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

0.9 FLYING DISCS

SEPT - DEC

1952

DECLASSIFIED
Authority:
NND 841508

Record Copy to Replace Unstable Original
Property of the National Archives

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(Unclassified) Transmittal of FLYOBRPT's
Chief, ATIC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

19 Dec 52
Capt. Smith - AFOIN-2A2
75990/AC

Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I

Forwarded for your action are four inclosures, all on FLYOB's.

4 Incls: (W/orig only)
1. Ltr fr Mr. Johnston
   dtd 10 Dec 52
2. AF IN 2127
   18 Dec 52
3. Comment No. 2
   SCIA dtd 17 Dec 52
   W/1 incl.
4. Comment No. 1
   CID dtd 12 Dec 52
   W/1 incl.

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2A2
AFOIN-2A

When incl(s) No. 1, 2, 3, 4 are/are withdrawn (or not attached), the Confidential classification of this correspondence will be downgraded to Unclassified in accordance with Par 25A, AFR 205-1.

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Capt Smith/AC/75990
19 December 1952

Public Information Division
United States Coast Guard
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

Encl.
1. Negative

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2A
AFOIN-2A2

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 Information Division of the USCG here in Washington telephoned Captain Smith of AFOIN-2A2 and requested return of subject negative.

3. 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 compliance with the request of the USCG.

COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2A2, Col. W. H. Smith, Ext. 71016
AFOIN-2A, Col. W. A. Adams, Ext. 74072

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HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
3 DEC 1952
DINC 350
SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT
TO: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.
The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded
as per instructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT.
FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:
Hal E. Bilyeu
MAJOR, USAF
Asst Adj Gen
2 Incls:
1. IR-166-52 (4 cys)
2. IR-167-52 (4 cys)
Konly copy recd 0114-162
9 Dec
incl w/o in AV 113
maj Pandolfo
COUPON DESIGNATION MADE
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HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
DINC 350
3 DEC 195
SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT
TO: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.
The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded
as per instructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT.
FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:
HAL E. BILYEU
MAJOR, USAF
Asst Adj Gen
2 Incls:
1. IR-166-52 (4 cys)
2. IR-167-52 (2 cys)
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AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379
w/2 December 1952
3 Dec 52
000.9 Flying Discs
Gentlemen:
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 primary 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,
X321.9 Secretary of Defense
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O
The Department of State
Washington 25, D. C.
COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A
RECEIVED 5 DEC 1952 DIR/INT HQ USAF

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.
4. 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
AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072

000.9 Flying Discs
322.7 ATIC

CONFIDENTIAL

1 Dec 52

FROM AFOIN-2A2

TO ATIC

DF 1
SUBJ: (Confidential) Background Investigation of Des Vergers, D.S., for
Project Blue Book

1. The inclosed report was prepared by the Directorate of Special
Investigations, this Hq, in compliance with a specific request from this
office. It is for your information and retention.

*        *        *        *

FILED UNDER 383.4 INVESTIGATIONS CIVILIANS

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 York 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,

This ltr not sent out
File H+R

095. True Magazine

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2     AFOIN-2A     AFOIN-2     AFOIN

000.9 Flying Discs
AFOIN Coordination Copy

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 Samford dated 14 November 52, Mr.
Purdy forwarded a copy of the December issue of TRUE magazine for
General Samford'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 Samford, 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
AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 71564
AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110
AFOIN, Maj Gen Samford, Ext. 55613

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. Samford
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,

Ken W. Purdy
EDITOR

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 review of completed action. (X-for action: V-for coordination)

IN  OFFICE  OUT  IN  OFFICE  OUT  IN  OFFICE  OUT  IN  OFFICE  OUT
AFOIN  OIN-1  OIN-2  OIN-3
OIN-X  OIN-1X  OIN-2X  OIN-3X
OIN-X1
OIN-X2
CABLES
FILE  SR NAVAL OFF
DISPATCH  SR ARMY OFF

TO: AFOIN-2X    DATE 11 Dec 52
FROM: AFOIN-2A    COMMENT NUMBER 1

COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary)

The attached correspondence is transmitted for forwarding to OIN for signature and dispatch.

AFOIN No. 938

DONALD E. BEEBE
Captain, USAF
Executive, AFOIN-2A

TO: AFOIN
FROM: AFOIN-2X
11 December 52 Comment 2

Forwarded for signature.

AFOIN-2X

MHR AFOIN X
#2 17 Dec 1952
Answer letter not required - file.
W.K. Smith

AFHQ FORM 0-86 22 JUL 52 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. D 6616

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HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA

467

DINC 350 

25 NOV 1952

SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT

TO: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.

The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded as per instructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT.

FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL:

3 Incls
1. IR-162 - 52 (4 cys)
2. IR-164 - 52 (3 cys)
3. IR-165 - 52 (3 cys)

HAL E. BILYEU
MAJOR, USAF
Asst Adj Gen

COUPON DESIGNATION MADE

RESTRICTED

REC'D 28 NOV 1952 DIR/INT HQ USAF

HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA

[illegible]

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AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379
Wrtn 24 Nov 52

AFOIN-2A2

MEMORANDUM FOR: DIRECTOR OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE

ATTN: Op322Y5

SUBJECT: Interpretation of Movies of Unidentified Flying Objects

1. Further to our Memorandum dated 24 October 52, same subject as above, it is requested that the inclosed roll of 16 mm Kodachrome movie film be analyzed in the same manner as the film previously forwarded. In addition, a comparison with the latter film would be most helpful.

2. Background information pertaining to the inclosed film is contained in Incl 2, the official report on this incident.

3. 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.

2 Incls
1. 16 mm Kodachrome movie film (original)
2. Cy of official rept of Unconventional Acft sighting

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel USAF
Chief, Topical Division

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

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24-0 6 October 1950

SUBJECT: UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT

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.M., 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 viewpoint. 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 consumed approximately twenty seconds. At the time of his taking the pictures, a Miss Virginia Raunig, 112 Second 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.

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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. He was born in Miles City, Montana, in 1912, went to Montana State University in 1935 and has, since graduation from 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.
Summary of Information per provisions of Air Intelligence Requirements Memo No. 4.

JOHN P. BRYNILDSEN
Captain, USAF
District Commander

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24-0 6 October 1950

MEMORANDUM FOR: District Commander, 5th District Office of Special
Investigations, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
Dayton, Ohio

SUBJECT: UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT

1. 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.

2. A further check of the records of Base Operations, Great Falls Air Force Base, Great Falls, Montana, indicates that an F-94 type aircraft, #2503, and F-94 type aircraft, #2502, landed at Great Falls Air Force Base at 1133 and 1130 hours (Mountain Standard Time) respectively on 15 August 1950. These aircraft were assigned the 449th Fighter Squadron, Ladd Air Force Base, Alaska. Mr. Mariana stated that almost immediately after taking the motion pictures, two USAF jet type aircrafthad flown across the sky east of him, heading in a southerly direction.

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1. 15 August 1950
2. Between 1125 and 1130 Mountain Standard Time
3. a. 26th and Eleventh Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana
4. Two objects, entrail, approximately fifty yards apart.
5. The U. S. Weather Bureau, Gore Field, Great Falls, 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 direction.
b. The angle of elevation from the horizon was about thirty-five degrees.
c. The altitude was approximately ten thousand feet.
7. Mr. Mariana states object was in sight to him a total of about twenty seconds and about seven seconds to his secretary, Miss Raunig.
8. Mr. Mariana states that the appearance of the object was:
a. Of a bright clean aluminum surface.
b. disc shape--apparently had depth
c. 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.

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20. Objects vanished from view after about eight seconds, obscured by uprights of water tank which can be noticed in the film.

RELATIVE TO OBSERVER

1. Name of observer: Nicholas Mariana
2. Address: 2919 First Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana
3. Occupation: Baseball club manager.
4. Great Falls Baseball
5. 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 determine 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 honest individual.
8. Notes relative to observer on sightings in general: Mr. Mariana 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 Virginia 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 confirmed 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, Gore Field, Great Falls, Montana, after first examining the teletypesequences of local weather conditions, Great Falls area, stated that there were thin scattered clouds, thirty thousand feet, visibility sixty miles, barometric reading, 1013.9 millibars, 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, Chief Weather Observer, U. S. Weather Office, Gore Field, Great Falls, Montana, who stated that:

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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
4000 feet, 240 degrees, 25 miles per hour
5000 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 1400 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.

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AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379
21 November 1952

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

PROBLEM:

1. To prepare a Memorandum 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 depicting 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 comparison with the previous film may prove productive. The attached Memorandum to Director of Naval Intelligence requests that these analyses 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 Smith, Ext. 71016 [signature]
AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 [signature]

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AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/fh/75990/Rm 4B 864
wrtn 24 Oct 52

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 24 1952

MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Naval Intelligence
Attention: Op 322Y5

SUBJECT: Interpretation of Movies of Unidentified Flying Objects

1. The attached movies (see Incl. 1) are possibly the best documentary evidence yet obtained on unidentified flying objects. They have been analyzed by an Air Force photographic laboratory. However, it is our desire to obtain an independent analysis by a separate 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. Circumstances surrounding the photography are summarized 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 Inclosures 5 and 6, the final footage of film referred to has been detached and returned to CPO Newhouse. However, it was deduced from this portion that Newhouse obtained excellent results while handholding 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 as 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 aircraft and the conditions which must have prevailed for aircraft to produce such images, etc.

4. It was determined 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° azimuth.

5. Your cooperation in satifying this request at the earliest practicable time is earnestly solicited.

X045 Navy Oafsly Capt Matthews 27 Oct 52

Memorandum for: Director of Naval Intelligence, Attn: Op 322Y5
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 is 71016.

7 Incls.
1. Movie (w/o neg only)
2. Cy of ltr fr CPO Newhouse
3. Cy of AFOIN 57264
4. Cy of CAFIN 65202
5. Cy of AFOIN 59782
6. Cy of CAFIN 74096
7. List of questions

JOHN G. ERIKSEN
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Policy & Management Group
Office, Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

COORDINATION:

AFOIN-2A2   AFOIN-2A   AFOIN-2x   AFOIN-2

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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 connection with your investigation of the so-called "Flying Saucers". Pertinent data follows:

Place: About 7 miles north of Tremonton, Utah on U.S. Highway No. 30S.

Time: 1110 Wednesday 2 July 1952.

Camera: B&H Automaster, magazine load, 3" telephotolens, 16 frames per second. Handheld.

Exposure: First few feet - f:8. Balance - f:16. Clear sun, cloudless sky. EKCo Kodachrome film - 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 suitcase. Loading it hurriedly, I exposed approximately thirty feet of film. 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

Encl 2

Copy of TWX No. AFOIN-57264

From: HQ USAF, WASH, DC
To: CG WADF
Hamilton AFB, California

ATTN: DIR OF INTELL. REPORT OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AND INCLOSED MOVIE FILM ON SIGHTING 2 JUL 52 NEAR TREMONTON, UTAH RECEIVED THIS HEADQUARTERS 5 SEP 52 FROM CPO DELBERT C. NEWHOUSE, 177283, USN, STATIONED AT AVIATION SUPPLY DEPOT, NAVAL SUPPLY CENTER, OAKLAND, CALIF. REQUEST NEWHOUSE BE INTERVIEWED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL BY AN INTELLIGENCE OFFICER AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OBTAINED:

(1) ANY SOUND HEARD 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, BALLOONS OR OTHER IDENTIFIABLE OBJECTS SEEN IN AIR IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER OBSERVATION? IF SO, GIVE DETAILS.
(4) DID SINGLE OBJECT WHICH DETACHED ITSELF FROM GROUP HEAD IN DIRECTION 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 FOLLOWING:

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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 ALL 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 SIGHTED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS BEFORE? IF SO, OBTAIN DETAILS IAW PAR 7c OF AFL 200-5.

ADDITIONALLY, DESIRE INTERVIEWING OFFICER FURNISH ESTIMATE RELIABILITY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC PROFICIENCY OF NEWHOUSE. AFL 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.

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RESTRICTED/9171. ATTN DIR OF INTEL. IN REPLY TO AFOIN-2A2 AND WADF MSG WDOID 29149 FOL INFO REQ 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 FILM ON SIGHTING 2 JUL 52 NEAR TREMONTON, UTAH. CPO NEWHOUSE, HIS WIFE, SON AND DAUGHTER WERE ALL INTERVIEWED 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 TRAILS OR CONTRAILS 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 ITSELF FROM GROUP DID HEAD IN DIRECTION OPPOSITE ORIGINAL COURSE AND DISAPPEARED FROM VIEW 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 DIRECTION OPPOSITE ORIGINAL COURSE. 6. SUN WAS APPROX OVERHEAD OF OBSERVER. OBJECTS WERE AT APPROX 70 DEGREES ABOVE TRRAIN ON A COURSE SEVERAL MILES FROM OBSERVER. 7. WEATHER CONDITIONS: BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, CLEAR, APPROX 80 DEGREES TEMPERATURE, SLIGHT BREEZE FROM EAST 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

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 HILL 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 SIGHTING OBJECTS WERE: MRS. D. C. NEWHOUSE, WIFE: DELBERT C. NEWHOUSE, JR, SON, AGE 14: ANNE NEWHOUSE, DAUGHTER, AGE 12. WHOLE NEWHOUSE FAMILY INCLUDED IN INTERVIEW. 13. CPO NEWHOUSE AND FAMILY HAVE NEVER SIGHTED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS BEFORE. NEWHOUSE STATED THAT HE NEVER BELIEVED HE WOULD JOIN RANKS OF THOSE REPORTING SUCH OBJECTS PRIOR TO THIS OBSERVATION. CPO NEWHOUSE AND MRS. NEWHOUSE APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY HONEST AND RELIABLE 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.

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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
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DRAFTER'S NAME: Maj. Dewey J. Fournet
RELEASING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE: DONALD E BEEBE, Captain, USAF Executive Officer, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O
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/RESTRICTED/ 9171 IN REPLY TO AFOIN-2A2 FOLLOWING INFORMATION REQUESTED BY HQ USAF HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH CPO DELBERT C. NEWHOUSE, 177273, AVN SUP DEP, NAVAL SUP CENTER, OAKLAND, CALIF. REGARDING AN ADDITIONAL QUESTION ABOUT MOVIE FILM ON UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT SIGHTING ON 2 JULY 1952. QUESTION: "WAS TRIPOD USED TO [REDACTED] PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTAIN SCENE IN IDAHO WHICH APPEARS ON FINAL FOOTAGE OF FILM IN QUESTION"? ANSWER: NEGATIVE, ENTIRE ROLL OF FILM WAS HANDHELD.
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SUGGESTED POINTS FOR ANALYSIS
The following questions are suggested for guidance regarding the general type of analysis 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 one, or, conversely, 2 or 3 objects at times appear to merge into one.
4. Do all objects have same characteristics?
a. Same apparent shape?
b. Same Color?
c. 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 accelleration evident in their motion along light path axis?
9. Can the motion of the camera (panning and joggling) be allowed for sufficiently to permit determination of the angular velocity 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.)

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 maintaining a semblance of formation, do those
objects undulate in phase? Ditto for tumbling motion?
e. Is there any indication of abrupt changes in direction
of flight path through fairly large angles (e.g. 90 degrees
or more during interval of 2 or 3 frames)?
f. Do any objects appear to remain 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?

Transmittal of Correspondence 24 NOV 1952
Dept of the Air Force
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Capt Laidlaw/77648
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Forwarded as a matter pertaining to your Center.

1 Incl
Ltr fr I.C. Hoyer,
Eugene, Oregon, dtd 10 Nov 52

/s/
J. C. McANINCH
Major, USAF
Chief, Documents Branch
Dissemination Control Division
Directorate of Intelligence

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(Uncl)
Correspondence from Messrs. Oliver Amlie, Harvey S. Gersenfish and Edmond LeRoy.

Executive,
Directorate of Research and Development, DCS/O
Attention: Maj Forsman
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

21 November 1952
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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 a "flying saucer". It was acknowledged by this office.

3. Mr. LeRoy corresponded with us a few months ago and claimed to have available some 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 Research & Development
SIGNED

3 Incls (w/orig only)
1. Ltr fr Oliver Amlie to Col Adams dtd 25 Oct 52
2. Diagram of flying saucer fr Harvey S. Gersenfish Cincinnati 37, Ohio
Ltr fr Edmond L. LeRoy to Col Adams dtd 11 Oct 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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AFOIN-2A2
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20 Nov 52

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

Maj Fournet/dbv/71379

1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention.

2. Request preparation of 3rd Ind to Incl 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 returned to this office and constitute the only known record of these observations.

6 Incls (w/orig only)
1. Ltr fr 78th Air Base Sqdn Truax Field, Madison, Wis. dtd 4 Nov 52 w/1st & 2nd Inds.
2. Ltr fr Arthur Boutelle, Patterson, N.J. dtd 9 Nov 52
3. Ltr to Gen Omar Bradley fr Argyrios Kouzas, Thessaloniki, Greece dtd 24 Oct 52
4. Cy of reply to Mr. Kouzas fr Gen Bradley dtd 29 Oct 52
5. Questionnaire submitted by L/C Milton Morris Kaufmann, Falls Church, Va.
6. Questionnaire submitted by Mrs. Carol Sprague, Vineland, N.J.

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WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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No M/R necessary.

NOV 20 1952

Mrs. Rose Marie Holtz
346 First Street
Niagara Falls, New York

Dear
Mrs. Holtz:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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W/18 November 1952

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical          Dept of the Air Force
Intelligence Center           Hq USAF - AFOIN                Maj Fournet/dbw/71379
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention.

2. A letter of acknowledgement was sent to Mrs. Scott (see Incl 1). A questionnaire was inclosed for her to complete and mail to you.

3. Mr. Zimmerman's letter (Incl 2) was also acknowledged. He was informed that the data which he supplied would be referred to you.

4. Mrs. Zepp submitted the record of her observations (Incl 3) at our invitation. A copy of our letter of acknowledgment is attached as Incl 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.

6 Incls (w/orig only)
1. Ltr fr Mrs. Grace Scott, Birmingham, Ala dtd 27 Oct 52
2. Ltr fr Mr. E.C. Zimmerman, 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

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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14 November 1952

Mr. Narvel 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 submitted 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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

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1. Photograph
2. Negative

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Chief, Air Technical          Dept of the Air Force
Intelligence Center           Hq USAF - AFOIN               Maj Fournet/dbw/71379
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention.

2. Incls 2, 3, 4 and 5 were furnished by the Director of Special Investigations, 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 Incls 3 and 4. Incl 5 is supplementary to the information on the Townsend Brown Foundation forwarded to you by DF dated 16 Oct 52.

3. The movie film referred to in Incls 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 analyzed 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 discretion.

5. Incl 11 was received over the Associated Press wire on 17 Oct 52 and may be useful in evaluating reports from the area mentioned.

11 Incls (w/orig only)
1. Cy of rept of sighting in Chicago on 19 Oct 52
2. Photostat cy of ltr fr Johnnie L. Last, Green Bay, Wis. dtd 24 Sep 52
3. Cy of ltr fr OSI, NY, NY dtd 20 Oct 52
4. Cy of ltr fr Walter Wrobleski Marshall, Tex dtd 13 Oct 52
5. Photostat cy of Credit info re Brown Townsend Foundation dtd 22 Aug 52 (in trip)
6. Cy of ltr to CO, 1701st Air Trans Wg, Gt Falls AFB, Mont dt 14 Nov 52
7. Cy of ltr to Mr. Mariana dtd 14 Nov 52
8. 16 mm 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

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

When incl(s) No. 5 is/are withdrawn (or not attached), the Confidential classification of this correspondence will be downgraded to Restricted in accordance with Par 25e, AFR 205-1.

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AC/71379
14 November 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 from you, they will correspond directly with you.

Once again we extend our sincere thanks for your assistance.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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10 November 1953

Mr. E. C. Zimmerman
145 S. Firestone Blvd.
Akron 19, Ohio

Dear Mr. Zimmerman:

I have your letter of 30 October 1952 with its very useful data. It will be forwarded to our Air Technical Intelligence Center for use in their analysis of the incident, and I know that they will be very pleased to receive it.

We are most grateful for your splendid efforts on our behalf.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

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NOV 1 2 1952

0009 Flying Saucers

Mrs. Bluford Scott
732 Eighth Court W.
Birmingham, Alabama

Dear Mrs. Scott:

	In answer to the request in your letter of 27 October 1952, we 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 initiative which you have displayed in bringing this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

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1. Questionnaire
2. Addressed Envelope

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NOV 12 1952

000.9 Flying Saucers

Mr. Robert J. Gorman
Suite 1468
First National Bank Bldg.
38 South Dearborn Street
Chicago 3, Illinois

Dear Mr. Gorman:

	Your letter of 29 October 1952 to the President has been referred to the USAF since, within the Department of Defense, the USAF has primary interest in investigation of "flying saucer" reports. It is 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 USAF has not prepared any recent report arriving at any conclusions with respect to the existence or nonexistence of "flying saucers". It is believed that Mr. Robert S. Allen, in his article of September 26, referred to a report prepared for public release by a private group of civilians. In commenting on this, the USAF stated that the report reflected the conclusions of individuals who were in no way connected with the Air Force. 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 original stories carried by the national press agencies were exaggerated. Further, the USAF made no attempt to restrict Mr. DesVergers' discussion or personal exploitation of the alleged incident; this he admitted in an Associated Press dispatch datelined West Palm Beach, Florida, August 27, 1952.

	The Air Force is actively interested in the investigation of "flying saucer" incidents. No facts 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 am confident that when scientific analysis of available evidence supports a conclusion, the public will be duly informed.

	It is sincerely hoped that these comments will allay your concern on this subject. The manner in which you have sought an answer to

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. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

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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

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AFOIN-2A2
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(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

NOV 12 1952
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379

1. Inclosures were 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 USAF M/Sgt, was not forwarded since you were indicated as the action addressee by the originator and should have received a copy direct.

3 Incls (w/orig only)
1. AIIR, Form 112, dtd 9 Oct 52
2. AIIR, Form 112, dtd 15 Oct 52
3. Ltr fr DO #2, dtd 16 Oct 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

When incl(s) No. ____ is/are withdrawn (or not attached), the ____ classification of this correspondence will be downgraded to ____ in accordance with Par 25e, AFR 205-1.

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(Unclassified) Return of Project Blue Book Material

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN
NOV 14 1952
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379

1. The file on the sighting at Austin, Texas on 8 June 52, previously borrowed from ATIAA-5, is returned herewith.

2. The Photographic Division, AFCAG, made a set of color duplicates (enlarged) which is attached for your retention (Incl 3). Black and white reproductions previously attached to the file are also included in Incl 3. In addition, the Photographic Division made a number 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 WADC evaluation of parhelions ("sun dogs") since the images do not appear at the required angle of 22° or 46° 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 - 22° and 46° respectively - with the parhelic circle; the latter is in a horizontal plane coincidental with the position of the sun). Additionally, it will be noted in the photographs that 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 crystals, the resulting image would not be inverted. Instead, it is our opinion that the images are possibly a form of mirage caused by a hot air mass which traveled from left to right across the field of view and acted as a lens. However, there is a small image in the third photograph of the sequence which, if evaluated as another image 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 90° and proceed away from the camera in order to produce this effect. Therefore, further analysis appears to be justified. Suggest the consultant astronomer be asked for an opinion.

4. Recommend that the original photographs (Incl 2) be returned to the owner immediately as requested in the report covering this incident.

4 Incls (w/orig only)
1. 8 Jun 52, Austin, Tex Sighting File Folder
2. Envelope containing 4 transparencies
3. " " color duplicates
4. " " blk & white enlargements

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary, self-explanatory.

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

Mr. Clyde E. Howard
2544 3/4 Cudahy
Huntington Park, California

Dear Mr. Howard:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION
Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2
AC/71379/6 November 1952

(Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book
Dept. of the Air Force
Headquarters USAF - AFOIN
NOV 7 1952
Maj Fournet/AC/71379

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

1. Inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and attention.

2. No replies of any kind have been made by this office.

3. Particular attention is invited to inclosure one. If Ensign Frey is to be sent a questionnaire, this should be done as soon as possible since he advises that he will depart from his present location about 25 November 1952.

8 Incls. (W/original only)
1. Ltr fm Robert H. Frey dtd 27 Oct 52
2. Ltr fm Isabel A. Gold dtd 6 Sep 52
3. Ltr fm Miss Daisy McNeill dtd 20 Oct 52
4. Ltr fm Miss Ida E. Valentine dtd 14 Oct 52
5. Ltr fm Miss Ida E. Valentine dtd 15 Oct 52
6. Ltr fm Robert Koehler dtd 23 Oct 52
7. Ltr fm George M. Garrison dtd 22 Oct 52
8. Ltr fm Arthur Halsted dtd 17 Oct 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/AC/71379
5 November 1952

Mr. Walter B. Burgess
Box 147
Black Mountain, North Carolina

Dear Mr. Burgess:

Because the Air Force has been designated the responsibility 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 edifying and desire to commend you for your great patriotism. Unfortunately, however, we cannot accept your generous offer at this time since there is no provision which allows us to increase our current organization, and your services could not be utilized without some provision of this nature.

Nonetheless, we are forwarding your letter to our Air Technical 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 satisfaction to the Air Force, and we hope that future developments will allow reconsideration of your offer to assist us.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2a AFOIN-2A2

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379
Wrtn 4 November 52
Rewrtn 5 November 1952

Mr. Edmond L. LeRoy
36 Fifth Street
Old Bridge, New Jersey

Dear Mr. LeRoy:

General Samford 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 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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbw/71379
Wrtn 5 Nov 52

NOV 5 1952

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AFOIN Coordination copy

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. During your conversation you indicated that you had a record of all such observations and would be willing to submit 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 USAF, Washington 25, D. C., ATTN: AFOIN-2A2.

Your interest and cooperation are appreciated.

Sincerely,

Zepp, Mrs. C. R.

1 Incl
self addressed
envelope (franked)

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2   AFOIN-2A

Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2
tmw/71379/6 Nov 52

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

(Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept. of the Air Force
Headquarters 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, DCS/O, this Headquarters. They state that Mr. Myers' letter and the clipping were referred to them by Congressman J. E. Van Zandt. Acknowledgments have been made to Congressman Van Zandt and Mr. Myers. Director of Legislation and Liaison, this Headquarters, has been furnished 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, an intelligence analyst assigned to Headquarters Air Resupply and Communication Service, Washington, D.C. A previous memorandum from Miss Hayden was forwarded by DF dated 5 June 52. Acknowledgment has been made by personal contact with Miss Hayden.

7 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 fm M.B. Hayden dtd 2 October 1952
5. Ltr fm M.B. Hayden dtd 3 October 1952
6. Ltr fm M.B. Hayden dtd 17 October 1952
7. Ltr fm M.B. Hayden dtd 17 October 1952

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2A     AFOIN-2A2

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

Major Fournet/AFOIN-2A2
AC/4B-864/27 Oct 52

30 OCT 1952

000.9 Flying Discs

AFOIN-Coordination Cy

Mr. Gerald W. Harrington
c/o Edwards and Angell
15 Westminster Street
Providence 3, Rhode Island

Dear Mr. Harrington:

We have received your letter of 9 October 1952 in which you reported the observation of an unidentified flying object. It is presently in the hands of our intelligence analysts 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 us. I would, therefore, like to express the appreciation of the Air Force for your initiative and efforts on our behalf.

Sincerely,

Harrington, Mr. Gerald W.

C. M. YOUNG
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Policy & Management Group
Directorate of Intelligence

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2   AFOIN-2A   AFOIN-2X   AFOIN

AFOIN-2A
Major Fournet/AC/71379
27 October 1952

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

PROBLEM:

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 unidentified 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 from the ordinary citizen. He even took the trouble to write the ship's captain at a later date and obtain the ship's location 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 Samford.

6. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached reply.

COORDINATION:

AFOIN-2A2
AFOIN-2A
AFOIN-2
AFOIN

COVER SHEET

RECORD OF BASIC CORRESPONDENCE OR REQUEST
FROM:
DATE
TYPE
CLASSIFICATION

SUMMARY:
SUSPENSE
DATE
ASGD BY
NO
DATE RECD

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
TO: AFOIN-2X
DATE 27 Oct 52
FROM: AFOIN-2A
NO. 1

REMARKS:

The attached correspondence is forwarded for coordination and transmittal to OIN for signature and dispatch.

AFOIN-2A

AFOIN No. 562

TO: OIN X
FROM: OIN 2X

29 Oct 52
2

IN OFFICE OUT IN OFFICE OUT IN OFFICE OUT
AFOIN AFOIN-2
AFOIN-X AFOIN-2A
ADMIN ASST
M&R AFOIN2B ASST EXEC
AFOIN-1 AFOIN-3 EXEC
AIR/INT

X ACTION COORDINATION
Action Asgd to: DATE:
Signed: DATE:
Dispatch File: Date: 30 Oct 52

AFHQ Form 0-86 Previous Editions of the Form are Obsolete 20 Nov 50
51 25247

Major Fournet/AFOIN-2A2
AC/4B-864/27 Oct 52
(Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book
ATIC
Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A2
Major Fournet/71379
1. Inclosed letter is for your information and retention.
2. A reply to Mr. Harrington was made by this office.
1 Incl (With Original Only)
Original copy of letter
from Mr. Harrington
WELDON H. SMITH
Colonel, USAF
Actg, Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence
COORDINATION:
AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book
Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio
Dept of the Air Force
Hqs USAF - AFOIN
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
1. Reference our DF dated 11 Sep 52, subject: "Investigation of Incident 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 retention.
2. It will be noted that the report explains this incident completely.
1 Incl: W/orig only
Rpt fr OSI
dtd 6 Oct 52
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Intelligence Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O
When incl(s) No. 1 is/are graded Confidential the of this graded to Restricted in accordance with Par 29b, AFR 205-1.

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 22 Oct 52
(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book
Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio
Dept of the Air Force
Hqs USAF-AFOIN
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
1. Inclosed report was furnished by OSI and is for your information and retention.
2. The inconsistencies between the visual description reported by the observer and the attached photograph are obvious, viz. the time reported as 1000 hours while the photograph was evidently taken at night; the reported shape and relative size as compared with the image in the photograph, etc.
3. The Photographic Division of AFCAG has evaluated the "object" as a light fixture superimposed on the background through double-exposure.
1. Incl: (in dup.) w/orig. only
Photo cy Spot Intel Rpt
dtd 3 Oct 52 w/attchd photo
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence,DCS/O
NO M/R
COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/71379/cmb
Wrtn 22 Oct 52
"The Prophet"
217 W. Queen Lane
Philadelphia 44, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
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,
SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O
COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2A/Col Adams/fh/74072
wrtn 23 Oct 52
23 October 1952
Mr. Leon Davidson
804 South Irving Street
Arlington 4, Virginia
Dear Mr. Davidson:
The Air Force Press Desk, Office of Public Information, Department of Defence, 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 information cannot be adequately treated by correspondence.
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 objects with you on a personal basis. Ofcourse the matter will be treated in complete confidence. Unfortunately the officer most cognizant of our investigations in this field will be out of town until after 1 November. If you will contact my office, Liberty 5-6700, extension 74072, on or after 3 November we will be happy to arrange a meeting with you at sometime mutually convenient.
Sincerely,
SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O
COORDINATION
AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2AX
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 22 Oct 52

OCT 23 1952

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Mr. John F. Strauss
General Delivery
East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

COUPON DESIGNATION MADE

Dear Mr. 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,

X095. Strauss, Mr. John F.

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN COORDINATION

Wrtn 22 Oct 52

000.9 Flying Discs

Mr. Robert C. Wolhar
1301 N. Scott Street
Wilmington, Delaware

Dear
Mr. Wolhar:

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,

X095. Wolhar, Mr. Robert C.

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71016
Wrtn 22 Oct 52

OCT 23 1952

000.9 Flying Discs

Miss Maggie Bolan
230 West 101st Street
Apartment 421, New York, N.Y.

Dear
Miss 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 which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration.

We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us.

Sincerely,

X095. Bolan, Miss Maggie

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 22 Oct 52

OCT 23 1952

000.9 Flying Discs

Mr. Joseph V. Signorelli
412 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh 20, Pennsylvania

Dear
Mr. Signorelli:

General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects.

Your interest and efforts to assist us are appreciated.

Sincerely,

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

X095. Signorelli, Mr. Joseph V.

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

AFOIN COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 22 Oct 52

OCT 23 1952

000.9 Flying Discs

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.

Sincerely,

X095. Lundin, Mr. Carl G.

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2

AFOIN COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Wrtn 22 Oct 52
Maj Fournet/713'9/cmb

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OCT 23 1952

Mr. Herman Word Jr.,
511 North Avenue, N. E.,
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dear Mr. Word:

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,

X095. Word, Mr. Herman Jr.

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	afoin-2A

Carl W. Smith	W. Beck Capt.

AFOIN COORDINATION

Wrtn 22 Oct 52

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OCT 23 1952

Mr. Oliver Amlie
P. O. Box 92
Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania

Dear
Mr. Amlie:

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,

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

X095. Amlie, Mr. Oliver

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

COORDINATION CY

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71739
Wrtn 22 Oct 52

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OCT 23 1952

Mrs Edith Boyd
500 Howell Street
Missoula, Montana

Dear
Mrs Boyd:

General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects.

Your interest and efforts to assist us are appreciated.

Sincerely,

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

X095. Boyd, Mrs Edith

AFOIN COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 22 Oct 52

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OCT 23 1952

Mrs Mary A. Curley
169 Perry Avenue
Worcester 4, Massachusetts

Dear
Mrs. Curley:

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,

X095. Curley, Mrs Mary A.

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

COORDINATION CY

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71739
Wrtn 22 Oct 52

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OCT 23 1952

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 assist us are appreciated.

Sincerely,

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

X095. Harold, Mr. I.D.

AFOIN COORDINATION

AFOIN 2A2
Wrtn 21 October 1952
Maj Fournet/tmw
Ext 71379

OCT 22 1952

Mr. Edmond L. LeRoy
36 Fifth Street
Old Bridge, New York

Dear Mr. LeRoy:

General Samford 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
us.

Sincerely,

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R    2A2    2A

Wrtn 21 Oct 52
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
AFOIN-2A2

OCT 22 1952

Mr. E. 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 apologize for the long delay in acknowledging 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
assure you that the ideas which you submitted are receiving our
careful consideration.

Sincerely,

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 21 Oct 52
AFOIN-2A2

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical          Dept of the Air Force
Intelligence Center           Hqs USAF - AFOIN
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention.

2. No replies of any kind have been made by this office. However, Mr.
Florsheim was notified by the FBI that his letter was being referred to the USAF.

6 Incls: (W/orig. only)
1. Ltr fr Mrs J. Albers dtd 29 Jul 52
2. Ltr fr Mr Willy R.P. Brand dtd 8 Jul 52
3. Ltr fr Mrs L.S. Black dtd 7 Aug 52 (w/attch.)
4. Ltr fr Mr A.B. Florsheim dtd 23 Sept 52
5. Ltr fr Mr E.B. Allison dtd about 2 Oct 52 w/photo
6. Ltr fr Mr C.E. Page dtd 3 Oct 52

NO M/R
X322.79TIC

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 16 Oct 52

OCT 17 1952

Mr. E. L. Lull
New Ute Hotel
Salt Lake City, Utah

Dear Mr. Lull:

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.

Sincerely,

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

X095. Lull, E.L.

COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 17 Oct 52

OCT 17 1952

Mrs. Jessie Bunting
1520 Phillips Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina

Dear
Mrs. Bunting:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

Wrtn 17 Oct 52
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
AFOIN-2A2

OCT 17 1952

000.9 Flying Discs

Mr. Robert Garrison
Box 48
Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Dear
Mr. Garrison:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2 COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 16 Oct 52

000.9 Flying Discs
OCT 17 1952

(Unclassified) Correspondence from Mr. Anthony Guidry

Executive,
Director of Research & Development, DCS/D
Attn: Major Foresman
Deputy Direc. for Estimates, D/I, DCS/O

1. Inclosure is forwarded as a matter of primary interest.

2. Other letters from Mr. Guidry dated 3 and 4 October 52 were retained since they concerned an alleged sighting of and a theory on "flying saucers".

SIGNED

1 Incl: (w/orig. only)
Ltr fr Mr. Guidry
dtd 4 Oct 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

x095. Guidry, Mr. Anthony

AFOIN-2 COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 15 Oct 52

SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION

RESTRICTED
(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

OCT 16 1952

Chief Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hqs USAF - AFOIN

Maj Fournet/cmb/71379

1. Inclosed report is for your information and retention. Request acknowledgment of receipt by indorsement to originator.

2. The many questionable aspects of the report and the circumstances surrounding it appear to leave little doubt that this was a hoax.

1 Incl: (w/orig. only)
FlyOb rpt fr ADC
dtd 3 Oct 52 (w/3 attachs)

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COUPON DESIGNATION MADE

X322.7971C

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

When incl(s) war Secret (or not attached), is/are classified Restricted with Par 25b, AFR 205-1.

RESTRICTED
SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2 COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
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wrtn 16 Oct 52

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

OCT 16 1952

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hqs USAF - AFOIN

Maj 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 Incl. 4) was furnished AFDRD for their information.

4 Incls: (w/orig. only)
1. Ltr fr Mr. D.L. Pefine dtd 23 Sep 52
2. Card fr C. S. Stultz dtd 24 Aug 52
3. Ltr fr Mr. H.L. Peterson dtd 28 Sep 52
4. Ltr fr Mr. R. Goy (transla.) dtd 15 Sep 52 (w/attach in dup)

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2 COORDINATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 16 Oct 52

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

OCT 16 1952

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hqs USAF - AFOIN

Maj Fournet/cmb/71379

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 engaged 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 Incls: (w/orig. only)
1. Rpt of Off of Nav Research
2. Dun & Bradstreet credit Rating

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

COORDINATION:	AFOIN-2A2	AFOIN-2A

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2 COORDINATION

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OCT 16 1952

VIA AIR MAIL

Mr. Nicholas Mariana
3235 Fifth Avenue South
Great Falls, Montana

Dear Mr. Mariana:

	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 make a comparative analysis of recent sightings against those made 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 duplication. In so doing you would be rendering us a great service.

	We will have an officer from Great Falls Air Force Base contact you about 22 October and, should you consider our request favorably, he will obtain the movies and give you a receipt for them. We will then return them as soon as possible thereafter.

	Your cooperation and consideration in this matter is earnestly solicited.

CC: ATIC

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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AFOIN-2A4/Capt Hosford/pal/74735
W/14 Oct 52

SECRET
SECURITY INFORMATION
RESTRICTED

SECRET
Auth CS, USAF

(Restricted) Return of File on Flyobrpt

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Dayton, Ohio
Attn: Capt E. J. Ruppelt

Dept of the Air Force
Hqs USAF - AFOIN-2A4

OCT 14 1952
Capt Hosford/pal/74735

Inclosed is complete file on Flyobrpt classified SECRET which was borrowed from your office by AFOIN-2A4.

6 Incls
1. General, G F
2. 17 Dec 48 OSI Rpt
3. Miscl. Fireball
4. 13 Dec 48 OSI rpt
5. Hoax
6. Briefing

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Intelligence Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

When inclosure No. 1-6 is withdrawn, the classification of Secret on this correspondence will be canceled or changed to Restricted in accordance with par 9b., AR 380-5.

AFOIN-2A4
Capt Hosford

AFOIN-2A

RESTRICTED
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(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

OCT 14 1952
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Page 2

8. No replies of any kind have been made to Inclosures 8, 9 and 14.

14 Incls: (W/Orig only)
1. Questionnaire fr Mr. Hazelwood dtd 22 Sep 52
2. Questionnaire fr Mrs. Hazelwood dtd 22 Sep 52
3. Questionnaire fr Mr. Dunn dtd 22 Sep 52
4. Questionnaire fr Mr. J. Wahl dtd 22 Sep 52
5. Questionnaire fr Mr. R.E. 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 dtd 11 Sep 52
10. Art. fr Fla. newspaper dtd 10 Sep 52 about
11. Art. fr Evening Star paper dtd 27 Sep 52
12. Questionnaire fr Mr. D.S. Young dtd 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: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

SIGNED
WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

Maj Fournet/cmb/71379

1. Inclosures are for your information and retention.

2. Inclosures 1 through 7 pertain to the same incident as previously reported by TWX AFOIN 58311 dated 22 Sep 52. Four of the witnesses were interviewed in person and a fifth by telephone. Pertinent comments are included in the questionnaires.

3. Inclosures 8 and 9 were received from ONI.

4. The article from a Florida newspaper (Incl. 10) was furnished by OSD-OPI.

5. The article from 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.

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
10 Oct 52

SECURITY INFORMATION

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

Maj Fournet/cmb/71379

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 indicated in his letter. Suggest that a few copies of the questionnaire be furnished him for the guidance of his group in collecting information. If the group consists of competent engineers or other technically trained personnel, they may be well worth cultivating.

3. Suggest you acknowledge the report of LCDR Nelson (see Incl. 3) which, although a bit old, may prove useful since it concerns a sighting through a telescope.

4. No further action is required on Inclosure 4, since this office collaborated with OSD-OPI in the preparation of a reply for signature in the Office of the Chief of Staff.

4 Incls: (W/orig. only)
1. Ltr fr Mr. Varela dtd 28 Aug 52
2. Ltr to Mr. Varela dtd 10 Sep 52
3. Memo fr LCDR Nelson w/attach
4. Ltr fr Mr. Berridge dtd 30 Jul 52

NO M/R
COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence

SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/cmb/71379
Wrtn 13 Oct 52

(Unclassified) Correspondence Re Project Blue
Book from Ralph H. Ballock of Puyallup, Washington

Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

1. Inclosed letter from Mr. 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 furnishing a comprehensive answer to his latest request.

1 Incl: (W/orig. only)
Ltr fr Mr. Ballock
dtd 19 Sept 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R    COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

HEADQUARTERS
6580TH MISSILE TEST WING
Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

MTHPI

10 October 1952

SUBJECT: Transmittal of Air Intelligence Information Report

TO: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters, USAF
Washington 25, D. C.

In compliance with Air Force Letter 200-5, Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting, dated 29 April 1952, the following Air Intelligence Information Report is submitted for your information.

FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:

1 Incl:
Air Intel Info Rpt (3 cys)

WILLIAM F. HARRIS
Lt. Col., USAF
Deputy for Personnel

SECURITY INFORMATION

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

68D01

SUBJECT: FLYORPT

10 OCT 1952

TO: Commanding General
Second Air Force
Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
Attn: Director of Intelligence

1. Herewith, in accordance with par 7a (2), Air Force letter 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 is original AF Form 112, plus five (5) onalid copies reproduced therefrom, together with inclosures.

2. This observation was made by members of the 68th Bombardment Wing (M) presently stationed at this Base.

FOR THE COMMANDING OFFICER:

1 Incl
AF Form 112
(in sextup)

MICHAEL M DUBELKO
Major, USAF
Adjutant General

NOTED
no action

Blank or picture-only page.

AFOIN-2A2
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Wrtn 19 Sept 1952

Mr. Joseph M. Varela
17832 Fullerfarm Street
Northridge, California

Dear Mr. Varela:

We acknowledge, with sincere thanks, the kind offers made on behalf of your group in your letter of 28 August 1952. It 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 Force Base, Ohio is the activity which is responsible for the investigation and analysis of these reports, we are forwarding your letter to them. For the same reason, we would like to suggest that you forward all data and findings directly to them rather than to this Headquarters. In this manner, the information which you supply will be incorporated into the program much more quickly.

You will probably hear from the Center in the near future.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379
Wrtn 9 Oct 52

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

Maj Fournet/dbv/71379

I.  Inclosed are reproductions of three color transparencies taken by Mr. Wallace Litwin, an American press photographer, in the vicinity of the Naval formation participating in Operation Mainbrace on 20 Sep 52. The attached copy of a letter from Mr. F. 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.

2.  The original photographs were returned to Mr. Anderson with a letter expressing our sincere thanks for his cooperation in making the photographs available to us. The photographs were enlarged by Hq USAF from the original 2¼ x 2¼ inch size to the present size; the vertical dimension of the copies correspond to the coverage in the original photographs (enlargement ratio 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 is still round.

Photographs are for official use only; not for release.

3.  A cable to CINCNORTH, with information copy to you, was dispatched 3 Oct 52 requesting information on balloon releases by ships in the Naval formation. Message number is AFOIN 59530.

4.  A copy of OPNAV Notice 3830 is attached as Incl 4 for your information and retention.

4 Incls (w/orig only)
1. Pkg of 3 photos
2. Cy ltr fr Mr. F.R.Anderson
   dtd 2 Oct 52
3. Photo
4. Cy OPNAV Notice 3820
No M/R necessary, self-explanatory.

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

AFOIN-
COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 [signature] AFOIN-2A [signature]

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 6 1952

Mr. Alexander Factor
P.O. Box 801
Ottawa, Canada

Dear

Mr. Factor:

General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects.

Your interest and efforts to assist us are appreciated.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

000.9 Flying Saucers
AFOIN COORDINATION

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

Mr. Wayne F. 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 aluminum foil strips found on your farm.

Fortunately, these strips do not represent any activity of which we are unaware. They are known as radar window or chaff and are dropped by our own aircraft.

Nonetheless, we are grateful for your interest and your efforts to assist us.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

AFOIN COORDINATION

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/75990
Rewrtn 3 Oct 52

(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A

OCT 3 1952
Maj Fournet/dbv/75990

1.  Inclosure is forwarded for your information and retention. It concerns "theories and suggestions" related to the Project.

2.  No replies of any kind have been made by this office.

1 Incl (w/orig only)
Photostat cy of ltr to FBI
dtd Aug 52 fr Roy Elwell
Roadstown, New Jersey

No M/R necessary.

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

RESTRICTED
SECURITY INFORMATION

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 is not treating the "flying saucer" situation lightly. As recently announced, we are conducting 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 Air Technical 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 earnest efforts to find a satisfactory solution to the problem.

We hope that these brief comments have served to reassure you of the Air Force's attitude towards this subject. We appreciate your keen interest and efforts to assist us.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

COORDINATION:    AFOIN-2A2    AFOIN-2A

AFOIN COORDINATION COPY

PETERS, Mrs. Rita M.

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/75990
Rewrtn 2 Oct 52

OCT 3 1952

Mrs. Rita M. Peters
750 O'Tarrel Street
San Francisco 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. Peters, Mrs. Rita M.

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

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AFOIN-2A2
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Wrtn 3 October 1952

OCT 3 1952

Mr. J. M. Green
2640 5th Avenue South
Minneapolis 8, Minnesota

Dear Mr. Green:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

Mr. Charlie Williams
P.O. 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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

Mr. A.W. Bacon
311 Clay Street
Jacksonville, Florida

Dear Mr. Bacon:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

Mrs. Maynard Wade
Route #2
Convoy, Ohio

Dear Mrs. 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 assist us.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

000.9 Flying Discs
AFOIN COORDINATION

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 unidentified flying
objects.

Your interest and efforts to assist us are appreciated.

Sincerely,

S

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

OUT G 7 OCT 1952 DIRINT HQ USAF

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

000.9 Flying Discs
AFOIN COORDINATION

Mr. Garland Taylor
Gilson, Illinois

Dear

Mr. Taylor:

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,

S

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

OUT G 7 OCT 1952 DIRINT HQ USAF

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

000.9 Flying Discs
AFOIN COORDINATION

Mr. David Finch
803 St. Paul Street
Baltimore 2, Maryland

Dear

Mr. Finch:

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,

S

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

OUT G 7 OCT 1952 DIRINT HQ USAF

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

000.9 Flying Discs
AFOIN COORDINATION

Mr. John E. Lang
1413 S. Vermont
Los Angeles 6, California

Dear
Mr. 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,

S

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

OUT G 7 OCT 1952 DIRINT HQ USAF

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AFOIN-2A2
Wrtn 3 Oct 52

OCT 3 1952

000.9 Flying Discs
AFOIN COORDINATION

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 efforts to assist us are appreciated.

Sincerely,

S

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

OUT G 7 OCT 1952 DIRINT HQ USAF

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AFOIN-2A2

OCT 3 1952

Mrs. Victoria Jackson
633 East 5th South
Provo, Utah

Dear
Mrs. Jackson:

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.

X095. Jackson, Mrs. Victoria

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

000.9 Flying Saucers AFOIN COORDINATION

Saucers-from Where?

For his advanced teachings in science; philosophy; astrology, the existence of other peopled planets ect, Joseph Smith the Mormon prophet was martyred.
He also said that this earth's people were least advanced of those other dwellers
Why then should not planetary people excel in making space vehicles, strange and marvelous, & come to look us over for reasons they best know?
Altho comparitively few of the ten "Lost Tribes of Israel" were scattered among Scandinavian & other countries, Joseph Smith said that the main portion were taken to a foreign planet, & would some time return to earth. Can it be that they are now scouting over us?
If it be true, what skeptics say, that the increasing amount of such visitors are the results of some peoples hallucination, ect. then its full time that something be done about this fast growing

Saucers from Where?
2

relapse in mentality and eyesight before humanity gets mad.
It couldn't be, could it, that there is something lacking in the reasoning power of those who thus judge their fellow creatures? If so, then Bible prophecies must be coming true concerning such latter day unnatural tendencies.

We understand that, along with so many explanations about the saucers, a man has invented a way of making such things apparent to the public. I think it will be hard to convince many saucer spectators, that what they saw were make-believe.

The news analyst, Gabriel Heatter, asks why these saucers are over America and not over Europe. If those visitors are the lost tribes, then they must be preparing their return to earth as Joseph Smith predicted.

Mrs. Victora Jackson
Provo Utah.

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OCT 3 1952

Mr. Joseph J. Kalman
239 S. Main Street
Medford, Wisconsin

Dear
Mr. Kalman:

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.

X 95. Kalman, Joseph J.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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OCT 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 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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

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OCT 3 1952

Mr. Daniel O. Hunt
Baskerville, Virginia

Dear Mr. Hunt:

	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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

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OCT 3 1952

Mrs. M. E. Johnson
P. O. Box 23
Lake Hughes, California

Dear Mrs. Johnson:

	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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary,

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OCT 3 1952

Mr. Jesse Tate
P. O. Box 113
Troutville, Virginia

Dear Mr. Tate:

	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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R Necessary.

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OCT 3 1952

Miss Sally Frank
605-1/2 North 9th St.
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Dear Miss Frank:

	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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R Necessary.

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OCT 3 1952

Mr. Roger Smith
R.R. 3
Delton, Michigan

Dear
Mr. Smith:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

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OCT 3 1952

Mr. E.J. Sullivan
102 Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut

Dear
Mr. Sullivan:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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OCT 3 1952

Mr. Jim Jones
8907A Eager Road
Richmond Heights 17, Missouri

Dear
Mr Jones:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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OCT 3 1952

Mr. Ben Ari
21 East 21st Street
New York, New York

Dear
Mr. Ari:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

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OCT 3 1952

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 assist us are appreciated.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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(Restricted) Unidentified Object Which Fell in
Water Off Okinawa, Nov 50

OCT 3 1952

Chief, Air Technical          Dept of the Air Force
Intelligence Center           Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A2          Maj Fournet/dbv/75990
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 1 that the water off the village of Ginama is rather deep. According to Sgt Guzi's sketch, the object would have fallen in at least 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.

3. 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.

X322.7 ATIC

6 Incls (w/orig only)
1. Map 3727-1 SW, 1:25,000
2. Map 3727-111 NE, 1:25,000
3. Transcript of interview w/Sgt Guzi
4. Memo of Sgt Guzi's comments
5. Hydro Chart Okinawa
6. Aero Chart Okinawa

No M/R necessary.

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WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

When incl(s) No. 1-6 are withdrawn (or not attached), the Restricted classification of this correspondence will be downgraded to Unclassified in accordance with Par 25a, AFR 205-1.

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(Restricted) Lab Analysis of Soil Samples Having Possible Relation to Unidentified Flying Objects

Counter Intelligence Division
Directorate of Special Investigations, The IG

Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DCS/O

OCT 3 1952
Maj Fournet/dbv/75990

1. Reference our R&R 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 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 of these two incidents, it is requested that utmost priority be given to the lab analysis of subject samples.

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

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1

CONFIDENTIAL
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(Restricted) Lab Analysis of Soil Samples Having Possible Relation to Unidentified Flying Objects

Counter Intelligence Division
Directorate of Special Investigations, The IG

Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DCS/O

OCT 3 1952
1
Maj Fournet/dbv/75990

1. Reference our R&R 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 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 of these two incidents, it is requested that utmost priority be given to the lab analysis of subject samples.

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

1

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(Unclassified) Additional Correspondence from Robert Spencer Carr (ref Project Blue Book)

Chief, Air Technical          Dept of the Air Force
Intelligence Center           Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A2          Maj Fournet/dbv/75990
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 information and retention. Further correspondence with Mr. Carr is not necessary.

2. It is suggested that these documents be placed in the file with other correspondence from Mr. Carr.

X322.7 ATIC

4 Incls (w/orig only)
1. cc of ltr to Mr. Carr fr SAFILL dtd 22 Aug 52 w/ltr to the Pres. fr Mr. Carr attached
2. Article taken fr 24 Sep 49 issue of Saturday Evening Post "Nightmare At Dawn"
3. cc of ltr to Mr. Carr fr ATIC dtd 13 May 52 w/note to the Pres. attached
4. Ltr to ATIC fr Mr. Carr dtd 8 Apr 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

No M/R necessary.

COUPON DESIGNATION MADE

When incl(s) No. 1-4 are withdrawn (or not attached), the Restricted classification of this correspondence will be downgraded to Unclassified in accordance with Par 25a, AFR 205-1.

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OCT 2 1952

Mr. George F. Allcorn
P. O. Box 555
Keyes, California

Dear

Mr. Allcorn:

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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

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OCT 2 1952

Mrs. Forrest Payne
222 Twin Oaks Road, Apt. 2
Akron 13, Ohio
Dear
    Mrs. Payne:
        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,

    WILLIAM A. ADAMS
    Colonel, USAF
    Chief, Topical Division
    Deputy Director for Estimates
    Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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Wrtn, 1 October 52

OCT 2 1952

Mr. Albert A. Trogdon
Third and Main Streets
Union City, Tennessee

Dear Mr. Trogdon:

        We have received your letter of 7 August 1952
and have given your ideas careful consideration.

        With regard to your query about a reward, we
must advise that we offer no renumeration 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,

    WILLIAM A. ADAMS
    Colonel, USAF
    Chief, Topical Division
    Deputy Director for Estimates
    Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

NO M/R

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(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical          Dept of the Air Force
Intelligence Center           Hq USAF - AFOIN-2
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

OCT 2 1952
Maj Fournet/dbv/75990

1. Reference report of sighting Miami, Florida on 29 July 52 and related 16 mm movie film previously forwarded to you. The inclosed document, obtained from OSD-OPI, contains additional information on this incident. It is for your information and retention.

2. Also inclosed for your retention are photostatic copies of selected documents in the Marine Corps personnel 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. Ltr USMC, Miami, Fla dtd 4 Aug 52 w/attachments
2. Photostat cy of review of discharge of D.S. Des Vergers
3. Photostat cy 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, O. dtd 14 Oct 44 re Des Vergers
5. Photostat cy of ltr to JAG, Navy fr US Attorney, Southern Dist of Fla dtd 16 Oct 44

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(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book

Chief, Air Technical          Dept of the Air Force
Intelligence Center           Hq USAF - AFOIN
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

OCT 2 1952
Maj Fournet/cmb/71016

1. Inclosures are for your information and retention.

2. Following receipt of Miss Butcher's memo (incl. 1) by this office, she was requested to complete a standard questionnaire which was supplied. Completed questionnaire is attached as Incl. 2.

3. Inclosure 3 is questionnaire completed by LCDR Leon B. Blair, USN, following his telephonic report of a sighting to this office.

3 Incls: (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

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OCT 2 1952

Mr. Robert H. Branan
114 Colonial Circle, Apt. 2
Marietta, 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,

    WILLIAM A. ADAMS
    Colonel, USAF
    Chief, Topical Division
    Deputy Director for Estimates
    Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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OCT 2 1952

AFOIN-1B2

SUBJECT: Transmittal of AF Form 112

TO:	Commanding General
	27th Air Division
	Norton Air Force Base
	California
	ATTN: Director of Intelligence

1. AF Form 112 referenced on DD Form 95 was not received in this Headquarters.

2. Attached as inclosures are DD Form 95 and statement by Captain Ralph P. Borgeson (2 copies).

3. Request AF Form 112 as mentioned be forwarded as soon as possible with inclosures attached.

BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF:

JOHN G. GLOVER
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Dissemination Branch
Dissemination Control Division
Directorate of Intelligence

2 Incls
a/s

When inclosure No. 1 and 2 are withdrawn or not attached, the classification on this correspondence will be changed to UNCLASSIFIED in accordance with Par. 25e, AFR 205-1.

AFOIN-1B2
Maj Pandolfo
Col Glover

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AF FORM 112—PART II
APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948

RESTRICTED
(CLASSIFICATION)

AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT

FROM (Location)
27TH Air Div (Def), Norton AFB, Cal

REPORT NO.

PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGES

Statement:

On the 19 August 1952, at approximately 2000 PDST, Algiers took control of Swanee Red from Conform at georef position DD 1050, at which time he was given a vector of 290°.

Swanee Red Leader then called Algiers stating that he was steady on 290° and that he had a stranger at one o'clock. Algiers asked if he could tell what type of aircraft it was? Swanee Red Leader gave a negative reply, but Swanee Red 2 said it could possibly be a Big Photo because it appeared as a large type aircraft. Algiers then instructed Swanee Red to investigate the stranger, also that Algiers had no contact on the stranger as it was in our clutter area, in the vicinity of San Gorgonio Mountain.

Lt. Otis, Swanee Red Leader, then reported that upon turning into the stranger, it appeared to have no tail assembly and showed great acceleration in moving away from them in an easterly direction and disappearing into space.

Algiers did not make radar pick-up on the unusual sighting at any time.

Lt. Otis called the controller, (Captain Borgeson), at Algiers after landing and described the object as oval at the base and tapered to a heavy center section; he also re-affirmed that it did not have a tail section.

RALPH P. BORGESON
Captain USAF
Chief Director

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NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT 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. ... REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, USAF.

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16-82510-4 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1950 O-914332

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OCT 2 1952

Mr. Herbert H. Middleton,
President, John Middleton Inc.,
233-35 S. Third Street.,
Philadelphia 6, Pennsylvania.

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 incorporation 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,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book
Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

OCT 1 1952
Maj Fournet/cmb/71016

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

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 XF5U "Flying Flapjack". This is bolstered by the mention of Connecticut as the location of manufacture. It is presumed that Mr. McLaughlin did not obtain his information through direct contact, thus accounting for the discrepancies in his story.

1 Incl: (W/orig. only)
Ltr fr FBI to OSI
dtd 20 Aug 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COORDINATION DESIGNATION MADE

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OCT 1 1952

Mr. Henry Baker Reiley
Publisher, Somerset Daily American
Somerset, Pennsylvania

Dear Mr. Reiley:

Since Air Force Intelligence is responsible for the investigation 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 from your readers.

We appreciate your interest and your desire to obtain the proper answers directly from us.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

1 Incl:
stan. release
re flyobs

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(Restricted) Report and Samples Pertaining to
Incident vic. Flat Woods, W. Va., 12 Sept 52
Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN
Maj Fournet/cmb/71016

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson
Ohio

1. The inclosed report, prepared by Capt. Dale L. 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 Woods, West Virginia around 1930 EST 12 Sept 52, and the alleged observation of a "monster" shortly thereafter in the area in which the flying object supposedly landed, (see Incls 1 and 2).

2. Prior to receipt of the inclosed, the only information received on this incident was through the press. The Washington DAILY NEWS advised OSD-OPI of certain information which they had obtained from persons in the locale. One comment, attributed to Capt. Leavitt, was that the "skid marks" along the side of the hill were formed by a greasy deposit which felt like graphite. 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 confirmed this statement. He was requested to obtain soil and vegetation samples and submit them to this office.

3. Samples arrived 29 Sept 52 and show no evidence of a graphite-like deposit. They are attached as Incl 3 for your disposition.

4. Some of the principals in this incident were on the TV program "We The People" on 19 Sept 52. During this program a drawing was shown which was claimed to represent a composite of the descriptions of all witnesses. A rough sketch was made of this drawing and is attached as Incl. 4. It is vaguely reminiscent of a character which appeared in a comic strip a few years ago.

5. All inclosures are for your retention.

4 Incls: (w/orig. only)
1. Ltr fr Capt. D.L. Leavitt re flyob, dtd 17 Sept 52
2. Drawing re uniden. flyob.
3. Samples re sighting
4. Sketch re sighting

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WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

AFOIN-X/Lt Col Smith/met/71092/30 Sep 52

30 September 1952

MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. PHILCOX - FBI

SUBJECT: Comments on Article in The NEW YORKER

1. A call was made to the Air Technical Intelligence Center, 1330 this date, (Captain Ruppelt) regarding the attached article.

2. 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 sometime back that definitely was not associated with their organization.

3. ATIC 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.

1 Incl: Article fr NEW YORKER, dtd Sept 6, 1952

C. M. YOUNG
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Policy & Management Group
Directorate of Intelligence

Handed to Mrs. Philcox, 10/1/52

AFOIN X

W/Shuck Lt Col

AFHQ FORM 22 JUL 52 0-86 COVER SHEET SUSPENSE

ORIGIN OF BASIC DATE TYPE DATE

SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY

NUMBER

ROUTING

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AFOIN No. 299

PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. D 6616

SECURITY INFORMATION

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(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book
Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN
Maj Fournet/71016/cmb

Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention. All concern sightings of objects.

2. The request for a star chart made by Zella L. W. Bowers (see Incl 3) has been extracted and referred to OSD-OPI for compliance.

3. The letter from Mrs. Eric C. Johnson (Incl 8) was forwarded by Mr. Clay Blair of TIME. A letter of acknowledgment has been sent Mr. Blair, but no reply has been made to Mrs. Johnson.

4. The letter from Marion Leonard (Incl 2) was answered by SAFLL; a copy of their reply is also inclosed. Further correspondence is not mandatory.

5. A reply to Mr. Herbert H. Middleton (Incl 10) was made by this office.

10 Incls: (W/Orig. only)
1. cy reply fr SAFLL to Mr. Leonard dtd 8 Sept 52
2. Ltr fr Mr. Leonard dtd 27 Aug 52
3. Ltr fr Zella L.W. Bowers dtd 25 Aug 52
4. Ltr fr Mr. L.D. Harmon dtd 14 Sept 52
5. Ltr fr Mrs. B. Reese dtd 5 Sept 52
6. Ltr fr Miss B. Isaac dtd 8 Sept 52 (w/attch.)
7. Ltr fr Mrs M. Little dtd 15 Sept 52
8. Ltr fr Mrs E.C. Johnson dtd 19 Aug 52
9. Ltr fr Wilson Strand dtd 15 Sept 52
10. Ltr fr Mr. H.H. Middleton dtd 8 Sept 52

NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

(Unclassified) Proposal from John S. Kim

Executive,
Director of Research & Development, DCS/D
Attn: Major Forsman
XXXXX
FROM: Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DCS/O

1. Inclosures are forwarded as a matter of primary interest.

2. No reply to Mr. Kim has been made by this office.

8 Incls:
1. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec. Lovett dtd 11 Aug 52
2. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Pres. Truman dtd 16 Aug 52 (w/attchd ltr copy to Sec. Lovett)
3. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec. Lovett dtd 15 Aug 52 (w/attchd info)
4. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec. Finletter dtd 11 Aug 52 w/attch.cy ltr to LI DAILY PRESS
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,w/cy Ltr to LI DAILY PRESS
7. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec. State Acheson dtd 16 Aug 52, w/cy Ltr to Sec. Lovett (cy) & info.
8. Cy ltr to Mr.Kim fr Dept State dtd 22 Aug 52

NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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(Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book
Dept of the Air Force
Hq USAF - AFOIN

26 SEP 1952
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Chief, Air Technical
Intelligence Center
Wright-Patterson AFB
Ohio

1. Inclosed letters are for your information and retention.

2. No replies of any kind have been made by this office.

x 322.7 ATIC

4 Incls: (w/omg only)
1. Ltr fr Mrs M. Loduca
   dtd 28 Jul 52
2. Ltr fr A.E. Morra
   dtd 13 Jul 52
3. Ltr fr Mrs M. Walter
   dtd 9 Aug 52
4. Ltr fr V.L. Stewart
   dtd 28 Jul 52

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

COUPON DESIGNATION MADE

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26 Sep 1952

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 us.

x095. Summers, Miss Anna
Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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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.

x095. Givens, Miss Annie Louise
Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

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26 Sep 1952

Miss Lois Neuwirth
Miss Esther Schilling
323 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 convinced 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.

x095. Neuwirth, Miss Lois
x095. Schilling, Miss Esther
Sincerely,

WILLIAM A. ADAMS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Topical Division
Deputy Director for Estimates
Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O

1 Incl:
AF standard release
re flyobs.

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25 SEP 1952

Mr. G. Francis Nauheimer
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,
x095. Nauheimer, Mr. G. Francis

JOHN A. SAMFORD
MAJOR GENERAL, USAF
DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE

COORDINATION:          AFOIN-2A2          AFOIN-2A          AFOIN-2

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.