, some of which lie in the visible spectrum. Turther, it is known that radar equipment can detect ionized gas, such as northern lights, or charged water droplets, such as appear in thunderclouds. I believe that lonization of disc-shaped segments of air in the upper atmosphere may be caused by beams from a r radar transmitter held in a fixed position or slowly traversed, 1 instead of the usual sweeping motion. To verify the possibility. I propose in the very near future to conduct an experiment. A glass sphere containing air at atmosphere pressure will be exposed to radiation of a known wave length and pover density. The pressure in the sphere will then be reduced until ionization occurs. The screen of a separate radar transmitter-receiver will also be observed to note whether the change in the condition of the air is detectable by radar. Very truly yours, в/ John C. Weber Assoc. Prof. of B. 3. 2007 Ingineering COPY

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SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/fh/71016 12 Sep 52 - wrtn 19 Sep 52 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM 1. To prepare DF to ATIC and non-military letters to Prof. John C. Weber, Mr. John M. Hollywood and Mr. G. Francis Nauheimer. FACTS AND DISCUSSION 2. In letters addressed to General Samford, the above-named gentlemen offer theories as to the cause of aerial phenomean which they believe may account for unidentified flying object sightings. It is noteworthy that Prof. Weber is Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Mr. Hollywood is an engineer for the CBS Laboratories, and Mr. Nauheimer is Director of the Glare Research Institute. 3. Since the proposals of Prof. Weber and Mr. Hollywood coincide rather closely with the experiments of Mr. Scott of the Engineer Research and Development Lab at Fort Belvoir as well as with the ideas of Dr. Possony, their letters have been reviewed very carefully. Copies are being maintained here for further study• 4. Original letters received from Prof. Weber and Mr. Hollywood will be forwarded to ATIC by DF after signature by D/I of replies. 5. Replies to the three gentlemen are attached. They have been written in the first person from General Samford. 6. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED 7. Because of the professional status of the three correspondents, it is strongly recommended that General Sanford sign the attached replies. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col Smith, Ext. 75990 WH AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 REsule At. AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 AFOIN, Maj Gen Sanford, Ext 55613 SECURITY INTORM

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BISCON AFOIN-2A SUMMARX: AFOIN AFOIN-2A COVER SACE OR REQ0533 SABET 17 Sep 52 TYPE Ltrs SPECIAL RUCTIONS CLASSUP ICANION SUSPENSE DATK ASGD BY DATE RECD DAKE 17 Sep 52 NO 1 The attached letters are forwarded for signature by the Director of Intelligence. AFOIN-2A OLFICE APOIN KOR АРОЗИ -3 QUE PICS AFOR -2 AFOIN -2A AFOINAB APOIN - OUR ДИВ OUT AFOIN No. 835 ASST THISO ASST BXEC 1K. AIR/ 2N3 ACTIOE Date: COORD THAT TON Action Asga to: Bigned: DATE: DATE: APTO For 0-86 Previous Baltions 20 Nov 50 the Dispatch Pile: Obso ete 51 25247

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CONFIDENTIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-242 Má j Fournet/äbv/71016 Wrtn 23 Sept 52 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Staff Study on CIRVIS and FlyObRpt Procedures Dept of the Air Force SEP 2 5 1952* Hg USAF - AFOIN-2 000,9- 1. Subject staff study is inclosed for your review since it contains revisions which affect Project Blue Book. jing 2. Request your comments as soon as possible. 1 Incl (with orig only) Staff Study 1332.1 ATI JOHN G. ERIKSEN Colonel, USAN Chief, Policy and Management Group Óffico, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-242 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 caco ATOIN Coordination Cony is/ere withdrawn for not attachod), the Confidential -- classification of this correspondendo accordance with Pas 255, AER 205-1. SECURITY INFORMATION 25 SEP 1952 N DIR/INT HQ USAP RATTING

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COMPIRE CUNTIENN HAL SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-212 Ma,j Fournet/abv/71016 23 Septembar 1952 BIONANDUM BOB TEGORD PRORLEM 1. To subait a Staff Study for coordination and approval. PAGAS, AID DISCUSSION It has becono increasingly apparent over the past fes montha that cortain revisions are required in JANAP 146(B), Commnications Instructions for Reporting Vital Intelligence Sightings while Airborne (GIRVES). 3. Ter some time shore has oxiatod quite a bit of confusion over the responsibility for evaluating CIRVIS reports, partioularly the rosponsibility of this Headquarters. It has boon noticed that vory fow evaluntions have been made by flold commands and that this Head» guartors has been attempting to furnish ADC the required evaluations. Hovever, thoao efforts aro limited in that the information necossary for an evolution is normally not roadily wallable here, resulting in an inordinate tima loss or, nore frequently, the tranoittal of an evaluation mossage which states that no further inforsation is avail» able here. 4 Additionally, the number of roports of unidentified flying objects wich have been received over CIRVIS channela during the eyelie (lurrion of such sightings has given rise to sone conoorn that CIRVIS commication channels may at sone time be saturated, thereby providing an exollent opportunity for concenling an air attaok which ney be mounted agninst thia countag. 5. The fact that CIRVIS was restriated to airborne reports was aLso believod questionale. 6. Thoso factors warranted the proparation of a staff study to exanine objectively and completely the adequacy of JANAP 146 (B). Sinoo certain aspoets of unidentified flying objects reporting are Insporably rolated to CIRVIS, the study roquired the inelusion of this aubjoot aa well, 7. The attached stady wea prepared for this purpose and is be- Lieved to represent a thorough and objective anslysis. SOMERSATIAI VUITORN Tink SECURITY INFORMATION

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-CONFIDENTIAL 8. Since JANA? SOUR TO A corvice publication, coords- nation mat be accomplianed with the lavy, Army, JIC and JCEG) the Lattor has boon reaponaible for publication of JAlAP 145. A DE to ATIC, with a copy of the study inclosed, is attached in order to obtain APIC's coordination. 10, BaRta to Director of Operations and to Director of Coammi- cations, with copies of the atudy inclosed, are attached to obtain thair coordination, A latter to CO ADC, with 2 coptes of the atudy Inclosed, ja attached to obtain ADCia coordination. 12, That the abtached study bo approved. GOORIANATION AFOIl-2A2, Col Saith, Ext. 75990 C/f/ call, APOEN, ord, Exhe 55613 SECURITY

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COVER SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC SUBJECT DATE TYPE DATE ASSIGNED BY NUMBER ROUTING Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT" column to denote review of completed action. (X-for action: V - for coordination) IN OFFICE OUT IN AFOIN OIN- X OFFICE OIN. 1 O IN - 1X OUT IN OFFICE OIN- 2 O IN - 2X OUT IN OFFICE OIN- 3 OIN- 3X OUT OIN- X1 OIN- X2 CABLES FILE DISPATCH TO: AFOIN-X2B(M&R) FROM: AFOIN-2X COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) SR NAVAL OFF SR ARMY OFF DATE 25 Sept 52 COMMENT NUMBER 1 Forwarded for dispatch. FORM AFHQ 22 JUL 52 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. 6 6 1 6

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/71016/cmb 23 Sept 52 SECURITY INFORMATION Chief, Mir Technical. Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Project Blue Bo Dept of the Air Porce Hg USAP - AFOIN SEP Maj Fournet/ 71016 1. Returned herevith is gun camera film taken of an unidentified lying object by the 97th FI Squadron. Review, 2. Prints were made of four frames by OSD-OPI and declassified by Security OSD. It is understood that a print of two of these frames will be fur nished TRUE magazine in ansver to their requiet. 1 Inel: (w/orig. only) Roll 16am MIm X303, 1 ATIC NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 ror IJIAM A. ADAMS COLONEL, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, nos/o Whet (S is/are withdrawn (or not attael the Secret classific sion ETHO Restricte 111 be don- accordance with Par 25e, AFR 205-1. AFOIN-2A AFOIN 000.9 flying DacoI COORDINATION ал WH/тіс SECURITY INFORMATION • SEP 1952 N DIR/INT HQ USA, 3991

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SECURITY INFORMATIODI AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 wrtn 24 Sept 1952 chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Chio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force 24. SEPS - 196 Hq USAF - APOIN Maj Fournet/ 71016/ cmb 1. Inclosure, received from the Director of Special Investigations, is for your information and retention. 000,9 7 lying Dies 1 Incl: (W/orig only) Meno fr Off Spec. Inves. re flyobs (in dup.) WILLIAM AN ADAMS Chion, TopSo Daviston Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DIS/O COUPON DESIGNATION MADE € 24 SEP1952 AFOIN COORDINATION NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A "AROIN-2 X: 322.7 ATIO When AnglE Far. confidential unclassified accordance with Par 256, AFR 205-1, SPOURITY IMPORMANTON

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Wrtn 24 Sept 52 (Unclassified) Design Proposal from Franz Pankofer Executive, SEP 2 4 1952 Director of Research & Development, DCS/D Attnt Major Forsman Deputy Director for Estinates, D/I, DGS/0 Maj Fournet./ 71016/amb 1. Inclosed correspondence and model is forwarded as a matter of primary interest. 000,9 Flying 2. No reply to ir. Pankofer has been made by this office. 4 Inels: *095, Pankafer Frang WILLIAN A. ADAMS 1. Itr fr Capt C.B. Mekinney Colonel, USAT dtd 11. Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Itr fr Mr. F. Pankofer Deputy Director for Estimates 3. did 20 Jul. 52 Directorate of Intelligence, DGs/o Trans. of Inel. 3 4• Cardboard model of "flying saucer" (hand-carriei by Maj Fournet, 18 Sept 52) 20o AFOIN COUPON DESIGNARION MADE 052 COORDINATION NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Ди вине.

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SECURITY INFORMATION Wrtn 22 Sept 1952 ХИкХ (Unclassified) Information for Preparation of Reply to Senator Monroney Dir of Legislation and Liaison OSAT ATIN: Nr. J. 0. Crawford Deputy Director for Fatimates, D/I, DCS/o SEP 33 10S Maj Pournet/dbv/71016 APOIN-242 1. Correspondence f ron Mr. Martin V. Walsh and related referrals are returned herewith. 000, 9 flying 2. Since appropriate comments regarding airereft accidents have been made by LA in their reply to Mr. Mr. Walsh, it should suffice to confine our reply to the "flying saucer" aspects of his theory. Mr. Walsh's "theory" is typienl of the many completely anateurish proposals received on the subject, none of which has any scientific basis except the free use of scientifie or pseudo-scientifia terms. It 1s therefore suggested that the reply include a comment, subatantially as follows: (Unclassified) In its investigation and analysis of the "flying saucer" reports, the Air force has found no evidence whatsoever which would substantiate the proposed theory. We are grateful, however, for his efforts to assist us. * 095, monraney, Senatar 1 Incl (w/orig only) Itr fr CAA dta 4 Sep 52 w/aa 1tr to Sen Mike Montoney fr Martin V. Walsh ata 23 Ang 52 WILLIAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Poltoy Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence AFOIN COORDINATION COPY COORDINATION: AFOIN-242 al WH/mith AFOIN-2A ABOIN-2 яВле 7е іу Н/сву Hover 23 Sep 5 2 NOTING SECURITY INFORMATION

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COVER SHEET ORIGIN OF BASIC* Dept of Commerce - CAA SUBJECT DATE 4 Sept 52 TYPE Ltr (U) Information for Preparation of Reply to Senator Monroney ROUTING Initial "IN" colunn to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT" column to denote review V. for coordination) IN OFFICE OUT IN AFOIN OIN- X OFFICE OIN. 1 OIN- 1X OUT IN OIN- X1 OIN- X2 OFFICE OIN- 2 O IN - 2X OIN-2A OIN-2A2 OUT кН / M- I CABLES FILE DI SPATCH TO: AFOIN-2 FROM: AFOIN-24 COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) SUSPENSE DATE 22 SEPTEMBER 1952 ASSIGNED BY M.E. SMITH HuES NUMBER SAFLL 23530 H completed action. (X-for action: IN OFFICE OIN- 3 OIN- 3X OUT SR NAVAL OFF SR ARMY OFF DATE 22 September 1952 COMMENT NUMBER 1 Suspense SAFLL Date 23 SEPTEMBER 1952 R&R for approval and signature. AF HQ FORM 22 JUL 52 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. 322/51 D 6 6 1 6

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SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 Wrtn 16 Sept 52 (Unclassified) Material for Projeet Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Dept of the Mir Force SEP 2 2 1952 Hg USAT - AFOIN-2 Naj Fournet/cmb/71016 1. Inclosures are A11 concern sightings of objects. for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. No replies of any kind have been made by this office. 000, 9 Flying Dnce 8 Incls (w/orig only) 1. Ltr fr A. Korch ded 20 Aug 52 2. Ltr fr D. Anda dtd 4 Sept 52 3. Itr fr Mrs M. Cauldren dtd 1 Sept 52 4• Ltr fr A.R. Bernard dtd 28 Ang 52 5. Ltr fr G.O. Stromberg dtd 4 Sept 52 6. Ltr fr J.E. O'Brien dtd 29 Jul 52 7. Ltr fr D.Dutton & D. Barry, dtd 2 Sept 52 8. Ltr fr Mrs Norrie Watson dtd 3 Sept 52 WIIIIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Bstimates Directorate of Intelligence, DGS/o 13221 ATIC AFOIN COORDINATION COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Мився. G 22 SEP 1952 01 116

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APOIN-242 AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 18 September 1952 SEP 2 2 1952 SUBJECT: Motion Platures of Unidentified Objects in Miz 70: Commanding General Ogden Air Materiel Area H112. Air Force Base, Utah Reference letter from Chief Photographer Delbert C. Newhouse. U. S. I. dated 11 August 1952, with inclosed movie film, and your first Indorsement dated 38 August 1953. Receipt is acknowledged. BY COMKAND OF THE CHIRT OF STAFT: * 330. 0 Ame WILLIAN A. ADANS Colonel, UHAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/o No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A дубован. 141180 G 22 SEP 1952 006. 9 flying AFOIN COORDINATION COPY

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SECURITY. (U) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hg USAF - AFOIN-2A Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio SEP 2 2 1952 1. Forwarded for your information and retention. 2. The writer has been notified by the Army that her letter was being referred the USAF. Additional correspondence with Mrs. Evans is not mandatory• 1 Inel. Itr fr Mrs. B. Evens dtd 25 Jul 52 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/° so Coordination Cop 2111a1 G 22 SEP 1952. DIR/INT TELLTON 1O LOAT On 116118 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 вістрія) AFON-2A

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THESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION APOIN-242 Maj Fournet/ dbv/71016 Wrtn 18 Sept 52 SEP 2 2 1952 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Weight-Patterson AYB Chio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force H USAF - AFOIN-2 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 1. Inclosures are for your information and retention. All involve theories or suggestions related to the Project. 000. 9 Flying D 3. It will be noted that a reply to Dr. Vinal was made by the Army and a reply to Nr. Glasser was made by General Bradley's office. Further correspondence with these individuals is therefore not mandatory. However, it is suggested that acinowledgient be made to Mr. Talkes (letter attached to Dr. Vinal's). 3. Previous correspondence from Mr. Peirce and other documents related to his case were forwarded to you by DY dated 18 Aug 1952. × 302.1 ATIC 4 Incls (w/orig only) 1. lat Ind fr OCSig0 atd 28 Aug 52 with bse ltr dtd. 25 Ang 52 w/Inels 2. Ltr fr Mr. T.J.H. Peirce đtd 26 Aug 52 3. 00 of 1tr fr Nr. J.T. Perry to the FBI dtd 22 Aug 52 4. Ltr fr M.M. Glasser dtd 29 Ang 52 w/ce of reply to M.M. Glasser w/attachments No M/R necessary. WILLIAM A. ADANS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/o AFOIN COORDINATION COPY OUT G 22 SEP1952 DIR/INT HỌ USAF COORDINATION: APOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A 143и 67. SECURITY INFORMATION

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AFOIN-2A2 SECUR LOX INFORNET CON Maj Fournet/dbv/ 71016 Wrtn 15 Sept 52 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Chio (Unclassified) Material for Project Bine Book SEP Dept of the Air Porce Eg USAT - AFOIN-2 Maj Pournet/dbv/71016 1. The inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. Replies to all letters have been prepared. 3. Mr. Torney was advised that you would contact Dr. Buttolph for any further details which you may require. Request advice of the results of any tests which 00. 9 flying Disco you may conduct using the sample subnitted by Mr. Torney. 3 Incis 1. Itr fr James C. Crockett Col, USA (Ret) dtd 2 Aug 52 3. Itr fr Charles Porney ata 30 July 52 3. Ltr fr Dr. Leopold Heinemann dta 30 July 52 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Istimates Directorate of Intelligence, DoS/0 1322,1 ATIC AFOIN COORDINATION COPY NO M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN- 2A2 AFOIN-2A Mackent. OUT G 22 SEP 1952 DININT HO UGAE TOL SECURITY INBORKATION

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AFOIN-242 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 Wrtn 16 Sept 1952 Colonel James C. Crockett Director of Civil Defense Territory of Alaska Box 2747 Juneau, Alaska Dear Colonel Crockett: Your very interesting letter to the Secretary of Defense dated 3 August 1952 has been referred to us for consideration. We have forwarded it to our Intelligence analysts for very cereful study and incorporation into our analysis of "flying saucers". We are most grateful to you for bringing these facts to our attention. COORDINATION: AFOIN 2A2 WILLIAN A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Division Dept A88 101510timates Directorate of Intelligence, Dos/o Pille let AFOIN COORDINATION COPY Sincerely, G 22 SEP1952 DIR/INT

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 Wrtn 16 Sept 52 SEP. 15 1352 Mr. Charles Torney President, Sani-Ray Corporation 2.0. Box 478 Norfolk 1, Virginia Dear Mr. Torney: General Sanford has asked me to convey his grati- tude to you for your interesting letter of 30 July 1952. We have referred it to our analysts for study and experimentation along with instructions to contact Dr. Buttolph for any further details which they may require. We sincerely appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 WILLIAM A. ADAMS 00101, 1, 0p301 DIvision Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/0 OUT AFOIN- 2A G 22 SEP 1952 meland. DININT HO USA 1200 NOTIVNICHOOD NIOEY

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 16 Sep 52 SEP 19.1952 Dr. Leopold Heinerann 140 West 94th Street New York 35, M. T. Dear Dr. Heinenann: General Sanford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your interesting letter of 30 July 1952. The ideas which you have submitted are sincerely appreciated and are being given our careful considera- tion. AFOIN COORDINATION COPY Sincerely, COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 WILLIAM A. ADAMS coLoneL, USAY onzer, topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorete of Intelligence, DCS/0 AFO IN-2A Detache SEP 1952. DIRUINT

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SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/d bv/ 71016 19 Sept 1952 000.9 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Results of Lab Analyeis of Cap Belonging to D. S. DesVergers 19 SEP 1952 Dept of the Air Force Hq USAT - AFOIN-2 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 1. Report of lab analysis performed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Mr. DesVergers' cap is inclosed for your infornation and retention. The cap is also returned herewith. 2. Since it was necessary to mark and cut the cap for analysis, it in con- sidered inadvisable to return it to Mr. DesVergers. It is believed preferrable to offer a replacement for it if there existed an agreement that it would be returned. 2 Incls 1. Lab rept by FBI dtd. 3 Sep 52 2. Cap which was analyzed (w/orig only) No M/R necessary COORDINATION: COUPON DESIGNATION MADE WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAY Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/o x-095. Der Verger, D. S. AFOIN-2A2 1 вм AFOIN- 2A OK.L Get. When inel(s) No. 1+2 attached) i Confidential ste of this corresnondenge will be down- graded to restritel in esco-der.co with 2a 250, AFR 205-1. AFOIN COORDINATION COPY H/c - ly Capt C Slowern 19 Sept 52 SECURITY INFORMATION

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COPY CONFiDENHAT SECURITE PORARMATION of the TBI LABORATORI Rathority DECLASSIFIED 34267 MARA, Date 7/14/26 VIA LIAISON FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION September 3, 1952 20: Directorate of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force The Pentagon Washington, D. C. Attention: Mr. Gilbert R. Levy Chief, Counter Intelligence Division Following is the report of the TBI Laboratory giving the results of examinations conducted on evidence received from your office. RI: Unidentified Flying Object Allegedly Sighted by Mr. D. S. DeSVERGaRS, West Palm Beach, Florida Examination requested by: Addressee Reference: s/J. Bagar Hoover JOHN EDGAR HOOVER, Director Your File No. 24-185 TBI Tile No. Lab. No. PC-33720 DE Letter dated 8-26-52 Examination requested: Chemical Analyses Specimens: Cap which Mr. Desvergers was wearing at the time of the alleged incident. RESULTS OF EXAMINATION In answer to your specific inquiry. you are advised that the areas surrounding the three burned holes in the cap were examined for any residues which might indicate the nature of the incendiary material causing the burns, but no such residues were found. Tests conducted on the sweatband of Q] indicate that the residue from a glowing ember used to burn a hole in the cloth was easily dislodged and removed by handling and "roughing" the burned area. Some observations made during the examination of Ql may be of interest to you. The major portion of the top side of the cap bill as well as the area surrounding the yellow and black emblem or insigne and the insigne itself have been subjected to the singeing action of a flame. It is of interest to note that the singeing on these areas is not at all uniform as might be expected if the cap had been subjected to a single shot of a "red blob of a fire of some kind. The fact that the front edge of the cap bill is more severely scorched or singed than other portions of the cap suggests that the singeing could not have taken place when Mr. D. S. Desvergers was fired upon from a position almost vertically above him. When the cap is observed fron the front and left edge of the insigne and the fold in the blue cloth in the surrounding En closure CONFIDENTIAL (continued next page) SECURITY INFORMATION COPY

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CONFIDENTIAL SECURITY INPORMATION areas are examined, the absence of singeing under the fold suggests the possibility that the cap was not being worn on the head when the singeing took place. It was noted that this fold "smoothed out" when the cap was placed on the head. As to what might have caused the burned holes in the cap, you are advised that on the cap bill there was noted an area of particular signi- ficance which has been circled with a pencil mark. In this circle is a burned area approximately 1/32" in diameter. It is believed to be too snall to have been caused singularly and intentionally by Mr. Desvergers. The appearance ofthe small burned spot suggests the possiblity that a small cloving ember of sone kind, very hot but containing a small anount of heat, because of its size, fell on the cap bill, causing burns in two of the threads after which the glowing ember cooled off and fell off the cap bill. Specimen Q] is being returned to you herewith. GONFIOENTIAL SECURITY INFORMATION

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RITATION (Unclassified Material fon Dept of the Air HorceSEP 16432" 500k Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Hq USAP - AFOIN Maj Fournet/th/71016 APOIN-2A2 1. The inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. Bach of these letters has been reviewed by this office for possible Opplication to the project. Replies have been prepared expressing USAF appreciation. 3. It is believed that the ideas presented by Professor Weber and Mr. Hollywood warrant your very careful consideration and study. 3 Inels. 1. Ltr fr Mr. G. Pranois 2. Nauheimer itd 29 Jul 52 Ltr fr Mr. John M. 3. Hollywood dtd 1 Aug 52 Ltr fr Prof, John C. Weber atd 2 Aug 1952 HILLTAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 000.9 Flying Duis con x 303.1 ATIC G 26 SEP 1952 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Belade ast AFOIN-2 BITTET Cel USAN ON

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GLARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Discoverer CONTRA BLUS RAYS Office of the Director 6527 SO. Seeley Avenue Chicago 36, Illinois July 29th, 1952 Maj. Gen. John Santora, Headquarters 6-2, Air Torce, Department of Defense, Washington 25, D. C. Dear Sir:- Regarding the recent reports of the so called flying saucers, I am quite sure that the hoax will be exposed by telling you that this is nothing nore than the silver lodide used in artificial rainaking. This is especially true if the silver lodide came in contact with radioactive clouds or so called thunderclouds. The solution of this hoax is quite simple, 1f you will check your records you will find that flying saucers were first seen about the time when silver lodide came into usage for artificial rainmaking. Again, silver is a reflective ageney and will reflect all types of light, which accounts for the various hues reported by sky gazers. Again, silver lodide, if radioactive or lonised by an electrical cloud vill be come fluorescent, which accounts for flyers being unable to overtake the so called flying saucers, and their habit of disappearing. Of course, ve must eliminate such reports of flying saucers as were accountable by balloons, foo-fighters, meteorites, and the person who just calls up a newspaper with the hope of getting his name in the papers. Also to be disgualified are such reports as to ascertain that they are interplanetary space ships. If it were at all possible for another planet to send aircraft of any type to our atmosphere, it would simply burn up the same as a meteorite and such space ship remains would be found the same as meteorites. As far as I know, no such wreckage has ever been found. Respectfally yours, s/ G. Trancis Neuheimer, Director. COPT enel/

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COPY CBS LABORATORINS A Division of Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. 485 Madison Avenue, Hew Tort 22, New Tork - Plaza 5-2000 August 1, 1952 Major General James A. Sanford Chief of Intelligence Pentagon Building Arlington, Virginia Dear Sir: In connection with "flying saucer" newspaper accounts of observations on the search radar system at the Washington National Airport, It occurred to me that the described be havior could possibly be accounted for in the following manner: High power, narrow bean fire control radar systems of the usual type might conceivably, under unusual atmospheric conditions, create enough ionisation along points on the beam in the upper atmosphere to allow the return of an appreciable echo to the search radar system fron such points. The apparent motion would be quite haphazard, following whatever the fire control radar operator does in directing the beam. This hypothesis is unattractive for several reasons: Firstly. the pover required for such an effect is many times greater than that put out by the usual radar. Secondly, such echoes would presumably come from ionospheric heights and therefore could not appear at ranges of a few miles from the search radar, as was reported. Thirdly. It seems unlikely that a coincident visual effect of any conspicuous magnitude would be produced. In spite of this. I an offering this suggestion in the belief that 1f considerable time, money and effort is being devoted to this problem, it might be worthwhile trying the relatively simple experiment of having a powerful fire control radar sweep out certain simple patterns to see if they can be detected on the search radar system, preferably at a time when "flying saucer" echoes are being observed. Very truly yours, s/ John M. Hollywood Ingineer JMH/ bas COPY ene 2

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COPY THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN College of Ingineering Nadison 6 Department of Electrical Ingineering August 2, 1952 Maj. Gen. John A. Sanford Air Force Director of Intelligence Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I should like to present to you what I believe to be a tenable theory as to the origin and nature of the phenomens popularly known as "flying saucers". It has been amply demonstrated that electro-magnetic radiation of sufficient power density is capable of lonizing gas at low pressure. Upon delonization, the gas emits radiation of characteristic wave lengths, some of which lie in the visible spectrum. Turther, it is known that rader equipment can detect ionized gas, such as northern lights, or charged water droplets, such as appear in thunderclouds. I believe that lonization of disc-shaped segments of air in the upper atmosphere may be caused by beems from a r rader transmitter held in a fixed position or slowly traversed, 1 Instead of the usual sweeping notion. To verify the possibility, I propose in the very near future to conduct an experiment. A glass sphere containing air at atmosphere pressure will be exposed to radiation of a known wave length and power density. The pressure in the sphere will then be reduced until ionization occurs. The sereen of a separate radar transmitter-receiver will also be observed to note whether the change in the condition of the air is detectable by radar. Very truly yours, s/ John C. Weber Assoc. Prof. of 1. 3. 2007 Ingineering COPY Опеэ

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SECURISY Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force SEP 16 1952 Hq USAT - AFOIN Maj. Fournet/f/71016 AFOIN-2A2 1. The inclosed letters are forwerded for your information and retention. All concern sightings of unidentified flying objects or "experiences" believed related thereto. No acknowledgnents or replies have been made by this office. However, it will be noted that the Civil Aeronautics Administration has replied to Pfc. Hitchcock (Incl 1) - 22 Incls (w/orig only) (See Attached, Sheet) WITTTAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 ×3321 AT 1C COUPON DESTONATTON. MADE 000.9 Flying Disco ATOIN Coordination Copy G 22 SEP 1952 M/R not required. COORDINATION: - AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 WH/well Be USAG

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INC LOSURES 22 Incle 1. Itr to Pfc Hitchcock frm Office of Aviation Infornation, dtd Aug 20,52, w/itr frm Pfc Hitchcock, dtd 11. Aug 52. 2. Ltr frn R.J. Blackman, dtd 18 Aug 52, Stover, Mo. 3. her frm Mansfield W. Williams, td 19 Aug 52, to Sec. Pinletter, w/Inel. 4. Santa Barbara News-Press clipping,dtd Aug 17, 1952, Titled, "Happy Says He Saw One, Too," 6: Lty dta 17 Aug 52, fm (Irg. John F) Lucile S. Janesen, Richmond, Calff. Itr dtd 17 Aug 52, frm Henry B. Lee III, Maderia Beach, Pla. 7. Ltr dtd 17 Aug 52, frm J.Pat Farrell, Austin, Texas. 8. Itr dtd 30 Jul 52, frm Bert Bunnell, Northford, Conn. 9. Clipping frm "The Bay City Times" 10. Itr dtd 11 Aug 52, frn Gerald G. McKelvey, Waynesboro, Penna. 11. Itr dtd 15 Aug 52, frm John Morrissey, K.C. Mo. 12. Ltr did 20 Aug 52, frm Gore Vidal, Barrytown, N... ter did 20 Aug 52, frm Steve Davis, La Grange, Ill. 14. Itr dtd 22 Aug 52, frm Lloyd Geisness, Alexandria, Minnesota Itr dtd ? frm Robert J. Humel, Toledo, Ohio 16. Ler did 29 Aug 52, frm Seth Pope, Downingtown, Pa. 17• Itr dtd 29 Aug 52, 18. frm Mrs, Bessie Colton Johnson, Detroit, Mich. Ltratd, 28 Aug 52? fim Richard 0. Nelson, Laurel, Mont. 19• Itr dtd 26 Aug 52, frm Maj. John J. Phillips., (retd.) Temple City, Calff. 20: Ltr am 3am Sanger BaBt ChiCa 5e Endia Ph.D., Hyattsville, Nd. tr Irm Sam Singer, Bast Chicago,. Ltr dtd 29 Aug 52, frm Roy F. Ball, Capt. U.S.Army, Retd, wItr fru Mrs. Cletus Dodd, Dallas, Texas.

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Chief, Air Technical SACUR ORMATTON (Unel) Material for Project Blue Boole SEP 16-195 Ig USAP - APOIN RaJ Fournet/rh/71016 1. the inclosed letters are forwarded for your infornation, appropriate flying objects. 2. No acknowledgments or replies have been made by this office. 8. Inels (w/orig only) 1, Ltx fr A.A. Murray, Car • Brestow, Va., atd 28 Jul 52 2. Litr otd. 13 Aug 52, Er Hans W. Groth, eV. wa. WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence. 3. Ltr dta Aug 32, Ix J. Lesner, 4. Bon dra 11 Cue Fa, tr Are. B.J. Vos, Notean, Va., w/inel. COUPON DESTENATION MADE 5. Ltz ata 7 Aug 52, fr T. Reamsnyder, Derby, N.Y. 6. Like take Aug 5.,. * Mira, Ray Sheinbers 3a2.2 ATIC Take Luzerne, W.Y. 7- Itr atd 29 Jul 52, fr Thad W. Culmer II, Robinson, I11. 8. Ltr dtd 19 Aug 52, fe S.C. luggin, Cleveland, Ohio M/R not required. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 W1/mill CAl USAF. AFOIN-2A 10413al Capt. G 22 SEP1952 TEN TO CO 4100 • AFOIN Coondination Copy

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SECURITY INFORMATION APOIN-2A2 Major Fournet/bps/71016 W/13 Sept 52 (Unel) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAP - APOIN Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Maj Pournet,/ops/71016 Tright-Patterson AYB Ohio 1. The inclosed letters are forded for your infomation, appropriate action and retention. All relate to various theories and proposals on unidentified flying objects. 2. No acknowledgments or replies have been made by this office. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEP OF STAFF: 8 Incis 1. Itr dtd 28 Jul 52, frm As Murray, Ondr. Brestow, Va• 2. Itr dtd 23 Aug 52, fem Hans W. Groth, P.V. NoT. 3. Itr dod Aug 52, frm J. Lesher, Santa Ana, Calif 4. Itr dtd 11 Aug 52, fm Mrs.B.J, Vos, MeLean, Va., w/inel, 5. Ltr dtd 7 Aug 52, fm T. Reamsnyder, Derby, N..• 6. Itr did 6 Aug 52, fm Mrs. Ray Sheinberg› Take Luzeme, NoX. 7. Itr dtd 29 Jul 52, frm Thad W. Culmer IT, 8. Tor ded 19 Aug 52, Som TaC. Hueetn, Cleveland, Ohio WILLIAM A. ADAMS Color, plea Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorste of Intelligence, DeS/0 AFOIN-X Reference Cy. G OUT 2 SEP1952 No M/R necessary• TOL 11614 LOTTIE SECURITY INFORMATION

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SECURITY INFOR (Uncl) Material for Projeet Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Dept of the Air Force SEP 16 1952 Hq USAF - APOIN Maj Fournet/th/71016 AFOIN -2A2 1. The inclosed letter with attachments is forwarded for your information and retention. 2. Reply expressing USAN appreciation has been made by APOIN-X. 000.9 flying Daco 1 Inel. Ltr dtd 2 Aug 52, Erin D. Jesch, Grants Pass, Oregon w/inels WILITAM A. ADANS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Director of Intelligence ATOIN Coordination Copy 22 SEP 1952 MR not required. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 Wit will AFOIN-2A Stube ht SECURITY XIPOEMATION Anal

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AFOIN- 2A2 Maj Fournet/ abv/71016 Wrtn 15 Sept 1952 Chief, Air Techntcal Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (U) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAT - AFOIN-2 SEP 16 1952 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 00 0.9 Flying The inclosed letters are for your information and retention. They were referred to this office by the Adjutant General, US Army. 2. Replies have not yet been made to Mr. Mones and Mr. Melaney. However, the Army notified Mr. Ingram that his letter was being referred to the Air Force, and further correspondence with him is therefore not mandatory. 3. Incle 1. Ltr fr Mr. A.R. Mones dtd 30 July 1952 2. Ltr fr Mr. Orin W. McHaney dtd 14 Aug 1952 3. Ltr fr Mr. Joseph W. Inghram dtd 5 Aug 1952 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USA? Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/0 no m/R Necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A OUT G 16 SEP1952 HỌ LONG ON TATTE AFOIN COORDINATION COPY

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SECUR ANTON (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force SEP 16. 1952 Ug USAF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/rh/71016 AFOIN-2A2 chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson ArB Ohio 1. Inclosures are forwarded for your informtion, appropriate action and retention. 2. Request preparation of appropriate indorsements acknowledging receipt. 00.9 деус SEGURITY INFORMATION dee 2 Inels. 1. Ltr fr Pinecastle AFB dta 23 Jul. 52w/w Inds 2. Ltr fr Bolling AFB đtd 11 Aug 52 w/1 Incl Itr, 4th Dist. OSI, dta 4 Aug 52 WITTIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAR Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimetes Directorate of Intelligence COUPON: DESIGNATION MADE x 322,2 Alle COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Дивля сі. 19 SEP 1952N Cel UStF. THEN

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 13 Sept 52 SEP 16 1952 000.4 7 lying Dies Mr. J. W. Pennington Route 1, Box 132 Mobile, Alabama Dear Mr. Pennington: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. However, we don't wish to impose on your generosity any further and will attempt to render the suggested interpre- tations ourselves. Many thanks, though, for your kind offer of additional assistance. Х- 095, Penne Sincerely, + J. W, JOHN T. MITTHEWS, Captain, USAF JOHN J. MORROW Colonel, USAT Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AF OIN-2A OUT & 17 SEP AF OIN- 22 - HO AFOIN COORDINATION COPY tus Capt

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AFOIN-2A2 15 Sept 52 Non-mil ltr Non-mil Itr to Mr. J.W. Pennington, Mobile, Alabama. AFOIN-2 AFOIN-2A Ltr for approval and dispatch. 15 Sept 52 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 AFOIN-2A дот X

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AFOIN-2A2/ Maj Fournet/f/71016 wrtn 16 Sep 52 - INFORMARION 8800ND (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book SEP 16.1952 Dept of the Air Porce Hq USAF - APOIN Mnd Bournet/ fa/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Weight-Patterson AFB Chio 1 Incl Rpt of U/I flyobs, w/2 Incis - statements re subj. 1. Inclosed correspondence is forwarded for your information and retention. 2. Request acknowledgnent of receipt by indorsement bo basic letter. WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/C х322.2 АТК COUPOS DESIGNATION MADE 000.95 lying ArOIN Coordinanton исх 18 SEP 1952 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A 2л USAF SECURITE INFORMATION

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/th/71016 wrtn 1ộ Sep 52 AFOIN-2A2 16 September 1952 000,9 Flying k Mes. Nellie T. Dull. Route 3 Staunton, Virginia Dear Mrs. Dull: We wish to assure you that the contents of your letter, dated 1 August 1952, were not divulged to anyone outside of Air Force Intelligence and that we treat all information such as you submitted as strictly confidential. Therefore, the concern expressed in yours of 12 August 1952 is unfounded. Mr. Scott's announcement of his theory at about the same time that you corresponded with us was merely a colnei- Furthernore, his theory and yours are quite dissimilar. The only thing in caron is that, you both utilize some aspects of electrc-magnetisn in arriving at your respective conclusions. We hope that this information will help dispel any doubt which you may have concerning the use of the ideas which you submitted. Sincerely, x 095. Dull, Mrs. nellie T. WILITAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A G 18 SEP ,952 19 CRUSAF

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 15 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare non-military letter to Mrs Nellie T. Dull of Staunton, Virginia. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. On 1 Aug 52 Mr.s. Dull wrote in a letter to USAF Intelligence in which she theorized, in a completely amateurish manner, that electro- magnetism could account for "flying saucers". The re was absolutely no technical foundation to her ideas, and, actually, she presented the entire thing in the form of a question, viz. "please let me know if this is the answer. " 3. A routine reply, thanking her for the suggestion, was dispatched by this office 20 August 1952. 4. In a second letter dated 12 Aug 52, Mrs. Dull expresses concern that her ideas were "stolen" by Mr. Noel Scott of the Engineer Research and Development Lab since the latter announced his ionization theory shortly after Mrs. Dull wrote her first letter. 5. Copies of both letters from Mrs. Dull and our reply are attached. 6. A reply has been prepared, the contents of which should alleviate Mrs. Dull's concern. 7. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 8. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached letter. COORDINATION: afoin-2A2, Col Wolfe, Ext. 7599001 44/ AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 hale 4t AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 13 Sept 52 000,9 SEP 15 1952 Miss Florence Easley 11702 St. Clair Cleveland, Ohio Dear Miss Easley: Your recent telegram concerning unidentified flying objects has been referred to this Directorate. We are giving your ideas careful consideration and appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. No M/R necessary Sincerely, JOHN T. MATTHEWS, Captata, USAF JOHN J. MORROW ColOnel, USAF Leputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence x-095, Easley wis thornie COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN COORDINATION COPY AFOIN -2X Omarkens Cant UsAP SER 1952

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AFOIN-2A2 15 September 52 Non-Mil ltr Non-mil Itr to Miss Florence Easley Cleveland, Ohio AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 15 September 1952 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 88 Ltr for approval and dispatch. som 19443

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fetters AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 13 September 1952 SEP: 15 1352 Mr. Zed Taylor 3101 Clinton Drive Houston 10, Texas Dear Mr. Taylor: Your letter of 5 August 1952 to the Department of the Army was referred to us since we are responsible for the "flying saucer" investigation. We will be happy to receive any additional information on the subject which you care to volunteer. Your interest is appreciated. x-095 Taylar, €- 095 choling, zed Sincerely, Чита JOHN T. MATTHENS, Captain, USAF JOHN J. MORROW Colonel, USAT Davuty Director for Estinates Directorate of Intelligence No M/R necessary. Orig Itr to be filed in AFOIN-2A2 15101 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A 194 ливе в 12 5824952 DIR. AFOIN-COORDINATION COPY

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/db*/71016 13 September 1952 SEP 15 1952 Mr. Gustav F. Ebding 4125 East 95th Street Cleveland 5, Ohio Dear Mr. Ebding: Your letter of 11 August 1952 to the Department of the Army has been referred to us for attention. We will be pleased to receive any information or ideas which you may have concerning the subject of "flying saucers". Your interest and efforts to assist us are appreciated. Sincerely, JOHN T. MATTHENS, Captain, USAP JOHN J. MORROW Cozenel, USAF Leputy Director for Estimates Dirootorate of Intelligence No M/R necessary. Orig Itr to be filed in AFOIN-2A2 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Ся ні ін 7- SEP 1852 AFOIN COORDINATION COPY

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AFOIN-2A2 13 Sept 52 Ltrs Ltrs to Mr. Gustav F. Ebding, Cleveland, Ohio Mr. Zed Taylor, Houston, Texas Mr. Jour Stary-Kim, Westbury, N. Y. AF OIN-2A AF OIN-2A2 15 Sept 52 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Ltrs for approval and dispatch. 002 ASE. ASSE 25242

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 Wrtn 15 Sept 1952 SEP 15. 1952 Mr. E. L. Lull New Ute Hotel Salt Lake City, Uteh Dear Mr. Iull: Based on the information in your telegram of 29 July 1952, your book "Daniel and the Atonic Equations of the Loaves" has been carefully studled and due notice taken of your conclusions, particularly that regarding the date of 4 October 1954 (presumably revised by your telegram to 4 October 1952). This data is receiving our carefal consideration. Your efforts on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and of 022r country are indeed appreciated. Sincerely. x-045, JOHN T. MATTHEWS, Captain, USAF JOLIN J. MORROW Colonel, USAR Deputy Director for Estimatos Diroctorato of Intelligence full 8. L COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Sube Got 6 17 SEP 1952 000 9 4л у Дис AFOIN COORDINATION COPY

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COPY DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE STAFF MESSAGE DIVISION INCOMING CLEAR MESSAGE SMD A14 1 WU J$78 NL PD SALT LAKE CITY UTAH JUL 29 1952 INTELLIGENCE UNIT US AIR FORCE PENTAGON BLDG WASHDC WITH RESPECT TO THE RECENT HYPERSPACE DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE DISC COMPANY IN FREE SPACE IT MAY HAPPEN THAT THE COMPUTATIONS SHOWN IN MY BOOK "DANIEL AND THE ATOMIC EQUATIONS OF THE LOAVES" ARE IN ERROR BY * ABOUT TWO YEARS E L LULL NEW UTE HOTEL JUL 30 525A ACTION: OIN AF IN: 14051 (30 Jul 52) UNCLASSIFIED COPY

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LOTMOILD SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 13 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare a non-military letter to Mr. E. L. Lull of Salt Lake City. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. In a telegram to this Directorate dated 29 July 1952 (AF IN 14051), Mr. Lull states that, based on certain recent data, his calculations in his book "Daniel and the Atomic Equations of the Loaves" may be in error by about 2 years. 3. A copy of this book was obtained through the Army Library from the Library of Congress. It is significant that the latter classifies the book as BS (Bible). 4. This analyst must plead innocent to any accusation that he is a theologian. Nonetheless, on the assumption that any infor- mation regardless of origin or nature may possibly prove helpful to Intelligence and applying amateur theology, the book was scanned and the following conclusions derived: a. Mr. Lull, who is an engineer, has attempted to establish a correlation between certain significant dates in history and specific passages in the Testaments and the Book of Mormon by the use of mathematical analyses. b. Further, by the same analyses, he arrives at certain future dates which, by analogy, he concludes are indicative of extreme significance to the world. One such date is 4 Oct 54. It is implied that a revelation will be made on that date in fulfillment of one of Daniel's prophecies in the old Testament and that this revelation will be a joyous rather than a grievous one. 5. It is assumed that Mr. Lull's statement to the effect that his calculations may be in error by about 2 years refers to the 4 Oct 54 derivation and, further, that the error is positive, i.e. that the date ORMATION

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PrOTRICTER BOOTED SECURITY INFORMATION should be 4 Oct 52. This assumption is based on the urgency with which Mr. Lull informed us of his error (by telegram). 6. It is additionally assumed that Mr. Lull intends that the aforementioned date be associated with Project Blue Book since: a. He states in his telegram that the basis for his belief that he made an error in his original calculations (presumably re 4 Oct 54) is "the recent hyperspace demonstrations of the Disc Company in free space". b. His telegram was dispatched at the height of the most recent "flying saucer" flurry in the press (the date of the telegram is the same as that on which General Samford held a press conference on the subject). 7. Accordingly, a reply to Mr. Lull has been prepared expressing appreciation and stating that due notice has been taken of his con- clusions. 8. Additionally, this analyst has marked 4 Oct down as a red letter day and is eagerly awaiting its arrival since it apparently means that the mystery of the "flying saucers" will finally be solved and his toil towards that end will no longer be necessary. 9. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 10. Approval and dispatch of attached letter to Mr. Lull. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col Wolfe, Ext. 75990 H AFOIN-24, Col Adams, Ext, 21012 ore Goin AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 Jama 2. RESTA SECURITY INFORMATION

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AF OIN-2A2 Non-Mil Ltr to Mr. E. L. Tull 15 September 1952 Non-Mil Ltr AFOIN-2 AFOIN-2A 15 September 52 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Ltr for approval and dispatch. AFOIN-2A коми X

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HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA DINC 350 SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT 8 SEP 1952 TO: Director of Intelligence Headquarters USAF Washington 25, D.C. The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded as per instructions AFT 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT: FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL: 4 Incls 1. IR-133-52 (3cys) 2. IR-134-52 3oys) 3. IR-135-52 (4oys) 4. IR-136-52 (2eys) RAY /P. STEWAR?, Major, USAP Asst Adj Gen COUPON DESIGNATION MADE 11 Sept 52. Inclapa in 0 141-102 may, Pandolfo Bie 116/ но navt ОІВНИЕ

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T AU HẢI N CG REC'D 16 SEP 1952 DIR/INT HỌ USAF 9n1ạn expieo.

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RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA DINC 350 SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT 11 SEP 1952 ТО: Director of Intelligence Headquarters USAF Washington 25, D.C. The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded as per instructions AFI 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT. FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL: 2 Incls 1. IR-129-52 (3eys) 2. IR-130-52 (2 cys) Rant on есла Major, USAF Asat Adj Gen 000.9 Flyig. ма COUPON DESIGNAILUN 17 sept. may Pandolfo Dietri 6 k

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0107 12142 REC'D 16 SEP 1952 DIR/INT HO USAP

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SECURITY INPORMATION Wrtn 10 September 52 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book 11 SEP 52 Dept of the Air Force Hq USAT - AFOIN Naj Fournet/abv/71016 AFOIN-242 Attached cable fron USAIRA Norway is for your informtion. It is the reply to our cable APOIN 56103 dated 19 Aug 52, an information copy of which was addressed to you. BY CONNAND OF THE CHINE OF STAFF: Incl (w/ Orig only) Gable CAP IN 98951 đtd 22 Aug 52 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topieal Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN- 2A 1943ив сл. AFOIN COORDINATION COPY NO M/R NECESSARY. * 322,1 A TIC ORMATION When inel ta) No, ishe the Confiden tide nt attached). dation of this Brabane Restricted be down- hin accordance WICKP/8524pe, APR 205-1. DIR/INT HỌ USAR,

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aloren SECURITY INFORMATION (Unclasal (ed) Investigation of Ineident of Sation to 11 SEP *52 Chief, Air Technieal Intelligence Center Fright-Patterson AFB Chio Dept of the Air Force Maj enb/7202.6 0009 Амил. 1. The inclosures relate to the Investigntion of an inoident which allege occurred during the night of 2/2, September 1952, and which has a possible relation to Projoct Blue Book. The Investigution we conducted by thie offiee on 3 and September 1952. 2, Inclosures 1 and 2 give detaila of the investigation. A list of samplee obbeined daring the inventigation and pertinent data on esch are included in Inclosure 3. samples have been forwarded to 08I with a request that they bo submitted to the for lab analysis. The results of the analyale dil be formanded an soon as they bacone availablo, 3. Inclosure 4 contains 5 photographie negitives taken of the arun in AF OIN question at 2430 hours on 4 Septenber 1952, A21 sbote exoept the one showing the cap on the ground were talon of the ring in ito original state. The color of the deposit ms approamately the ame as on the proceding evoning then amples wore taken, but the amount of the deponit appeared to have dininished somethate The shot in wich the cap appenrs on the ground was taken after lime- sbone had been apread over the origini ring in onder to provide better definition. Care was taken to dupliante the original configuration, both no to shipe and density. BY COMMAND OF THE GHINE OF SCAFP: 4 Inclas Suar 2 3 Sketein/ araD Let obtainod Photographie negs (5) WILITAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USA: chief, topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 27 04 52 cross referrence cy to ATIC only No M/R necessary. of #/tarback cy) TOMOTED SECURITY INFORMATION G 11 S621952 DIRINT 10T

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RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS 6580TH MISSILE TEST WING Hollomen Air Force Base, New Mexico MTHIP 10 September 1952 SUBJECT: Transmittal of Air Intelligence Information Report TO: Director of Intelligence Headquarters, USAP Washington 25, D. C. In complience with Air Force Letter 200-5, Unidentified Flying FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER: COUPON DESIGNATION MADE 0010386 SECURITY INFORMATION RESTRICTED 000.9 flying D sco 1 Incl: Atr Intel Into Rpt (3 cys) Lt. Col., USAF Deputy for Fersomel x 319.1 AF Intelligence Rept HO neve 18.030 BEC.D

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DISPATCHED: HOLLOMAN AF BASE, NEW MEXICO - 2 AM 7: 47 REC'D 18 SEP 1952 DIR/INT HO USAE

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9 septis AG AO-CCY Flying Saucers Chief of Staff TAGO U, S. Air Force Washington 25, D. C. OPER. 1. Forwarded as a matter of primary interest. 2. Writers have been inforned of this reference. FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL: 13 AUG 1952 11 August 1952 Mr. Acker/52267 000. 9 Flying Wme O. Williams Adjutant General 8 Incl 1. Ltr from T. Houritan 2. Ltr 1 Aug 52 3. Ltr 31 Jul 52 4• Ltr 29 Jul 52 5. Ltr from Billy Cooey 6. 7. Ltr 2 Aug 52 Ltr 2 Aug 52 from Mr. Schaefer 8. Ltr 1 Aug 52 TO: Chief, Air Technical FROMt Dept of the Air Torce Date: Intelligence Genter Hq USAP - APOIN • Wright Patterson AF3 Chio G 11 SEP 1952. DIRINT shaM/9. September. GO ent No. Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 1. Porwarded for your information and retention. 3. Since all letters have been acknowledged by the Army, further eorrespondence is not mandatory. AFOIN OF TEN CHINE 8 Incle Withdrsun Incl 4 NO MR Necessary COORDINATION: AFOIN- 2A2 CAl Swine AFOIN-2A Reaches. WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAI Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DaS/0 RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION

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Wrtn 9 September 1952 0.. RELE SECURITY INFORMATION Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAT - AFOIN Naj Fournet/ dbv/71016 AFOIN-242 1. Inclosed letter is forwarded for your information and retention. 2. News releases on 18 and 19 August 1952 were scanned for indications that writer attempted to carry out threat of "exposure" mentioned in his letter. Nothing res found. Although this is a rather obvious hoax, it would be interesting to termine what an analysis of his photograph would reveal and, through your clipping service, 1f any mention of an exhibition is found, perhaps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvenia newspapers. BY COMMAND OF THE CHINF OF STAFF: 1 Incl (w/orig only) Ltr dtd 3 Aug 52 (Anonymous) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 M/R NECESSARI. X322.79 TIC AFOIN COORDINATION COPY COORDINATION: AFOIN- 2A2 AFOIN-2A 36 11 SEP 1952 40 SITTER SECUKLAY INFORMANTON

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RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-2A2 Papt Maj Fournet/abv/71016 wrtn 8 Sept 1952 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Oh io (Unclassified) M,terial for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force HQ USAT - APOIN Tournet/71016 1. The Inclosed letters are forwarded for your information, appropriate action and retention. All concern sightings of unidentified flying objects. 2. No acinowledgements or other replies have been made by this office. BY COMNAND OF THE CHITT OF STATT: 23 Inols (w/ortg only) (see attached sheet for listing) JAMES P. BaCKSTA WILLIAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Policy and Management Group 01110e, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 97lying 19. a co AFOIN COORDINATION COPY COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 Сер везлая під вили SECURITY INFORMATION

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1. Ltr fr G. Raymond Dillon, Capt, CAP, Belaton, Minn. atd 24 Jul 52 Itr fr Jerry Mliott, Roanolte Rapids, N. C. w/Inel atd 23 Jul 52 3. Ltr fs Jerry 3111ott, Roanoke Rapids, M. C. w/ Incl atd 25 Jul 52 4. Itr fr Corliss Gramer, Arlington, Va. atd 22 July 52 5. Anonynous ltr fr Noionis, Pla. dtd 25 July 52 6. Itr fr Jim Levenburger, Saginaw, Nich. atd 22 July 1952 7. Itr fr Nrs. E. M. West, Creston, Iowa dtd. 22 July 1952 8. Ltr fr Betty Marshall, Havertown, Pa dtd 1 Aug 52 Anonynous 1tr fr San Francisco, Calif atd 29 July 1953 10. Ltr fr Michael Daffy, Carlin, Nevada atd 31 July 1952 11. Itr fr Dora Yeaton, Portsnouth, N. H. &ta (PH) 29 Jul 52 12. Ltr fr Doris Clemens, Pandosa, Gregon, at 2 Aug 1952 13. D/T fr TAG v 1 Incl ata 6 Aug 1952 14. Itr fr Monroe J. Kight, Hot Springs, Ark. atd 3 Aug 52 Ltr fr Silvino R. Castella, New Bedford, Mass atd 27 Jul 52 16. Itr fr William 7. 0ºConnor, No. Hollywood, Calif atd 23 Jul 52 17. Itr fr Vrs. Raymond 0. Pratt, Brattleboro, Vermont dtd 6 Ang 52 18. Itr fr Richerd Little, Bmhurst, Ill, ata 31 Jul 52 19. Itr fr Lucy D. Sanders, Ypsilanti, Mich, ata 6 Aug 52 20. tr fr Johanie Mittl, Kutztown, Pa. atd 31 Jul 52 21. Ltr fr Albert H. Sundahl, (Opt-Ret.), Spokene, Wash atd 31 Jul 52 Ltr fr John T. Byrd, Normen, Ark., atd. (PH) 8 Aug 52 23. Itr fr Keith W. Johnson, Dallas,

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CAFOIN- 2A2 8 September 1952 D/г (U) Material for Project Blue Book ХКОН AFOIN-2 AFOIN-2A 8 Sept 1952 Maj gamet/aby/71016 D/F forwarded for approval, signature and transmission. AFOIN-2A В SIDG 2352 Angd To Signed: AIRHO ezin 20 Pow. 50 0-36 Previoue 10962060 52 256067

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fommet /abv/71016 wrtn 8 Sep 52 (Unclassified) Suggested Reply to Nr. Berriage (Partial) AF Press Desk, OSAT-OPI Deputy Director for Estimates, D/1, 20S/o SEP - 9 1952 Maj Journet/abv/7101,6 APOIN-242 1. In addition to the usual comments to be incorporated into a reply to Mr. Berridge by your office, it is suggested that the following paragraph be included: "The details of the observation which you made were referred to our Intelligence analysts for their study and comment. They have informed me that, although the object could possibly have been a high altitude balloon ascending through different wind strate, they find it impossible to arrive at a definite conclusion. However, they were happy to receive the information and to add it to the data from other sightings which they process and anelyse constantly." 2. It is also reconnended that appropriate comments be made regarding General Sanford's statements during his recent press conference, particularly those dealing with current USAT attitude towards the subjeet and plans for the future. Stressing his statement about "adequste but not frantic attention" should also help. 3. Mr. Berridge's letter is returned herewith. 095, berridge, Ms. Willian A "1 Incl Itz fr Wn. A. Berridge đtd 30 Jul 52 Colonel, USAF Chiof, Policy and Management Group Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 000, 9 Flying k uce AFOIN COORDINATION COPY COORDINATION: COUPON DESIGNATION MADE AFOIN-2 AFOIN-24.2 Col How AFOIN-2A Mula Colans 10 Sept 52 18 delock A.M.

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AFOIN-242 Maj Tournet/abv/71016 8 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM 1. To prepare an R & R to OSAT-OPI. FACTS AND DISCUSSION 2. A personal letter from Mr. William A. Berridge to General Vandenberg was referred toOSAT-OPI for preparation of a reply for signature in AFCCS. In this letter Mr. Berridge reports the sighting of an unidentified flying object and com- ments that he is disturbed over recent public remarks made by D/I personnel on this subject. 3. Major Fournet discussed the letter with OSAIOPI. at the latter's request and indicated that AFOIN-2A2 would be happy to suggest certain appropriate comments which could be incorporated into a reply. It was understood by OPI that AFOIN-2A2 was not undertaking the complete reply since it was largely a matter requiring public relations treatment. 4. The attached R & R sets forth those comments and suggestions considered appropriate from the D/I standpoint. 5. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED 6. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached R & R. ORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col Wolfe, Ext. 71379 2W AFOIN-24, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 tae APOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 un

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FROM: SUMMARY TO: FROM: REMARKS COVER SHEET RECORD OF BASIC CORRESPONDENCE OR REQUEST DATE CLASSIFICATION 8 Sept 59 AFOIN-242 TYPE (U) Suggested Reply to Mr. Berriage (Partial) SUSPENSE DATE ASGD BY NO. 1200 10 SEPTEMBER 1952 M.E. SMITH mas CSS 019285 DATE REC*D D/1 29 August 1952 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AFOIN- 2 DATE 8 Sept 52 AFOIN-2A NO. 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/ 71016 R&R submitted for your approval, signature and dispatch. AFOIN- de Capit. Suspense CSS $ *1200 10 SEPTEMBER 1952 IN OFFICE OUT (Use reverse IN for additional OFFICE remarks) OUT AFOIN- P- P/PL P/MIC P/FL AFOIN- C c/CC C/DD C/ AA AFO IN - A AFOIN- V V/ AE V/ AF V/ TC AFO IN - T T/ TP T/TR T/ AO C/SR 381135 PERS T/ AV T/PV AFOIN-D E/EA E/PE B E/CE E/WE E/CI ACTION ASGD TO DATE DISPATCH SIGNED DATE FILE AFHQ FORM 15 JOE 5, 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE IN OFFICE OUT ASST EXEC ASST EXEC EXECUTIVE DIR/ INT 1 Coordination 3675

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HECTOINTER SECURITY TAFORMATION 000,9 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A2 9 SEP '52 Maj Fournet/ cmb/71016 Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Chio 1. Inclosed correspondence from CIA with attached sighting report is forwarded for your information and retention. to ta i hean, ad, the dro, or the o be pond to ith him la not mandatory. BY COMMAND CF THE CHIEF OF STAFF: 1 Inel: w/orig. only corres. fr CIA w/attached sighting rpt 095 GDURON JAMES P. BECKOTI WILLIAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Policy and Management Group Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence Manhien DESIGNATION MADE AFOIN- COORDINARION No M/R necessary CCORDINATION: 1952 G AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFO IN-2. DENTITER SECURITY INFORMANTON

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AFOIN-2A2 8 Sept 52 D/F (U) Material for Project Blue Book AFOIN-2 AFOIN- 2A 8 Sept 52 1 Maj Fournet/abv/71016 D/J for approval, signature and dispatch. AFOIN-2A 1557 57250 A8311 Asgd To: gned: ANTIQ Foria 0-36 Previous Editions of 20 Now 50 25247

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RECTRICTED SECURETY INFORMATION Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force 9 SEP '52 Hq USAF - APOIN-212 Maj Pournet/ cmb/71016 1. The inclosed letters are forwarded for your information and retention. They fall in the "theories and suggestions" category. 2. No replies of any kind have been made. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAPF: NAMES P. BECKETI WILLIAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Policy and Management Group O.Pice, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 15. Itr fr M. Mobley dtd 7 Aug 52 16. card fr G.A. Swanson đtd 4 Aug 52 17• 18. Itr fr F.I. Wood Itr fr Dr 0.. Greenberg dtd. 11 Aug 52 reefd 19. Itr Mr Park dtd 8 Aug 52 ATON MADE X-322.7 ATIC 19 Incls: 1. Itr fr L.G, Newlin atd 5 Aug 52 2, Ltr fr I. Helekal dtd 13 Aug 52, w/attchd article 3. Itr fr H.I, lichselson đtd 3 Aug 52 4. Ltr fr C.A. Thomas dtd 29 July 52 5. Ltr fr P.S. Bennick đta 20 July 52 6. Ltr fr C.S. Keen đtd 1.1 Aug 58 Itr fr Mies E. Mack dtd 1 Ang 52 8. Itr fr J.P, Bessor dtd 31 Jul 52 9. Ltr fr N. Rothstein dtd 31 Jul. 52 10. Ltr fr Irs W. Schulta dtd 30 Jul. 52 11. Lor fr R. Fank RESTRICTED đtd 30 Jul 52 12. Itr fr F.E. Grote SECURITY INFORMATION đtd 1 Aug 52 13. Itr fr C. Fanzer dtd 7 Aug 52 Coordination 14. Ltr fr B. Hines dbd. 8 Ang 52 SEP 1952 J.FOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 000,9 Dias COORDINATION CY

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AFOIN-2A2 5 Sep 52 D/T (U) Material for Project Blue Book AFOIN-2 AFOIN-2A D/F for signature and dispatch. AFOIN-2A 5 Sep 52 1 Maj Tournet/abv/71016 5157

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RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN -2A SUBJECT: 8 September 1952 (Restricted) Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, Discussion Conference with OIR Personnel TO: Chief of laval Research Department of The lavy Washington 25, D. C. 1. Reference is made to your letter, OXR:421 FLIesw, Ser: 21517, subject, "Unidentified aerial phenomena; request for information concerning," dated 15 August 1952, requesting Air Force participation in a discussion of unidentified serial phenomena, at a convenient date on or after 15 September 1952. It is suggested that the discussion be held at 1000 hours on 17 September 1a Room 1803, Building T-3, Navy Department. 3. In view of the technical nature of the discussions to be held, and the desirability of possible attendance by Air Technical Intelligence Center personnel, it ie requested that a representative of the Office of Naval Research make direct contact with Major D. J. Pournet, USAT, Room 4B-860, Extension 71016, Pentagon, who will represent the Air Force in these discussions and is authorized to make any necessary arrangements. 4. Should the date and time for these discussions, as recommended in paragraph 2 above, be inconvenient, it is suggested that a date be mutually decided upon between your representative and Major Fournet. FOR THE CHIRF OF STAFE: COUPON DESIGNATION MADE liam a. adam WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estinates Directorate of Intelligence AFOIN -2A2 AFOIN-2A 6 10 9EP(952 18118 SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN COORDINATION COPY

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DEPARTMENT 01 DEN RESTRIOTEI ПАРДі DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH WASHINGTON 25, D. C. IN REPLY REFER TO ONR: 421 : FIT sesw Ser: "21517) AUG 15 1952 CCONDIT INCARNA A SCION WINE IN BU From: To: Chief of Naval Research Director of Intelligence U. S. Air Force Subj: Unidentified aerial phenomena; request for information concerning 1. In view of current widespread interest, it is requested that a brief- ing be arranged for the purpose of acquainting interested activities within the Office of Naval Research with the latest developments of the investi- gation of unidentified aerial phenomena obtained under Project Blue Book. The meeting would be limited to about a dozen personnel with a definite "need to know and an acute scientific interest in this project. All in attendance will be cleared through Secret and are acquainted with the background of this progran having seen the official reports of Project Blue Book dated through April 1952. 2. It is suggested that a question-and-answer type discussion be sched- uled for a date on or after 15 September 1952 in Room 1803 of Building T-3, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. 3. The cooperation of the Air Force in making such a briefing possible will be appreciated. C.M. Bolste C. M. BOLSTER This material contains information affecting the national defense of the United Sbates within Who meaning of the Deptorea Tri, Pilla 18, U. S. C., Soottona 795 and 704, the trans- mission or revelatin of which in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited by law. LUOL

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021 RECD 18 AUS 1952 DIR/INT ) HO USAF 113 BIG 7.0%00 P

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HE GO TEN SECURITY INFORMATION M/k Maj Fournet/bao/71016 AFOIN-2A2 w/8 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare a letter for the Chief of Naval Research. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. In a letter to the D/I, the CIR requested a briefing and round table discussion for the purpose of acquainting interested members of his staff with the latest developments in Project Blue Book. It was suggested that the program be held after 15 September 1952 in Room 1803 of Building T-3, Navy Department. 3. The attached letter will inform the CNR that Maj Fournet will conduct the program. A time of 1000 hours on 17 September 1952 is suggested with a request for confirmation. The CIR is also requested to contact Major Fournet, direct and arrange for the details of the conference. 4. Subject matter is not considered suitable for the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 5• Approval, signature and dispatch of attached letter. COORDINATION: COL T. M. Wolfe, APOTI-2A2, Ext 75990 Aw Col W. A. Adams, APOIN-2A, Ext 71564 1л 01 J. J. Morrow, AFOIN-2, Bxt 71110- - SECURITY INFORMATION

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CONDEMNAL SECURITY INFORMATION 8 Sup 12 Resurreced) Movie F11m of Flying Objects Taken 2 Jul 52, Vieinity of Tremonton, Utah Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hg USAT - AFOIT-2A2 Me.j Fournet/th/ Wright-Patterson AFB 71016 Subjeet film, received this office 5 Sep 52, 1s inclosed for appropriate Duplicate of report submitted by the photographer, CPO Delbert C. Newhouse (177283, US, is inclosed for your information in the event that the copy forwarded to you by the IG, H111 AYB, Utah has not been received. 2. A message was dispatched to the CG, WADP on 6 Sep 52, with information eopy to you, requesting that en intelligence officer interview CPO Newhouse and determine additional details of the sighting, it available. 3. A message was also dispatched to the CO, FIll ATB, Utan requesting weather information for the period and vicinity in question. An information copy was dispatched to you. 4. It has been ascertained fron the laval Observatory, Washington, D.C. that (he 0 - 10207) ta quest that 0(3 evate, a 1513 a ma the Location 5. Susgest the f1m be subnitted to the WADC Photo Lab for complete analysis as soon as possible. The following are suggested questiona for thie analysis which, if answered, should facilitate evaluation of the ineident: a. Are images made by light source or reflection? b. Any indication of what kind of objects could have caused images? Is there any bird sufficiently aetinie to cause images? Could they have been caused by aircraft or belloons? c. What causes impression thet some objects at times appear to become 2 or 3 where there was originally one, or, conversely, 2 or 3 objects at times appear to merge into one. d. Do all objects have seme characteristies? (1) Same apparent shape? (2) Same color? 320,1 AT/C Same relative size? 4) Same general motion? 413,53 Film e. What are shape(s), colors) and relative size(s) of objects? To what can the "fade-in" and. "fade-out" of the objects be attributed? as well What type motion is attributable to the objects (about their own exis as about axis of flight path)? h. Is there any sccelleration evident in their motion along fight path axis? 1. Can the motion of the canera (penhing and joggling) be allowed for SEP 1952N SECURITY INFORMATION HQ USAF DIRANT 000,9 Flying Diu COORDINATION

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CONFIDELTA SECURITY INFORMATION sufficiently to permit determination of the angular velocity of objeets which eross the field of view? (Reference particularly the single objeet wich erosses fleldj photographer states that camere waggheld motionless while object crossed fleld of view.) Determine patterns of flight fron position plots for each frame, then: (1) Is there any recurzing pattern in the relative position of the objects? (2) they mintain sane relative positions in formation during any maneuvers, particularly violent meneuvers? (3) Is relative position maintained coincidental with movement about their axes? (4) If undulating notion is present among a number of objects which are maintaining a semblance of formation, do those objects undulate in phase? Ditto for tumbling motion? (5) In there any indication of abrupt chenges in direction of flight path through fairly large angles (e.g. 90° or nore during interval of 2 or 3 frenes)? (6) Do any objects appear to remin motionless at the sene time that others nove about? (7) Can all objeets be accounted for at all times or do some literally diseppear while still well within field of view? 6. Although CPO Mewhouse iid not request that the film be returned to him, it is recomended thet the final footage (of the mountain scenezy) be returned to him immediately and that he be asked if he is willing to accept a duplicate of the initial footage in lieu of the original. If his reply 1s affirmative, sustest the duplicate be forwarded whenever available. 7. Request aâvice of the analytical results as sonn as available. 2 Inels: (w/orig only) 1. Cy of ltz fr CPO Newhouse, đta 11 Aug 52 2. Roll of exposed 16mm 211m. WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAP Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director fr Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 CONFIDENTI SECURITY INFORMATION 2

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SECURITY INFORMANION (Resututed) Request for Lab Analysis of Samples Having Possible Relation to Unidentified Flying Objects. Counter Intelligence Division Directorate of Speeial Investigation, The IG Topical Intelligence Division, Dejuty Director for Batimates, Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O 1 AFOIN-2A 2/haj Fournet/ th/ 71016 1. It is requested that the samples submitted herewith as Exhibits A thru I be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for lab analysis since they may have a possible relation to unidentified flying objects. These samples were removed, from the yard of Mr. Charles Welter Storn residing at 102 North Gerfield Street, Arlington, The circunstances surrounding the incident to which these sanples pertain are outlined in Inclosures 1 and 2. 3. Inclosure 3 gives significant data about each sample. Exhibits G, H and I are submitted for comparison with A thru 7 because of the possibility that this incident represents a prank of some sort involving the use of one or more of these materials. COORDINATION. COPY 3 Inels WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Summy of eireunstances Colonel, USAF 2. Sketch of Area relating to 1 Chief, Topical Intelligence Division 3. List of Exhibits 4. Exhibits A thru I (samples) 4/or.g Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 095 Storm charter Walter Hank Briel n best .52 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 елин AFOIN-2A coan SECURIT ALON

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SUMMARY OF CIRCUMSTANCES: INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE UNIDENTIFIED PLYING OBJECT - ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 1-2 September 1952 1. At 1600 hours on 3 Sep 52, the Directorate of Intelligence, Hg•, USAT received a telephone ell from Mr. Walter Storm, 227 loth Street, Sa, Washington, D.C. (phone LI 31298) that an unusual eirele no no man 2 tep 32m that he the Ved Gene else storm, relation to the USAT investigation of unidentifled flying objects. 2. Major Yournet, of the D/I, ealled on the elder Mr. Storm at his residence (102 North Gorfield Street, Arlington, Ve, phones CH 8508) during the evening of 3 Sep 52. 3. The following was found on Mr. Storm's rear lawn (refer to sketch in Incl 2): a. A circle 18 feet in diemeter and nearly perfectly formed was marked on the lawn by a deposit of some unknown gray substance which was adhering to the grass in clusters of fire globules. b. The band of the circle (around the periphery) was an average of approximately 6 inches wide. c. The deposits in the band were less pronounced end sometimes absent for short distences where depressions or uneveness in the ground surface occurred. d. A small evergreen bush was located at a point about 40 inches Inside the eirele and did not appear to have been disturbed in any way nor were any deposits present on or around it. A clothes line frame located on a central pole overhung the cirele somewhat and had been in place (approximately as shown in Inel 2) on the Might in question. An antenna wire about 40 feet above the ground overhung the circle, exaet anount undeternined. No other vegetation in the area conteined any deposits or maris (ans]] trees were present, as close as 6 or 8 feet trom the cirele). Three types of fertilizer were stored in covered drums near the garage about 15 feet away from the eircle.

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ATTON 4. Mr. and. Mrs.Storm were interviewed and offered the following information: a. Mr. Storm cut the grass in the ares, in question around 1800-1900 hours on 1 Sep 52. The clippings were left where they fell. b. At 2300 hours on 1 Sep 52, Mr. Storm put his dog in the basement for the night. (Notes the dog barks at anyone who comes into the yerd, and, until that time had not sounded off). c. (As related to Mr. Storm later by Mrs. Whitehurst, a neighbor immediately in the rear of the Storn residence and adjacent to the lawn in question.) Mrs. Whitehurst was awakened at about 0400 hours on 2 Sep 52 by barking of dog "wnich seened to be in distress". She looked out of a window in the rear of her house but failed to see anything (it was a rather dark night). d. Upon going out to his car at 0730 hours 2 Sey 52, Mr. Storn noticed the eirele and walked over to examine it. He describes it as having at that time a brown, oily-sandy appearance with what seemed to be a very fine granular structure (as though a fine sand mixed with light 01l had been spread to form this ring). He rubbed some of the substance between his fingers and found it faintly fritty and definitely oily. Mrs. Storm corroborates this description. During mid-afternoon of 2 Sep 52 Mrs. Storm reexamined the ring and found that the color had changed to grayis-blue, and it no longer appeared to be oily. However it still felt olly but no longer felt gritty. She detected no odor upon smelling it. 1. Upon returning from work at 1700 hours 2 Sep 52, Mr. Storm again examined it with his wife. He deseribes the color as purplish-gray; Mrs. Storm describes the color as bluish-grey. Both agree that the ou state and that it had begun to "etysely ize", Mr. storm states that it closely-packed globules on the blades of grass and that it had begun to then felt slick (like graphite) when rubbed between the fingers; Mrs. Storm describes it as a powdery feel. There had been no rain since before the evening of 1 Sep 52, and there wes a hot sun all day on 2 Sep 52. However, there was a heavy reinfell during the night of 2/3 Sep 52). * He describes its appearance as darker (a slate gray) and still formed in globules on the grass blades. It still felt about like graphite, perhaps a bit "thinner" than the preceding evening. (Mrs. Storm removed Sample E that morning). FORMATION

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5. Mr. and Mrs. Whitehurst were not at home end, therefore, were not interviewed. Samples of crass, leaves and soil, and of three types of fertilizer stored nearby were removed for analysis (see Inels 3 ana 4 ). 7• Mr. and Mr's. Storm were very cooperative and appeared to be completely sincere. They stated that they have not recently evineed much interest in the subjeet of unidentified flying objects nor had they discussed the subject with anyone, thereby eliminating any obvious notive for a practical joke.

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APORTERA PLYING WESTIGA LINGTON. POSSUBIE, UNEDENTICIEN VARCENTA Santa 1952 1 6° Clothes lines. 00 square frame E central pole. Antenne Wire about 40' above ground Small evergreen bush 53* high & max diơm 18"

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List of Exhibits: Investigation of Possible Unidentified ying Object - Arlington, Virginia 1/2 Sap 52 - Soil and grass sample fron cirele (at A on Inel 1) Soil and grass sample fron circle diametrically opposite A (at B on Inel 1) - Soil & grass sanples from center of ares within circle - Sanples of grass from various points around eirole - Samples of grass fron various points around eirele - Leaves removed from eirele near B.' - Sample of Vigoro fertilizer • Sample of other commereial fertilizer I - Sample of limestone fertilizer (6 years old) NOTE: A,B,C,D and Y were obtained at 1930 on 3 Sep 52. I was obtained on the morning of 3 Sep 52. G, I and I were stored in covered drums about 15' from outer edge of eirale. - VELON luce 3

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RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA DINC 350 SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT SEP 1952 TO: Director of Intelligence Headquarters USAF Washington 25, D.C. The attached Air Intelligence Information Report is forwarded as per instructions AFI 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subj, FLYOBRPT. FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL: 1 Incl IR-123-52(3cys) Hee Bigu HAL E. BILYEU MAJOR, USAP / 3 Asst Adj Gen 11 Sept 52 COUPON DESIGNATION MADE Onch N/bin O N-1B2 maj. Pandolfo 000,9 Flying Dies

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REC'D SEP 1952 DIR/INT HO USAP TGT

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SECURITE INFORMATION (Conf) Des Verges, Dunhan Sarborn, Request for Information about Counter Intelligence Division Director of Special Investigations, The IC Directorate of Intelligence, DC/0 SEP - 5 1952 Maj Tournet/ops/72016v APOLN-2A2 W/5 Sept 52 Subject was the principal in the alleged sighting of an unidentified flying object in the vicinity of West Palm Beach, Florida on the nicht of 19 August 1952. A field investigation of a technical nature has been conducted by the Air Technical Intelligence Center, but no conclusive resulta have yet been obtained. However, there are indieations of a poesible hoax, vis. the resulte of the FBI lab analysis on Des Vergers' cap (rel your RER to this office did 30 Aug 52) and the actione of Des Vergers subsequent to the alleged sighting. 2. A check of mbject's Marine Corps personnel records has revealed that he was given a bad conduct discharge 1 November 19L4 following his conviction by a civil court in Florida for violation of National Motor Vehicle theft Act. was sentenced to 22 years in the Federal Reformatory at Chillicothe, Onio (Reformatory No, 23542-0) His Marine Corps medical, records were negative as regards psychiatric indications or treatment. каит 3. It has also been learned, fron a source whose reliability cannot be judged, that subject may have been confined at one time to a mental institution in the state of New York. 4. It is therefore requested that the following information be obtained: Any records of psycho-neurotio exanination and/or treatment while confined to the Federal Reformatory at Chillicothe, Chio. be Evidence that he was at one time confined to a nental institution in the state of New York. Labo Colonel, USAT Assistant Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence SECURITY INFORMAATON

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Wrtn 2 Sept 52 хри 3 50. 000. "Flying Saucerg" 8 SEP 1952 Office of Public Inforation, OSD Press Branch, Air Force Desk Deputy Director for Collection and Dissemination 2 APOIN-1/Col Cook/sx/56548 Directorate of Intelligence General Ackeran does not concur in the recommendation contained in paragraph 4, Carment 1, and accordingly has disapproved it. * spun сист EUGENE G. COOK Colonel, USAF Chef, Policy & Management Group Deputy Mrector for Collection and Dissemination Directora a of Intelligence No MR required AFOIN-1 Col Cook FILE COPT - DIRECTORAID OF TANTT TORNON Cmt 1w/ nig * grean. G TenD 1052 BITE

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(Wrtn AFOIN-1A1/Maj Harlow/71067/ht/26 Aug 52) SECURITY INFORMATION Rewitn 29 Aug 52 Assistant Chief of Staff, 6-2, Department of the Army (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting Dept of the Air Force 2- SEP 1952 USAF Col Cook/56548 Washington 25, D. G. 1. Attached for your infomation and action considered appropriate is a copy of Air Force Letter Number 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 which expresses the Air Force in- terest in unidentified flying objects and provides for a reporting procedure. 2. To assist the Air Force in collecting information on this subject, it would e appreciated if such data as may come to the attention of Army personnel on unident- ified flying objects could be reported to the Air Force rapidly and substantially as outlined in paragraph 8e and 8e of attached letter. Contents of attachment may be used in any manner you desire for the issuance of instructions on the reporting of unidentified flying objects. 4• The instructions in this communication supersede those contained in APOIN Letter dated 18 September 1950, subject, Reporting of Infomation on Unconventional Aircraft, with one inclosure. FOR THE CHINE OF STAFF: AFL 200-5 X 321.9 Assutant GEORGE E. PERRY Chif of Colonel, USAF Chief of Management Policy & Management Group Staff - 2.2 Portor to of into Gigence FINI DO SIYMOTOTATO - 1100 SIS G 2 SEP1952 DIR/INT HQ UBA PREVIOUS COORDINATION VALID SECURITY INFORMATION

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RESTRICTED SEGURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-IAL/Maj Harlow/71067/nt Wrtn 26 Aug 52 (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, Department of the Army Dept of the Air Force Ha, USAR, APOIN MaJ Harlow/71067 Washington 25, D. C Attached for your inforation and action considered appropriate, is a copy of Air Force Letter Mubez 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 which expresses the Air Force interest in unidentified flying objects and provides for a reporting procedure. 2. To assist the Air Forde in collecting information on this subject, it would be appreciated if such data as may come to the attention of Army personnel on unident- Sied flying objects could be reported to the Air Force rapidly and substantially as tlined in peragraph 8e and 8e of attached. letter. Contents of attachment may be used, in any minner you desire for the issuance of instructions on the reporting of unidentified flying objects. The previous commication fron the Air Force on this subject is hereby rescinded: Letter AFOIN, Subject: "Reporting of Information on Unconventional Airereft," dated 18 September 1950, with one inclosure. FOR THE CHIKE OF STAFE: Incl 71. 200-5 Petr 4 AROIN CretaR KESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION AROIT-JA AROIN-1A1 salties! Ma.j Harlow Col Bell Col Walton- COPY - DIRECTORATE 8

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RESTRICTE SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-1A1/Maj Harlow/71067/ht Wrtn 26 Aug 52 M/R MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To advise the Army and Navy as to the current Air Force interest in unidentified flying objects and gain their cooperation in reporting such data, as may become available to Army and Naval personnel. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. In the past, AFOIN has requested that the Army and Navy assist the Air Force in the collection of data pertaining to identified flying objects. Our desires were made known in a letter AFOIN, Subject: "Reporting of Infor- mation on Unconventional Aireraft," 18 September 1950 which was signed by Major General Cabell. 3. When the latest AF Instructions on this subject were issued on 29 April 1952 (AFL 200-5) action to advise the Army and Navy of the existence of new instructions was deferred at the request of ATIC pending the develop- ment of an "Observers Questionnaire." This form was to be used as an aid in the extraction of information from observers. General use of this form is not contemplated at this time. 4. At the working level, the Navy has asked to be informed as to the, current Air Force desires in this matter soonest. At levels lower than this headquarters echelons of the Air Force have mis-stated our desires to echelons of the Navy. Instructions on this subject withirthe Navy presently are conflicting and confused. 5. Not for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. RECOMMENDATION: 6. That D/F to the Army and Memo to the Navy be forwarded, asking their cooperation in the reporting of unidentified flying objects and outline a desirable reporting procedure in accordance with AFT 200-5. ACTION: 7. Recommended letters have been prepared. Request they be signed and forwarded. COORDINATION: AFOIN- Coltern AFOIN-IX AFOIN-1A AFOIN-IAl, Maj Harlow Col Bell col Walton LOB RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION

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RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-1A1/Maj Harlow/71067/ht/26 Aug 52 Rewrtn AFOIN-1/Col Cook/st/56548/29 Aug 52 2- SEP 1952 AFOIN MEMORANDUM FOR: THE DIRECTOR OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECT: (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting 1. Attached for your infomation and action considered appro- objects and provides for a reporting procedure. To assist the Air Force in collecting inforation on this subject, it would be appreciated if such data as may come to the attention of Naval personnel on unidentified flying objects could be reported to the Air Force rapidly and substantially as outlined in paragraph 8e and 8e of attached letter. Contents of attachment may be used in any manner you desire for the issuance of instructions on the reporting of unidentified flying objects. The instructions in this communication supersede those con- tained in AFOIN Letter dated 18 September 1950, subject, Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft, with one inclosure. 118 FOR THE CHIMP OF STAFF: G FILE COPY - DIRECTORATE OF INUZITT 1 Inar (w/paiy) AFI. 200-5 SEP 1952 DIR/INT GEORGE E. PERRY Colonel, USAT Chief of Management Polioy & Mansgement Directorate of Intelligen PREVIOUS COORDINATION VALID SECURITY INFORMATION

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RI LOT SECURITY INFORMATION AFOIN-1A1/Maj Harlow/71067/ht Wrtn 26 Aug 52 APOTN MEMORANDUM FOR: THE DIRECTOR OP NAVAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECE: (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting 1. Attached, for your information and action considered appropriate, is a copy of Air Porce Letter Number 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 which expresses the Air Force Interest in unidentifled flying objecte and prov- 1des for a reporting procedure. 2. To assist the Air Force in collecting information on this subject, it would be appreciated. if such date as nay come to the attention of laval persomel on unidentified flying objects could be reported to the Atr Force rapidly and substantially as outlined in paragraph 3e and 8e of attached letter. Contents of attachment may be used in any manner you desire for the issuance of instructions on the reporting of unidentified flying objects. 4. The previous commmication from the Air Force on this subject is hereby rescinded: Letter APOIN, Subjeet: "Reporting of Information on Unconventional Afrcraft," dated 18 September 1950, with one inclosure. FOR THE CHIEF CE STARP: Incl AFL 200-5 AFOIN- Coter SECURLY INFORMATION AFO TN ATOIN-1A1 Ce flitter as i vlow Col Bell PARS Col Walton

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RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION COVER SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC DATE TYPE DATE 26 Aug 52 : M/R SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY (Uncl) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting NUMBER review prior ROUTING to action. Initial "OUT" colum to denote review of completed action. (X-for action: IN (3) (2) (1) OIN. 1 O IN- 1 X OIN-LA "Sie IN OFFICE O IN - 2 O IN - 2X OUT IN OFFICE OIN- 3 OIN- 3X OUT Initial "IN" column to V. for denote coordination) IN OFFICE OUT AFOIN OIN-X BYR OIN- X1 OIN- X2 OIN- IAL M TO: CABLES FILE DI SPATCH 72 152 - md SR NAVAL OFF SR ARMY OFF DATE AFOIN-1 THRU AFOIN-1A and AFOIN-1X FROM: 26 Aug 52 COMMENT NUMBER AFOIN-1A1 COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) Maj Harlow/71067/ht For approval and dispatch, D/F to Depertment of the Army G-2, Memorendun for Director of Naval Intelligence with accompanying M/R for coordination. ROBERT U. ROSWURM Major, USAF Executive, Collection Control Braneb Collection Division Directorate of Intelligence 3750 AFHQ FORM 22 JUL 52 0-86 RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. X- 339 8/29 D 6616 122

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000. 9 УЛунд Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book g SEP Dept of the Air Force Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A2 Ma Fournet/ cmb/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB 1. The inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. Each of these letters has been reviewed by this office for possible application to the project. Replies have been prepared expressing USAF appreciation. 3. It will be noted that the basic theme of ionisation is present in varying degrees in all these letters, and they are therefore somewhat similar to letters received from Prof. Weber and Mr. Hollywood and forwarded to you by separate DF. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF: 7 Incle: ( w/orig DF only) 1. Ltr fr Mr A.G. Manke 2. Ltr fr Mr G. Vondrasel 3. Ltr fr Mr J.0. Luthy 4. Ltr fe Mr G.F. Kennedy 5. Ltr fr. Mr J. Scott 6. Ltr fr Me W.B. Delano 7. Ltr fr Mr H.H. Sloss COUPON DESIGNATION MADE JAMES P. BECKETT S/ WITLIAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Polioy and Management Group Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence BOTH 180 OUT SEP 1952 G DIR/INT AFOIN COORDINATION COPY No M/R is necessary COORDINATION APOIN 2A2 DC Creliab ch. USN AFOIN AFOIN-2 Malari x 350.05 Pujects

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SEE ECTORTEL SECURITY INFORMATION (Unclassified) Correspondence Concerning "Flying Saucers" Counter Intelligence Div., Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/o SEP - 2 1952 Maj Fournet/cj/71016 AFOIN-2A2 1. Inclosure 1 is forwarded for possible investigative action. Since Ir• Springer gives no address, it is impossible to correspond with him and ask for additional information. Therefore, it is requested that steps be taken to have Mr. Springer located and questioned in order to determine (a) the reliability of the information in Inclosure 1, (b) the credibility of his informer, one Samuel P. Jones, and (c) any additional information which may have a relation to the intelligence investigation and analysis of "flying saucers". If Mr. Springer's claims in his last paragraph have any foundation whatsoever, it could have an important bearing on the project. 2. Inclosure 2 is forwarded for your information and any action considered appropriate. The clipping referred to was not recieved. 0 00 9 Flying Disco Coordination Copy 2 Incls: 1. Ltr fr H.D. Springer dtd 31 July 52 2. Itr fr Anonymous not dtd Colonel, USAF Chief, Policy and Management Group Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence + ×095,- 2075. фриту, 7. 201 N X 350:05 Brogento OUT 3 SEP 1952 DIR/INT HỌ LỢNG AFOIN-2A2 Col T. AFOIN-2A Wolfe AFOIN-2 чини AFOIN DESI SECURITY INFORMATION

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ALOTONE SECURITY INFORMATION MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM 1. To prepare R&R to OSI. FACTS AND DISCUSSION M/R who has professed complete knowledge of the "flying saucers". According to Mr. Springer, this Mr. Jones predicted the recent appearance of unidentified objects over Washington, D.C. and vicinity some time before it occurred. It is desired to have Mr. Springer contacted to determine certain information bearing on Project Blue Book. 3• Another letter of anonymous origin intimates that there is some unusual activity on a movie set in California. It is desired to refer this letter to OSI for any action they consider warranted. 4• The R&R will accomplish the referrals mentioned above. 5. Subject matter will not be included in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED 6. Approval, signature and forwarding of attached Rich. COORDINATION Col I. W. Wolfe, AFOIN-2A2, Ext. 75990 Col W. A. Adams, AFOIN-2A, Ext • 71564 Y: Хотой, Col J. J. Morrow, AFOIN-2, Ext. 71110 www. RESTRICTE SECURITY INFORMATION

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July 31, 1952 Major General John Sanford War Department Washington, D.C. Sir: General Sanford everybody is taling about the flying saucers I don't know how I ever got enough nerve to write you but I think it is my turn now to put in my nickels worth. As one serviceman to another I think I can talk frank with you. I think I know the man who is responsible for the flying saucers, it is a long story but I will try to make it as brief as possible. In 1929 at an inventorts meeting in Long Beach in the Rainbow Pier I met a man who called himself, at that time, Samuel P. Jones he had a motor that everyone thought was a fake. He would explain it to you but no one would believe him but me. So as a dumb cluck I tried to give the man a helping hand, he said that this motor could be made in any could be put in ships, locomotives, cars and clinic and a yacht, I took this Jones to this dottor thinking that this doctor might finance him for a motor for his yacht. After the doctor talked to the man awhile, the doctor didn't beieve him, thougit he was nuts, so then I forgot all about this man Jones until World War II. I met this same man in the South Pacific and he was a Skipper in the Army Transport Service. Then after seeing him again and knowing the position he held I took it for granted that he must be pretty smart not nuts. I became very friendly with this man we chummed together for a coule of years in the South Pacifica and every one in awhile he would tak about his not nuts of years. invention. I asked him if this invention was so good why is it that the Government wouldn't take it. to get tht wouldnt tate take it and they busted ate that he ta tried got an interview with President Roosevelt and the President told him that at that time he also had an idea before Congress that if it didntt work out they would all go to the insane asylum. He also told him that his idean was a thousand years ahead of time. i made Tie wet most i tele dimeter and tave der through the air with a control made from the base of a telephone. This I saw with my own eyes. He said that it would fly so fast through the air that the

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С О РУ Major Genezal John Sanford July 31, 1952 Page 2 Again, I asked him why he didn't do something about it and he said it was impossible. I also, asked him why he didn't patent this machine and he gave me anny reasons, taat each and every part about the machine had already been invented and it would take a millionaire to procure the patent rights to this invention. I also asked him wasn't he afraid that someone would steal it from him and he told me that the public was funny that they couldn't see no further than the nose on their face and that if you had a secret that you wanted to keep to tell everybody and nobody would believe you. About three months later I received a leteer from this man telling me that he was ready to make a test, a few days later was the first time I heard about the flying saucers. Since that time I have received many letters from this man Jones. About three weeks ago I received a letter from him again telling me that over Baltimore, Washington, Alexander Virginia, etc., that he was going to let the whole world know that his invention was possible. has happened again. If this man Jones is not the inventor of the flying saucer how is it that he knows two or three weeks ahead of time when they are going to fly? I think that if you will find this man Jones, I know you will get this fantastic story straightened out. His address I do not know but he writes me to my box in Detroit, Michigan and I receive a getter maybe two or three weeks later. When I saw the plane or whatever you want to call it, go so fast you would hardly see it. It was round like a saucer, had a tail like a plane, and when it would sway (as I would say in the air sometimes it would look like a pencil, sometimes like a egg, and again it would look like a balloon so you take it from here. Use your I am going back east tonight at 9 o'clock P.N. Sincerely yours, H. D. SPRINGER

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COPY MAJOR GENERAL JOHN A SAMFORD INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR US AIRFORCE WASHNSGTON D C DEAR SIRS: I AM ENCLOSING A NEWSPAPER CLIPPING APROPO TO MY LETTER. YOUR SO CALLED FLYING SAUCERS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED IN NUMBERS CLOSE TO PEBBLE BEACH CAL. GOLF COURSE. THIS INFORMATION I RECEIVED FROM A S STAR MEMBER OF PAT AND MIKE MOVIE CAST ON WHICH GLKF COURSE THE MOVIE IS IN PRODUCTION. MY INFORMANT WAS ALARMED ABOUT THIS PHENOMINA AS ON CLOSER BOOK THEY RESEMBLE MIDGIT ATOM BOMBS WITH THEIR FAMILIAR UMBRELLA FORMA TION. I ALSO LEARNED THIS BIT OF INFORMATION. ONE OF THE WARNER BROS. SOLD STOCK TO SOMEONE LATER IDENTIFIED AS A CONVICT. HE SAID QUOTE "I DIDN*T KNOW WHO I WAS SELLING TO." THIS MR WARNER WAS ALSO THERE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THERE ARE THIRTY ESCAPED CONVICTS OCCUPYING HOUSES SURROUNDING THIS GOLF COURSE. A MACHINE GUN IS MOUNTED TO STRA TEGICALLY GUARD BATE. OBVIOUSLY ONE OF YOUR ATOM BOMB CRIMINALS IS ON THE LOOSE. THESE PEOPLE FEAR THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THIS MOVIE LOCATION AND ARE ALL SECRETLY WORRIED. I WAS GIVEN THE IMPRESSION THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THESE CONVICTS IS CRIMINALLY INSANE. YOU MAY NOT KNOW THAT IT TAKES SOMETIMES AS LONG A BOUR YEARS TO COMPLETE A PICTURE IN ORDER TO GET ENOUCIL TO DISTRIB UTE ALI, OVER THE WORLD. I WAS TOLD TO NOTIFY THE POLICE. I THINK IT WILL TAKE SOMETHING BIGGER THAN POLICE ACTION TO SOLVE THIS. I MUST SIGN MYSELF AN aUS

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sept 57 SECURITY (Peetaleted) Unidentified object which fell in water off Olinave, Nov 50 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hg USAF -APOIN-282 Wright-Patterson AUB Maj Fournet/1/ 71016 Ohio Reference recent report of interview with T/Sgt Emery Guz1 of WADC re- garding above subject, an attempt has been made to determine the feasibility of requesting an investigation by the military authorities on Okinawa. A hydro- graphic chart of the area (Incl. 1) was obtained in order to study the soundings. However, a question arose over the exact location, On the aeronautical chart Incl. 2), Set Guzi indicated the location at the northermost point of the island (Hedo-miseki or Hedo Seki), but on checking his sketch against Inclosure 1, 1t appears more probable that the location was actually Ou since there is a lagoon there about 1 mile wide and a native Village at the southern edge of the lagoon, which seems to check with his sketch. 2. Request Sgt Guzi be reinterrogated, using Inclosure 1, to determine the most probable location in question. In addition an attempt should be made to pin- point the exact location at which object entered water. 3. If it trenspires that the lagoon at Olu is the proper location, it will probably be fessible to investigate since the water is very shallow. Should it be at Hedo Sakf, however, the depth of the water will probably prohibit an inves- tigation. 4. Request return of Inclosures 1 and 2 with reply. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STACK 2 Incls: (w/orig only) 1. Hydro cht Okinawa 2. Aero cht Okinawa ques су 8, приві ph -4 halse WITTIAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Policy and Management Group 02fice, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence M/R 1s attached COORDINATION: SECURITY APOIN-242 Gend AFOIN-2A. AFOIN-2 00 AFOIN-242 coordination cy

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- SECT MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD A FOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/amb/71016 Wrtn 25 Aug 52 PROBLEM: 1. To prepare DF to ATIC. FACTS, AND DISCUSSION: formation concerning the sighting of an u/i flyob on Okinawa in Nov 50. He stated that the object had fallen into the sea. 3. Sgt Guzi pointed out the approstimate location on a map and drew a large scale sketch of the area. 4. This information was forwarded to AFOIN-2A2 for the purpose of determining the feasibility of an attempt to recover or otherwise locate and examine the object. 5. A hydrographic chart of the area was obtained to determine the soundings and thereby judge the feasibility of an investigation. However, it was found that the data reported by Sgt Guzi did not tally with the hycrographic chart. ATIC is therefore being requested to reinterrogate Sgt Guzi in order to resolve these differences. The attached DE will accomplish this. 6. Subject matter will not be suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 7• Approval, signature and dispatch of attached DF. COORDINATION: APOTN-242, Col Wolfe, 75990 4 AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, 71561 AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, 7111 TOTALATED / BLOTT SECURITY TOUC

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