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

[PAGE 1] DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 841508 Record Copy to Replace Unstable Original Property of the National Archives [PAGE 2] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 3] (Unclassified) Transmittal of FLYOBRPT's Chief, ATIC, Wright+Patterson AFB, Ohio 19 Dee 52 L Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I Capt. Smith — 7 eels, °é 75990/ 4G Ne Forwarded for your action are four inclosures, all on FLYOB's. 4, Incls: (W/orig only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr Mr. Johnston Colonel, USAF dtd 10 Dee 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. AF IN 2127 Deputy Director for Estimates 18 Dec 52 Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 3. Comment No. 2 SCIA dtd 17 Dec 52 W/l incl. ke Comment No. 1 CID dtd 12 Dec 52 W/l incl. When incl(s) Now: 22.2 €s fare withdrarn (or not-attach the Con. fr fen Ho / ot angieio ofythis ¢ox ye graded to 44% .¢ £3 HPs = eve accordance with-Par. Ty ; } — do 5 SECURITY INFORMATION [PAGE 4] Capt Smith/ac/75990 19 December 1952 Public Information Division United States Coast Guard Room 1004, 1300 £ Street, N. W. Washington 25, De. 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 mtter. Yours very truly, Enel. WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Negative Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, Dcs/0 £dog uotzeuTpacey) zyz-NIOIV ” COORDINA TION: VX O4 AFOIN-=2A ez SO [PAGE 5] Capt Smith/AC/75990 19 December 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To return a photographic negative purported to be of "flying saucers" taken by a member of the USCG at Salem Air Station, Massachusetts, on 16 July 1952. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. On 15 December 1952, Mrs. Mead of the Public Informa- tion Division of the USCG here in Washington telephoned Captain Smith of AFOIN-2A2 and requested return of subject negative. 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 hin for return to the USCG. ACTION: 5- Subject negative returned by attached letter in com- pliance with the request of the USCG. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col. W. H. Smith, Ext. 71016 AFOIN-2A, Col. W. A. Adams, Ext. 74072 [PAGE 6] , rf . a am hae onl HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT Director of Intellircencs WUsar aan T A Headauarters USA ). Washington 25, The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports n ¢ per instructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subj [PAGE 7] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 8] HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA DING SUBJECT: (Unclessified) FLYOBRPT Director of Intellicence Headquarters USAP fashington 25, D. The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded as per instructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT. 2 Inelss 1. [Re166=52 (4 cys) 2, [R=-167-52 (2 cys) [PAGE 9] AFOIN=2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 w/2 December 1952 Ei Mes 27g f) ry DTG 5000 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 Petit jean 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 reseive 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, J 12 : 14 Oo ie ® pe} 43); / ‘Qe, a = 8 E : 3 g 3 Ls WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division ~wRirectorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 The Department of State Washington 25, D. GC. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN=-2A >, es : r Boys ee jf A pasatady, 2 En og. ic . a _ ey [PAGE 10] 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: 2e Ina 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, 4e 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: see ait elie of AFOIN-2A2, Col Smith, Ext. 71016 Wit PG AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 -c#“4«_ [PAGE 11] DF 1 SUBJ: (@or@rterrttet) 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 : [PAGE 12] AFOIN=2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 w/28 Nov 52 Mr. Ken W. Purdy Editor, True Magazine Fawcett Building 67 West 44th Street New York 36, N. Y. Dear Mr. Purdy: ae I appreciated your letter of November 14 forwarding a copy of the December issue of your magazine, Many thanks. “Sincerely, COORDINATION: AFOIN~2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN=2 AFOIN ei nil Mie of phtencu iL \ J [PAGE 13] 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 1), 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. 715 font AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 AFOIN, Maj Gen Samford, Ext. 55613 [PAGE 14] TRUE THE MAN’S MAGAZINE Fawcett Building 67 West 44th Street New York 36, N.Y. MUrray Hill 2-3606 November 1), 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, Moainas: ean Ken W. Purdy EDITOR [PAGE 15] COVER SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY Letter of Appreciation aa ROUTING Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT" column to denote review of completed action. (X-for action: -for coordination) IN OFFICE OUT IN OFFICE OUT IN OFFICE | OUT IN OFFICE OUT AFOIN ra OIN.1 OIN-2 | OIN-3 OIN-X OIN-1X OIN- 2X OIN-3X OIN-X! OIN-X2 CABLES ILE SR NAVAL OFF {DISPATCH SR ARMY OFF TO: AFOIN-2X ll Dec 52 FROM: COMMENT NUMBER AFOIN-2A 1 COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) AFOIN No. The attached correspondence i§ transmitted for forwarding to OIN for jo signature and dispatch. Vad DONALD E. BEEBE Captain, USAF EXecutive, AFOIN-2A @.... ARow VW Wderrteo 2 FEReot. AROLU- BX Rgruusrhr Kenta tr F AFHQ 22 peg 52 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. [PAGE 16] HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA | (Unclas sified ) FLYOBRPT Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT. ry ERAL: a ef | j _ “tiers Ww sj Q Lad I 1 2 WwW . [PAGE 17] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 18] SECURITY ies; wei NFORMATION Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wrtn 24 Nov 52 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 for- warded, 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 officiel 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. WILLIAM A. ADAMS 2 Incls 1. 16 mm Kodachrome movie film Covjont,)Colonel USAF 2. Cy of official rept of Chief, Topical Division Unconventional Acft sighting ) iv y : Vi, xX AY | < iy: 062.2. Yno PP ad Fea Tan SS COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A UI WE LA Alb hed” reread ct ~ - 5 /} < | / Fa , v Ado) worientproey NTO [PAGE 19] 24-0 6 October 1950 SUBJECT: UNCONVENTIONAL AIRCRAFT 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, 2e 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 view- point. Mr. Mariana then stated that he ran downstairs and outside to his car from which he obtained his camera and made the pictures shown in the film, From the time of first sighting to the completion of taking of the picbhures, Mr, Mariana estimated con- sumed 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. 3e 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. [PAGE 20] C.O PX 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, JOHN P. BRYNILDSEN Summary of Information Captain, USAF per provisions of Air District Commander Intelligence Requirements Memo No, he AERC RITA ‘ov. e Jide asec ‘TON [PAGE 21] COP T 21,=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. [PAGE 22] 15 August 1950 Between 1125 and 1130 Mountain Standard Time ae 26th and Eleventh Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana Two objects, entrail, approximately fifty yards apart. 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. 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, ¢, The altitude was approximately ten thousand feet. Mr. Mariana states object was in sight to him a total of about twenty seconds and about seven seconds to his secretary, Miss Raunig. Mr, Mariana states that the appearance of the object was: 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 0-54 when viewed from the side. Direction of flight: Objects were moving in a southerly direction, Tactics or maneuvers: Movements of objects were horizontal but slightly erratic as to speed. No svidence of exhaust, No clouds were observable on that date. No lights were observed as being attached to objects. 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, a. No propeller or jet device observed, b. No rotor observed, c. No aerodynamic vanes observed ad. No visible exhaust or jet openings. ae No fins observed b. No stabilizers observed. No air ducts observed. Speed estimated by observer to be approximately two hundred mph. No sound; objects had a purported nt sh" sound, Ab ag , FORMATION SECURITY IN [PAGE 23] PART II (Cont'd) 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 Name of observer: Nicholas Mariana Address: 2919 First Avenue North, Great Falls, Montana Occupation: Baseball club manager, Great Falls Baseball Pertinent hobbies: Observer is not an amateur astronomer, pilot or engineer; however, he has broadcast sporting events and is interested in photography 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, Reliability of observer: lnjoys an excellent reputation in the local community and is regarded as a reliable, trustworthy and honest individual. 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" Bnd 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. 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 Teletype sequences of local weather conditions: On 4 October 1950, Mr. C. Robert Guern, Chief Weather Observer, U. S. Weather Office, Core Field, Great Falls, Montana, after first examining the tele- typesequences of local weather conditions, Great Falls area, stated that there were thin scattered clouds, thirty thousand feet, visibility sixty miles, barometric reading, 1013.9 millobars, temperature seventy-seven degrees, dew point, forty-five degrees, altimeter 30.02 southwesterly winds, twenty-five miles per hour, Time of this teletype sequence was 1130 hours, 15 August 1950. Winds Aloft Report received from Mr. C. Robert Guern, Chief Weather Observer, U. S. Weather Office, Gore Field, Great Falls, Montana, who stated that: [PAGE 24] PART II WINDS ALOFT REPORT (Cont'd) at 0800, surface winds, 290 degrees, 15 miles per hour, 4000 feet, 270 degrees, 19 miles per hour, 5000 feet, 240 degrees, 25 miles per hour, 6000 feet, 250 degrees, 22 miles per hour 7000 feet, 270 degrees, 22 miles per hour 8000 feet, 270 degrees, 31 miles per hour 9000 feet, 260 degrees, 43 miles per hour 10,000 feet, 260 degrees, 45 miles per hour 12,000 feet, 260 degrees, 42 miles per hour 1,000 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 1,00 hours, same date, winds aloft readings were: surface winds, 230 degrees, 24 miles per hour 4,000 feet, 240 degrees, 25 miles per hour 5900 feet, 250 degrees, 36 miles per hour 6000 feet, 250 degrees, 41 miles per hour 7000 feet, 250 degrees, 40 miles per hour 8000 feet, 250 degrees, 35 miles per hour 9000 feet, 260 degrees, 28 miles per hour 10,000 feet, 260 degrees, 24 miles per hour 12,000 feet, 260 degrees, 30 miles per hour 14,000 feet, 260 degrees, 55 miles per hour 16,000 feet, 250 degrees, 54 miles per hour 18,000 feet, 260 degrees, 36 miles per hour 20,000 feet, 260 degrees, 34 miles per hour 25,000 feet, 260 degrees, 39 miles per hour There were no testing devices nor Raysonde devices sent aloft between the hours of 0800 and 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. [PAGE 25] 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 de- picting 10 unidentified flying objects. Full details were given as to the type analysis desired. 3. Another roll of film showing 2 unidentified flying objects is now available, Analysis of this film is desired, Additionally, a com- parison with the previous film may prove productive, The attached Memorandum to Director of Naval Intelligence requests that these analysés be made, he 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 ALE AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 Sof [PAGE 26] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/fh/75990/Rm 4B 864 wrtn 2 Oct 52 MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Naval Intelligence Attention: Op 322¥5 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 cur desire to obtain an independent analysis by a separate laboratory in order that we may better interpret the implications of these date. For this reason, it is requested that as complete an interpretation as possible be rendered by a Navy activity. 2. Circumstances surrounding the photography ere swanarized in Inclosure 2, Additional details were requested by messages which are included es 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 hand- holding the camera; there was almost no camera motion evident. This deduction was applied to the analysis of that portion of the film depicting the motion of the single object which detached itself from the group es 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 imagés 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 sum at the time and location of the photography wes 64.5° elevation and 131° aximuth. 5+ Your cooperation in satifying this of at the earliest re time is earnestly solicited. eoae ey ae eres a. 45'900 ae ae ae | © A) u0TZsUTps00HN = wroa¥ [PAGE 27] Memorandum for: Director of Naval Intelligence, Attn: Op 322Y5 Subject: terpretation of Movies of Unidentified Flying Gbjects (continued) 6. For edditioneal dete or referral of specific questions, Colonel W.H. Smith of the Current Intelligence Branch may be contacteé direct. His telephone number ic 71016. 7 Incis. Movie ( wife rg 27 /y ) Cy of ltr fr CPO Newhouse Cy of AFOIN 57264 Gy of CAFIN 65202 Cy of AFOIN 59702 Cy of CAFIN 74096 List of questions COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOTN-2A AFOIN-2 x AForvna %& [PAGE 28] AVIATION SUPPLY DEPOT NAVAL SUPPLY CENTER OAKLAND 4, CALIFORNIA NT 4~28/8310/177283 11 August 1952 From: Chief Photographer Delbert C. Newhouse, 177283, U.S.N. To: Commanding Officer, Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah Subj: Motion Pictures of Unidentified Objects in Air Encl: (1) One (1) fifty-foot roll of processed 16mm color motion picture film 1. Enclosure (1) is forwarded herewith for whatever value it may have in con- nection with your investigation of the so-called "Flying Saucers". Pertinent data follows: Place: About 7 miles north of Tremonton, Utah on U.S. Highway No. 308. Time: 1110 Wednesday 2 July 1952. B&H Automaster, magazine load, 3" telephotolens, 16 frames per second. Handheld. First few feet - £:8. Balance - f:16. Clear sun, cloudless sky. 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 suit- case. 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 [PAGE 29] Copy of TWX No. AFOIN-5726; HQ USAF, WASH, DC orem 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 HEAD DURING OBSERVATION? IF SO, DESCRIBE. (2) ANY EXHAUSTTRails 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. DID SINGLE OBJECT WHICH DETACHED ITSELF FROM GROUP HEAD IN DIR- ECTION OPPOSITE TO ORIGINAL COURSE AND DID IT DISAPPEAR FROM VIEW WHILE STILL TRAVELLING IN THIS DIRECTION? AT APPROXIMATELY WHAT ELEVATION AND IN WHAT DIRECTION (BEARING) WAS CAMERA POINTED DURING EXPOSURE OF FILM? WHAT WAS POSITION OF SUN RELATIVE TO OBJECTS AND TO HIM? WHAT WERE WEATHER CONDITIONS? APPROXIMATE TEMPERATURE? HAZY OR CLEAR? WIND DIRECTION AND SPEED? ANY METEOROLOGICAL ACTIVITY NOTICED DURING THAT DAY? DOES HE HAVE ANY OPINION REGARDING FOLLOWING: 3 [PAGE 30] (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (10) was WAS LIGHT FROM OBJECTS CAUSED BY REFLECTION OR WERE THEY SOURCE OF LIGHT? SHAPE OF OBJECTS? WERE THEY ALL APPROXIMATELY THE SAME. SHAPE? COLOR OF OBJECTS? WERE THEY ALL SAME COLOR? TYPE MOTION ATTRIBUTABLE TO OBJECTS, BOTH ABOUT OWN AXES AND AXIS OF FLIGHT PATH? DID ALL OBJECTS HAVE SAME TYPE MOTION? HOW DID OBJECTS DISAPPEAR FROM VIEW? 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 DET! ADDITIONALLY, \ILS IAW PAR 7e OF AFL 200-5, DESIRE INTERVIEWING OFFICER FURNISH ESTIMATE RELIABILITY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC PROFICIENCY OF NEWHOUSE. AFL 200-5 MAY AID IN CGNDUCTING 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. [PAGE 31] Copy TWX CAFIN 65202 R 1216502 ZNJ FM CG 28TH AD HAFB CALIF TO CHIEF ATIC WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO INFO CG ADC ENT AFB COLO SPRINGS COLO USAF WASHINGTON 25 DC CG WADF HAFB CALIF 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 FIIM ON SIGHTING 2 JUL 52 NEAR TREMONTON, UTAH, CPO NEWHOUSE, HIS WIFE, SON AND DAUGHTER WERE ALL INTER VIEWED AT THE NEWHOUSE HOME IN BERKELEY, CALIF ON 10 SEP 52 BY DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, 28TH AIR DIV (DEF). FOL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS 1 THRU 13 IN USAF REQUEST ARE SUBMITTED: 1. NO SOUND HEARD DURING OBSERVATION. 2, NO EXHAUST 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 sauna 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 S0 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 4 tt Sf [PAGE 32] APPEARED APPROX AS LONG AS THEY WERE WIDE AND THIN. C. APPEARED IDENTICAL IN SHAPE. D. 1270 1, 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 1O MILES NORTH TREMONTON, UTAH. 12, OTHER PERSONS SIGHTING OBJECTS WERE: MRS. D. C. NEWHOUSE, WIFE: DELBERT C. NEWHOUSE, JR, SON, AGE 14: 7A ANNE NEWHOUSE, DAUGHTER, AGE &", WHOLE NEWHOUSE FAMILY INCLUDED IN INTER- VIEW. 13. CPO NEWHOUSE AND FAMILY HAVE NEVER SIGHTED UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS BEFORE, NEWHOUSE STATED THAT HE NEVER BELIEVED HE WOUID JOIN RANKS OF THOSE REPORTING SUCH OBJECTS PRIOR TO THIS OBSERVATION. CPO NEWHOUSE AND MRS. NEWHOUSE APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY HONEST AND 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. [PAGE 33] 7 Oct 52 RESTRICTED ACTION: ROUTINE INFO: ROUTING CG28th AIRDIV HAMILTON AFB CALIF CRYPTOPRECAUTION: NO CHIEF ATIC WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFBORIO IDENTIFICATION: 9171 is CAF IN 65202 (12 Sep 52) LASS: FROM: AFOIN 59782 ATTENTION: Director of Intelligence. Reference your message 9171 dated 12 Sep 52. Request OPO Newhouse be asked following additional question: Was triped used to photograph mountain scene in Idaho which aprears on final footage of film in question? Forward information by electrical means to ATIC with information this headquarters. In response reply to AFOIN-2A2 COORDINATION: AVOIN-2A2 AFPOIN-2A SBCURITY CLASSIFICATION: RESTRICTED PAG! 1 DRAPTER'S NAMB: RELEASING OFFICER'S SIGNATURE: Maj. Dewey J. Fournet DONALD B BEEBY, Captain, USAF Executive Officer, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates AFOTN-2A2 Directorate of Intelligence, DOS/0 TELEPHONE; 75990 [PAGE 34] RESTRICTED DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE STAFF MESSAGE DIVISION INCOMING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CAFIN 74096 FM JWPME/CG 28th AIR DIV (DEF) HAMILTON AFB, CALIF. TO JEDWP/CHIEF, ATIC WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO INFO: JWPHQ/DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, HQ USAF, WASHINGTON 25, D.C. /RESTRICTED/ 9171 IN REPLY TO AFOIN-2A2 FOLLOWING INFORMATION REQUESTED BY HQ USAF HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH CPO DELBERT C. NEWHOUSE, 177273, AVN SUP DEP, NAVAL SUP CENTER, OAKLAND, CALIF. REGARDING AN ADDI TIONAL QUESTION ABOUT MOVIE FIIM ON UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT SIGHTING ON 2 JULY 1952. QUESTION: "WAS TRIPOD USED TO FHX@% PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTAIN SCENE IN IDAHO WHICH APPEARS ON FINAL FOOTAGE OF FILM IN QUESTION"? ANSWER: NEGATIVE, ENTIRE ROLL OF FILM WAS HANDHELD. CAF IN: 74096 (10 Oct 52) [PAGE 35] SUGGESTED POINTS FOR ANALYSIS The following questions are suggested for guidance regarding the general type of ahalysis desired: i. 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? 3e What causes impression that some objects at times appear to become 2 or 3 where there was originally ones or, conversely, 2 or 3 objects at times appear to merge into one. 4. Do all objects have same characteristics? &. Same apparent shape? be Same Color? Ce Same relative size? d. Same general mot ion? 5e 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 om 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 velosity of objects which cross the field of view? (Reference particularly the single object which crosses field; photographer states that camera was held motionless while object. crossed field of view. ) [PAGE 36] 10. Determine patterns of flight from position plots for each frame, then: ae be Ce d, Is there any recurring pattern in the relative position of the objects? Do they maintain same relative positions in formation during any maneuvers, particularly violent maneuvers? Is relative position maintained coincidental with movement about their axis? If undulating motion is present among a number of objects which are maintaining a semblance of formation, db those objects undulate in phase? Ditto for tumbling motion? Is there any indication of abrupt changes in direction of flight path through fairly large angles (e.g. 90 degrees or more during interval of 2 or 3 frames)? Do any objects appear to renain motionless at the same time that others move about? Can all objects be accounted for at all times or do same literally disappear while still well within field of view? [PAGE 37] AFOIN-183/Capt Laidlaw/eeb/77648 wrtn 24 Nov 52 Transmittal of Correspondence 24N(0\ 195 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force USAF Capt Laidlaw/77048 Intelligence Center Headquarters Wright-Patterson AFB Washington 25, D.C. AFOIN-183 Ohio Forwarded as a matter pertaining to your Center. s Incl Ltr fr I.C. Hoyer, J. C. McANINCH Eugene, Oregon, dtd 10 Nov 52 Major, USAF Chief, Documents Branch Dissemination Control Division Directorate of Intelligence AFOIN-1B3 Capt Laidlaw AF Maj McAninch mm [PAGE 38] (Uncl) Correspondence from Messrs, Oliver Amlie, Harvey 8. Gersenfish ani Edmond LeRoy. Executive, (21 November 1952. C> Directorate of Research and Development, DCS/0 = ~— 9 Attention: Maj Forsman ‘ Deputy Director for Estimates Maj Fournet/tmw/75990 Directorate of Intelligence, DC3/0 1. Inclosures are forwarded as a matter of primary interest. No replies have been made by this office. oN 2. Mr. Amlie submitted a previous letter pertaining to the alleged observation of | a® saucer". It was acknowledged by this office. ‘ 3. Mr. LeRoy correspomied with us a few months ago ani claimed to have availe able 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. fn y : a aot ~ f CLs Lear pr J 3 Incle = (u/orig only) WILLIAM A, ADAMS 1. Ltr fr Oliver Amlie to Golonel, USAF Col Adams dta Chief, Topical Division 26 Oct 52 Deputy Director for Estimates 2. Diagram of flying saucer Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 fr Harvey S. Gersenfish Cincinnati 37, Ohie Ltr fr Edmond L, LeRoy to Gol Adams dtd 1l Oct 52 [PAGE 39] Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio J 6 Incls (w/ori i. @.. 36 he De 6. et noe AFOIN=2A2 WAL Uekue ew Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 . + NFORMAT SECURITY INFORMATION 20 Nov 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force VN Hq USAF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 1. Imclosures 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. he Incl 4 is a copy of the reply made by General Bradley's office to Incl 3. Further action is not recomnended, 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, Ltr fr Truax Field, Madison, Wis. dtd 4 Nov 52 w/lst & 2nd Inds. Ltr fr Arthur Boutelle, Qi OWNIEY only WILLIAM A. ADAMS Air ae Sqdn Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O Patterson, NJ. dtd 9 Nov 52 Ltr to Gen Omar Bradley fr Argyrios Kouzas, Thessaloniki, Greece dtd 24 Oct 52 Cy of reply to Mr. Kouzas fr Gen Bradley dtd 29 Oct 52 Questionnaire submitted by L/C Milton Morris Kaufmann, Falls Church, Va. Questionnaire submitted by a Mrs, Carol Sprague, Vineland, N.J. “37 25 Noy i952 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 hi pul B AFOINH2A ~ re. it: Se CLEA» eS Lio i Mey TL F ro} em = re} o ° 8 > 74 + = fp po ta © ra Ps © mS “ u [PAGE 40] 5 f NOV 2.0 1952 TS Q Ne J & Peewee eae S Mrs. Rose Marie Holiz 346 First Street Niagara Falls, New York Mrs. Holtz: » 4 = 8 © © ~ J fm e S c & c e ¢ < <= ™ COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A ak [PAGE 41] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 w/18 November 1952 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN Ma j-Fournet/dbv/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 ee 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. he Mrs. Zepp submitted the record of her observations (Incl 3) at our in- vitation. 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. SIGHED 6 Incls (w/orig only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS l. Ltr fr Mrs. Grace Scott, Colonel, USAF Birmingham, Ala dtd 27 Oct 52 Chief, Topical Division Ltr fr Mr. &.C. Zimmerman, Deputy Director for Estimates Akron, Ohio dtd 30 Oct 52 Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O Ltr fr Mrs. C.R. Zepp, Hyattsville, Md dtd 6 Nov 52 Ltr to Mrs. C.R. Zepp Ltr fr Mr. Robert J. Gorman, Chicago, Ill dtd 29 Oct 52 Cy of ltr to Mr, Gorman, dtd 12 Nov 52 t © ae = oa °o o ba 2 be - S © o i © _- i © © be a r COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 Mlatl [PAGE 42] Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 Ac /71379 14 November 1952 Mr. Nervel W. Reece 1578 Van Fandt Road Cincinnati 31, Ohio Dear Mr. Reece: Your letter of 21 October 1952 to the Federal Bureau of Investigation was referred to us for attention. We have studied the photograph and negative which you submitted and are happy te 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 commendabdle. We are returning your negative and photograph as requested. Sincerely, 2 Inels. (W/Orig. Only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Photograph Colonel, USAF 2. Negative Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Bstimates Directorate of Intelligence £dop yoygeutpro0n grory ” COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 ~~ [PAGE 43] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Bournet/dbv co Pag alee sip /T1370 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force NOV 17 1952 Intelligence Center Hq USAF = AFOIN _ Maj Fournet/dbv/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 Investi- @zations, this Headquarters, ‘he 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 discretions 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 orm (w/ort only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Cy of rept of sighting in Colonel, USAF Ghicago on 19 Oct 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Photostat cy of ltr fr Deputy Director for Estimates Johnnie L. Last, Green Bay, Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O Wis. dtd 24 Sep 52 When inclés) No. S$... .-2S2s.----< 3. Cy of ltr fr OSI, NX, NY dtd is/are withdraw 20 Oct 52 . 4. Cy of ltr fr Walter Wrobleski Marshall, Tex dtd 13 Oct 52 5. Photostat cy of Credit info re ‘kod WOTIMATPI00D NIOAY n (or not attached), Braded tox. accordance with Par 25e, Brown Townsend Foundation dtd 22 Aug 52 (in trip. : Cy of ltr to CO, 170lst Air Trans Wg, Gt Falls © COORDINATION: AFOIN~2A2 AFB, Mont dt 14 Nov 52 Cy of ltr to Mr, Mariana dtd 14 Nov 52 16 ma movie filn Cy of ltr to Mr. Burgess, Black Mt, WN. CG. Ltr fr Mr. Burgess, Black Mt, N.C. dtd 13 Oct 52 Ap Press Releases MAMET! tii af { [PAGE 44] Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 AC/71379 14 November 1952 Mrs. GC. 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, Ohie 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, DOS/0 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 009 ~ f£d09 wot Co [PAGE 45] Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 AC/71379 10 November 1953 Mr. B. GC. Zimmerman 146 §. Firestone Bivd. Arron 19, Ohio Dear Mr. Zimmerman: I have your letter of 30 Sctober 1952 with its very useful data. It will be forwarded te our Air Technical Intelligence Center for use in their analy- sits 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 Golonel, USAT Shief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Ustimates Directorate of Intelligence % So i p Q S o ba | i os o bs) oe ° b Q ° & COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 K5E ed, Gf bewt,ch, as [PAGE 46] Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 Ac /71379 10 November 1952 Mrs. Bluford Scott 732 Righth Court ¥. sifmingham, Alabama Dear Mrs. Scott: In answor to the request in your letter of 27 October 1952, we enclose a questionnaire on unidentified flying objects. When you have completed it, plece 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 2 Inels. (W/original only) 1. Questionnaire 2. Addreesed Bnvelove COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A Miah, jf id p Qa J ° “ a is 5 «rr rs ° = Q °o & [PAGE 47] Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 ac /71379 12 November 1952 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 primery interest in investigation of "flying saucer" reports. It is gratifying to receive such expression of interest fron public-mindod 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 con- clusions with respect to the existence or nonexistence of "flying saucers". It is telieved 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 thet the report reflected the conclusions of individuals who were in no Way connected with the Air Fores. We take this opportunity to reiterate this to you. Ae’ It is true that the statements of Mr. DesVergers were startling; however, a thorough investigation of the incident has been conducted and it has been determined that the sensational aspects of the orig- inal stories carried by the nationsl press agencies were exagzerated. Further, the USAF made no attempt to restrict Mr. DesVergers' discus- sion or personal exploitation of the alleged incident; this he admitted in an Associated Press dispatch datelined West Palm Beach, Florida, August 37, 1952. £dop woyqeutpsro0o0g The Air Force is actively interested in the investigetion of "flying saucer" incidents. No fects 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 « conclusien;—>-~ the public will be duly informed. KK Bi > 2 : PN aay he It is sincerely hoped that these comments will allay your eéndepal | \ on this subject. The manner in which you have sought an angyer to X ai m A [PAGE 48] bd your questions and the interest that you as a citizen have shown in this matter is arpreciated. If we may be of any further service to you, please do not hesitate to write again. Sincerely, WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topicel Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 CUta_. Bl bbwid Vu [PAGE 49] 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. DesYergers 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 wnfortunate 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 analyzé 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 [PAGE 50] AFOIN-242 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wrtn 10 Nov 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book 9 ; 9 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force NOV 1+ Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 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 USAT M/Set, was not forwarded since you were indicated as the action addressee by the originator and should have re- ceived a copy direct. S Imcls (w/orig only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. AIIR, Form 112, dtd 9 Oct 52 Colonel, USAF 2. AIIR, Form 112, dtd 15 Oct 52 Chief, Topical Division 3. Ltr fr DO #2, dtd 16 Oct 52 Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 oO HH = © ° °o 4 ma hw 6S 2 s+ ro ° 6 © © = txt r COORDINATION$ AFOIN-242 AFOIN=-2A MiP puck we etiuke bf [PAGE 51] RESTRICTED ores SECURITY INFORMATION Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wrtn 13 Nov 52 (Unclassified) Return of Project Blue Book Material Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force AV 44 196 Intelligence Center Hq USSF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. The file on the sighting at Austin, Tems on 8 June 52, previously borrowed from ATIAA-5, is returned herewith. 2. The Photographic Division, AFCAG, made a set of color duplicates (enlarged) hich is attached for your retention (Incl 3). Black and white reproductions pre- viously attached to the file are also included in Incl 3. In addition, the Photographic Division made a 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 sum as would be required for the formetion of a parhelion (whieh would appear at the intersection of the inner or outer halo circles - 22° and 46° respectively - with the parhelic circle; the latter is in # horizontal plane coincidental with the position of the sun). Additiomally, it will be noted in the photographs thet the images display a flat portion which appears inverted from the corresponding portion of the sun behing 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 t the images are possibly a form of mirage caused by a hot air mass which veled from left to right across the field of view and acted as a lens. However, there is a small imge in the third photograph of the sequence which, if evaluated as another 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 weer astronomer be asked for an opinion. “~s , 4. Recommend that the original gh ticmnaa (ine 2) ve retarned to immediately as requested in the report covering this incident. 4Incls (w/orig only) 1. 8 dum 52, Austin, Tex Sighting File Folder 2 Raveloye containing 4 transparencies 3- color duplicates 4. . . blk & white enlargements teenie COORDINATION: A¥FOIN—2a2 _ AFOIN=2a No M/E “neces: BW li tyth fiche fot dod woT wUyp100D NIOIV [PAGE 52] IF £'0P0 Pe ee aa Mr. Clyde E. Howard 2544 3/4 Cudahy Hun ington Park, California IZ vi i BOL) CUIpD Q SS co <<} COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2A2 [PAGE 53] Maj Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 AC#71379/6 November 1952 SECURITY INFORMATION (Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book —> = Chief, Air Technical Dept. of the Air Force Qv 795 Intelligence Center Headquarters USAF - AFOIN fa) Nut /8o/t1319 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Seer 1. ‘Inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and yaad ion. 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 No con <ciling Pitt ff . a ¥ 6 8 Incis. (W/original only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS 40 Now 1s Ltr fm Robert H. Frey Colonel, USAF ‘i atd 27 Oct 52 Chief, Topical pivisten 2. Ltr fm Isabel A. Gold Deputy Director for Estimates ata 6 Sep 52 Directorate of Intelligence 3. Ltr fm Miss Daisy McNeill JETS * dtd 20 Oct 52 bh. Ltr fm Miss Ida E. Valentine ata 14 Oct 52 5. Ltr fm Miss Ide E. Valentine dtd 15 Oct 52 6. Ltr fm Robert Koehler atd 23 Oct 52 Ltr fm George M. Garrison atd 22 Oct 52 Ltr fm Arthur Halsted dtd 17 Oct 52 S 0 0 LD X B Ny . COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A AFOIN -2A2 IRITY INFORMATION [PAGE 54] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/AC/71379 5 November 1952 Mr. Walter B. Burgess Box 147 Black Mountain, Worth Carolina Dear Mr. Burgess: Because the Air Force has been designated the responsi- bility for the investigation and analysis of "flying saucers", the Secretary of Defense referred your letter of 13 October 1952 to us for considaration. We find your proposal extremely edifvi~~ 214 desire to “ commend you for your great pst™!itisn. Unfortunately, however, we cannot accept your **Zerous offer at this time since there is no provisior which allows us to imcrease our current organ- ization, #4 your services could not be utilized without some revision of this nature. Wonétheless, we are forwarding your letter to our Air Tech- nical Intelligence center et Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for future reference. Should they find that your proposal can be entertained in the future, they will contect you-direct. Your interest and cooperation are a source of great satis- faction to the Air Force, and we hope that future developments will allow reconsideration of your offer to assist us.-< 1a F i;> a = S Q ° o a | foo) be =] ~ ct i ° =] Q S Sincerely, ROY - WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division a Deputy Director for Estimates.‘ / rT oi) Directorate of Intelligence : “ COORDINATION: AFOIN-2a AFOIN-2A2 A [PAGE 55] AFOIN-ZA2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wrtn 4 November 52 Rewrtn 5 November 1952 Mr. Bdmond L. LeRoy 36 Fifth Street Old Bridge, New Jersey Dear Mr. LeRoy: Generel 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. Thenk 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/0 COORDINATION: AFOIN=-2A2 [PAGE 56] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71379 Wrtn 5 Nov 52 000 Mrs. 6. R. Zepp 6401 Medwick Drive North Hampshire Knolls Maryland f CEE, A ~~ A? 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, ~ Ni C 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. G., ATTN; AVFOIN-2A2, don noTieUTp.t009 Nrozy Your interest and cooperation are appreciated. Sincerely, — : ee > Y} f) XOIVS, AL aes 9 Fe e RB , am / 1 Inel WILLIAM A, ADAMS self addressed Colonel, USAF envelope (franked) Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 J COORDINATION: AFPOIN~2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 57] Maj Fournet /AFOIN-2A2 tmw/71379/6 Nov 52 (Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept. of the Air Force Intelligence Genter Headquarters USAF = AFOIN Maj Fournet/tmw/71379 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosures are for your information, sppropriate action and retention. 2- Ineclosures 1 and 2 were received from the Directorate of Operations, Ous/c. this Headquarters. They state that Mr. Myers' letter and the clipping were referred to them by Congressman J. E. Wan Zandt. Acknowledgments have been made to Congresaman Van Zandt and Mr. Myers. Director of Legislation and Liaison, this Headquarters, has been furnished copies of entire file. 3e Request receipt of inclosure 3 be acknowledged by indorsement direct to originator. 4e 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. ® nels WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fm C.W. Myers Colonel, USAF dtd 6 October 1952 Chief, Topical Division 2. Cy of Newspaper Clipping Deputy Director for Estimates 3. Ltr fm Brooks AFB Directorate of Intelligence dtd 10 October 1952 (in ouad) kh. ltr fm MLB. Hayden dtd 2 October 1952 5. Ltr fm MLB. 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 > 3 i m no Q 3 é z a 5 3 COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A AFOIN=2A2 Are Cis Seas pethles [PAGE 58] Major Fournet/AFOIN-242 AC/4B-864/27 Oct 52 Mr. Gerald VW. Harrington c/o Bdwards and Angell 15 Veatminster Street Providence 3, Bhode Island Dear Mr. Harrington: We have received your letter of 9 October 1952 in which you reported the observation of an unidentified flying cbject. 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 vosition at the time ere « source of great satisfaction to us. I would, therefore, like te express the appreciation of the Air Force for your initiative and efforts on our behalf. Sincerely, — {/ sae a Ap UOT} eUTPIOOD-NTOTY A \Plicy 2 nagement Group Directorate of Intciligeace COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2X Y tithe Yt, (Shun [PAGE 59] 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. Ina 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 locae tion at the time of the observation. 3. A reply to Mr. Harrington is attached. 4. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED : 5. Because of Mr. Harrington's prominent professional position and the excellence of his report, it is strongly recommended that the attached reply be signed by General Samford. 6. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached reply. SOQORDINATION: AFOIN-202 0,004 LZ4 AFOIN]@24 24 Ww Hhprc AFOIN-2 nm AFOIN [PAGE 60] AFOIN-2X 27 Oct 52 AFOIN-2A 1 The attached correspondence is forwarded for coordination and transmittal to OIN for signature and dispatch. AFOIN-2A 1d. Orn 29 Oct S% From: GOIN ax cs x [PAGE 61] Major Fournet/AFOIN-2A2 AC/4B-864/27 Oct 52. ee ae 8 (Unel) M.terial for Project Blue Book Dept of the Air Force Haq USAF = AFOIN-2A2 Major Fournet/71279 1. Inelosed letter is for your information and retention. 2. <A reply to Mr. Harrington was made by this office. - 1 Incl (With Original Only) ‘ELDON H. SMITH Original copy of letter Colonel, USA? from Mr. Harrington Aeta, Chief, Toepicsl Division Deputy Director for Ustinates Directorate of Intelligence : zs : d 2 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 ae, [PAGE 62] (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book a =e) ¥ Ghief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Tee 3 os Ey AY see Intelligence Center Hqs USAF - AFOIN \ Maj Pournet/cav/71379 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Reference our DF dated 11 Sep 52, subject: “Investigation of Incident ef 1/2 Sep 52 Arlington Va., having possible relation to Project Blue Book", the inclosed report was received from OSI and is for your information and reten- ~ tion. | 2. It will be noted that the report explains this incident completely. j 2 In@is eo GF WILLIAM A. ADAMS Rpt fr ost Colonel, USAF dtd 6 Oct 52 Chief, Topical Intelligen@e Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, Dc3/0 #de@H Sottos [PAGE 63] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Getn 22 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue_3ook Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Wii Intelligence Center Eqs USAF-AFOIN CHE Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wright-Patterson AFB - 1. Inclosed report was furnished by OSI and is for your information and retention. 2. The inconsistencies between the vievsal description reported by the {Ho rverver and the attached photograph are obvious, viz. the time reported as .. -4000 hours while the photograph was evidently taken at night; the reported shape and relative size as compared with the image in the photograph, etc. S$. The Photographic Division of AFCAG has evaluated the "object" as a light fixture superimposed on the background through double-exposure. 1. Incl: w/orig. only WILLIAM A. ADAMS Photo cy Spot Intel Rpt Colonel, USAF aétd 3 Oct 52 w/attchd photo Chief, Topiesl Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, D0s/0 NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2a2 AFOIN-2A4 [PAGE 64] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/71379/emb Wrtn 22 Oct 52 oct 23 1952 217 W. Queen Lane Philadelphia 44, Pennsylvania Bed Fr c ay Q O 1e) U we) e > | ome @) Zz COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 65] AFOIN-2A/Col Adams/fh/74072 wrtn 23 Oct 52 Mr. Leon Davidson 604 Seuth I Arlington Dear Mr. Devidec : Press Desk, Office of Public Information, Department of Defense, has advised my office of your continued interest nh reports of unusual obs earvekicns of serial objects, Your previcus correspondence concerning this matter has been reviewed snd we believe thet your requests for ncn ae niormeation cannot b ucquetely treeted by correspondence. Mey I advise you that we are aware of the responsible position you hole and of the security clearance that has een. Fcrante Mat: : ee my he ¢ . Pf Uc -- ul eUdv ‘ - 43 A - By —-S » J * . : _ “ end 4 rc 90 13 5S Your Views concerning possible sourees of these cb jects with you on + personel basis. course the matter will be treated in complete confidence. Unfortwuna cely the officer most comnizent ci cur investigations in this field will be out.of tam until after 1 lovember. If you will contact my office, Liberty 5-6700, extension T4072, on or after 3 November we will be happy arrange meeting with you at sometime mutually pe a ae OL HACE rely ; Sieh NITS(h) wthM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 COORDINATION AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 66] AFOIN-2AW Maj Fournet/emb/71379 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 OCT 23 1952 Mr. John F. Strauss General a East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania DeaMir. Strauss: toe tn anooiet 7 C = tO 88S3iSt us. > Fj O ry A Q O fe) Cs \e) zi > | kt O a COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A if [PAGE 67] Wrtn 22 Oct 52 1301 N. Scott Street Wilmington, Delaware > hy fe) A Q fe) S s) 2 = e S) Z COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A hie Mt put lip ‘i GEE he hay * [PAGE 68] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 Miss Maggie Bolan 230 West 10ist Street Apartment 421, New York, Ney. Miss Bolan: COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A / CS, [PAGE 69] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrin 22 Oct 52 Mr. Joseph V. Signorelli 412 Greentree Road Pittsburgh 20, Pennsylvania Mr. Signorelli: COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A > Fx e) A Q ‘e) : A > rl eH O Zz [PAGE 70] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrin 22 Oct 52 ¢ <OF Mr. Carl G. Lundin $11 W. Franklin Street El Paso, Texas vs Mr. Lundin: st 4% . > hy O A Q re) : A ee m MH fo) Z COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2 [PAGE 71] AFOIN-2A2 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/‘713'/Yy/emb Mr. Herman Word Jr., 511 North Avenue, N. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan . Py a . 2SS1S¢ u > Fy fo) 2 Q te) fe) Bs Ss) 2 > By eH fo) i $j atoa Lares ) wr COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 afoin-2A' MAA pat _ —_ Baal. Conf [PAGE 72] -Wrtn 22 Oct 52 » ¥ “T@ees Mr. Oliver Amli > & ™ o B&B nla-Cyi OX U Q Xe) fe) Bs S ZA > fe OS Z Q KK COORDINATION: EOIN; 2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 73] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/emb/71739 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 acT 23 1952 Mrs Edith Boyd 500 Howell Street Missovla, Montana Mrs Boyd: > g Q \e) O ze ew) Zz Bs Fy 4 O A COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 74] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 22 Oct 52 oe FEF Sw Worcesier <4, Massachusetts AL oom "Ys ‘ ia De UUPicys Q e) 5D we) Zz > = e) A QQ rd COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A #y [PAGE 75] Mr. I. D. Harrold 412 N. Tennessee Street Danville, Indiana Mr Harrold: COORDINATION: / 4 7} AF OIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/emb/71739 Wrin 22 Oct 52 OCT 23 1952 AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A } BREE 8. ; > Hy o) A Q O = we) B > | fe) Zz [PAGE 76] AFOIN 2A2 Wrtn 21 October 1952 Maj Fournet/tmw Ext 71379 “a mh Ant m.0 Talms \ 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. ; ‘4 stead Ay L090 yi 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. i \ We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, DUCED) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, pes/0 d : fdog uopzeuppapositdy f f [PAGE 77] Wrtn: 21 Oct 52 Maj Fournet /cmb/71379 APOIN-2A2 Mr. B. CG. 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 apolégize for the long delay in acknowledging its receipt, buat 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. Wemppreciate your interest and efforts to assist us and assure you that the ideas which you submitted are receiving careful consideration. js Coe i Sincerely, 6 23 Gotten 375 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 COORDINATION: APOIN-2A42 AFOIN-2A F 3 a [PAGE 78] Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn. 21 Oct 52 AFPOIN-2A2 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Bept of the Air Farce Hqs USAF - AFOIN Maj Pournet/cmb/71279 NOIDVANOZNT trrAAR 1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention. ‘ 2. Woreplies of any kind have been made by this office. However, Mir. 6 Inmeles (W/orig. only) 1. Ltr fr Mre J. Albers atd 29 Jul 52 2. Ltr fr Mr Willy 8.?. Brand dtd 8 Jul 52 Ltr fr Mrs L.S. Bleck ata 7 Aug 52 (wfattch.) Ltr fr Mr A.B. Florshein dtd 23 Sept 52 Ltr fr Mr B.B. Allison dtd about 2 Oct 52 w/photo Ltr fr Mr 6.2. Page dtd 3 Oct 52 Florsheim was notified by the FBI that his letter was being referred to the USAF. SIGNED WILLIAM A. ADAMS Golonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimtes Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A “* 7 . &.. Me eg a ON [PAGE 79] Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 16 Oct 52 Mr. EB. L. Lull New Ute Hotel Salt Lake City, Utah Dear Mr. Lull; We appreciated your letters of 22 and 23 September 1952 with yourcadditional comments regarding the date in question. Your continued interest and efforts to assist us are greatly appreciated. Sincerely, WILLIAM AD ADAMS Colonel, USAT Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate df Intelligence, DCs/0 Vv x COORDINATION: APOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A (ORR a eS Ltt Mbp af ha ry oO | i Z i +] O oO rs a Pa] > | or © be [PAGE 80] Maj Fournet/emb/71379 Wrtn 17 Oct 52 C Oct 17 1952) _—— " ‘ h “ \ Mrs. Jessie Bunting ‘ 1520 Phillips Avenue Greensboro, North Carolina Mrs, Bunting: Pa fe) Do > Q e) 2) ee eS, = S COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A / af [PAGE 81] Wrin 17 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 AFOIN-2A2 C oct 17 1952 ) Mr. Robert Garrison Box 48 Big Stone Gap, Virginia Mr. Garrison: “ts | O B to Q ie O 5s es) A | \ | mn | fe) COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 82] AFOIN-2A42 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 16 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Correspondence from Mr. Anthony Guidry Executive, Director of Research & Development, DCS/D Attn; Major Foreman Deputy Direc. for Eetimates, D/I, Dos/O 1. Inclesure 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". 1 Incl: (w/orig. only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Ltr fr Nr. Guidry Colonel, USAF dtd 4 Oct 52 Chief, Tepiecsal Division Deputy Director for Rstimates Directorate of Intelligence, D¢3/0 JOORDINATION; [PAGE 83] AFOIN-242 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 wrtn 15 Oct 52 — oi “ATION TTY ; Vines = SECURITS s+% (Unclassified) Material for Project Blie Book Chief Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Titelligence Center Eqs USAF — AFOIN Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio Maj Pournet/cnb/71379 1. Inclosed report is for your information and retention. Request ac~ knowledgment of receipt by indorsement to originator. 2 se The many questionable aspects of the report and the circumstances Gy rreetias it appear to leave little doubdt that this was a hoax. LInels («/orig. only) WILLIAM A, ADAMS FlyOb rpt fr ADC Colonel, USAT dtd 3 Oct 52 (w/Z attachs) Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, Dcs/O > >| oO H 7 ar °Q © 2) os og HW A > | H S — COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 ZY ~ “Ce? 5 AN a OUT Al bond b Secrok A eS) . SS KN 6 a ae ; [PAGE 84] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 wrtn 16 Oct 52 HreTDICTEN } BA SECURITY INFORMATION (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Beck Maj Pournet}Gab/71379 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Farce Intelligence Center Hes USAF - AFOIW Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention. No replies of any kind have been mide by this office. 2. <A copy of the translation of Mr. Goyts letter (see Incl. 4) was fur- nished AFDRD for their information. (w/orig. onty) fr Mr. D.L. Pefine 23 Sep 52 fr 6. S. Stultz 24 Aug 52 fr Mr. H.L. Peterson 28 Sep 6&2 fr Mr. R. Goy (transla.) 15 Sep 52 (w/attach in dup) COORDINATION: WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCs/O AFOIN-2A2 KFOIN-oe “ Ai lak LA Eh ba bf [PAGE 85] APOIN-2k2 Maj Pournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 16 Oct 52 . o (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Farce Intelligence Center Has USAF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/ enb/-71379 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosures are for your information and retention. They were supplied by the office of Naval Research to OSI. 2. OSI states that the Townsend Brown Foundation was brought to their attention by Major General VY. E. Bertrandias following a visit to the Foundation. During this visit General Bertrandias saw a model of a "flying saucer" and en- g@ged in conversation with Townégend 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. RANE 2 Incls; (w/orig. only) WILLIAM A, ADAMS 1. Rpt of Off of Nav Research Colonel, USAF 2. Dun & Bradstreet credit Rating Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for ne te Directorate of Intell Agence, NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 he ett Jw NOILYNIGYOOO [PAGE 86] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Pournet/cmb/71379 wrtn 15 Oct 52 i 6 \9 52. VIA AIR MAIL Mr. NWicholas 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 dp- lication. 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 /ig>” earnestly solicited] f ae J TPA Sincerely, ‘= G17 OCT i952 a Oil “ WILLIAM A. ADAMS Txyrte Colonel, UsaF BA sts Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, D03/0 COORDINATION: APOIN-2a2 AFOIN-2a le te P-bit fe COBEN he af e~NIOLV¥ la) vw NOITLYNIGIOO [PAGE 87] Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Dayton, Ohio Attn; Capt ©. J. Ruppelt AFOIN-2Ai,/Capt Hosford/pal/74735 _W/L4 Oct 52 (Restricted) Return of File on Flyobrpt : . a 1 A 10R9 Dept of the Air Force OCT 4 . Hqs USAF - AFOIN-2AL Capt Hosford/ pal /'71,735 Inclosed is complete file on Filyobrpt classified SECRET which was borrowed » “rat ees » 3 imoTt. os from your office by APOTi- 6 Incls l. General, GF 2e 17 Dee 48 OST Rpt 3. Mscl. Fireball 4. 13 Bec 48 OSI rpt 5S. Hoax 6. Briefing e AFOIN-2A4 Capt Hosford WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Intelligence Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence LO ge AFOIN-2A [PAGE 88] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 13 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Anet.1 4 1059 ) Intelligence Center Hq USAF = AFOIN _ Maj Fournet/ctib/71379 right—Patterson AFB “—““Page 2 Ohio anrn + &.. Mo replies of any kind have been made to Inclosures ©, 9 and 14. HT) MULE IY 14 Incls: (W/Orig only) (ILLIAM A, ADAMS 1. Questionnaire fr Mr. Hazelwood Colonel, USAF dtd 22 Sep 52 Ghief, Topical Division 2. Questionnaire fr Mrs. Hazelwood Deputy Director for Estimates dtd 22 Sep 52 Directorate of Intelligence, 0CS/0 guestionnaire fr Mr. Dunn dtd 22 Sep 52 guestionnaire fr Mr. J ahi dtd 22 Sep 52 questionnaire fr Mr. te Lioyd dtd 22 Sep 52 juestionnajre ir Mr. Burke dtd 22 Sep 52 juestionnaire fr Mr. M.H. Herrelil 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 ll. 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 lhe Photostat ltr fr Nr. C.?. Olivier thru OSI dtd 26 Aug 52 NO M/R COORDINATION : AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN=2A [PAGE 89] (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center iq USAF = AFOIN Haj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wright-Patterson AFE Ohio i.e Inclosures are for your information and retention. Inclosures 2 throush 7 pertain to the seme incident as previously Deecort: ed by TWX. APOIN 53311 dated 22 Sep 52. Four of the witnesses were interviewed in person and a fifth by telephone. Pertinent comments are in- cluded in the questionnaires, 3. Inclosures © and 9 were received from ONI, 4. The article 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, / > > er te rie Fut [PAGE 90] AFOIN=242 Maj Fournet/cemb/71379 10 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Raa: Ae Intelligence Center Hq USAF — AFOIN a Fournet/emb/71379 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosed documents are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. A reply to Mr. Varela (see Incl. 1) was prepared by this office; a copy is attached as Incl. 2. It will be noted that he was requested to forward direct HS So. you any data which his group may obtain rather than to this Headquarters as we) 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 colla- borated with OSD-OPI in the preparation of a reply for signature in the Office of the Chief of Staff. NS: &. Incls: (W/orig. only) ——~ WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr Mr. Varela dtd 26 Aug 52 Colonel, USAF 2. Ltr to Mr. Varela dtd 10 Sep 52 Chief, Topical Division 3« Memo fr LCDR Nelson w/attach Deputy Director for Estimates 4. ltr fr Mr. Berridge dtd 30 Jul 52 Directorate of Intelligen TUT: ) ei z 8 5 te sd _— ry eH (S) z NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A2 [PAGE 91] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71379 Wrtn 13 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Correspondence Re Project Blue Book from Raiph H. Ballock of Puyallup, Washington Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force eer Da Intelligence Center Hq USAF = AFOIN f Mai} Pournet Lemb/71379 right-—Patterson AFB ( Pa Ohio ae <a 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 fur nishing a comprehensive answer to his latest reyuest. pos PRR 27 le x 39D: 1) W7F4 CN 1 Incl: (W/orig. only) TETIAM A. ADAMS ‘ Ltr fr Mr. Ballock Colonel, USAF dtd 19 Sept 52 Chief, Topical Division x Deputy Director for "stimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O 5 oO = Q 8 & 3 S ® NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN=-2A2 AFOIN=2A ae [PAGE 92] HEADQUARTERS Z = - eT? © yates’ Tar 6580TH MISSILE TEST ING Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 10 October 1952 Transmittal of Air Intelligence Inform tion Report Director of Intellicence Headquarters, USAF jashington 25, D. C. In compliance with Air Force Letter 200-5, Unidentified Flying Objects Heporting, dated 29 April 1952, the following Air Intelligence information Report is submitted for your infermetion. 1 inels WILLIAM ¥. HARRIS Air Intel Info Rpt (3 cys) Lt. Col., USAF Deputy for Personnel [PAGE 93] FLYORRP? Gonuaading General Second Air Force Barksdale Air Pores Base, lovisiana Attu: Director of intellicence 1. Herewith, in accordance with yar Fe (2), Aiv Force letter 200-5, deted 29 April 1952 4s ofiginal AY Yors 112, plus five (5) omalid copies reproduced therefrom, tesether with ineclosures. 2, Thies observation was wade by meubers of the 66th Boubardment Wing (M) presently stetioned at this Barve. POR GU COMMANDING OFFICM:s i inel A? ¥or 112 (ian sextup) [PAGE 94] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 95] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 19 Sept 1952 Mr. Joseph M. Varela 17832 Pullerfarm Street Northridge, Galifornia 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 cocperation extended the Air Force by organizations such as yours in our attempt to evolve a final solution to the unidentified flying objects problen. Since the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright- Patterson Air Fores Base, Ghio is the activity which is respon sible for the investigation and analysis of these reports, we are forwarding your letter to them. Yor the seme 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 neer future, Sincerely, — WILLIAM A, ADAHS Colonel, USA? Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Eetire tes Directorate of Intelligence, DCs/O No M/R necessary. (OFS pd COORBINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-~2A (ap Lyf h iL eo MA ; Zd00 NOIGVNIGHOOD NIOZY [PAGE 96] APOIN-2A2 Maj 1379 Wrtf 9 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 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 @ letter from Mr. F. Richard Anderson of the Metropolitan Sunday Newspapers, Inc. ~ dated 2 Oct 52 (see Incl 2) includes all date on this sighting presently seme sie this office. 2. The original photographs were returned to Mr. Anderson with a letter ex ta pressing our sincere thanks for his cooperation in making the photographs available to us. The photograhs were enlarged by Hq USAF from the original 2} x 2) inch size to the present size; the vertical dimension of the copies correspond to the coverage in the original photographs (enlargement ration 2.25:5). ‘These are the only copies which were made; none are filed in Headquarters. An enlarged reversal print of the second transparency is attached (Incl 3); it was mide to show that the image is still round. yo tographs are for officiel use only; not for release. 3. A cabdle to CINOGNORTH, 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 59520. C4 4. A copy of age Notice 3820 is attached as Incl 4 for your information and retention. XBA8 9 ATIC 4 Inmcls (w/orig only) WILLIAM A, ADAMS 1. Pkg of 3 photos Colonel, USAF 2. Cy ltr fr Mr. ¥.R.Anderson Chief, Topical Division dtd 2 Oct 52 Deputy Director for Estimates 3. Photo Directorate of Intelligence, DC0S/0 4. Oy OPNAV Notice 3820 No M/R necessary, self-explanatory. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 WM jul lss0vi-2h LOG Liha Sag / C \e2 Ou [PAGE 97] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/arb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 7 > Mr. Alexander Factor P.O. Box 801 Ottawa, Canada ir, Factor: ee a > - B Q S 5 = e g COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 98] Wrtn 1 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN=2A2 Mr. Wayne F. Rusk Box 66 Dedson, Montana Dear Mr, Rusk: @ have received your letter of 29 August 1952 in which you inelosed the aluminum foil strips found on your farm. ae Fortunately, these strips de not represent any activity of we are unaware, They are known as radar y our own aircraft. which window or chaff and are + deepak Rr pecans we are grateful for your interest and your efforts to S ei & = = H 2 is} © = - © “ 4 2 ee ; datendk. USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates directorate of Intelligence, pcS/o NOILVYNIGHOOD NIOdV NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 99] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Rewrtn.3 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book eee. A Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force 3g A oes ~) NS Intelligence Center Hq USAP - APOIN~2A ~Maj-Pournet/dbv/75990 Wright-Patterson AFB ‘yl Ohio 1. Indlosure is forwarded for your information and retention, It concerns "theories ani suggestions" related to the Project. 2. Wo replies of any kind have been made by this office. ® A 1 Inel (w/orig only) WILLIAM A, ADAMS Photostat cy of ltr to FBI Colonel, USAF até. Aug 52 fr Rey Elwell Ghief, Topical Division Roeadstown, New Jersey Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 No M/R necessary. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Mago ie [PAGE 100] ir. 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, ‘® would like te assure youlthat the Air Force is not Ureating the “fiying 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, ‘@ hope that these brief comments have served to reassure you of the Air Force's attitude towards this sudject. We appreciate (aH i ? keen interest and efforts to assist us. > J 4“ _ * > “ _ . Xd00 NOLLVNIGHOOD NIOAY SLLIAM A. ADA Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estinates Directorate of Intelligence, 0108/0 GOORDINATION: AFOIN2A2 APOIN]-24 ti Mi PU lag. ‘i [PAGE 101] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Rewrtn 2 Oct 52 Mrs. Rita M. Peters 750 O'Varrel Street San Prancisco 9, Californie 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, WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, pos/o No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A yf [PAGE 102] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 Mr. J. M. Green 2640 5th Avenue South Minneapolis 8, Minnesota Mr. Green: No M/R necessary. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 CY SE [PAGE 103] Wrtn 3 Oct dz Maj Fournet/cemb/'/LOL6 AFOIN-2AZ TF 4 '000 Mr. Charlie Williams P.O. Box 597 Mackinac Island, Michigan 7 Mr. Williams: i~ 4 *\ x a) \ ~~) 2D — ‘ ” be] ¢ > 3 © A Q O O es) : > r — O va COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 ) [PAGE 104] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2Az Mr. A. W. Bacon 3li Clay Street Jacksonville, Florida Mr-* Bacon: > Fy O A Q e) O 5 s <p 2 COORDINATION: [PAGE 105] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Mrs. Maynard Wade Route #2 Convoy, Ohio Mrs: Wade: a f COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 106] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fourmet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 JT 4 Miss Edna M. West Route 2 Spartanburg, South Carolina J / aes a CCK, Miss West: VE x C ct & O BD Gg B ; oO a COORDINATION: AFOIN -2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 107] Wrtn 2 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-ZA2 Mr. Taylor: S & NOLLVNIGHOOO NIO COORDINAT ON: AFOIN-2A2 AFIN-2A [PAGE 108] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Mej Fourret/cemb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Mr. David Finch 803 St. Paul Street Baltimore 2, Maryland Mr. Finch: Fg) A Q e) fe) : = fe) Zz COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 109] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Mr. John E. Lang 1413 S. Vermont Los Angeles 6, California COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Lcitiuctf tf LEA Sth¢. beg f~ ZY [PAGE 110] Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Mr. William C. Lamb Box 845 Newcastle, Wyoming ba SJ 4/990 Mr. Lamb: L AYw74 aH om; B Q O fe S B > = O Z COORDINATION AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Le [PAGE 111] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-ZAZ Mrs. Victoria Jackson 633 East 5th South Provo, Utah /) / OY Feng 7 10.00 Mrs. Jackson: Pe ) 4s (PP? be Fr e) A Q O z A > tI = COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 112] Aint} frbiloroplig \ wvlrctogy , Whe exivtenee tw Wwearmon fr VN AVEOL aN | for TEMCLOVL Mey Aerts Arywour H Dubin of Frc See Atrtored Boe Baits Avo bhok tp anoiw prorleore sere lakers ow forge planst, 3 svordd dome SONL Nron- Atovdi OVOw UL 2 rts AW DtAhnyhh of Awd picpler Allyeintdiour, ( SYY - od ee prorvk AAA fo hd nS [PAGE 113] ”? CONC UD - a Cn WU 4 LC 22 . é “ Antibiiree ) If 40, Mra Cble frrotihercer ) alow , hat abot Thay Aone ng “nike Aleve - ah ee a aly, Hodirich Alecillin 20k MWA (Vt Carte . IL thw vrrler are Khitin melionre 2 ew feefeveh Dane jedi Proves Uteb . jubthe” mt UW ZY MOANA [PAGE 114] mMPTPeE rar VLGIID We 13 12 4g 752 [PAGE 115] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/'/1016 Mr. Joseph J. Kalman 239 §. Main Street Medford, Wisconsin Mr. Kalman: > Fy O B Q O 3 me > rH oma O a COORDINATDPN: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A OL ET Ma 7 sp [PAGE 116] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 T/Sgt Charles L. Skelley, Jr. Casual Company, Headquarters Battalion Marine Barracks Camp J. H. Pendleton Oceanside, California Sgt Skelley: No M/R necessary. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 Ml pith § [PAGE 117] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 Mr. Daniel O. Hunt Baskerville, Virginia Mr. Hunt: No M/R necessary. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 [PAGE 118] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 Mrs. M. E. Johnson P, O. Box 23 Lake Hughes, California Mrs. Johnson: No M/R necessary, COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 Lites [PAGE 119] Mr. Jesse Tate P. O, Box 113 Troutville, Virginia Mr. Tate: No M/R Necessary. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 Mac 4 AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 a = j [PAGE 120] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 3 October 1952 Miss Sally Frank 605-1/2 North 9th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania ~ Miss Frank: No M/R Necessary. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 Hi [PAGE 121] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fourret/cmb/71016 AFOIN-282 5 000 ~ £ S, x Mr. Roger Smith R.R. 3 Delton, Michigan Mr. Smith: a] j WY § NOLLVNIGHYOOD NIOy. NO M/z COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIIN-@A Ori/olp af [PAGE 122] Wrtan 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cnb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Mr. E.J. Sullivan 102 Barnum Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut Mr. Sullivan: COORDINATION AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 123] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/anb/71016 AFOIN-2AZ Mr. Jim Jones 8907A Eager Road Richmond Heights 17, Missouri PI 4° O00 f) Mr Jones: « C > yy O = Q O © iS B > iz fe) Z COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 124] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fourret/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Mr. Ben Ari 21 East 2lst Street New York, New York Mr. Ari: ce K ‘ b> | O A Q O O 5 Z | © ra NO M/R COORDINATDN: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A V7 TA 4S [PAGE 125] Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Wrtn 3 Oct 52 AFOIN-2A2 Mrs. & Stechman 209 6th Street North Great Falls, Montana ear Mrs. Stechman: a B Q O O es oO on! Zz > © aI COORDINATDN: AFOIN-2A2 [PAGE 126] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 2 Oct 52 (Restricted) Unidentified Object Which Tell in Water Off Okinawa, Nov 50 ae esa OCT 3 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force ae \ Intelligence Center Hq USAF = APOIN~2A2 Maj Fournet /atv/'75990 ‘ Wright-Patterson AFB ae 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 ther deep. According to Sgt Gusi's sketch, the object would have fellen in at en 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. 5. It is suggested that all documents pertaining to this ease 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. —, . " yy. © fo > 6 Incls (w/orig only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Map 3727-1 SW, 1:25,000 Chief, Topical Division Map 2727-111 NE, 1:25,000 Deputy Director for Estinetes Transcript of interview w/Sgt Guzi Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 Memo Gf Sgt Guzi's comments <2 Hydro Ghart Okinawa ; Aero Chart Okinawa No M/R necessary. QOORDINATION: AFOIN—2A2 AFOIN-24 [PAGE 127] i] AFOIN-2A2 ‘» Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 2 Oct 52 (Restebeted) Lab Analysis of Soil Samples Having Possible Relation to Unidentified Flying Objects Counter Intelligence Division Directorate of Special Investigations, The 16 Topical Division Deputy Director for Botimates, D/I, DdS/0 1. Reference our R&R dated 5 September 1952, eame subject as above. Recent = developments have prompted the attechment of increased importance to these samples. ~ Specifically, e deposit seeming to have the same general characteristics ani also —p 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 ° se 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, Dos/0 No M/R necessary, COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 128] ATOIN-2a2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 2 Oct 52 (Hestrreted) Lad Analysis of Soil Samples Heving Possible Relation to Unidentified Flying Objects _ Counter Intelligence Division ern Y, Directorate of Special Investigations, The IG | fopical Division May} -Pournet/dbv/75990 Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DCS/0 yo 1. Reference our RAR dated 5 September 1952, same sudject 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 ani the necessity for a prompt analysis ° ese 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, nos/0 No M/R necessary. [PAGE 129] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrtn 2 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Additional Correspondence from Robert Spencer Carr (ref Project Blue Book) { orn a me 7 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force meee 9 1%9 Intelligence Center Hq USAF — APOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wright-Patterson ATB Ohio 1. The inclosed correspondence from Mr. Garr 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 corres= @ Acre from Mr. Carr, X323.9 WIC \2 4 Inecls (w/orig only) WILLIAM A, ADAMS 1. ce of ltr to Mr. Carr Colonel, USAF fr SAFIL dtd 22 aug 52 Chief, Topical Division w/ltr to the Pres. fr Deputy Director for Ustimates Mr. Carr attached Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 Article taken fr 24 Sep 49 issue of Saturday Evening Post “Nightmare At Dawn" ec of ltr to Mr. Carr fr ATIC dtd 13 May 52 w/note to the Pres. attached . Ltr to ATIC fr Mr. Carr dtd 8 Apr 52 No M/R necessary. COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 130] Wrtn 2 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Mr. George F. Allcorn P.O. Box 555 Keyes, California Mr..Allcorn: | fo) B a O fo) bs s) BF 3 = fe) Z NO M/R COORDINATDN: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A CLL a [PAGE 131] Wrtn 2 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/7016 AFOIN-2A2 Mrs. Forrest Payne 222 Twin Oaks Road, Apt. 2 Akron 13, Ohio Mrs. Payne: . Z Q fe) fe) S B = 4 fe) om NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFUIN-2A ON hi —_§_ LoL EK [PAGE 132] Ay W PAOD AFOIN 2A2 75990 1 October 52 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, pcs/o bd > | Oo i: E a 12) eg = 5 ond oO — Qa © ‘7 « [PAGE 133] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/75990 Wrnt 1 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force 9... (952 Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN-2 fies vournet/abv/75990_ Wright-Patterson ATB Ohio 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 =: 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) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Ltr USMC, Miami, Fla Colonel, USAF dtd 4 Aug 52 w/attachments Chief, Topical Division Photostat cy of review of Deputy Director for Estimates discharge of D.S. Des Vergers Directorate of Intelligence, DC3S/0 Photostat cy of ltr fr Board of Review to The Commandant of the MC, 7 Aug 52 Photostat cy of ltr to Navy Dept fr Fed Reform, Chillicothe, O. dtd 14 Oct 44 re Des Vergers Photostat cy of ltr to JAG, Navy fr US Attorney, Southern Dist of Fla dtd 16 Oct 44 ‘ ° o T 2 3 9 rs & os sy "3 oS iz S g No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Lal Uff larecff if [PAGE 134] AFOIN=2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/72016 Wrtn 1 Oct 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chiefy Air Technical Dept of the Air Force ORT 2? 59 Intelligence Center Hq USAF < IN _Maj Pournet /emb/71016 right—Patterson AFB Ohio i. 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 ire is attached as Incl. 2, Inclosure 3 is questionnaire completed by LCDR Leon B, Blair, USN g his telephonic report of a sighting to this office, Incls: (W/orig. only) ILLIAM Ay ADAM 1. Meno fr Lucile H. Butcher Colonel, USAF dtd 11 Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division 2- .uestionnaire completed by Miss Butcher Deputy Director for Estimates 3 Questionnaire completed by LCDR Blair Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 SHEL SLIT w { mG 3 OCcTi952 &) NOILVNIGHOOD NIOAV COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A2 AFOIN=2A HUY lf __ ile Aye Vz y © fy re tre re CL classified » [PAGE 135] Wrtn 3 Oct 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 Mr. Robert H. Branan 114 Colonial Circle, Apt. 2 Marietta, Georgia Dear Mr. Branan: > tr} O az ' 1000 uoTyeuUuTp o, Tyre / 2=nce, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A [PAGE 136] AFOIN-1B2/Maj Pandolfo/ jb1/52563 ocT 2. 1952 Commanding General 27th Air Division Norton Air Force Base California ATTN: Director of Intelligence 1. AP Porm 112 referenced on DD Form 9 wes 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 CQ@AND OF TE CHIEF OF STAFF: / “/ JOHN G. GLOVER Colonel, USAF Chief, Dissemination Branch Dissemination Control Division Directorate of Intelligence withdrawn or not attached, the classification on this corres; will be changed to UNCLASSIFIED :n accordance with Par. 25e, AFR 2U0-1. AFOIN-1B2 Maj Pandolfo Col Glover [PAGE 137] RM 112——PART Ul SB ti P| 7 (CEASSIFICATION) APPHS t JUNE 1948 et AIR INTELLIGENCE {NFORMATION REPORT. | REPORT NO. \ } Def), Worton AMB, Cl Statement! On the 19 August 1952, at approximately 2000 POST, Algiers took control of Swanee Red from Conform at georef position DD 1050, at nich time he was givon a vector of 290°. Swdnes ane Leader then sailed Algic®s stating that he was steady on 290° and ©}: had a stranger at one ofelock. Algiers asked if he could tell whab type of@percraft it But! Swanee Red Leader gave a negative reply, but Swanes Red 2 said it eould 9ibly be a Big Photo because it appeared as a large type airerafte Algiers then catearel 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 c nf . x f van.Gorgonio Mountain. Lt. Otis, Swamee Red Leader, then reported that upon turning into the stranger, it appeared to have no rere 55 embl} y and showed great acceleration in moving away from them in an easterly ivection and disappearing into space. Algiers did not make radar pick-up on the umisual sighing at my time. Lt. Obie called the controller, (Gap tain Borgegon), at Algiers after and deseribed the cbject as oval at the base and tapered toa heavy center sec he also re-affirmed that it did not have a teil section. anding tion RALPH P.- BORGESON Captain USA Chief Director T!ON AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE, MEANING.OF THEESPIONAGE ACT, SOULS. £ i. 2 ANS > ae )N OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZEDPPERSONMS PROHIBITED BY LAW (IN WHE R_IN PART, BY OTHER THAN UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AGENCIES, EXCEPT BY PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF S, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFK [PAGE 138] Wrtn 30 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 AFOIN-2A2 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 in- corporation into our study on the subject. You will probably receive a detailed questionnaire from them shortly, and your assistance in completing it will aid us appreciably, We are very grateful for your interest and efforts to assist us. Sincerely, Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A LLL pe AP [PAGE 139] Wrtn 29 Sept 52 AFOIN-2A2 SECURITY ie: (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF = AFOIN Oia SRS ae ey 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 VY-173 or XFS5U "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. liIncl: (W/orig. only) TIITAM A, ADAMS Ltr fr FBI to OSI Colonel, USAF dtd 20 Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division Deputy,Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 No M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A2 AFOIN-2A CVE~NIOAV NOTLYNIGHOOO [PAGE 140] AFOIN-—2A2 wrtn 29 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Mr. Henry Baker Reiley Publisher, Somerset Daily American Somerset, Pennsylvania Dear Mr, Reiley: Since Air Force Intelligence is responsible for the in- vestigation and analysis of unidentified flying objects, General Vandenberg has referred your letter of 14 September 1952 to us and requested that we answer your questions. Although our analysis of the many sightings which occurred on the night of 12 September is not yet complete, we have tentatively concluded that the object was a meteor. It will be quite some time before our final analysis is available since much checking and study of the various reports is requirdi. In reply to your query “Are we being invaded", we are inelosing 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 recentppast. 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, 1 Incl: TLLIAM A. ADAMS stan, release Colonel, USAF re flyobs Chief, Topical Division, Deputy Director for Estimates. Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A2 AFOIN-2A oti git _ fb iaha Su ay NIOAV NOTLVNIGHOOO [PAGE 141] AFOIN=2A2 Wrtn 30 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Incident vic. Flat Woods; ¥. V: Sept 52 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Forced ( 1G] 5 Intelligence Center Hq USAF — AFOIN Me j--Pournet/emb/71016 Wright-Patterson Ohis 1 lhe inclesed 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 12 Sept 52, and the alleged... vicinity of Flat Woods, West Vircinia eround 1930 FST ‘ observation of a “monster" shortly thereafter in the ares in which the flying wD object supperecly landed, (see Incls i and 2}. ~ 2, Prior to receipt of the inclesed, the only information received on this 4ncident was through the press. The Washington D TLY 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” elong 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 requbsted to obtain soii and vegetation samples and submit them to thie office. Sept 52 and shew no evidence of 4 gra hite-lLike prs NOLLYNIGHOOO 3. Samies artived 29 They are attached as Incl 3 for your di. sposition. wer i. Some of the principals in this incident were on the TY progran People" on 19 Sept 52. During this program a drawing was shown which was to represent a composite of the descriptions of all witnesses. 4 rough ske was made of thie drawing and is attached as Incl. 4. it is vaguely reaniscent of a charecter which appeared in a comic strip & few years ago. 5. All inclosures are for your retention. : < a . 4 0 XS pm 4 < y 23, TAT. (Qe 5 Ee ations 4, Incls: (w/orig. only) TLLIAM A. 1. Ltr fr Capt. Dl. Leavitt Colonel, USAF re flyob, dtd 17 Sept 52 Chief, Topieal Div 2. Drawing re uniden. flyob. Deputy Director for stim 3. Samples re sighting Mrectorate of Intelligence he Sketch re sighting HO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A2 AFOIN=2A ay / [PAGE 142] AFOIN-X/Lt Col Smith/met/71092/30 Sep 52 a, BO September 1952 ) MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. PHILCOX- ror SUBJECT: Comments on Article in Tne 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 FRI to his knowledge has never been called wpon to furnish reports on flying saucers, ATIC is under the impression that Mr. Leng 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. Vv NOK SOT Da wn j 1 Incl: - S08 H)or-q only C. M. YOUNG Article fr NEW YORKER, Colonel, USAF dtd Sept 6, 1952 Chief, Policy & Management Group Directorate of Intelligence &doy atta I/d [PAGE 143] COVER SHEET s wt. SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY NUMBER ROUTING -for coordination) Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT column to denote review of completed action. (X- for action: IN OFFICE OUT IN OFFICE OUT IN OFFICE IN OFFICE OUT AFOIN OIN.1 OIN-2 | OUT OIN-3 OIN-1X OIN-3X OIN-X : S oe OIN-X! OIN-X2 es CABLES _ F r} ILE Ol | A 7a) +. SR NAVAL OFF Vv j 'e DISPATCH Vina ded Ar | SR ARMY OFF TO: ahh GO, lesy \0| | } FROM: | COMMENT NUMBER COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) FORM 22 JUL 52 AFHQ 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. [PAGE 144] AFOIN-2A2 wrtn 26 Sept 52 "Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 | ~ (Unclassified) Material for SoseP Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF — AFOIN Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosures are for your information, appropriate action and retention. All concern sightings of objects. The request for a star chart made by Zella L. W. Bowers (see Incl 3) extracted and referred to OSD-OPI for compliance. The letter from Mrs. Eric C. Johnson (Incl &) was forwarded by Mr, Clay TIME. A letter of acknowledgment has been sent Mr, Blair, but no reply has been made to Mrs. Johnson. he The letter from Marion Leonard (Incl 2) was answered by SAFLLs 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. A ij ™ 10 Inels: (W/Orig. only) _ 7 ‘WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. cy reply fr SAFLL to Mr, Leonard Colonel, USAF dtd & Sept 52 Chief, Topical Division Ltr fr Mr, Leonard Deputy Director for Estimates dtd 27 Aug 52 Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 Lair fr Zella L.i/. Howers dtd 25 Aug 52 Ltr fr Mr, LD. Harmon dtd 14 Sept 52 Ltr fr Mrs. B, Reese dtd 5 Sept 52 ltr fr Miss B. Isaac dtd 8 Sept 52 (w/attch.) ltr fr Mrs M. Little dtd 15 Sept 52 Ltr fr Mrs E.C. Johnson Ltr fr Wilson Strand dtd 15 Sept 52 Ltr fr Mr. HH. Middleton dtd & Sept 52 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 NO M/R Lhe Y ey POM, on [PAGE 145] (Unclassified) Proposal from John S$. Kim Executive, Director of Research & Development, bos/D p 405 Attn: Major Forsman 26 SEP 1952 XXXKX Maj Fournet/'71016/cmb FROM:Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DCS/O J (ays ide <Inclosures are forwarded as a matter of primary interest. e 2. No reply to Mr. Kim has been made by this office, =) 8 Incls: WILLIAM Ae ADAMS dtd 11 Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Pres. Traman Deputy Director for Estimates dtd 16 Aug 52 (w/attehd ltr topy to Sec. Lovett) Directorate of Intelligence, 3. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec, Lovett pes/o dtd 15 Aug 52 (w/attchd info) : 4. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to See, Finletter EEL a dtd 11 Aug 52 w/attch.cy ltr to LI DAILY Press Je ent eo 5. Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec. Finletter Kx" f dtd 16 Aug 52 w/attch. cy Ltr to Sec. Lovett & info, b 6 Ltr fr Mr.Kim to Sec. State Acheson i & 26 SE dtd 11 Aug 52yy6y Ltr to LI DAILY PRESS Toa is 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 V NO M/R i952 i | = COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 OV NI NOILYNIGUO00 [PAGE 146] Wrtn 24 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/emb/TLOL6 AFOIN=2A2 (Unclassified) Material for 3% ier ob Tike Paok Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force v Intelligence Center Hq USAF = AFOIN re =< Tore Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio il. Inciesed letters are for your information and retention. 2. No veplies of any kind have been made by this office. A eS 4, Incls: ( Ufor—g oy ) WILLIAM A, 1. Ltr fr Mrs ™% Lodica Colonel, USAF dtd 22 Jul §2 Chief, Topical Division 2. Ltr fr A.E. Morra Deputy Director for Estimates < dtd 13 Jul 52 Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 3. Ltr fr Mrs M. Walter dtd 9 Aug 52 4. Lir fr V.L. Stewart dtd 28 dul 52 " NOILVNIGHOOD NIOd¥ COORDINATION: AFOIN@2A2 AFOIN.2A [PAGE 147] Wrtn 25 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/71016/cmb AFOIN-2A2 ( 3 bp l4so- » ee me oe Miss Anna Summers 3108 West 55th Street Chicago, 32, Illinois Miss Summers: opr o”? | > S| e) =} fo) S og z > fe) z COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A EAL AEA [PAGE 148] —————————=__=== Wrin 25 Sept 52 AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/71016/cmb 5 009 Lo atep G52 ™~ —- = ta Fas | Z CW Ce Miss Annie Louise Givens Bloomington, Texas > Miss Givens: J b> Fy © BI Q e) e Bs 5 > fi 5 2 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 afoin-2A [PAGE 149] AFOIN-2A2 Nej Fournet/cmb/71016 23 Sept 52 Miss Lois Neuwirth Phe ) Miss Esther Schilling —, = $28 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 éxcitement and, furthermore, since the story has died a natural death without further mention in the press, we discount it entirely. It has been noted in the past that a flurry of “flying saucer" reports will stimulate the imagination and give rise to many complementary reports evolved through association. We are convinved that the report from West Virginia represents just such a case where the necessary stimulus was provided by the meteor sighting reports of the preceding Friday night. We hope that these brief comments have provided satisfactory answers to your questions “> £ gg, Sincerely, \ k 1 Incl: WILLIAM A, AF standard release Colonel, USAF. re flyobs. Chief, Topicaky Deputy Director ¥ COORDINATDN: NOLLWNIGUOOO PH? Gu hea Sf b'000 [PAGE 150] Wrtn 12 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 AFOIN-2A2 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. ae an Sincerely} fr A ZFowm A. SAMPORD WAJOR GENERAL, USAF — (RECTOR OF IPT : A 4 os COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A lily — aahge ere 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. [PAGE 151] Wrtn 12 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 AFOIN-2A42 25 SEP 1952 Mr. John MN. Hollywood GBS Laboratories 485 Madison Avenue New York 22, New York Dear Mr. Hollywood: I sincerely appreciated your letter of 29 July 1952 and have referred it to our intelligence analysts for very careful consideration of your ideas and suggestions. Many thanks for your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely, o7 ee 7 JOHN A. SAMFOR (AJOR GEMERAL, USAF Lew VE DIRECTOR OF INT: COORDINATION; A¥FOIN-2A2 AFPOIN-2A APOIN-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. [PAGE 152] Wrtn 12 Sept 52 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 AFOIN-2A2 25 SEP 1962 Professor John 0. Weber College of MIngineering The University of Wisconsin Madison 6, Wisconsin Dear Professor Weber: I sincerely appreciated your letter of 2 August 1952 and have referred it to our intelligence analysts for very careful consideration of your ideas. I would be most happy to hear from you further on this subject. Many thanks for your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely, “ JOHM A. SAMIFORD MAJOR GENERAL, USAF COORDINATION: A¥FOIN-2A2 APOIN-2A AFOIN-2 [twit — ttdge Tab, ALO V 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. [PAGE 153] ¥ : Cort GLARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Discoverer Office of the Director 6527 S80. Seeley Avenue CONTRA BLUB RAYS Chicago 36, Tllinois July 29th, 1952 Maj. Gen. John Samford, Headquarters G-2, Air Porce, Department of Defense, Washington 25, D. ¢. Dear Sir:s- Regarding the recent reports of the so called flying saucers, I am quite sure that the hoax will be exposed by telling you that this is nothing more than the silver iodide used in artificiel rainmaking. This is especially true if the silver iodide came in contact with radioactive clouds or so called thunderclouds, The solution of this hoax is quite simple, if you will check your records you will find that flying saucers were first seen about the time when silver iodide came into usage for artificial rainmaking. Again, silver is a reflective agency and will reflect all types of light, which accounts for the various hues reported by sky gazers. Agnin, silver iodide, if radioactive or ionised by an electrical cloud will be come flmorescent, which accounts for flyers being unable to overtake the so called flying saucers, andi their habit of disappearing. Of course, we mst eliminate such reports of flying saucers eas were accountable ty balloons, foo-fizhters, meteorites, and the person whe just calls up & newspaper with the hope of getting his name in the papers. Also to be disqualified are such reports as to ascertain that they are interplanetary space ships. If it were at all possible for another planet to send aircraft of any type to our atmosphere, it would simply burn up the same as a meteorite and such space ship remains would be found the same as meteorites. As far as I know, no such wreckage has ever been found. Respectfully yours, s/ G. Francis Nauheimer, Director. [PAGE 154] CBS LABORATORIES A Division of Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. 485 Madison Avenue, New York 22, New York - Plaga 5-2000 August 1, 1952 M,Jjor General James A. Samford Chief of Intelligence Pentagon Building Arlington, Virginia Dear Sir: In connection with "flying saucer" newspaper accounts of observations on the search radar system at the Washington Netional Airport, it occurred to me that the described be- havior could possibly be accounted for in the following manner: High power, narrow beam fire control radar systems of the usual type might conceivably, under unusual atmospheric conditions, create enough ionization along points on the beam in the upper atmosphere to allow the return of an appreciabdle echo to the search radar system from such points. The apparent motion would be quite haphazard, following whatever the fire control radar operator does in directing the beam. This hypothesis is unattractive for several reasons: Pirstly, the power required for such an effect is many tines greater than that put out by the usual radar, Secondly, such echoes would presumably come from ionospheric heights and therefore could not appear at ranges of a few miles from the search radar, aS was reported. Thirdly, it seems unlikely that a coincident visual effect of any conspicuous magnitude would be produced, In spite of this, I am offering thie suggestion in the belief that if considerable time, money and effort is being devoted to this problem, it might be worthwhile trying the relatively simple experiment of having a powerful fire control radar sweep out certain simple patterns to see if they oan be detected on the search radar system, preferably at a time when “flying saucer* echoes are being observed. Very truly yours, s/ John M, Hollywood Engineer [PAGE 155] THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN College of Engineering Madison 6 Department of Electrical Engineering August 2, 1952 Maj. Gen. John A, Samford Air Force Director of Intelligence Washington, DBD. C. Dear Sir: I should like to present te you what I believe to be a tenable theory as to the origin and nature of the phenomena popularly known as "flying saucers". It has been amply demonstrated that electro-magnetic radiation of sufficient power density is capable of ionizing gas at low pressure. Upon deionization, the es emits radiation of characteristic wave lengths, some of which lie in the visible spectrum. Further, it is known that radar equipment can detect ionized gas, such as northern lights, or charged water droplets, such as appear in thunderclouds. I dDelieve that ionization of dise-shaped segments of air in the upper atmosphere may be caused by beams from a r radar transmitter held in a fixed position or slowly traversed, i instead of the usual sweeping motion. To verify the possibility, I propose in the very near future to conduct an experiment. A glass sphere containing air at atmosphere pressure will be exposed to radiation of a known wave length and power density. The pressure in the sphere will then be reduced until ionization occurs. The screen of a separate radar transmitter-receiver will also be observed to note whether the change in the condition of the air is detectable by radar. Very truly yours, 8 John C. Weber Assoc, Prof. of EB. 3. 2007 Engineering [PAGE 156] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/fh/71016 12 Sep 52 - wrtn 19 Sep 52 PROBLEM 1. To prepare DF to ATIC and non-military letters to Prof. John C. Weber, Mr. John M. Hollywood and Mr. G. Francis Nauheimer. FACTS AND DISCUSSION 2. In letters addressed to General Samford, the above-named gentlemen offer theories as to the cause of aerial phenomean which they believe may account for unidentified flying object sightings. It is noteworthy that Prof. Weber is Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Mr. Hollywood is an engineer for the CBS Laboratories, and Mr. Nauheimer is Director of the Glare Research Institute. 3. Since the proposals of Prof. Weber and Mr. Hollywood coincide rather closely with the experiments of Mr. Scott of the Engineer Research and Development Lab at Fort Belvoir as well as with the ideas of Dr. Possony, their letters have been reviewed very carefully. Copies are being maintained here for further study. 4. Original letters received from Prof. Weber and Mr. Hollywood will be forwarded to ATIC by DF after signature by D/I of replies. 5. Replies to the three gentlemen are attached. They have been written in the first person from General Samford. 6. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED 7. Because of the professional status of the three correspondents, it is strongly recommended that General Samford sign the attached replies. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2, Col Smith, Ext. 75990 H4#/ AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 O%iuck Gi AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 wrmmeeitin JZ AFOIN, Maj Gen Samford, Ext 55613 get ? Tor [PAGE 157] 17 Sep 52 Ltrs AFOIN AFOIN-2A The attached letters are forwarded for signature by the Director of Intelligence. [PAGE 158] rournet/dbv/71L01L6 wept OK (Unclassified) Staff Study on CIRVIS and FlyObRpt Procedures Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force ( SEP 25 1952S, Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN-2 Mat}-—Zournet/dby/71016 > Wright-Patterson AFB Ghio 1. Subject staff study is inclosed for your review which affect Project Blue Book, & 2. Request your comments as soon as possible, 1 Inel (with orig only) "hiaef- Policw ana hier, } € BE C Slicy and Management Gro1 NBS3.7 ATI Coetics, dopusy Dire mat Niract or He + Director for Estimates virectoratse of Intelligence WUE LNs + » Cebit oeVin Adan (ol bib | [PAGE 159] AFO Le2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 23 September 1952 rit BL M 1, To submit a Staff Stuly for coordination and approval, 2e It has become increasingly apparent over the past few months that certain revisions are required in JANAP 144(B), Commmnications cma, for Reporting Vitel Intelligence Sightings while Airborne (CIRVES),. 3e Por some time there hag existed quite a bit of confusion over the responsibility for evaluating CIRVIS reports, particularly the responsibility of this Headquarters, It has beon noticed that very fow evaluations have been made by field commands and that this licade quarters has been atteupting to furnish ADC the required evalustions. However, those efforts are limited in that the information necessary for an evaluation is normally not readily available here, resulting in en inordinate time loss or, more frequently, the transmittal of an evaluation message which states that no further information is availe- able here, 4e Additionally, the numbor of reports of widentified flying objects which have been received over CIRVIS channels during the cyclic flurries of such sightings has given rise to som concern that CIRVIS commmication channels may at ecome time be saturated, thereby providing am exesllent opportunity for concealing an air atteck which may bo mounted against this country. 5e The fact that CIRVIS was restricted to airborne reports was algo believed questionable, Ge These factors warranted the preparation of a staff stuly to examine objectively and completely the adequacy of JANAP 146 (3B), Sines certain aspects of unidentified flying objects reporting are inseperably related to CIRVIS, the study required the inclusion of this 7 The attached study was prepared for this purpose anit is be- lieved to represent a thorough and objective analysis, [PAGE 160] Y . SEC Y¥, INFORMATION 8 Since JABAP ts tay ia an inter-service publication, coordie nation must be accomplished with the Navy, Aray, JIC and JCEC; the latter has been responsible for publication of JAHAP 144, Jo A DF Go ATIC, with a copy of the study inclosed, is attached in order to obtain ATIC'’s coordination, 19, RB&R's to Director of Operations and te Director of Coammieq cations, with copies of the study inclovsed, are attached to obtain their coordination, il, A letter to CG ADC, with 2 copies of the study inclosed, is attached to obtain ADC's coordination, 12, That the atteched study be approved, AFOINe@242, Col Saith, Ext, 75990 APOINe2A, Gol Adams, Ext. 74072 <A <o— APIINe2?, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 R's) Wt a? S98, Se} Gon Sanford; Sat, 5B [PAGE 161] COVER SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY ROUTING Initial “IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT" column to denote review of completed action. (X-for action: -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-X! OIN-X2 CABLES FILE SR NAVAL OFF DISPATCH SR ARMY OFF TO: DATE AFOIN-X2B(M&R) 25 Sept 52 FROM COMMENT NUMBER " AFOIN-2x COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) Forwarded for dispatch. AFHO mA pn, s2 0-86 Previous EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. [PAGE 162] AFOIN=2A2 Maj Fourntt/71016/cmb (Rotate Project F Dept of Chief, Air Technical ee Center Hq US right-Patterson AF! Ohio 1. Returned herevd.th is gun camera film tab f an object by the 97th FI : Squadron. Prints . @rreview, OSD. It is understood that nished TRUE marazine i answer to 1 Incl: (W/Orig. only) Roll léom film NO M/R COORDINATION: AFOIN=2A2 Gt wifi were made of four fry & print of two of these f Tamer their requbect, 23 Sept 52 the Air Force APO) Bi Lene ims xOn of an unidentified flying by OSD-OPI and as classified by Security 411 be frum b..r4 f Sete ae ATT Chief, Topical Divisin Veputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Inte -Lligence, nes/o \ z yr not atta - eae! ° eres Par ase, | AFOIN=2A Mil, gk ad ‘J oo . \ NOTLYNIGHOOD = -NTOMVOD- [PAGE 163] AFOIN=2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 wrtn 24 Sept 1952 (Unclassified) Material for’Project Mime Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Ha USAF - AFOIN Maj Pournst/'71016/cmb Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio l. Inclosure, received from the Director of Special Investigations, is for your information and retention. ‘ff 1 Incl: (W/orig, only) ae FILLIAM AS AD Memo fr Off Spec. Inves. Colonel, USAF re flyobs (in dup.) Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 | - = ‘oe NOTLYNIGHOOO NO M/R COORDINATION: Macha fpa2A accordance with Par 25¢, AFR 205-1, [PAGE 164] Wrtn 24 Sept 52 (Unclassified) Design Proposal from Frans Pankofer Executive, Director of Research & Development, DCS/D Attn: Major Foraman i Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DC3/0 Maj Fournet,/71016/emb 1. Inclosed correspondence and model is forwarded as a matter of primary interest o 2. No reply to Mr. Pankofer has been made by this office. —) ] J i, Incls: WILLIAM A. 1. ltr fr Capt 0.B. McKinney Colonel, USAF dtd 11 Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division 2, Ltr fr Mr. F. Pankofer Deputy Director for Usctimates dtd 20 Jul 52 Directorate of Intelligence, nCS/0 3. Trans. of Incl. 3 4. Cardboard model of "flying saucer" (hand4carrie® by Maj Fournet, 1¢ Sept 52) NIOIV NOTLYNIGHOOD * NO M/R COORDINATION : AFOIN=2A [PAGE 165] MELE wd Thh 7 Le SECURITY INFORMATION Wrtn° 22 Sept 1952 (Unclassified) Informetion for Preparation of Reply to Senator Monroney Dir of Legislation and Liaison SEP 23 : OSAP ae asd ATTN; Mr. J. 0. Crawford Rea SS | XEXXX Maj Yournet/dbw/71016 FROM: Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DCs/0 AF OIN=2h2 1. Correspondence from Mr. Martin ¥. Walsh and related referrals are returned herewi th. Dvhye 2. Since appropriate comments regarding aircraft accidents have been made by in their reply to Mr. Mr. Walsh, it shonld suffice to confine our reply to the flying saucer aepects of his theory. Mr. Walsh's "theory" is typical of the many completely amateurish proposals received on the subject, none of which has any scientific basis except the free use of scientific or pseudo-scientific terms. It is therefore suggested that the reply include a comment, substantially as follews: (Unclassified) In its investigation end analysis of the "flying saucer" reports, the Air Force has found no evidence whatsvever which would substantiate the proposed theory, We are grateful, however, for his efforts to assist us. a ro Xx OGE, Ynonr0pt f- , Vienne har! 1 Inet (w/orig only) , Ltr fr GAA dtd 4 Sep 52 w/ee ltr to Sen Mike WILLIAM W. WILCOX Monroney fr Martin Y. Colonel, USAF Walsh ata 23 Aug 52 | cage eats te Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence —— ‘ge ee N Q - > rg & bo} 8s oO & ar : HW oO eS Qa oO i) re COORDINATION: AFOIN—2A2 AFOIN-2A Wh nly sor [PAGE 166] COVER .SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC DATE TYPE DATE SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY M.E. SMITH Zee (U) Information for Preparation of Reply to Senator Monroney [Quer Dect SAFLL 23530 H ROUTING Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT" column to denote review of completed action. (X-for action: - 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 X | oin-2x OIN- 3X OIN- x1 OIN-2A LH OIN-x2 OIN-2a2 4 / CABLES FILE ; : SR NAVAL OFF @ysen rts. 2 WA SR ARMY OFF TO: J DATE APOIN-2 22 September 1952 COMMENT NUMBER AFOIN-2A 1 COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) FROM: SAFLL R&R for approval and signature. AFHQ ,, "Om 0-86 — previous EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. [PAGE 167] {oer AFOIN=2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Wrtn 16 Sépt 52 (Unclassified) Material for Projset-Pime-Bock_ Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force “Ep 29 9) Intelligence Center Hq USAY = AFOIN-2 Maj Fournet /enb P7016 Wright-Patterson AFB Bee ee ~ 5 Ohio i. Inclasures are for your information, appropriate action and retention, < All concern sightings of objects. 2e No replies of any kind have been made by this office. io ; 8 Incls (W/orig only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS i. Ltr fr A. Korch Colonel, USAF dtd 20 aug 52 Chief, Topical Divietan 2. Ltr fr D. Anda Deputy Director for Estimates dtd & Sept 52 Directorate of Intelligence, npcS/o 3. Ltr fr Mrs M. Cauldren / ye dtd 1 Sept 52 A he Ltr fr AR. Bermmard XS oo 7 A dtd 2° Aug 52 Se Ltr fr G.0O. Stronberg dtd 4 Sept 52 6. Ltr fr J.E. O'Brien dtd 29 Jul 52 Ltr fr D.Dutton & D. Barry, dtd 2 Sept 52 Ltr fr Mrs Norrie Watson dtd 3 Sept 52 NIOIV NOTLYNIGUOOO COORDINATION: AFOIN-242 AFOIN-2A AN 6 eee realy [PAGE 168] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 18 September 1952 a. 4'900 SUBJECT: Motion Pictures of Unidentified Objects in Air v_ Commanding General Ogden Air Materiel Area Hill Air Force Base, Utah L/S Reference letter from Chief Photographer Delbert C. Newhouse, U. 5. MN. dated 11 August 1952, with inclosed movie film, and your first Indorsement dated 28 August 1952. Receipt is acknowledged. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF; ee, b> WILLIAM A. ADAMS Golonei, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deouty Director for Estimtes Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 ie ° oi 8 g Es "3 g 8 4 No M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A a [PAGE 169] Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hg USAF - AFOIN-2A Maj Bournet/ fh/ Tio1gs Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio ae a 1) S S (U) Material for Project Blue Book ere ~O = i. Forwarded for your informtion and retention. DK 2. The writer has been notified by the Army that her letter was being referred eo the USAF. Additional correspondence with Mrs. Evans is not mandatory. ) ~@ 1 Incl. Sy, WILLIAM A. ADAMS Ltr fr Mrs. E. Evans Colonel, USAF dtd 25 Jul 52 Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/O COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFCN-2A [PAGE 170] RESFHET EN AFOIN-2A2 4 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 SECURITY INFORMATION Wrtn 18 Sept 52 ml =a S Am! a (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept. of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN-2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclesures are for your information and retention. All involve theories or suggestions related to the Froject. . 2. It will be noted that a reply to Dr. Vinal was made by the Army and a reply to Mr. Glasser was made by General Bradley's office. Further correspondence with these individuals is therefore not mandatory. However, it is suggested that acknowledgsent be made to Mr. Talkes (letter attached to Dr. Vinal's). 3. Previous correspondence from Mr. Peirce and other documents related to his ease were forwarded to you by Di dated 18 Aug 1952. ms ae “> x42302,7 A/ (Cc 4 Inels (w/orig only) WILLIAM A, ADANS 1. let Ind fr OCSigO dtd Colonel, USAF 28 Aug 52 with bse ltr Chief, Topical Division atd 25 Aug 52 w/Incls Deputy Director for Estimates Ltr fr Mr. 1.3.H. Peirce Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 ©’ dtd 26 Aug 52 OC of ltr fr Mr. J.B. Perry to the FBI dtd 22 Aug 52 Ltr fr M.M. Glasser dtd 29 Aug 52 w/ce of reply to M.M. Glasser w/attachments : Q 8 5 Bo % - g Q ° J a} No M/R necessary. G 22 SEP i952 DIAANT = 2 f . —_ _ / ry. . \ COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A TTT ls ak A Y [PAGE 171] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 > Wrtn 15 Sept 52 6 99 £ (Unclassified) Material, See —Swasene Hine Boek Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Porce | dt > Intelligence Center Ha USAF = AFOIN-2 SGA Jee Maj-Potfnet /dbv/71016 ~ Wright-Patterson AFB ; Ohic CD « j Oo 1. The inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 6 2. Replies to all letters have been prepared. 5. Mr. Forney was advised that you would contact Dr. Buttolph for any further details which you may require. Request advice of the results of any tests which you may conduct using the sample submitted by Mr. Forney. (2007 3 Incls WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr James C. Crockett Colonel, USAP Col, USA (Ret) dtd 2 Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Ltr fr Charles Forney atd Deputy Director for Estimates 30 July 52 Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 3. Ltr fr Dr. Leopold Heinemann es atd 30 July 52 XI22,7 ATIC Xd00 NOILVNIGHOOO NIOGV NO M/R necessary. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 G 22 SEP 1952 . OUAINT f ; rig USAR / [QF 1 a = A* NOD Pri , A* [PAGE 172] AFOIN-242 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 16 Sept 1952 Colonel James ©. Crockett Director of Civil Defense Territory of Alaska Box 2747 Juneau, Alaska Dear Colonel Crockett: Your very interesting letter to the Secretary of Defense dated 2 August 1952 has been referred to us for consideration. We have forwarded it to our Intelligence analysts for very careful study and incorporation into our analysis of "flying saucers". 3 a 4 a rs} & Ss e | - 2 Qa oO J a) We are most grateful to you for bringing these facts to our attention. Sincerely, WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Z Chief, tt ah Division COORDINATION: AFOINA2A2 pepat yaaa ctér for Estimates vi Directorate of Intelligence, DC3/0 S [PAGE 173] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 16 Sept 52 Mr. Charles Forney President, Sani-Ray Corporation P.O. Box 478 Norfolk 1, Virginia Dear Mr. Forney: General Samford has asked me to convey his grati- tude to you for your interesting letter of 30 July 1952. We have referred it to our analysts for study and experimentation along with instructions to contact Dr. Buttolph for any further details which they may require. We sincerely appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Sincerely, WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence; DCS/0 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 5 oO = Q 8 8 a fe s g [PAGE 174] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 16 Sep 52 Dr. Leopold Heinemann 140 West 94th Street New York 35, NW. Y. Dear Dr. Heinemann: General Samford has asked me to convey his thanks to you for your interesting letter of 30 July 1952. The ideas which you have submitted are sincerely appreciated and are being given our careful donsidera~ tion. RdOO NOILYNIGEOOD NIOZY Sincerely, WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 COORDINATION; AFOIN~2A2 AFOIN-2A % [PAGE 175] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/d bv/71016 19 Sept 1952 (Rectrtetet) Results of Lab Analyeic_of Cap Belonging to D. 8S. DesVergers . 9 CED Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force | igre? Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN-2 Maj-Pournet/ 4 bv/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Report of lab analysis performed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Mr. DesVergers' cap is inclosed for your information and retention. The cap @. @lso returned herewith. 2. Since it was necessary to mark and cut the cap for analysis, it is con- sidered inadvisable to return it to Mr. DesVergers. It is believed preferrable to offer a replacement for it if there existed an agreement that it would be returned. cA Nae” 2 Incls WILLIAM A, ADAMS 1. Lab rept by FBI Colonel, USAF dtd 3 Sep 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Cap which was Deputy Director for Estimates analyzed (w/orig only) Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 No M/R necessary COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 Xd00 NOTZVNIGHOOD NIOUV [PAGE 176] DECLASSIFIED VIA LIAISON FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION September 3, 1952 Directorate of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Attention: Mr. Gilbert R. Levy The Pentagon Chief, Counter Intelligence Washington, D. C. Division Following is the report of the FBI Laboratory giving the results of examinations conducted on evidence received from your office. Unidentified Flying Object Allegedly s/J. Bagar Hoover Sighted by Mr. D. S. DeSVERGERS, JOHN EDGAR HOOVER, Director West Palm Beach, Florida Your File No, 24-185 FBI File No. Examination requested by: Addressee Lab. No. PO-33720 DE Reference: Letter dated 8-26-52 Examination requested: Chemical Analyses Specimens; Ql Cap which Mr. Desvergers was wearing at the time of the alleged incident. RESULTS OF EXAMINATION In answer to your specific inquiry, you are advised that the areas surrounding the three burned holes in the cap were examined for any residues which might indicate the nature of the incendiary material causing the burns, but no such residues were found. Tests conducted on the sweatband of Q1 indicate that the residue from a glowing ember used to burn a hole in the cloth was easily dislodged and removed by handling and "roughing" the burned area’. Some observations made during the examination of Ql may be of interest to you. The major portion of the top side of the cap bill as well as the area surrounding the yellow and black emblem or insigne and the insigne itself have been subjected to the singeing action of a flame. It is of interest to note that the singeing on these areas is not at all wniform as might be expected if the cap had been subjected to a single shot of a "red blob" of a fire of some kind. The fact that the front edge of the cap bill is more severely scorched or singed than other portions of the cap suggests that the singeing could not have taken place when Mr. D. 8. Desvergers was fired upon from a position almost vertically above him. When the cap is observed from the front and left edge of the insigne and the fold in the blue cloth in the surrounding Enclosure -le r— (continued next page) SECURIT TY INFORMATION [PAGE 177] SECURITY INFORMATION areas are examined, the absence of singeing under the fold suggests the possibility that the cap was not being worn on the head when the singeing took place. It was noted that this fold "smoothed out" when the cap was placed on the head, As to what might have caused the burned holes in the cap, you are advised that on the cap bill there was noted an area of particular signi- ficance which has been circled with a pencil mark. In this circle is a burned area approximately 1/32" in diameter. It is believed to be too small to have been caused singularly and intentionally by Mr. Desvergers. The appearance ofthe small burned spot suggests the possiblity that a small glowing ember of some kind, very hot tut containing a small amount of heat, because of its size, fell on the cap bill, causing burns in two of the threads after which the flowing ember cooled off and fell off the cap bill. Specimen Ql is being returned to you herewith. 20 SECURITY YN FORMATION [PAGE 178] (Unclassified) Material _AabBeeyese Pine Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Korce end Intelligence Center Hq USAF ~ AFOIN “~———"_ Maj Fournet/fh/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB AFOITN-2A2 Ohio 1. The inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. Each of these letters has been reviewed by this cffice for possible Qriicstion to the project. Replies have been prepared expressing USAF ppreciation. 3. It is believed that the ideas presented by Professor Weber and Mr. Hollywood warrant your very careful consideration and study. SP 3 Incis. WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr Mr. G. Francis Colonel, USAF Nauheimex dtd 29 Jul 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Ltr f& Mr. John M. Deputy Director for Estimates Hollywood dtd 1 Aug 52 Directorate of Intelligence 3. Ltr fr Prof. John C. Weber dtd 2 Aug 1952 COORDINATT on. AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A \y } vA LA a Vip ple 4 pA [PAGE 179] GLARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Discoverer Office of the Director 6527 $0. Seeley Avenue CONTRA BLUE RAYS Chicago 36, Illinois July 29th, 1952 Maj. Gen. John Sanford, Headquarters G2, Air Force, Department of Defense, Washington 25, D. CG. Dear Sir:- Regarding the recent reports of the so called flying saucers, I am quite sure that the hoax will be exposed by telling you that this is nothing more than the silver iodide used in artificial rainmaking. This is especially true if the silver iodide came in contact with radioactive clouds or so called thunderclouds. The solution of this hoax is quite simple, if you will check your records you will find that flying saucers were first seen about the time when silver i6dide came into usage for artificial rainwaking. Again, silver is a reflective agency and will reflect all types of light, which accounts for the various hues reported by sky gazsers. Again, silver iodide, if radioactive or ionized by an electrical cloud will be come flnorescent, which accounts for flyers being unable to overtake the so called flying saucers, and their habit of disappearing. Of course, we must eliminate such reports of flying saucers as were accountable by balloons, foo-fighters, meteorites, and the person who just calls up a newspaper with the hope of getting his name in the papers. Also to be disqualified are such reports as to ascertain that they ere interplanetary space ships. If it were at all possible for another planet to send aircraft of any type to our atmosphere, it would simply burn up the same as a meteorite and such space ship remains would be found the same as meteorites. As far as I kmoyv, no such wreckage has ever been found. Respectfully yours, s/ G. Francis Nauheimer, Director. [PAGE 180] CBS LABORATORIES A Division of Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. , 485 Madison Avenue, New York 22, New Yor; - Plaza 5-2000 August 1, 1952 M,jor General James A. Samford Chief of Intelligence Pentagon Building Arlington, Virginia Dear Sirs: In connection with "flying saucer" newspaper accounts of observations on the search radar system at the Washington National Airport, it occurred to me that the described be- havior could possibly be accounted for in the following manner; High power, narrow beam fire control rader systems of the usual type might conceivably, under unusual atmospheric conditions, create enough ionization along points on the beam in the upper atmosphere to allow the return of an appreciable echo to the search radar system from such points. The apparent motion would be quite haphazard, following whatever the fire control radar operator does in directing the beam. This hypothesis is unattractive for several reasons; Firstly, the power required for such an effect is many times greater than that put out by the usual radar. Secondly, such echoes would presumably come from ionospheric heights and therefore could not appear at ranges of a few miles from the search radar, as was reported. Thirdly, it seems unlikely that a coincident visual effect of any conspicuous magnitude would be produced. In spite of this, I am offering this suggestion in the belief that if considerable time, money and effort is being devoted to this problem, it might be worthwhile trying the relatively simple experiment of having a powerful fire control radar sweep out certain simple patterns to see if they can be detected on the search radar system, preferably at a time when “flying saucer® echoes are being observed. : Very truly yours, s/ John M. Hollywood Engineer [PAGE 181] THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN College of Engineering Madison 6 Department of Electrical Engineering August 2, 1952 Maj. Gen. John A. Sanford Air Force Director of Intelligence Washington, D. C. Dear Sirs I should like to present to you what I believe to be @ tenable theory as to the origin and nature of the phenomena popularly known as "flying saucers". It hae been amply demonstrated thet electro-magnetic rediation of sufficient power density is capable of ionizing gas at low pressure. Upon deionization, the es emits radiation of characteristic wave lengths, come of which lie in the visible spectrum. Further, it is known that radar equipment can detect ionized gas, such as northern lights, or charged water droplets, such as appear in thunderclonds. I believe thet ionization of disc-shaped segnents of eir in the upper atmosphere may be caused by beens from a r radar transmitter held in a fixed position or slowly traversed, i instead of the usual sweeping motion. To verify the possibility, I propose in the very near future to conduct an experiment. A glass sphere containing air at atmosphere pressure will be exposed to radiation of a known wave length and power density. The pressure in the sphere will then be reduced until ionization occurs. ‘The sereen of a separate radar transmitter-receiver will also be observed to note whether the change in the condition of the air is detectable by radar. Very truly yours, 3 John C. Weter Assoc. Prof. of B. 3B. 2007 Engineering [PAGE 182] oo. (Uncl)» Material for Project Blue-BGok————. Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force f ¥ Hg USAF - AFOIN | Maj Bowrnét/fh/71016 Intelligence Center Hg . Wright-Patterson AFB ; APOIN-2A2 Ohio bo The inelosed letters ere forwarded for your information end retention. All contern sightings of unidentified flying objects or "experiences" believed related theretc @ 2. No acknowledgments or replies have been mide by this office. However, it will be noted that the Civil Aeronautics Administration has replied to Pic. Hitchcokk {Incl 1). le Nein only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS Attached Sheet) Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 x x3a27 ATC M/R not required. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 Mi laut OSA [PAGE 183] 22 Inels i. 26 3 le 5e itr to Pfe Hitchcock frm Office of Aviation Information, dtd Aug 20,52, w/ltr frm Pfe Hitcheock, dtd 11 Aug 52. Ltr frm R.J. Blackman, dtd 18 Aug 52, Stover, Mo. ltr frm Mansfield W. Williams, dtd 19 Aug 52, to Sec, Finletter, w/Incl. Santa Barbara News-Press clipping,dtd Aug 17, 1952, Titled, "Happy Says He Saw One, Too," ltr dtd 16 Aug 52, frm (Mrs. John F) Lucile S. Janssen, Richmond, Calif. Ltr dtd 17 Aug 52, frm Henry B. Lee III, Maderia Beach, Fla. ltr dtd 17 Aug 52, frm J.Pat Farrell, Austin, Texas. Ltr dtd 30 Jul 52, frm Bert Bunnell, Northford, Conn. Clipping frm "The Bay City Times" ltr dtd 11 Aug 52, frm Gerald G. McKelvey, Waynesboro, Penna. Ltr dtd 15 Aug 52, frm John Morrissey, K.C. Mo. ltr dtd 20 Aug 52, frm Gore Vidal, Barrytown, N.Y. Ltr dtd 20 Aug 52, frm Steve Davis, La Grange, Ill. ltr dtd 22 Aug 52, frm Lloyd Geisness, Alexandria, Minnesota ltr dtd ? frm Robert J. Hummel, Toledo, Ohio ltr dtd 29 Aug 52, frm Seth Pope, Downingtown, Pa. ltr dtd 29 Aug 52, frm Mrs. Bessie Colton Johnson, Detroit, Mich. ltrdtd 26 Aug 52? frm Richard 0. Nelson, Laurel, Mont. ltr dtd 26 Aug 52, frm Maj. John J. Phillips., (retd.) Temple City, Calif. ltr dtd 3 Aug 52, frm Barry T. Jensen, Ph.D., Hyattsville, Md. [tr frm Sam Singer, East Chicago, Indiana. ltr dtd 29 Aug 52, frm Roy F. Hall, Capt. U.S.Ammy, Retd, w/ltr frm Mrs. Cletus Dodd, Dallas, Texas. [PAGE 184] (Uncl) Material for Project erste, Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force s hy Intelligence Center Hg USAF - AFOIN ais ae | Fournet/ fh/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB es Chio ra c 1. The inclosed letters ave forwarded for your information, appropriate 2 action end retention. All relate to various theories and proposals on unidentiffeady flying objects. > ca 2. No acknowledgments or replies have been made by this office. & Inels (w/orig only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr A.A. Murray, Colonel, USAF Cir... Brestow, Va., dtd 28 Jul $2 Chief, Topical Division Lier ¢td 13 Aug 52, fr Hens W. Deputy Director for Estimates Groth; P.V. N.Y. Directorate of Intelligence. Ltr dtd Aug 52, fr J. Lesher, Sante Ana, Calif . Ltr ata ii Aug S25 fr Mrs. B.J. Vos, McLean, Va., w/incl. Ltr dtd 7 Aug 52, fr Ts Reemsnyder, Derby, re o Ler dtd Aug 32, fr Mrs. Ray Sheinberg - [G = Ltr dtd 29 Jul 52, fr Thed W. Culmer II, Robinson, Iil. Ltr dtd 19 Aug 52, fr £.C. Huggin, Cleveland, Ohio M/R not required. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Gl USAF. [PAGE 185] a UW ss SECURITY TNFUL® Major Fournet/bps/71016 W/13 Sept 52 (Uncl) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAP = AFOIN Maj Pournet,/bps/'71016 tright-Patterson AB Ohio 1. The inclosed letters are formrded for your information, appropriate action and retention. All relate to various theories and preposals on unidentified flying ebjects, 2. We acknowledgments or replies have been made by this office. 1, Ler dtd 28 Jul 52, frm A.A.Murray, Colonel, USAF Cady, Brestow, Vae Chief, Topical Division 2. ltr dtd 13 Aug 52, frm Hans ‘i. Deputy Pirector for Estimates Groth, P.V. §.Y¥- Directorate of Intelligence, 0¢S/0 ltr dtd Aug 52, fru J. Lesher, Santa Ana, Calif. Lir dtd 11 Aug 52, fro Mre.h.J, Vos, MeLean, Va., w/incl, ltr dtd 7 Aug 52, frm T.Reamenyder, Ltr dtd 6 Aug 52, fem Mrs. Ray Sheinberg, Lake Luzerne, N.Y. Ltr dtd 29 Jul 52, fxm Thad W, Gulmer II, Robinson, Til. Ltr dtd 19 Aug 52, frm 1.0. Buggin, Cleveland, Ohio No M/R necessary. *£9 sousreyey X-NIOIV [PAGE 186] (Uncl) Meterial for Projeet Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force : Intelligence Center Hig USAF ~ AFPOIN "Maj Fournet/fh/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB AFOIN-2A2 Ohio 1. The incloused letter with attachments is forwarded for your information and retention. a) * 2s Reply expressing USAF appreciation has been made by AFOIN-X. a Xu V7 1 Inel. WILLIAM A. ADAMS Ltr dtd 2 Aug 52, frm Colonel, USAF D. Jesch, Grants Pass, Oregon Chief, Topical Division w/incis Deputy Director for Estimates Director of Intelligence M/R not required. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 MZ o [PAGE 187] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 15 Sept 1952 (U) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Techntcal Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN-2 Maj Fournet/dbv/?1016 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. The inclosed letters are for your information and retention. They were referred to this office by the Adjutant General, US Army. = 2. Replies have not yet been made to Mr. Mones and Mr, McHaney. However, the Army notified Mr. Inghram that his letter was being referred to the Air Force, and further correspondence with him is therefore not mandatory. Re oe WILLIAM A. ADAMS 3. Inels Colonel, USAF 1. Ltr fr Mr. A.H. Mones Chief, Topical Division dtd 30 duly 1952 Deputy Director for Estimates 2. Ltr fr Mr. Orin W. McHaney Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 dtd 14 Aug 1952 3. Ltr fr Mr. Joseph W. Inghram dtd 5 Aug 1952 4d09 NOILYNIGEOOD NIOdV Per Inf fe geen eae 2 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2a2 [PAGE 188] ‘@ (Unéiassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept: of the Air Force 2 Intelligence Center Uq USAF - AFOIN Mes.) Fournet/fh/71016 — Wright-Patterson AIB \FPOIN-2A2 Ohio 1. Imclosures are forwarded for your information, appropriate action and retention. » 2. Request preperation of appropriate indorsements acknowledging receipt. 2 Incls. WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Ltr fr Pinecastie AFB Colonel, USAF Ata 23 Jul SQw/w Inds Chief, Topical Division 2. Ltr fr Bolling AFB Deputy Dixector for Estimates dtd 14 Aug 52 w/1l Incl Directorate of Intelligence ltr, 4th Dist. OSI, dtd 4 Aug 52 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A titty Milde) (bel AF. [PAGE 189] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 13 Sept 52 Mr. J. W. Penningto: Route 1, Box.132 Mobile, Alabama Dear Mr; Pennington: Your recent letter concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by this Headquarters, and the ideas which you submitted are receiving our careful consideration. We appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. However, we don't wish to impose on your generosity any further and will attempt to render the suggested interpre- tations ourselves. Many thanks, though, for your kind offer of additional assistance. cerely, S Se vy eal ** . JOHN T. MATTHEWS, Captain, USAF JOHN J. MORROW Colonel, USAF Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligencs No M/R necessary. ty | COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A (3, AFOINS?* r Cty, Lea g Wad42 a Q A a OS fD y > 4 ee S Zz QO 3 y K [PAGE 190] AFOIN-2A2 15 Sept 52 Non-mil ltr Non-mil ltr to Mr. J.W. Pennington, Mobile, Alabama. AFOIN-2 15 Sept 52 AFOIN-2A 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Ltr for approval and dispatch. ¥) | AFOIN-2A [PAGE 191] Chief, Air Technical Intelligence Center Wright-Patterson AFB Chico i. 1 incl Rpt of U/I flyobs, w/2 Inels - statements re subj. COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 WU Luh AFOIN-2A2/ Maj Fournet/fh/71016 wrtn 16 Sep 52 oe (Unclassified) Material for ProjectBlue Book Tr Dept of the Air Porce Hq USAF - AFOIN Maj—Fournet/fn/'71016 APOIN-2A2 WILLIAM A. ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates ae Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/6 x i [PAGE 192] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/fh/71016 wrtn 16 Sep 52 pet ea A6 September 1952" K. a el ee f 6°00 e f tod? Mrs. Nellie ?. Route 3 Staunton, Virginia We wish to assure you that the contents of your letter, dated 1 August 1952, were not divulged to anyone outside of Air Force Intelligence and that we treat all information such s you submitted as strictly confidential. Therefore, the concern expressed in yours of 12 August 1952 is unfounded, Mr. Jeott's announcement of his — at about the same time that you corresponded with us was ely « coinci- dence. Furthermore, his theory and yours are quite dissimilar. The only thing in camon is that you both utilize some aspects of electro-magnetism in erriving at your respective conclusions, We hope that this information will help dispel eny doubt which you may have concerning the use of the ideas which you submitted. y fe Hs mae Sincerely, Be BF J WILLIAM As _ADAMS Chief, fostes L Division rT Ley puty Directc og for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A Lab VS AF [PAGE 193] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 15 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare non-military letter to Mrs Nellie T. Dull of Staunton, Virginia. FACTS AND DISCUSSION : 24. Onl Aug 52 Mrs. Dull wrote in a letter to USAF Intelligence in which she theorized, in a completely amateurish manner, that electro- magnetism could account for "flying saucers". There was absolutely no technical foundation to her ideas, and, actually, she presented the entire thing in the form of a question, viz. "please let me know if this is the answer. " 3. A routine reply, thanking her for the suggestion, was dispatched by this office 20 August 1952. 4. Ina second letter dated 12 Aug 52, Mrs. Dull expresses concern that her ideas were "stolen" by Mr. Noel Scott of the Engineer Research and Development Lab since the latter announced his ionization theory shortly after Mrs. Dull wrote her first letter. 5. Copies of both letters from Mrs. Dullandour reply are attached. 6. A reply has been prepared, the contents of which should alleviate Mrs. Dull's concern. 7. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 8. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached letter. COORDINATION: / afoin-2A2, Col Wolfe, Ext. 75990 AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 4&£L 4,7 AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 [PAGE 194] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 13 Sept 52 Miss Florence Easley 11702 St. Clair Cleveland, Ohio Dear Miss Easley: Your recent telegram concerning unidentified flying objects has been referred to this Directorate. We are giving your ideas careful consideration and appreciate your interest and efforts to assist us. _ Sincerely, i™ / JM T. UNTTHEWS, Captain, USAF TOHN J. MORROW ity Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence ‘at O A Q O O ou y = > | KH © a @) (e) ig =| No M/R necessary COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2X ) (IVs) pe Kae Sok. aad Ae Veopt USP [PAGE 195] AFOIN-2A2 15 September 52 Non-Mil ltr Non-mil ltr to Miss Florence Easley Cleveland, Ohio AFOIN-2A 15 September 1952 AFOIN-2A2 1 Maj Foyrnet/dbv/71016 Hy Ltr for approval and dispatch. [PAGE 196] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrin 13 September 1952 Mr. Zed Taylor 3101 Clinton Drive Houston 10, Texas Dear Mr. Taylor: Your letter of 5 August 1952 to the Department of the Army was referred to us since we are responsible for the "flying saucer" investigation. We will be happy to receive any additional information on the subject which you care to volunteer. Your interest is appreciated. _ Sincerely, " _— wwe 1. JOHN J. MORROW oe TTOAR UT ONCOL, UsAl y Director for Estimates Hiresterate cof Intelligence No M/R necessary. Orig ltr to be filed in AFOIN-2A2 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A (</ + IV AdOO NOLLVNITHOOO-NIO# [PAGE 197] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dby¥/71016 13 September 1952 Mr. Gustav F. Ebding 4125 East 95th Street Cleveland 5, Ohio Dear Mr. Ebding; Your letter of 11 August 1952 to the Department of the Army has been referred to us for attention. We will be pleased to receive any information or ideas which you may have concerning the subject of "flying saucers”. Your interest and efforts to assist us are appreciated. c\ Sincerely, » 1, USAK : tor for Estimates = ~- Tre ? 7 OL intelliscenca tw 6 MonpPDpAu ON J. MORROW et . a c N n ; o M/R “ecessary. Orig ltr to be filed in AFOIN-2A2 COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AM Wk, — Leechs def > Fal O ea Q fe) O a oO a > = fe) a Q © 'd rj [PAGE 198] AFOIN-2A2 13 Sept 52 Ltrs Ltrs to Mr. Gustav F. Ebding, Cleveland, Ohio Mr. Zed Taylor, Houston, Texas AF OIN-2A 15 Sept 52 AF OIN-2A2 1 S anaes Ltrs for approval and dispatch. [PAGE 199] AFOIN-242 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wrtn 15 Sept 1952 Mr. EB. L. Imil New Ute Hotel Salt Lake City, Uteh Dear Mr. lulls Based on the information in your telegram of 29 July 1952, your book "Daniel and the Atomic Equations of the Loaves" has been carefully studied and due notice taken of your conclusions, particularly that regarding the date of 4 October 1954 (presumably revised by your telegram to 4 October 1952). This data is receiving our careful consideration. Your efforts on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and of our country are indeed appreciated. Sincerely, = = == >] 8 © - = a 2 A Q oO YJ 4 Se COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A tii, — LM Lala [PAGE 200] DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE STAFF MESSAGE DIVISION INCOMING CLEAR MESSAGE SMD Al4 1 WU 3978 NL PD SALT LAKE CITY UTAH JUL 29 1952 INTELLIGENCE UNIT US AIR FORCE PENTAGON BLDG WASHDC WITH RESPECT TO THE RECENT HYPERSPACE DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE DISC COMPANY IN FREE SPACE IT MAY HAPPEN THAT THE COMPUTATIONS SHOWN IN MY BOOK "DANIEL AND THE ATOMIC EQUATIONS OF THE LOAVES" ARE IN ERROR BY.* ABOUT TWO YEARS E L LULL NEW UTE HOTEL JUL 39 525A ACTION: OIN AF IN: 14051 (30 Jul 52) UNCLASSIFIED [PAGE 201] AFOIN-2A2 set Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 {NFORMATION 13 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare a non-military letter to Mr. E. L. Lull of Salt Lake City. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. Ina telegram to this Directorate dated 29 July 1952 (AF IN 14051), Mr. Lull states that, based on certain recent data, his ealculations in his book "Daniel and the Atomic Equations of the Loaves" may be in error by about 2 years. 3. A copy of this book was obtained through the Army Library from the Library of Congress. It is significant that the latter classifies the book as BS (Bible). 4, This analyst must plead innocent to any accusation that he is a theologian. Nonetheless, on the assumption that any infor- mation regardless of origin or nature may possibly prove helpful to Intelligence and applying amateur theology, the book was scanned and the following conclusions derived: a. Mr. Lull, who is an engineer, has attempted to establish a correlation between certain significant dates in history and specific passages in the Testaments and the Book of Mormon by the use of mathematical analyses. b. Further, by the same analyses, he arrives at certain future dates which, by analogy, he concludes are indicative of extreme significance to the world. One such date is 4 Oct 54. It is implied that a revelation will be made on that date in fulfillment of one of Daniel's prophecies in the old Testament and that this revelation will be a joyous rather than a grievous one. o. It is assumed that Mr. Lull's statement to the effect that his calculations may be in error by about 2 years refers to the 4 Oct 54 derivation and, further, that the error is positive, i.e. that the date [PAGE 202] should be 4 Oct 52. This assumption is based on the urgency with which Mr. Lull informed us of his error (by telegram). 6. It is additionally assumed that Mr. Lull intends that the aforementioned date be associated with Project Blue Book since: a. He states in his telegram that the basis for his belief that he made an error in his original calculations (presumably re 4 Oct 54) is "the recent hyperspace demonstrations of the Disc Company in free space". b. His telegram was dispatched at the height of the most recent "flying saucer" flurry in the press (the date of the telegram is the same as that on which General Samford held a press conference on the subject), 7. Accordingly, a reply to Mr. Lull has been prepared expressing appreciation and stating that due notice has been taken of his con- clusions. 8. Additionally, this analyst has marked 4 Oct down as a red letter day and is eagerly awaiting its arrival since it apparently means that the mystery of the "flying saucers" will finally be solved and his toil towards that end will no longer be necessary. 9. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 10. Approval and dispatch of attached letter to Mr. Lull. COORDINATION : AFOIN-2A2, Col Wolfe, Ext. 75990 AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 14072 lee AFOIN-2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 Winakud cpl [PAGE 203] AFOIN-2A2 15 September Non-Mil Ltr Non-Mil Ltr to Mr. E, L. Tull AFOIN-2 15 September 52 AFOIN-2A 1 Maj : casi 1016 # Ltr for approval and dispatch. AFOIN-2A [PAGE 204] HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA pine =BHO SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT 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: 4 Incls nay) Bice rea 1. IR-133-52 (3cy Major, USAR 2. IR-134-52 (3cy 3. IR-135-52 (4cys 4. IR-136-52 (2cys s) 2 Asst Adj Gen ) / ) [PAGE 205] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 206] HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA DINC . 350 SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT 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: J mn 1. [dein | AF 4 2 Incls Major, USAF 1. IR-129-52 (3cys) Asat 2 2. IR-130-52 (2 cys) + [PAGE 207] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 208] Wrtn 10° September 52 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book 11 SH to Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB AFOIN-2A2 Ohio Attached cable from USAIRA Norway is for your information. It is the reply to our cable APOIE 56103 dated 19 Aug 52, an information copy of which was addressed to you, 10 BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF: Incl (w/Orig only) WILLIAM A, ADAMS Cable CAF IN 98951 Colonel, USAF dtd 22 Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence COORDINATION; AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN—2A = Mill seach ea NO M/R NECESSARY, BS S 2 8 iS} an! rs Ke ° a Qa ] | [PAGE 209] \ | (Unclassified) Investigation of Incident of \\ i/2 Spe 92h hing ee having por pom tion to <n ik Chief, Air Teéhnical Dppt of the Air Force Up qa 4 Intelligence Center Hq USAP = APOTH-2A2 Mat ne /"71L016 \ Spight-Patterson AVE WA Ohio le The inclosurcs relate to the investigetion ef an incident which all occurred during the night of 1/2 September 1952, and which has a possible rola te Project Hine Book, The investigation we coniucted by this office on 3 and | | tS) oe September 1952. IN 2. Inclmoures 1 and 2 give details of the investigation, A list of sample A” obtained during the investigation and pertinent data on each are included in ae Inclosure 3, These samles have been forwarded to OSI with a request that they “ be submitted te the FEI for lab analysis. ‘the results of the analysie will be fowwa@ded as soon ue they become available, 3e Inclesure 4 contains 5 photographic negatives taken of the area in question at 1430 hours on 4 September 1952. All shote except the one showing the cap on the ground were taken of the ring in ite original state. The color of the deposit was approximately the same as on the preceding evening shan soaples were taken, but the amount of the deposit appeared to have diminished somexhet. The shot in which the cap appears on the ground was taken after Lime= | stone had been spread over the original ring in order te provide better definition. -. Gare was taken to duplic:te the original configuration, beth as to shape snd der, ons rr BY COMMARD OF THO GHIRF OF STAFF: WILLIAM A. ADAMS 4, Incle: Le Sunb¥oTds ORs ¢, Colonel, USAF 2. Sketeh of aren Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates 3. idet of eaipl<es obtained . Directorate of Intelligence he Photographie negs (5) eo artd od No M/R neces¢ary. ( [PAGE 210] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 211] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 212] AGAO=CCY Flying Saucers Chief of Staff 11 August 1952 : U. S. Air Force Mr. Acker/52267 Washington 25, D. © Forwarded es a matte interest. Writers have been ini this reference, FOR THE ADJUTANT GENE 8 Incl le Ltr from T. Houritan 2. Ltr 1 Aug 52 3. Ltr 31 Jul §2 4. Ltr 29 Jul 52 5. Ltr from Billy Cooey 6. Ltr 2 Aug 52 7. Ltr 2 Aug 52 from Mr. Schaefer 8. Ltr 1 Aug 52 TO: Chief, Air Technical FROM: Dept of the Air Force Date: ———Geoument. Intelligence Center Hq USAP - APOIN Wright Patterson AFB Chico Wo. 2 Haj Pournet/dbv/71016 1. Forwarded for your information and retention. 2. Since all letters have been acknowledged by the Army, further correspondence is not mandatory. SAL Inclosure 4 has been withdrawn and referred to 025-0PI for reply. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF: @ Incls 7 wilh ADAM Withdraw Incl 4 Siena nileee . NO M/R Necessa Chief, T » Topical Division COORDINATION: A¥OIN-2A2 AFOIN-24 Depaty Director for Betimates Directorate of Intelligence, Dcs/0 ( LNW Liadect Se TEN ew eee es ITY INF( ORMATION 3400 NOILYNIGYOO NIOdY [PAGE 213] Wrtn 9 September 1952 (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF ~— AFOIN Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 | Ohio APOTN-2A42 1. Inclosed letter is forwarded for your information and retention. 2. News releases on 18 and 19 August 1952 were scanned for indications that writer attempted to carry out threat of “exposure” mentioned in his letter, Nothing ras found. Although this is a rather obvious hoax, it would be interesting to Mermine what an analysis of his photograph would reveal and, through your clipping service, if any mention of an exhibition is found, perhaps in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania newspapers. BY COMMAND OF THS CHIEF OF STAPF: 1 Incl (W/Orig only) Ltr dtd 2 Aug 52 (Anonymous) WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence, DCS/0 a M/R NECESSARY. COORDINATION: AFPOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A tM, alk 3400 NOILVNICHOOO NIOZV [PAGE 214] AFOIN-2A2 “ Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 wrtn 8 Sept 1952 (Unclassified) M.terial for Project Blue Book Ghief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force ; 9 & Intelligence Center Ha USAF - AFOIN ia vournet/7L016 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. The inclosed letters are forwarded for your information, appropriate action and retention. All concern sightings of unidentified flying objects. 2. Wo acknowledgements or other replies have been made by this office. - BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAVF: JAMES P. BuGkats , WILLIAM W. WILCOX ‘B incls (v/érte only) Colonel, USAF (see attached Chief, Policy and Management Group sheet for listing) Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence E 2) | S oO e E a] 8 f COORDINATION; AFOIN-2a2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 [PAGE 215] Ltr Ltr fr G. Raymond Dillon, Capt, GAP, Balaton, Minn. dtd 24 Jul 52 fr Jerry Miliott, Roanoke Rapids, N. ¢, w/Incl dtd 22 Jul 52 Ltr fr Jerry Elliott, Roanoke Repids, N. ¢. w/ Incl dtd 25 Jul 52 Ltr fr Corliss Gramer, Arlington, Va. dtd 22 July 52 Anonymous ltr fr Nokomis, Fla. dtd 25 July 52 Ltr Ltr Ltr fr Jim Levenburger, Saginaw, Mich. dtd 22 July 1952 fr Mrs. H. M. West, Creston, Iowa dtd 22 July 1952 fr Betty Mershall, Havertown, Pa dtd 1 Aug 52 Anonymous ltr fr San Francisco, Calif dtd 29 July 1952 Ltr Ltr Ltr D/P Ltr Ltr Ltr Ltr Ltr Ltr Ltr Ltr Ltr Ltr fr Michsel Duffy, Carlin, Nevada dtd 31 July 1952 fr Dora Yeaton, Portsmouth, B. H. atd (PM) 29 Jul 52 fr Doris Clemens, Pandosa, Oregon, dtd 2 Ang 1952 fr TAG wl Incl ata 6 Ang 1952 fr Monroe J. Kight, Hot Springs, Ark. dtd 3 Aug 52 fr Silvino RB. Gastella, New Bedford, Mess ata 27 Jul 52 fr William 7. O* Connor, No. Hollywood, Calif atd 23 Jul 62 fr wre. Raymond 0. Pratt, Brattleboro, Vermont dtd 6 Ang 52 fr Richard Little, Bimhurst, T1l, dtd 31 Jul 52 fr Lucy BD. Sanders, Ypsilanti, Mich, atd 6 Aug 52 fr Johghie Mittl, Kutztown, Pa. dtd 31 Jul 52 fr Albert H. Sundahl, (Cpt-Ret.), Spokane, Wash dtd 31 Jul 52 fr John &, Byrd, Norman, Ark., dtd (Pu) 8 Aug 52 fr Keith W. Johnson, Dallas, Texas dtd 6 Aug 52 [PAGE 216] ° 8 September 1952 CAFOIN-2A2 D/? (U) Material for Project Blue Book AFOIN-2 8 Sept 1952 AFOIN-2a 1 Maj Ewa /abv/71016 D/F forwarded for approval, signature and transmission. AFOIN-2A [PAGE 217] AFOIN-2A2 Maj Foumnet/dbv/71016 wrtn 8 Sep 52 (Unclassified) Suggested Reply to Mr. Berridge (Partial) AF Press Desk, OSAP-OPT — eo , a “SEP -9 7959 | Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, D0S/0 pe ha ct te 1. In addition to the usual comments to be incorporated into a reply to Mr, Berridge by your office, it is suggested that the following paragraph be included; * "The details of the observation which you made were referred to our Intelligence analysts for their study and comment. They have informed me that, although the object could possibly have been a high altitude balloon ascending through different wind strata, they find it impossible to arrive at a definite conclusion. However, they were happy to receive the information and to add it to the data from other sightings which they process and anelyze constantly." 2. It is also recommended that appropriate comments be made regarding General Sanford's statements during his recent press conference, particularly those dealing with current USAF attitude towards the subject and plans for the future. Stressing his statement about “adequate but not frantic attention" should also hely. 3. Mr. Berridge's letter is returned herewith. “1 Inel WILLIAM W. WILCOX Ltr fr Wm. A. Berridge ol 1, USAF dtd 30 Jul 52 é f -olicy and Management Group Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 4d00 NOILVNIGHOOD NIOZV COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 He tay Now Deyoey Pree non 18 clock AS, [PAGE 218] APOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 8 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM 1. To prepare an R & R to ‘OSAF-OPI. FACTS AND DISCUSSION 2. <A personal letter from Mr. William A, Berridge to General Vandenberg was referred toOSAP.OPI for preparation of a reply for signature in AFCCS. In this letier Mr. Berridge reports the sighting of an unidentified flying object and com ments that he is disturbed over recent public remarks made by D/I personnel on this subject. & 3. Major Fournet discussed the letter with OSAEROPI. at the latter's request and indicated that AFOIN-2A2 would be happy to suggest certain appropriate comments which could be incorporated into a reply. It was understood by OPI that AFOIN-2A2 was not undertaking the complete reply since it was largely a matter requiring public relations treatment, 4. The attached R & R sets forth those comments and suggestions considered appropriate from the D/I standpoint. 5. Subject matter is not considered suitable for inclusion in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED 6. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached R & R. oo INATION; AFOIN~-2A2, Col Wolfe, Ext. 71379 74/ APOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext, 74072 <«<—~ AFOIN-~2, Col Morrow, Ext. 71110 vert [PAGE 219] COVER SHEET __RECORD OF BASIC CORRESPONDENCE DATE 8 Sept 58 CLASSIFICATION APOIN-2A2 TYPE SUMMARY (U) Suggested Reply to Mr. Berridge (Partial) Rei SUSPENSE vate 1200 10 SEPTEMBER 1952 Jasco ey __ MoE, SMITH NO. Css 019285 pate rEc’D 0/1 29 August 1952 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO: DATE cs | 8 Sept 52 FROM: NO.! 1 N REMARKS css Suspense —-<-<<—-—"" : "1200 10 SEPTEMBER 1952 Tete ete eee R&R submitted for your approval, signature and dispatch. (Use reverse for additional remarks) Maj Furnet /dbv/71016 IN OFFICE OUT OFFICE AFOIN-A AFOIN-¥V | — ‘ AFOIN-T EXECUTIVE DIR/ INT xX Maction Zl Coordination ACTION ASGD T | DISPATCH | SIGNED FORM AFHQ 15 JuL 51 0-86 PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE [PAGE 220] (Unclassified) Material for Prejedt Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force 9 SP 2 Intelligence Center Hq USAF = AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/cmb/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio 1. Inclosed correspondence from CIA with attached sighting report is forwarded for your information and retention. 2 Request acknowledgment of receipp be made to CIA. The latter replied @*° Mr Mookkian, and, therefore, further correspondence with him is not mandatory. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF: 1 Inel: W/or corres. fr cix fi ah w/attached sighting rpt JAMES P. BECKETT WILLIAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Policy and sie aslcauent Group Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence — [PAGE 221] 8 Sept 52 D/? (U) Material for Project Blue Book 8 Sept 52 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 ag D/F for approval, signature and dispatch. AFOIN-2A [PAGE 222] SECURITY INFORMATYOR (Unclassified ) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force 9 SEP Be Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A2 Maj. Pournet /emb/71016 iright—Patterson AFE Ohio 1. The inelosed letters are forwarded for your information and retention, They fall in the "theories and suggestions" category. 2. No replies of any kind have been made, >/ WAKES P, BSCKELL /WILLTAM W. WILCOX Colonel, USAF Chief, Policy and Management Group Oofies, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence 15. ltr fr M. Mobley dtd 7 Aug 52 16. card fr G.A. Swanson dtd 4 Aug 52 Ltr fr F.W. Vood ltr fr Dr 0... Greenberg dtd 11 Aug 52 rectd Ltr My Park dtd & Aug 52 Ltr fr L.G, Newlin dtd 5 Aug 52 Lir fr E. Helekal dtd 13 Aug 52, w/attehd article Ltr fr H.W, Michselson dtd 3 Aug 52 Ltr fr C.A. Thomas dtd 239 duly 52 Ltr fr P,E. Bennick dtd 20 July 52 Ltr fr Cc.5, Keen dtd 11 Aug 52 Ltr fr Miss E. Mack dtd 1 Aug 52 Ltr fr J.P, Bessor dtd 31 Jul 52 Ltr fr N, Rothstein dtd 31 Jul 52 Ltr fr Mrs W. Schultz dtd 30 Jul 52 Lir fr R. Punk dtd 30 Jul 52 Ltr fr F.E. Grote dtd 1 Aug 52 Ltr fr Cc. Panzer dtd 7 Aug 52 Ltr fr B. Hines [PAGE 223] (U) Material for Project Blue Book 5 Sep 52 AFOIN-2A 1 Maj Fournet/dbv/71016 D/F for signature and dispatch. my AFOIN-24 [PAGE 224] 8 September 1952 (Restricted) Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, Discussion Conference with OMR Personnel Chief of Baval Research Department of The Navy Washington 25, D. C. 1. Reference is made to your letter, ONR:421:FLT:esw, Ser: 21517, subject, "Unidentified aerial phenomena; request for information concerning," dated 15 August 1952, requesting Air Force participation in @ discussion of unidentified serial phenomena, at a convenient date on or after 15 September 1952. 2. It is suggested that the. discussion be held at 1000 hours on 17 September in Room 1803, Building T-3, Navy Department. 3. Im view of the technical nature of the discussions to be held, and the desirability of possible attendance by Air Technical Intelligence Center personnel, it is requested that a representative of the Office of Naval Research make direct contact with Major D. J. Fournet, USAF, Room 48-860, Extension 71016, Pentagon, who will represent the Air Force in these discussions and is authorized to make any necessary arrangements. h, Should the date and time for these discussions, as recommended im paragraph 2 above, be incomvenient, it is suggested that a date be mutually decided upon between your representative and Major Fournet. FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF: WILLIAM A, ADAMS Colonel, USAF Chief, Topical Division Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence [PAGE 225] DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH WASHINGTON 25, D. C. IN REPLY REFER TO QYR:)21:FLT sesw Sers 21517 Chief of Naval Research Director of Intelligence Ue Se Air Force Unidentified aerial phenomena; request for information concerning le In view of current widespread interest, it is reqmested that a brief- ing be arranged for the purpose of acquainting interested activities within the Office of Naval Research with the latest developments of the investi- gation of unidentified aerial phenomena obtained under Project Blue Booke The meeting would be limited to about a dozen personnel with a definite "need to know" and an acute scientific interest in this projecte All in attendance will be cleared through Secret and are acquainted with the background of this program having seen the official reports of Project Blue Book dated through April 1952. 2-e It is suggested that a question-and-answer type discussion be sched- uled for a date on or after 15 September 1952 in Room 1803 of Building T-3, Navy Department, Washington, De Ce 3e The cooperation of the Air Force in making such a briefing possible will be appreciated. [PAGE 226] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 227] Maj Fournet/bmo/71016 AFOIN=-2A2 w/8 September 1952 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM: 1. To prepare a letter for the Chief of Naval Research. FACTS AND DISCUSSION: 2. In a letter to the D/I, the CNR requested a briefing and round table discussion for the purpose of acquainting interested members of his staff with the latest developments in Project Blue Book. It was suggested that the program be held after 15 September 1952 in Room 1803 of Building T-3, Navy Department. 3. The attached letter will inform the CNR that Maj Fournet will conduct the program. A time of 1000 hours on 17 September 1952 is suggested with a request for confirmation. The CNR is also requested to contact Major Fournet, direct and arrange for the details of the conference. 4, Subject matter is not considered suitable for the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED: 5. Approval, signature and dispatch of attached letter. COORDINATION: Col T. W. Wolfe, AFOIN-2A2, Ext 75090 0/ Col W. A. Adams, AFOIN-2A, Ext 71564 —t“-+— £olJ._J._Morrow, AFOHI-2;,—Ext—-fiite— [PAGE 228] POLS COP eee er a er oy Wy a Lg i yt 4 fy 62 F ; ot — v4 (REstrTeved) Movie Film of Flying Objects Taken 2 Jul 52, Vicinity of Tremonton, Utah Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF - AFOIN-2A2 Maj Fournet/fh/ Wright-Patterson AFB 71016 1. Subjeet film, received this office 5 Sep 52, is inclosed for appropriate action. Duplicate of report submitted by the photographer, CPO Delbert C. Newhouse (177283, USN), is inelosed for your information in the event that the copy forwarded to you by the IG, Hill AFB, Utah has not been received. > | 2. A message wes dispatched to the CG, WADF on 6 Sep 52, with information eopy to you, requesting that an intelligence officer interview CPO Newhouse and determine additional details of the sighting, if available. 3. A message was also dispatched to the CO, Hill AFB, Utah requesting weather information for the period and vicinity in question. An information copy was dispatched to you. 4, It has been ascertained from the Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C. that the position of the sun at the bime( 15102 hours, 2 July 22) and the location (4145 - 11210W) in question was 64.5° elevation and 131° azimuth. 5. Buggest the film be submitted to the WADC Photo Lab for eomplete analysis as soon as possible. The following are suggested questions for this analysis whieh, if answered, should facilitate evaluation of the ineident: @ a. Are images made by light souree or reflection? b. Amy indication of what kind of objeets could have caused images? Is there any bird sufficiently actinic to cause images? Could they have been caused by aircraft or belloons? @. 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. ad, Do all objects have same characteristics? 1) Same apparent shape? SD0, 4) BT IE 2) Same color? ae Pas 3} Seme relative size? 13,53 4+, p77 4) Same general motion? a Ser} ¢. What are shape(s), color(s) and relative Sesdtus of objects? f. To what ean the "fade-in" and “fade-out” of the objects be attributed? & What type motion is attributable to the objects (about thety » is axis as well as about axis of flight path)? h. Is there any accelleration evident in their motion ssid t net axis? i. Can the motion of the camera (pembing and joggling) Q © © =) o a | Let [PAGE 229] AAMC TET UUEVE Pwcks SECURITY INFORMS maa och ATION sufficiently to permit determination of the angular velocity of objects which eross the field of view? (Reference particularly the single object whieh crosses field; photographer states that camera was pela motionless while object crossed field of view.) : js Determine patterns of flight from position plots for each freme, then: (1) Is there any recurring pattern in the relative position of the objects? (2) Do they maintain same relative positions in formation ring any maneuvers, particulerly violent maneuvers? (3) Is relative position maintained coincidental with movenent about theiz axes? (4%) If undulating motion is presert among e number of objects which are maintaining a sexblance of formation, do those objeets undulate in phase? Ditto for tumbling motion? (5) Is there any indication of abrupt changes in direction of flight path through fairly large angles (e.g. 90° or mere during interval of 2 or 3 frames)? (6) Do amy objects appear to remain motionless at the seme time that others move about? (7) San all objects be accounted for at all times or do some literally disappear while still well within field of view? 6. Although CPO Newhouse did not request that the film be returned to him, it is recomended that the final footage (of the mountain scenery) be returned to him immediately and that he be asked if he is willing to accept a duplicate of the initial footage in lieu of the original. If his reply is affirmative, suggest the duplicate be forwerded whenever available. 7. Request advice of the analytical results as sonn as available. 2 Inels: (w/orig only) WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Cy of ltr fr CPO Newhouse, Colonel, USAF ata 11 Aug 52 Chief, Topical Division 2. Roll of exposed 16mm fila. Deputy Director Br Estimates Directorate of Intelligence AFOTN-2A2 [PAGE 230] (REburreted) Request for Lab Analysis of Samples Having Possible Relation to Unidentified Flying Objects. Counter Intelligence Division Directorate of Special Investigation, The IG 1 Topical Intelligence Division, Deyuty Director for ~~ vent 2/Maj Fournet/ 710 Estimates, Directorate of Intelligence, 0CS/0 1. It is requested that the samples submitted herewith as Exhibits A thru I be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for lab analysis since they may heve @ possible relation to unidentified flying objects. These samples were removed from the yard of Mr. Charles Welter Storm residing at 102 North Gerfield Street, Arlington, 2. The circwastances surrounding the incident to which these samples pertain are outlined in Inclosures 1 and 2. 3. Ineclosure 3 gives significant data about each sample. Exhibits G, H ené I are submitted for comparison with A thru F because of the possibility that this incident represents a prank of some sort involving the use of one or more of these materials. 3 Incls WILLIAM A. ADAMS 1. Summary of circumstances Colonel, USAF 2. Sketch of Area relating to 1 Chief, Topical Intelligence Division List of Exhibits Deputy Director for Estimates Exhibits A thru I (samples)< ong Directorate of Intelligence Q o 2 “a oe) | ° QQ I [PAGE 231] 1. At 1600 hours on 3 Sep 52, the Directorate of Intelligence, Hq., USAF received a telephone call from Mr. Walter Storm, 227 16th Street, SE, Washington, D.C. (phone LI 31296) that an umusual circle was found marked on the lawn of his father, Mr. Charles Walter Storm, on the morning of 2 Sep 52 and that he believed it might bear some relation to the USAF investigation of unidentified flying objects. 2. Major Fournet, of the D/I, ealled on the elder Mr. Storm at his residence (102 North Garfield Street, Arlington, Va., phone: CH 8508) during the evening of 3 Sep 52. 3. The following was found on Mr. Storm's rear lawn (refer to sketch in Incl 2): a. A circle 15 feet in diameter and nearly perfectly formed wes marked on the lawn by a deposit of some unknown gray substance which was edhering to the grass in clusters of five globules. b. The band of the circle (around the periphery) was an average of approximately 6 inches wide. ¢. The deposits in the bend were less pronounced and sometimes absent for short distances where depressions or wneveness in the ground surface occurred. a. A smell evergreen bush was located at ea point about 40 inches inside the circle and did not appear to have been disturbed in any way nor were any deposits present on or around it. e. A clothes line frame located on a central pole overhung the eirele somewhat and had been in place (approximetely as shown in Incl 2) on the Might in question. f. An antenna wire about 40 feet above the ground overhung the eircle, exact amount undetermined. g- Wo other vegetation in the area conteined any deposits or marks (small trees were present, as close as 6 or & feet from the cirele). h. Three types of fertilizer were stored in covered drums near the garage about 15 feet away from the circle. ao [PAGE 232] 4, Mr. end Mrs.Storm were interviewed and offered the following information: a. Mr. Storm cut the grass in the area in question around 1800-1900 hours on 1 Sep 52. ‘The clippings were left where they fell. b. At 2300 hours on 1 Sep 52, Mr. Storm put his dog in the basement for the night. (Note: ‘the dog barks at anyone who comes into the yard, and, until that time had not sounded off). e. (As related to Mr. Storm later by Mrs. Whitehurst, a neighbor immediately in the rear of the Storm residence and adjacent to the lawn in question.) Mrs. Whitehurst was awakened et about 0400 hours on 2 Sep 52 by barking of dog "which seemed to be in distress". She looked out of a window in the rear of her house but failed to see anything (it wes a rather dark night). ad. Upon going out to his car at 0730 hours 2 Sep 52, Mr. Storm noticed the circle and walked over to examine it. He deseribes it as having at that time a brown, oily-sandy appearance with what seemed to be a very fine granular structure (as though a fine sand mixed with light Oil hed been spread to form this ring). He rubbed some of the substance between his fingers and found it faintly gritty and definitely oily. Mrs. Storm corroborates this deseription. e. During mid-afternoon of 2 Sep 52 Mrs. Storm reexamined the ring and found that the color hed changed to grayliarblue, and it no longer appeared to be oily. However it still felt oily but no longer felt gritty. She detected no odor upon smelling it. f. Upon returning from work at 1700 hours 2 Sep 52, Mr. Storm again examined it with his wife. He deseribes the eolor as purplish-gray; Mrs. Storm describes the color as bluish<-gray. Both agree that the substance had begun to form small, closely-packed globules on the blades of grass and that it had begun to “crystallize”. Mr. Storm states that it then felt slick (like graphite) when rubbed between the fingers; Mrs. Storm deseribes it as a powdery feel. (NOTE: ‘There had been no rain since before the evening of 1 Sep 52, and there was a hot sum ell day on 2 Sep 52. However, there was a heavy rainfall during the night of 2/3 Sep 52). & the morning of 3 Sep 52, Mr. Storm reexamined it oad tiie wecetheell ex Tak it Geaee atlas oo a eal He describes its appearance as darker (a slate gray) and still formed in globules on the xvass blades. It still felt about like graphite, perhaps a bit “thinner” ‘than the preceding evening. (Mrs. Storm removed Sample E that morning). [PAGE 233] toe - S, Mr. and Mrs. Whitehurst were not at home end, therefore, were not interviewed. 6. Samples of gress, leaves and soil, and of three types of fertilizer stored nearby were removed for analysis (see Incls 3 and & )}. 7. Mr. end Mrs. Storm were very cooperative and appeared to be completely sincere, They stated that they have not recently evinced much interest in the subject of unidentified flying objects nor had they discussed the subject with anyone, thereby eliminating any obvious motive for a practical joke. [PAGE 234] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 235] List of Exhibits: Investigation of Possible Unidentified Flying Object - Arlington, Virginia 1/2 SEp 5 Soil and grass sample from circle (at A on Inel 1) Soil and grass sample from circle diametrically opposite A (at B on Incl 1) Soil & grass samples from center of area within circle Samples of grass from various points around circle Samples of grass from various points around eirele Leaves removed from circle near B.'‘ Semple of Vighro fertilizer Sample of other commercial fertilizer Semple of limestone fertilizer (6 years old) Hes hvu aw > eetaetnvneta NOTE: A,B,C,D and F were obtained at 1930 on 3 Sep 52. E was obtained on the morning of 3 Sep 52. G, H and I were stored in covered drums about 15' from outer edge of circle. [PAGE 236] HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE OMAHA, NEBRASKA (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT Director of Intelligence Headquarters USAF Washington 25, D.C. The attached Air Intelligence Information Report is forwarded as per instructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subj, FLYOBRPT. FOR THE COMMANDING GENERAL: 1 Inel TR-123-52(3cys) [PAGE 237] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan] [PAGE 238] (Conf) Des Verges, Dunham Sanborn, Request for Information about ra Counter Intelligence Division ser a? 1952 Director of Special Investigations, The IG \ Directorate of Intelligence, Dcs/0 OIN-2A2 ; w/5 Sept 52 le Subject was the principal in the alleged sighting of an unidentified flying object in the vicinity of West Palm Beach, Florida on the nirht of 19 August 1952. A field investigation of e@ technical nature has been conducted by the Air Technical Intelligence Center, but no conclusive results have yet oe However, there are indications of a possible hoax, vis. the resul of the FBI lab analysis on Des Vergers' cap (ref your R&R te this office dtd SBPr 30 Aug 52) and the actions of Des Vergere subsequent to the alleged sighting. 2e A check of stbject's Marine Corps persommel records has revealed that he was given a bad conduct discharge 1 November 19); following his conviction by ¢ a civil cout in Florida for violation of National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. He was sentenced to 2% in the Federal Reformatery at Chillicothe, Chio (Reformateory Nos 23 )}e His Marine Corps medical records were negative as regards psychiatric indications or treatment. 3e Tt has alse been learned, from a source whose reliability carmot be judged, that subject may have been confined at one time to a mental institution in the state of New York. le Tt is therefore requested that the following information be obtained: Qe Any records of psycho-neurotic examination and/or treatment while confined to the Federal Reformatory at Chillicothe, Ohio. De Evidence that he was at one time confined to a mental institution in the state of New York. JOHN G.. ERIKSEN Colonel, USAF Assistant Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence [PAGE 239] Wrtn 2 Sept 52 "Flying Saucers" : 3 St Office of Public Information, OSD Press Branch, Air Force Desk “ Deputy Director for Collection and Dissemination AFOIN-1/Col Cock/sr/56548 Directorate of Intelligence ; General Atkerman does not concur in the recommendation contained in paragraph 4, Comment 1, and accordingly has disapproved it. / BUGENE G. COOK Colonel, USAF Chiat lanagement Group ‘or Colleetion liigence y No M/R required AFOIN-1 Col Cook Cyt | u/inig [PAGE 240] ———___(iftn AFOIN-1A1/Maj Harlow/71067/ht/26 Aug 52) CURITY INFORMATION Rewrtn 29 Aug 52 (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting Assistant Chief of Staff Dept of the Air Force 2- SEP 19 G-2, Department of the Army Hq, USAF Col Gook/56548: Washington 25, D. C. AFOIN 1. Attached for your information and action considered appropriate is a copy of Air Force Letter Number 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 which expresses the Air Force in- terest in unidentified flying objects and provides for a reporting procedure. 2. To assist the Air Force in collecting information on this subject, it would © appreciated if such data as may cane to the attention of Amy personnel on unident- ied flying objects could be reported to the Air Force rapidly and substantially as ~GutLlined in paragraph Sc and Ge of attached letter. 3. Contents of attachment may be used in any manner you desire for the issuance of instructions on the reporting of unidentified flying objects. 4. The instructions in this commmication supersede those contained in AFOIN Letter dated 15 September 1950, subject, Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft, with one inclosure. FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF; eit) PREVIOUS COORDINATION VALID [PAGE 241] 7 ' eee AFOIN-1A1/Maj Harlow/ Wrtn 26 Aug SEGURITY INFORMATION gO ae (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting Staff, Dept of the Air Force the Army Hq, USAF, AFOIN Maj Harlow/71067 1. Attached for information and action considered appropriate, is a copy of Air Force Letter Numbeh 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 which expresses the Air Force interest in unidentified flying objects and provides for a reporting procedure. 2. To assist the Air Forde in collecting information on this subject, it would be appreciated if such data as come to the attention of Army persomel on unident- flying objects could be to the Air Force rapidly and substantially as in peragraph Sc and Se of letter. 3. Contents of attachment may be\used. in any manner you desire for the issuance of instructions on the reporting of widentified flying objects. \ \ 4. The previous commmication from the Air Force on this subject is hereby rescinded: Letter AFOIN, Subject: “Reporting ‘of Information on Unconventional Aircraft," Gated 18 September 1950, with one inclosure. eG \ ae FOR THE CHIEF OF STAY: Sh wos FILE COPY — DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE ee) ACOTHIGVILD SECURITY INFORMATION [PAGE 242] SBA UWIOJ n° OTPRVUUOCT [PAGE 243] AFOIN-1A1/Maj Harlow/71067/nht/26 Aug 52 Rewrtn AFOIN-1/Col Cook/sr/56548/29 Aug 52 MEMORANDUM FOR; THE DIRECTOR OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE SUBJECT; (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting 1. Attached for your information and action considered appro- priate is a copy of Air Force Letter Mumber 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 which expresses the Air Force interest in unidentified flying objects and provides for a reporting procedure. 2. To assist the Air Force in collecting information on this subject, it would be appreciated if such data as may come to the attention of Naval personnel on unidentified flying objects could be reported to the Air Force rapidly and substantially as outlined in paragraph 8c and Se of attached letter. 3. Contents of attachment may be used in any manner you desire for the issuance of instructions on the reporting of unidentified flying objects. he The instructions in this commmication supersede those con- tained in AFOIN Letter dated 18 September 1950, subject, Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft, with one inclosure > —_ FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF: AFL 200-5 1 Incl (frais ) Directorate PREVIOUS COORDINATION VALID [PAGE 244] i/ mill 1/Maj Harlow/71067 /ht SECURITY INI ORMATION Wrtn 26 Aug 52 THE DIRECTOR OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE (Unclassified) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting 1. Attached for your information and action considered appropriate, is a copy of Air Force Letter Number 200-5, dated 29 April 1952 which expresses the Air Force interest in unidentified flying objects and prov- ides for a reporting procedure. 2. To essist the Force in collecting information on this subject, it would be 2 dated if such data as may come to the attention oF any mereaperier Tegal eer years rece Rs tos Byes age amy Phe the Air Force rapidly and substentially as outlined in paragreph S« and Se of attached letter. : 3- the issuance of instructions on the objects. is hereby rescinded: Letter AFOIN, Subject: om Unconventional Aireraft." dated 18 FOR THE CHIEF OF STAI: ik. SECURITY INFORMATION Th PILE COPY — DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE [PAGE 245] RESTRICTED Srcunity ihronmarion COVER SHEET SUSPENSE ORIGIN OF BASIC DATE ee SUBJECT ASSIGNED BY (Unel) Unidentified Flying Objects ROUTING Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT" column to denote review of completed action. (X-for action: -for coordination) IN OFFICE IN OFFICE | QUT IN OFFICE OUT IN OFFICE OUT AFOIN OIN.1 Jt OIN-2 OIN-3 3) xX OIN-x JOA R 2) |oin-1x OIN- 2x OIN- 3X 1) OIN- xt OTN-1A OIN-X2 iN- iAl CABLES FILE SR NAVAL OFF DISPATCH ¥9//2- — . fF SR ARMY OFF TO: DATE FROM: COMMENT NUMBER AFOTN-1A1 1 COMMENTS (Use reverse, if necessary) Ma, 3 Harlow/7 S/ - T + * nr 5 “ - A attr ‘ Re, = ee Pe /F to Department of the Army G-2, Memorandum ‘ 1 accompanying M/R for coordination. .% i Naval Intelligence wit F ‘T U. ROSWURM Major, USAF Executive, Collection Control Branch Collection Division Directorate of Intelligence ———— SECURITY. INFORMATION AF HO os ae s2 0-86 — Previous EDITIONS OF THIS FORM ARE OBSOLETE. [PAGE 246] ~Q q ok ds nN (Unclassified) Material for Project Blue Book Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF = AFOIN-2A2 ‘Mar birnet /emb/71016 Wright-Patterson AFB 1. The inclosed letters are for your information, appropriate action and retention. 2. Bach of these letters has been reviewed by this office for possible “~e application to the project. Replies have been prepared expressing US\f appreciation. \ ¢& 3. It will be noted that the basic theme of ionization is present in varying degrees in all these letters, and they are therefore somewhat similar to letters received from Prof. Weber and Mr. Hollywood and forwarded to you by separate DF. A ca 1000 NioOAV q WANES P. BECKET 7 Incis:‘ w/orig DF only) S/ ai LAM 1. Ltr fr Mr A.G. Manke 2. Ltr fr Mr G. Vondrasek Chief» I . ; ; . - Ltr fr Mr J.0. Lut 6 Henn Ree ee. ee 5% Ltr fr Mr G.F Somat . Sat | eae wy Si Scat for Estimates 5, Lir frlir J. Seott wat Sere 6. Ltr fr Mr W.E. Delano 7. Ltr fr Mr H.H. Sloss wT, x NOTLVNT AdOO [PAGE 247] ewattTo ORMA24 SECURITY INF (Unclassified) Correspondence Concerning "Flying Saucers" Counter Intelligence Div., Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General SEP -2 1952 3 Deputy Director for Estimates Maj Fournet/ej/71016 Directorate of Intelligence, Dcs/o AFOIN-2A2 i. Inclosure 1 is forwarded for possible investigative action. Since Mr. Springer gives no address, it is impossible to correspond with him and ask for additional information. Therefore, it is requested that steps be taken to ei: Springer located and questioned in order to determine (a) the reliability vf the information in Inclosure 1, (b) the credibility of his informer, one Samel P. Jones, and (c) any additional information which may have a relation to the intelligence investigation and analysis of "flying saucers", If Mr. Springer's claims in his last paragraph have any foundation whatsoever, it could have an important bearing on the project. 2. Inclosure 2 is forwarded for your information and any action considered appropriate. The clipping referred to was not recieved. 2 ° ° f ies) ctr j- °o 5 Q Ltr fr H.D. Springer J Ramee WILLTAM W.. WILCOX yp roe reene 8 = July 52 Colonel, USAF ee ara Chief, Policy anda Management Group not Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Directorate of Intelligence ; a . ha Le AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A4 AFOIN-2 Col TAl. Wolfe _—__ [PAGE 248] MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD PROBLEM 1. To prepare R& to OSI. FACTS AND DISCUSSION 2. In a personal letter to General Samford, Mr. H. D. Springer conveys information concerning the activities of one Samuel P. Jones who has professed complete knowledge of the "flying saucers". According to Mr. Springer, this Mr. Jones predicted the recent appearance of unidentified objects over Washington, D.C. and vicinity some time before it occurred. It is desired to have Mr. Springer contacted to determine certain information bearing on Project Blue Book. 3. Another letter of anenymous origin intimates that there is some unusual activity on a movie set in California. It is desired to refer this letter to OSI for any action they consider warranted. 4. The R&R will accomplish the referrals mentioned above. 5. Subject matter will not be included in the Daily Staff Digest. ACTION RECOMMENDED 6. Approval, signature and forwarding of attached R&k. COORDINATION Col I. W. Wolfe, AFOIN-2A2, Ext. 75990 G Col W. A. Adams, AFOIN-2A, Ext. 71564 Col J. J. Morrow, AFOIN-2, Ext. 71110 yw [PAGE 249] July 31, 1952 Major General John Sanford War Department Washington, D.C. Sir: General Sanford everybody is taling about the flying saucers I dontt know how I ever got enough nerve to write you but I think it is my turn now to put in my nickels worth. As one serviceman to another I think I can talk frank with you. I think I know the man who is responsible for the flying saucers, it is a long story but I will try to make it as brief as possible. In 1929 at an inventor's meeting in Long Beach in the Rainbow Pier I met a man who called himself, at that time, Sanmel P. Jones he had a motor that everyone thought was a fake. He would explain it to you but no one would believe him but me. So as a dumb cluck I tried to give the man a helping hand, he said that this motor could be made in any size or horsepower, could be put in ships, locomotives, cars and airplanes. At that time I knew a doctor in Long Beach who had a clinic and a yacht, I took this Jones to this dottor thinking that this doctor might finance him for a motor for his yacht. After the doctor talked to the man awhile, the doctor didn't beieve him, thouglt he was nuts, so then I forgot all about this man Jones until World War II. I met this same man in the South Pacific and he was a Skipper in the Army Transport Service. Then after seeing him again and knowing the position he held I took it for granted that he must be pretty smarf not nuts. I became very friendly with this man we chummed together for a coule of years in the South Pacifica and every onee in awhile he would tak about his invention. I asked him if this invention was so good why is it that the Government wouldn't take it. This is what he told me, that he had tried to get the Government to take it and they laughed at him and he finally got an interview with President Roosevelt and the President told him that at that time he also had an idea before Congress that if it didn't work out they would all go to the insane asylum. He also told him that his idean was a thousand years ahead of time. Later inl1947 I got a letter from this Jones asking me to come to him, which I did, in Havre, Montana he had a plane that I would call built with this motor, this was the most damnable looking plane I have ever seen. It was made like a saucer, about 17 feet in diameter and it would fly through the air with a control made from the base of a telephone. This I saw with my own eyes. He said that it would fly so fast through the air that the air would melt, and I asked him "how fast will it go™, he said actually he didn't know but would figure it made a speed of 3 to 4000 miles per hour. [PAGE 250] Major Gengzal John Sanford July 31, 1952 Page 2 Again, I asked him why he didntt do something about it and he said it was impossible. I also, asked him why he didn't patent this machine and he gave me ammy reasons, th&t each and every part about the machine had already been invented and it would take a millionaire to procure the patent rights to this invention. I also asked him wasn't he afraid that someone would steal it from him and he told me that the public was funny that they couldn't see no further than the nose on their face and that if you had a secret that you wanted to keep to tell everybody and nobody would believe you. About three months later I received a letter from this man telling me that he was ready to make a test, a few days later was the first time I heard about the flying saucers. Since that time I have received many letters from this man Jones. About three weeks ago I received a letter from him again telling me that over Baltimore, Washington, Alexander Virginia, etc., that he was going to let the whole world know that his invention was possible. Then I went to the American Broadcast Company, a couple of newspapers and tried to tell them this story. They wouldn't even listen to me and it has happened again. If this man Jones is not the inventor of the flying saucer how is it that he knows two or three weeks ahead of time when they are going to fly? I think that if you will find this man Jones, I know you will get this fantastic story straightened out. His address I do not know but he writes me to my box in Detroit, Michigan and I receive a getter maybe two or three weeks later. When I saw the plane or whatever you want to call it, in the air, it would go so fast you would hardly see it. It was round like a saucer, had a tail like a plane, and when it would sway (as I would say) in the air sometimes it would look like a pencil, sometimes like a egg, and again it would look like a balloon so you take it from here. Use your gm judgment, you have my permission to do anything you want with this letter. My name is H. D. Springer, I have no permanaht address but I live in Detroit, I am going back east tonight at 9 o'clock P.N. Sincerely yours, H. D. SPRINGER [PAGE 251] MAJOR GENERAL JOHN A SAMFORD INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR US AIRFORCE WASHNSGTON D C DEAR SIRS: I AM ENCLOSING A NEWSPAPER CLIPPING APROPO TO MY LETTER. YOUR SO CALLED FLYING SAUCERS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED IN NUMBERS CLOSE TO PEBBLE BEACH CAL. GOLF COURSE. THIS INFORMATION I RECEIVED FROM AS STAR MEMBER OF PAT AND MIKE MOVIE CAST ON WHICH GLKF COURSE THE MOVIE IS IN PRODUCTION. MY INFORMANT WAS ALARMED ABOUT THIS PHENOMINA AS ON CLOSER BOOK THEY RESEMBLE MIDGIT ATOM BOMBS WITH THEIR FAMILIAR UMBRELLA FORMA TION. I ALSO LEARNED THIS BIT OF INFORMATION. ONE OF THE WARNER BROS. SOLD STOCK TO SOMEONE LATER IDENTIFIED AS A CONVICT. HE SAID QUOTE "I DIDN*T KNOW WHO I WAS SELLING TO." THIS MR WARNER WAS ALSO THERE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THERE ARE THIRTY ESCAPED CONVICTS OCCUPYING HOUSES SURROUNDING THIS GOLF COURSE. A MACHINE GUN IS MOUNTED TO STRA TEGICALLY GUARD BATE. OBVIOUSLY ONE OF YOUR ATOM BOMB CRIMINALS IS ON THE LOOSE. THESE PEOPLE FEAR THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE THIS MOVIE LOCATION AND ARE ALL SECRETLY WORRIED. I WAS GIVEN THE IMPRESSION THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THESE CONVICTS IS CRIMINALLY INSANE. YOU MAY NOT KNOW THAT IT TAKE S SOMETIMES AS LONG A SOUR YEARS TO COMPLETE A PICTURE IN ORDER TO GET ENOUC!: TO DISTRIB UTE ALL OVER THE WORLD. I WAS TOLD TO NOTIFY THE POLICE, I THINK IT WILL TAKE SOMETHING BIGGER THAN POLICE ACTION TO SOLVE THIS. [PAGE 252] (Restetete=) Unidentified object which fell in water off Okinawa, Nov 50 Chief, Air Technical Dept of the Air Force Intelligence Center Hq USAF -AFOIN-2a2 Maj Fournet/fh/ Wright-Patterson AFB 71016 Ohio 1. Reference recent report of interview with T/Sgt Emery Gui of WADC re- garding above subject, an attempt has been made to determine the feasibility of requesting an investigation by the militery authorities on Okinawa. A hydro- graphic chart of the area (Incl. 1) was obtained in order to study the soundings. r, & question arose over the exact location. On the aeronautical chart Ou... 2), Sgt Guzi indicated the location at the northermost point of the island (Hedo-misaki or Hedo Saki), but on checking his sketch against Inclosure 1, it appears more probable that the location was actually Oku since there is a lagoon there about 1 mile wide and a native village at the southern edge of the lagoon, which seems to check with his sketch. 2. Request Sgt Guzi be reinterrogated, using Inclosure 1, to determine the most probable location in question. In addition an attempt should be made to pin- point the exact location at which object entered water. 3- If it transpires that the lagoon at Oku is the proper location, it will probably be feasible to investigate since the water is very shallow. Should it be at Hedo Saki, however, the depth of the water will probably prohibit an inves- tigation. > | fo} se 4, Request return of Inclosures 1 and 2 with reply. cd BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF : Dawe Ont UAE TLLIAM W. WILCOX 2 Incls: (w/orig only) Colonel, USAF 1. Hydro cht Okinawa Chief, Policy and Management Group 2. Aero cht Okinawa Office, Deputy Director for Estimates Pirectorate of Intelligence AD uotzeutpsz00o M/R is attached COORDINATION: [PAGE 253] [no legible text — blank or heavily redacted scan]