UFO and flying saucer USAF intelligence file, 1948

[PAGE 1] TOP SECRET SECURITY INFORMATION DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 843014 Directorate of Intelligence Headquarters, U. S. Air Force 4B-854 Pentagon Washington 25, D. C. All documents filed in numerical sequence according to Top Secret Control Number. TS CONT. NO. 2-5300 - 2-5399 Nov 48 TOP SECRET SECURITY INFORMATION NW 90307 Docld:34714985 Page 1 [PAGE 2] 2-5317 AFOIN-4 (Rev 5 Dec 47) COVER SHEET T.S. Cont. # D.I.-Hq. USAF a. RECORD OF BASIC CORRESPONDENCE OR REQUEST FROM: AFOIR-CO DATE: 8 Nov 48 TYPE: b. CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET SUMMARY: Extracts from TT #1524, D/1, HQ USAF vs A-2, USAFE SUSPENSE DATE / ASGD BY / NO. DATE RECEIVED DIR/INT c. TO: AFOIR SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - REMARKS DATE 8 Nov 48 NO. 1 1. Submitted for information. 2. All items have been distributed to AFOAI branches. 3. Item USAFE 14 has been distributed to CIA, AMC, + armament Intelligence Branch, DCS/M. 4. Item USAFE 16 has been distributed to OIR-SR. USE OTHER SIDE THIS SHEET FOR ADDITIONAL REMARKS CO-12 d. TO DOWN / BR. / TO UP / TO DOWN / DIV. / TO UP / TO DOWN / DIR/INT / TO UP OIP-PP, OIP-FL, ADMIN (AFOIP); OIR-CO, OIR-DD, OIR-AA, OIR-CM, OIR-RC (AFOIR); OAI-OA, OAI-DA, OAI-AE, OAI-AF, OAI-SV (AFOAI); OCI-IS, OCI-RR, OCI-CI (AFOCI); ASST EXEC; EXECUTIVE; DIR/INT [handwritten routing initials and dates, partly illegible, including 8 Nov and 10 Nov] Action / Coordination (376) e. DATE REC'D BR / ACTION ASGD TO / SIGNED [illegible signature] Maj Work f. DISPATCH / DISPATCHED BY / DATE DISPATCHED / FILE TO 8-3477, AF NW 90307 Docld:34714985 Page 2 [PAGE 3] SECRET T.S. Cont. # D.I.-Hq, USAF USAFE 2 TT 1524 SECRET 4 Nov 48 To Gen Cabell We now have one complete set of all reports prepared by special intelligence organization of the European Command from its conception to present date. We are forwarding these reports for your inspection and final disposition. We are of the opinion that inspection of these reports will lend weight to arguments for allocating Air Force funds to this organization. Advise caution in utilizing these reports as most of them were forwarded as received. (END OF ITEM) SECRET NW 90307 Docld:34714985 Page 3 [PAGE 4] CONFIDENTIAL USAFE 10 TT 1524 CONFIDENTIAL 4 Nov 1948 From OI OB Following report on unidentified aircraft sighting comes from 307th Bomb Group which participated in operation daggar. Unidentified aircraft was sighted by three crews of the group at 1402Z 5 Sep 48 off west coast of Holland, 5155N/0355E. Altitude of all aircraft was 30,000 feet. When first sighted the unidentified A/C was cruising at a normal jet speed, heading 120 degrees. Soon after first seen, A/C began leaving smoke trails and condensation trails accompanied by sudden acceleration and then climb. Generall agreed by observers that it was a single jet propelled A/C employing probably rocket assists with tremendous reserve power, more than normal curising speed for jets of the 1947 variety. Never within identification range; its course did not indicate its purpose. Our evaluation of the above: B-2. (END OF ITEM) CONFIDENTIAL NW 90307 Docld:34714985 Page 4 [PAGE 5] 2-5317 TOP SECRET T.S. Cont. # D.I.-Hq, USAF USAFE 14 TT 1524 TOP SECRET 4 Nov 1948 From OI OB [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: USAFE item 14, a widely published memorandum on flying saucer reports — it says reports recur, one hovered over Neubiberg Air Base, Swedish intelligence suspects unknown technology, a lake crater is mentioned, and reactions are requested.] TOP SECRET (END OF USAFE ITEM 14) TOP SECRET NW 90307 Docld:34714985 Page 5 [PAGE 6] TOP SECRET [Text present — not reproduced verbatim: technical intelligence details from an interrogation of a Soviet airman (item USFA-1) — covers a ground radar near Kholomia Airfield, TU-2 bomber equipment, airfield conditions, aircraft crew and factory origin; fuller interrogation report promised.] (END USFA-1) TOP SECRET NW 90307 Docld:34714985 Page 6 [PAGE 7] SECRET USAFE 16 TT 1524 SECRET 4 Nov 48 CIC source reports that the Russians have ordered CSR Missions in foreign countries to purchase radar tubes in large quantities regardless of costs. Mission also instructed to purchase a complete radar set. (Eval C-3) (END OF ITEM) SECRET NW 90307 Docld:34714985 Page 7