Project Blue Book Correspondence File, 1955, Alabama Meteorite Seizure and Public UFO Inquiries
Prepared summary.
In January 1955, Lt. Col. Joseph A. Bloomer of the Air Force Directorate of Intelligence responded to letters from Senator Sparkman, private citizens, and foreign correspondents regarding the Unidentified Flying Object Program. The correspondence addresses the "seizure" of a meteorite that fell through the roof of Mrs. Hewlett Hodges' home in Sylacauga, Alabama, in November 1954, which Air Force officers retrieved, flew to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and determined to be a meteorite before returning it to Mrs. Hodges' attorney on 9 December 1954.
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# CONFIDENTIAL
INT 2-2-7 UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (UFO)
DECLASSIFIED
Authority:
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[x] x Wilson, Robt. D.
[x] x Meteorite Mr.
3 January 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR MATERIEL AND OPERATIONS BRANCH, SAFTL
ATTN: Mr. Robert D. Wilson
# CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
## SUBJECT: Alabama Meteorite
In connection with the attached letter to Senator Sparkman concerning the "seizure" of the Alabama meteorite, the following is offered as a basis for reply:
The Air Force feels a very definite obligation to identify and analyze things that happen in the air that have in them a menace to the United States and, because of that feeling and in pursuit of that interest, the Air Force established an activity known as the Unidentified Flying Object Program.
In connection with reports of an unidentified flying object which fell from the sky at Sylacauga, Alabama, the Air Force authorities at Maxwell Air Force Base sent two officers to investigate. The investigating officers talked with the Mayor and the Chief of Police of Sylacauga, Alabama, and the object which had fallen from the sky through the roof of Mrs. Hodges' home vas turned over to them by these two public officials for further examina- tion. It was flown to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, and there determined to be a meteorite by competent technical officials. Subsequent to that it was returned to Mrs. Hodges through the inter- mediary efforts of SAFLL.
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SAFLL-1/Mr Wilson/kba/71304/4 Jan 55
SAFLL 24547-KM
[x] <signature>
[x] <signature>
5 JAN 1955
Dear Mr. Davidson:
You recently requested a copy of a press release concerning the meteorite which I returned to the attorney for Mrs. Hewlett lodges on 9 December 1954 in the office of Congressman Roberts of Alabama.
There was no press release issued by the Air Fores concerning this matter. For your information I am setting forth the basic facts concerning the Air Force's interest in this meteorite. In line with the responsibility of air defense of the nation, the Air Force feels a very definite obligation to identify and analyze things which happen in the air and which may indicate a menace to the United States. Air Force has established an activity known as the Unidentified Flying Object Program to pursue that interest.
# CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
## SUBJECT: Alabama Meteorite (cont.)
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<signature> <signature>
5 JAN 1955
Dear Senator Sparkman:
I refer to your recent expression of interest in behalf of Mr. Paul W. Mathews concerning Air Force interest in the meteorite which struck in Sylacauga, Alabama, during November 1954.
In line with the responsibility of air defense of the nation, the Air Force feels a very definite obligation to identify and analyse things which happen in the air and which may indicate a monace to the United States. The Air Force has established an activity known as the Unidentified Flying Object Program to pursue that interest. Ab the time of the reports that an unidentified flying object fell from the sky at Sylacauga, Alabama, two Air Force officers from Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama, were sent to investigate.
# CONFIDENTIAL (cont.)
## SUBJECT: Alabama Meteorite (cont.)
The investigating officers talked with the Mayor and the Chief of Police of Sylacauga, Alabama, and the object which had fallen from the sky was turned over to them by these two public officials for further examination. It was flown to the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, and competent technical officials there determined it to be a meteorite. The Air Force then took immediate steps to have the meteorite returned to the attorney for Mrs. Hewlett Hodges of Sylacauga, Alabama, upon whose home the meteorite fell.
I trust that this information will serve to indicate that the Air Force has no desire to encroach upon the lives of private citizens but acts only in the defense of the United States.
MR: Case in L&L & M&O 27 Dec w/susp 11 Jan. Ackl by phone 27 Dec & fwded to AFOIN f/info f/reply w/susp 5 Jan. Final ltr prep & fwded 4 Jan based on memo f/L&L fm AFOIN dtd 3 Jan /s/L/Col Bloomer. Similar ltr also prep & fwded 4 Jan to Mr Davidson (SAFLL 24547-KM)
Sincerely yours,
<signature>
JOE W. KELLY
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COVER SHEET
SUSPENSE
ORIGIN OF BASIC: SAFL1-1
DATE: <empty>
ASSIGNED BY: <empty>
DATE: 5 Jan 55
TYPE: (ccy)Pers Ltr to Senator Sparkman
NUMBER: <empty>
SUBJECT: Alabama Meteorite
APOIN No.: 54-3266
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TO: 1N-X282 (Fire Wire OFS)
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COMMENTS(Use reverse, if necessary)
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FORM
AFHQ 15 JUL 54 0-86
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Mr. Edward Sohibler
Eiusiedler Street 199
Horgen
Switzerland
Dear Mr. Schibler:
Thank you for your recent letter concerning flying objects.
We certainly appreciate your interest in the flying object program and have noted that you may have a plan for the development of one. The Air Force has an active program in this field and welcomes all information and ideas submitted. Any information you care to send us will be turned over to our analysts for evaluation.
Thank you again for your interest in this program.
Sincerely,
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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## ROUTING (cont.)
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10 JAN 1955
Mr. E. Wallaby
P. O. Box 70
Cleveland
Transvaal, South Africa
Dear Mr. Wallaby:
Thank you for your recent letter in which you stated you are interested in the unidentified flying object program.
The Air Force has an active program in this field and welcomes all information submitted. Any information you care to send us will be turned over to our analysts for evaluation.
For your convenience I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentifed Flying Object Program" which I hope you will find interesting.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter.
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
Sincerely,
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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Raegh D.N.
10 JAN 1955
Mr. Ralph Desiderio
306 Paladino Avenue
New York 35, New York
Dear Mr. Desiderio:
In response to your recent request for information concerning flying objects, I am inclosing a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which I hope you will find interesting.
Thank you very much for your interest in this field and in the Air Force.
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
Sincerely,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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R. Desiderio
306 Paladino Ave
N. Y. 35 N. Y.
N.Y. 12.2.21
DEC 22
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Dear Sir,
Please send me any fre
information on " Flying Sarcus ۱۱
for my school report. Thank you
Ralph Desideris пере
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Mr. Ramon Guthrie
Norwich, Vermont
Dear Mr. Guthrie:
Thank you for your letter of December 14 in which you reported your observation of a flying object.
The Air Force has an active program in this field and any information you care to submit will be turned over to our analysts for evaluation.
I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which I hope you will find interesting.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter.
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
Sincerely,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Stamp:
- Mark: "OUT" with an upward-pointing arrow
- Date: 11 JAN 1955
- Text: DIRINT HO USAF
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AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
OHIO
10 JAN 1955
# MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, AFOIN-X POLICY AND MANAGEMENT GROUP
SUBJECT: (U) Unidentified Flying Objects
Inclosed for your information is copy of reply to Mr. James D. Gullett, Honolulu 14, Hawaii, concerning action taken in regard to his letter of 2 December 1954 and file concerning Major Keyhoe's book, addressed to Colonel Bloomer.
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fm ATIC
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R. C. SCHUM
CWO, USAF
Asst. Adj.
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√x Krauss, Harry Mr.
D.
Mr. Harry D. Krauss
202 Brookside Avenue
Brack-Ex
Wilmington, Deleware
Dear Mr. Krauss:
Your recent letter addressed to the Secretary of Defense has been referred to the Air Force for reply.
The Air Force appreciates your interest in Flying Objects and has noted that you may have a plan for the development or construction of one. The Air Force has an active program in this field and welcomes all information and ideas submitted. Any information you may care to send us will be turned over to our analysts for evaluation.
Sincerely,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOCMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
JOSEPH A. BLOCMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Stamp details:
- **Status:** OUT
- **Date:** JAN 1955
- **Abbreviation:** BIRINT HQ USAF
- **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers 01 through 12, indicating a circular timeline or tracking system.
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# MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, AFOIN-X POLICY AND MANAGEMENT GROUP (cont.)
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Jx Hansen, Kenneth Mr.
Mr. Kenneth Hansen
129-02 94 Avenue
Richmond Hill 19
Long Island, New York
Dear Kenneth:
Thank you very much for your recent letter expressing your interest in Unidentified Flying Objects.
As you are aware, the U. S. Air Force has had a major active program in this field for the past several years. I am inclosing for your convenience a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts the Air Force has estab- lished in this field. I believe you will find the attached phamphlet interesting and informative.
Your interest in the Air Force is greatly appreciated.
1 Inol
UFOB Summary
Sincerely,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. ELOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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129-02 94 Ave.
Richmond Hill 19
L.I. N.Y.
January 4, 1955
U.S. Air Force
Project Bluebook
(Flying Saucers)
# MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE, AFOIN-X POLICY AND MANAGEMENT GROUP (cont.)
## Dear Sirs:
My name is Kenneth Hansen. I am a student at Richmond Hill High School in the borough of Queens, L.I. N.Y. I am in my third term and have Public Speak- ing as a major subject. As a part of the final mark we were all asked to give a speech to convince. I decided that myself and two other boys would try to convince the class that Flying Saucers are real and that they are interplanet- ary. We thought this would be easy. But we soon found out that at least three quarters of the class did not believe us. Two very smart students in this class have already seen a U.F.O. Our speeches must have been good since my mark was 99, the two other boys marks were 97, and 90. We asked those who did not be- lieve us what proof we could give them. They said they wanted tangible proof. We showed them pictures of U.F.O.s that George Adamski took at Palomar Observat- ory.
I would like to know if you have any information that is in leaflet form that I could buyer Also if you have any slide pictures I could by that we a of some use to show to the class. If you have any information concerning
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these Flying Saucers I would very much like to hear from you. I am very interest- ed in the reports of these many U.F.O. sightings.
If you would write, a letter. to me even if you do not have any infor- mation I would like to read the letter to the class to show them that the Air Force ist taking a Interest in these Flying Saucers. Thank you.
Yours truly,
Kenneth Hansen
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x Frank, Mike
Mr. Mike Frank
2611 Marcia Boulevard
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Dear Mr. Frank:
In response to your letter I am enclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program."
There is no charge for flying object information. thirty cents 30% you sent us is enclosed herewith.
Thank you for your interest in the Air Force.
2 Incls
1.
- UFOB Summary
2. Thirty cents 30g
Sincerely,
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
**Key Information:**
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SAFLL 00845-KM
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R 5 JAN 1965
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Your recent letter to The President of the United States concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
For your convenience I am attaching a copy of the "Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program." This summary compiles the facts which have been proven in our investigations to date.
Sincerely yours,
JOB W. KRLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
COORD
COMEBACK
AFOIN
SAFIS
AF Press Desk
SAFLI-1
Stayback
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* **REC'D**
* **18 JAN 1955**
* **DIR/INT**
* **HD USAF**
* A handwritten initial "CL"
* Numbers around the perimeter, resembling a clock face.
86116 MIN
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Int 2-2-7
Mr. Bill Wilson
Box 1471
Palacios, Texas
Dear Mr. Wilson:
Your recent request for information concerning unidentified flying objects has been received by the Air Force.
Attached you will find a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which I hope you will find interesting.
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
Sincerely,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAP
Directorate of Intelligence
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18 January 1955
Howard Sockel
3321 W. Grenshaw Street
Chicago 24, Illinois
Dear Howard:
Your recent letter addressed to the Secretary of the Air Force has been referred to this office for reply.
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Air Force has had a major active program in the field of uniden- tified flying objects for the past several years. Far from withholding information from the public on this particular program, it is rather our policy to distribute to the press and radio and other news media periodic revisions of progress made.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program, which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program in this area.
Thank you for your interest in the Air Force.
Sincerely,
SIGNED
1 Incl
"USAF Summary"
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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H-385
12/31/54
3321 W. Greshaw Str.
Chicago 24, Ill.
c/s
DRET/REPLY
My dear, Mr. Sec. of the Air Force:
I am addressing this letter to you because I have good reason to believe that you above all would know about such things. In the past five years I have become extremely in- terested in flying saucers and anything to do with them.
I am in my last year of high school and have been won- dering about what kind of a course in college that might prepare me for a future hope of investigating these objects.
Although your department has said that there is no such thing as a U. F. O. and since there is no such thing as a UFO there is no need to investigate them I would like your honest opinion of what I should do about my fascination for these saucers and my hope of being fit to examine any- thing to do with them.
Since many of the worlds most famous "scientists are now working on these saucers and so many have voiced their opinion on them, I do not thing that I am out of place in writing to you about them.
I would appreciate a reply from you personally.
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# INCOMING 0465
JAN 6 13.39 '55
VICE CHIEF OF STAFF
EXEC SERV DIV
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If war was ever to break out and it could at any moment or time, and if Russia would let out that they control the saucers, you would most certainly have to tell the American people the truth to prevent total havoc.
But on the other hand if you would slowly let infomation leak out about these saucers and thus prepare the people for the final truth, I know that nothing bad could come of it. In this age the American people could *** stand anything, event the fact that we are being visited by
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OFFICE SECRETARY OF
THE AIR FORCE
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SAFLL 01361-KM
<signature>
Honorable
24 JAN 1955
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## Dear Mr. Denton: (cont.)
* **REC'D** (likely abbreviation for "Received")
* **25 JAN 1955** (Date of receipt)
* **DIR/INT** (Likely abbreviation for "Directorate/Intelligence" or similar)
* **HD USAF** (Likely abbreviation for "Headquarters, United States Air Force")
* A signature or initial "CL"
* A clock-like face with numbers 1 through 12, possibly indicating a time stamp, though no specific time is marked.
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## Dear Mr. Denton: (cont.)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
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Mr.,
IN REPLY REFER TO
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Ser 1545
24 January 1955
Mr. Donald E. Keyhoe
214 Kent Road
Alexandria, Virginia
Dear Mr. Keyhoe:
This will acknowledge your letter of 2 December 1954, in which you requested information about unidentified flying objects.
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## Dear Mr. Denton: (cont.)
Many of the questions contained in your letter concern sighting reports by naval personnel. This Office does not receive such reports and is in no position to comment on matters related thereto. All reports of unidentified objects originating within the armed forces are sent directly to the cognizant group at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, since the Air Force is the responsible agency in this investi- gation. You are advised to refer to the Air Force all inquiries con- cerning such reports, regardless of their source.
Both the Army and the Navy are actively cooperating in the expeditious handling of sighting reports and assisting to the best of their abilities when requested by the responsible group within the Air Force. This Office maintains liaison with the Air Force in order to keep advised of the status of the investigation. According to the informa- tion received to date, there is insufficient data available to prove any single hypothesis regarding this peculiar phenomenon. There is no indication whatsoever that any danger may be involved.
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## Dear Mr. Denton: (cont.)
With reference to your question concerning a statement by Dr. Urner Liddel that was published in Look Magazine in 1951, it should be stated that the opinions expressed in that article were based on the information available to him at the time. There is no doubt that many unidentified objects noted during that period were high altitude research balloons. The Air Force is now informed of all such balloon operations under cognizance of the Navy.
One
For your further information the Office of Naval Research is currently interested in many applications of magnetics and magnetic materials, including basic factors affecting them. However, no work in the field of "magnetic power" as such, is under consideration as a possible means of propulsion for/guided missiles and/or space vehicles J822
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Your interest in contacting this Office relative to this matter is appreciated, and it is regretted that more information of the type requested is not available. It is suggested that you contact the cog- nisant military agencies for the answers to your other questions.
## Sincerely yours,
<b>L. D. COATES</b>
<b>Captain, USN</b>
Deputy and Assistant Chief of Naval Research
Copy to:
ONR Code 109
Director of Intelligence, U. S. Air Force
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214 Kent Road,
Alexandria, Va.,
Dec. 2, 1954
Chief, Office of Naval Research
Navy Department
Washington 25, D. C.
Dear Sir:
<u>Attention:</u> <u>Lt.Cdr.</u> <u>Frank</u> <u>Thomas,</u> <u>ONR.</u>
from various sources about the Navy's part in the investigation of should greatly appreciate official answers giving the Navy position Unidentified Flying Objects, and its opinions in certain cases. I in regard to the following items. In the past few months, I have received conflicting statements
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## Sincerely yours, (cont.)
- TRUE Magazine, Capt. Edward J. Ruppelt, USAER, states that photographic Officer Delbert C. Newhouse, July 2, 1952, In the May, 1954 issue of 1. The Tremonton, Utah motion picutres, taken by Navy Warrant my understanding. I have been led to believe, by informed sources, experts found the Navy's evaluation methods faulty. This is contrary to that the Navy analysis made these points:
A. They (the objects) appear to be a light source rather than reflected light. It is felt that if they were reflected light movements observed on the film. some blinking would have occurred as they passed through the flight
B. The size of the objects could not be determined as they appear merely as points of light, however they all seem to be of the same size.
C. The shape of the objects could not be determined for the same reason, but they appear circular.
D. The general color of the objects seems to be bluish- white, the other colors noted apparently being due to color aberration in the lens and to processing defects.
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The resolution power of the lens is insufficient to identify objects of such dimensions if in excess of five miles. If the distance is assumed to be fived miles and the movement perpendicular to the line of sight, the average velocity would be 653.5 mph; likewise, at 2 miles distance the average speed would be 326.75 mph, and at 7 miles, 980.25 mph.
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F. Generally, the movement of the individual object in flight appears to follow an ellipitical or circular pattern within the group.
G. It cannot be determined what the objects are. However, there are a few things which it is believed they are not:
1. Balloons with the telephoto lens used, weather balloons within five miles distance could have been identified. The speeds calculated for the objects if only 2 miles away of 326.75 mph is in excess of any wind blown balloons.
2. Aircraft within a five mile range an aircraft of 40 foot wing span could be identified clearly. At the time the photographs were taken, there was no group flying by aircraft capable of the assumed speeds, and certainly not capable of such maneuvers at those speeds.
3. Birds these objects appear to be a light source rather than reflecting light, but should they be only reflecting light no bird is sufficiently reflective to cause the film to react as strongly as it has done.
(This ends the material which, I understand, constitutes the main points of the official Navy analysis by the U. S. Navy Photo Interpretation Center, Washington, D. C.)
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3. I should like to know whether the July 23d (1954) Potomat River Naval Command directive on UFO reporting has been since revised, and if so I should like to have a copy of the revised directive. I understand, after a study of Air Force Regulation 200-2, August 12, 1954, that the PRNC directive was based on this Air Force Regulation, and that this Navy cooperation was at the request of the Defense Department. Is this correct? Also, I should like to know whether this directive, in the same or similar form, was issued in other Naval Districts, and to our Navy forces abroad.
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4. An AEC chemist, or a chemist formerly with AEC, named Leon Davidson, has written me his conviction that the so-called "Flying Saucers" are secret Navy devices. He refers to alleged Navy secret annual reports and references to round aeroforms and artificial meteors, some of which he states were at least partly developed in 1942. Several times, I have discussed these suggestions - not necessarily as from Davidson -- with Rear Admiral Calvin Bolster, USN, (now retired), and Rear Adm. Delmar Fahrney, USN, Ret, both of whom are Naval Academy classmates of mine. Both convinced me that there was absolutely no foundation for the claims such as Davidson has made. In addition, I am sure such devices would have made present jets obsolete; we would have used them in Korea perhaps toward the end of World War 2 -- and certainly would not now be in any serious danger from any other nation's conventional aircraft or conventional missiles. (We would, however, have violated the boundaries of practically every nation on earth, in tests and practice operations, if this were the true answer, since the "flying saucers" have appeared practically everywhere on the globe.) For all these reasons, I am absolutely convinced that the UFOs are not a secret device of this country. But I should like a direct answer on this point, unless it is inconsistent with national security. (I realize that the armed services may now be experimenting with devices that could be mistaken for the Unidentified Flying Objects seen in our skies, or for the smaller ones, but I am sure there is no foundation for believing that secret American devices explain the sightings of the past 10 years nor most of the present ones)
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5. On May 14, 1954, according to the Dallas Times and several radio commentators, Major Charles Scarborough, USMCR, reported sighting a group of 16 UFOs which he said they could describe only "as flying saucers." His quoted statement was reportedly confirmed by members of the Marine Corps jet flight which he was leading at the time. I should like to have any Navy material available in regard to this sighting, including the final conclusion.
6. I have been informed by various sources that UFOs were reported on the night of August 6-7, 1953, by one or more Navy pilots stationed at Barber's Point Naval Air Station, Hawaii. I should like to have any material available on this sighting.
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7. Finally, I should like to have a statement of the Navy's conclusions, if available, in regard to the probable motives for the UFO operations. In the Navy's opinion, does the accumulated informa- tion on "flying saucers" or what the Air Force now terms UFOB's, consti- tute grounds for believing there is any attendant danger?
8. According to a source I believe reliable, the Navy is now experimenting in the field of magnetic power, for propulsion of missiles and/or space vehicles. Since the Air Force publicly announced, some time ago, that it had contracted for research into all phases of mag- netics, it seems logical to believe the Navy is carrying on similar research. Will the Navy verify this?
I should welcome any additional information which you feel is appropriate, in regard to the Navy's position on Unidentified Flying Objects.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Donald E. Keyhoe
Major, U.S.Marine Corps, Ret.
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Ione.
25 January 1955
Mrs. Zelda Gross
1202 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Flordia
Dear Mrs. Gross:
Thank you for your letter of December 14 which described in detail your sighting of an unidentified flying object.
As you are possibly aware, the Air Force has had a major active program in this area over the past several years and your report has been turned over to our analysts for evaluation. The public is kept abreast of our activities in this field through the medium of periodically revised information releases to the press and other news media.
For your convenience I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which compiles all the latest facts estab- lished by the Air Force in this area.
Thank you for your interest in the Air Force.
1 Incl
UFOB Sum
Sincerely,
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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H. Ins.
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Mr. Ellsworth H. Augustus
1120 Hanna Building
Cleveland 15, Ohio
Dear Mr. Augustus:
Thank you for your letter of December 30 which describes in detail your sighting of an unidentified flying object.
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Air Force has had a major active program in this area over the past several years and your report has been turned over to our analysts for evaluation. The public in general is kept abreast of our activities in this field through the medium of periodically revised information releases to the press and other news media.
For your convenience I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which compiles all the latest facts estab- lished by the Air Force in this area,
Thank you for your interest in the Air Force.
Sincerely,
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Mr.
26 January 1955
Mr. Maurice J. Weiss
56 West Mount Eden Avenue
Bronx 52, New York
Dear Mr. Weiss:
In reply to your letter of 22 January, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which compiles the latest facts the Air Force has established in this field.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
1 Inol
UFOB Sum
Sincerely,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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56 W. Mt. Eden Avenue
Bronx 52, N.Y.
22 January, 1955
Air Technical Intelligence Command
Department or the Air Force
Washington 25, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I bave recently been engaged by "Main Events," an evening session ly newspaper at the City College, to do a series of articles on interplanetary flight, which shall shortly be published.
In one of my installments 1t shall be necessary for me to deal with the subject of "f'lyin.g saucers." In connection with this, I should desire to know if it would be at all possible for me to obtain some "• photographs (preferably 8" X 1011 glossy) oi' the supposed saucers or UFO's.
I shoulcl. a.lso be greatly appreciative of a fact sheet(s) 1n reference to some impo~tant sightings and the conclusions reached by the ATIC in ect1on w1th those sightings.
I wish to impress upon you that this installment {like the others) is in»ended merely as ,an attempt to reiterate the "facts" to my readers. However, I will express my opinions concerning this subject after con sideration or the evidence.
This particular installment will be published in early March. Thank you for your kind consideration and cooperation in this matter.
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MUIR, WALTER KEITH
INT 2-2-7
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FROM: AFOIN-1A1-16
TO: U. S. AIR ATTACHE, AMERICAN EMBASSY, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
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Dear Dr. Davidson:
I refer to your continued expression of intereat con- cerning the Sylacaugo, Alabama, meteorite. My letter to you of 5 January contains no information which cannot be made publie if you so desire. Although no official press release was made by the Air Force in this regard, zenbers of the press vore present at the time the meteorite was returned to its rightful owner in the office of Congresmian Zonneth A. Roberts.
With respect to your request for a copy of the Air Force press release on flying saucers, I an attaching a copy of the latest Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles the facts which have been proven in our investigations to date.
Sincerely yours,
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JOE W. KELLY
Major General, USAP
Director, Legislative Liaison
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Miss Lola Bergman
Star Route, Box 49
Nicolaus, California
Dear Miss Bergman:
In reply to your letter of January 19, requesting information concerning flying objects, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Infor- mation Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which I hope will be of interest to you.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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Star Rt. Box 49
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Jan. 19, 1955.
Air Force Research
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Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen-
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Dear John:
Your recent letter to The Fresident of the United States concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for
For your convenience I am attaching a copy of the Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles the facts which have been proven in our inves- tigations to date.
Sincerely yours,
Signed
JOE W. KELLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
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Master John Henderson
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Valovidson Leon Dr.
14 Soundview Ave.
White Plains, N.Y.
February 6, 1955
Maj. Gen. John A. Samford
Director of Intelligence
U.S.Air Force
Pentagon
Washington 25, D.C.
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Dear Gen. Samford:
I have received from Maj. Gen. Joe W. Kelly, Director of Legislative Liaison, U.S.A.F., a copy of the October, 1954, "U.S.Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program."
I would appreciate receiving answers to two questions con- cerning this "fact sheet". Your office is the only source for these answers, since the Air Technical Intelligence Center is "charged only with the investigation" and cannot give out results, while the Air Force Press Desk in the Office of Public Information can supply "only that information which is readily available" in that office.
[1] The fact sheet, at the bottom of page 2, states that one of the explanations of known types of visual sightings is:
"6. Brilliant flashing lights that sometimes appear red and white in color have been reported by observers. This type has been traced to a new lighting system of commercial air- lines and military aircraft...."
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## [2] The fact sheet, at the bottom of page 3, states:
"The Air Force would like to state that no evidence has been received which would tend to indicate that the United States is being observed by machines from outer space or a foreign government."
In sharp contrast to this, the Air Force press release of August 1952, based on the minutes of your press conference at the Pentagon on July 29, 1952, stated:
"The Air Force has stated in the past, and reaffirms at the present time, that these unidentified aerial phenomena are not a secret weapon, missile, or aircraft, developed by the United States. None of the three military departments nor any other agency in the government is conducting experiments, classified or otherwise, with flying objects which could be a basis for the reported phenomena. As far as is known there is nothing in them that is associated with material or vehicles that are directed against the United States, from another country or from other planets."
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## [2] The fact sheet, at the bottom of page 3, states: (cont.)
My question to you now is:
What is the present official position of the U.S. Air Force on the question of whether or not "flying saucers" are, and have been in many of the important cases, merely secret aircraft, missiles, and weapons, under development or operational use by the United States Government and its agencies?
It is obvious, from a comparison of the two Air Force statements quoted above on this page, that the Air Force no longer denies that flying saucers are American devices. I would like to get from you, if possible, an explicit statement to this effect, rather than relying on the implication contained in the omitted sentences.
(It is hardly necessary to remind you that the photograph on page 163 of OPNAV P-51-110, Oct.1, 1952, gives the direct lie to the Air Force press release of August 1952, quoted above. The blame for this prevarication attaches to the officer who wrote the press release, since you yourself very skilfully avoided any direct statements at that press conference. Your statement "We have nothing that has no mass and unlimited power!" is a classic which deserves preservation in the archives.)
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TEXAS
Jan. 19, 1955
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Dear Sir:
I am a regular Airmen going into Air Force
Intelligence. I must admit that the main reason
Or one of the main reasons I came into the Air
F ce was so I could go behind the scenes and
see the Utah Films.
I'm sure, sir, you have heard of the Utah films taken by Warrant Officer Delbert C. Newhouse at 11:10 A.M. on July 2, 1952 showing the air, Force that they had the proof that Elging Saucers, Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) were real. This proof, the Air Force had been waiting for since June 24, 1947 when Kenneth Arnold set off the "Flying Saucer " uproar.
Sar, I'm a of the United States, the citingen greatest country in the world, and I love my Country and the people in it and I beleive like most Americans in knowing we the facts.
I would like to see the film sir, because
going into Air Force Intelligend, I am most
interested in the Flying Objects which have 001
been observing our country for the part of years.
this Please help 1/48 me me in my request, sir, and
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help me to understand the problem better by knowing the facts
2 must tell you that major Keyhol is one
man who made up my mind conc concerning there
things. I think he is a great man.
I feel that I know enough about these things and would like to understand further the problem that faces the United States Air Force which is the greatest outfit in the world. Please help me in my request oir, I would appreciate it very much. weny
99. MW 60 01 18 NVP
thank you very much.
Sincerely yours,
A/3c Thomas A. Russell
AF 11281962
3759 Student Squadron
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
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A/3e Thomas A. Russell, AF 11281962
3759 Student Squadron
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
Dear Airman Russell:
Your letter to General Twining has been referred to this office for reply inasmuch as the Directorate of Intelligence has cognizance of the overall program in the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects.
As you are probably aware, the Air Force has had a major active program in this area over the past several years and the responsible agency within the Directorate of Intelligence for this work is, and has been, the Air Technical Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. The American public, through the various news media of newspapers, radio, and television, is kept abreast of our progress in this field by means of periodic summaries of progress made.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of the latest summary which compiles all of the facts available to the Air Force as a result of those investigations.
Very truly yours,
1. Incl
a/s
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of
AFOIN-X
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To: Director of Intelligence, U. S. Air Force
Subj: Unidentified flying objects; request for information concerning
1. Various technical personnel within this Office have an acute scientific interest in the results obtained in the current investi- gation of unidentified flying objects. For this reason it is requested that a briefing on this subject be arranged for the purpose of acquaint- ing these personnel with the data obtained from reliable reports of sightings classified as being of unknown cause.
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2. It is suggested that an informal question-and-answer type discussion be scheduled on some mutually convenient date during February in Room 1803, T-3 Building. Those in attendance, approximately 25 in number, will be limited to senior technical personnel from this Office and certain individuals from other cognizant naval activities in this area. All those attending will have clearance through secret and a definite need-to-know. Final arrangements can be made with LCDR F. L. Thomas (extension 62945) who is acting as Liaison Officer to the Air Force on this problem.
3. The cooperation of the Air Force in making such a briefing possible will be appreciated.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT
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OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH
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Dear Mr. Quiles:
Your recent letter to The President of the United States concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of the Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles the facts which have been proven in our inves- tigations to date.
Sincerely yours,
R. J. CLIZBE
Colonel, USAF
For and in the Absence
JOE W. KELLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
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AFOLN
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UFO Summary
Mr. Neil Colles
1526 Kensington Avenue
Best Lansing, Kichigan
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Mr. George Tumarkin
505 West End Avenue
New York 24, New York
Dear Mr. Tumarkins
In response to your letter of February 8, I should like to inform you that the United States Air Force has had a major active program in the area of investigation of unidentified flying objects for the past several years. This program was begun as a result of the responsibility of the Air Force to investigate completely all objects penetrating the airspace of the United States.
The general public is kept abreast of our activities in this field by means of perodic summaries of progress made. These summaries are also released to newspapers, radio, and other news media. For your convenience I am attaching a copy of the latest summary on this subject, which I believe you will find to be of interest.
Very truly yours,
1 Inol
UFOB Summ
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George Tumarkin
505 West End Avenue
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February 8, 1955.
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United States Air Force
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs?
I was profoundly shaken upon reading Major Keyhoe's, "Flying Saucers from Outer Space." A revelation to me, it amounted to an unofficial Air Force admission of the existence of these interplanetary objects. A February 6, Associated Press dispatch reported that a mysterious explosion of terrific force shook the west coast of New Zealand's South Island „Synonymously a cigar-shaped object emitting a dazzling light was sighted, travelling at a high speed as it disappeared into the horizon.
The world must be prepared both psychologically and materially in the event of any sudden maneuver by these hypothetical aliens. If we are under surveillance by flying saucers I hope that we are mature enough to reconcile ourselves to that reality.However it would be infinitely worse if we followed a policy of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.It would be suicidal to lull ourselves into a childish sense of security.
It is imperative that you express your candid and firm belief as to the nature of these, "Unidentified Flying Objects" to the public. MUCH hinges on your prompt action.
<b>Truly yours,</b>
<signature> <b>:Student</b>
P.S. Kindly answer my letter.Thank you.
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<signature>
Miss Laura H. Weiss
4930 Rubicam Avenue
Philadelphia 44, Pennsylvania
Dear Miss Weiss:
In reply to your letter of February 12, requesting information concerning unidentified flying objects, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts the Air Force has established in this field.
As you are probably aware the Air Force has an active program in this area and the public in general is kept abreast of our activities in this field through the medium of periodically revised information releases to the press and other news media.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
1 Incl
UFOB Summ
Sincerely,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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Novacek, hoc B. de
Mrs. Rose B. de Novacek
c/o General Motors Interamerica Corp.
Apartado 666
Caracas, Venezuela
South America
Dear Mrs. Novacek:
Thank you for forwarding to us your interesting letter of January 4 to the National Geographic Society.
As you may possibly be aware, the United States Air Force has had a major active program in the investigation and analysis of reports of unidentified flying objects for the past several years. Without further details, we are unable to comment on your observation, but for your conven- ience we are attaching a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force investigations in this area.
Very truly yours,
[page 64]
This account is correct,
If It's for the Good of
Marysville and Union County
WE'RE FOR ITI
Additionally, there are handwritten annotations:
"Int 2-2-
1 March 5"
Vol. 8, No. 42.
'Combining the Union County Journ
MARYSVILLE, OHIO
## 'Saucer' Experts Stumped
# Jerome Teachers, Students Watch
Strange Occurrence In The Sky
Local "flying saucer" scoffers were stumped today by the re- markable Friday afternoon exper- ience of two Union county teachers and at least 60 youngsters.
Their observation: A cigar-
shaped silver object traveling at
terrific speed that wafted a blanket
of "angel's hair" for a least three
miles.
The account of the incredible
phenomenon was told the Journal-
Tribune by Mrs. George Dittmar
of Marysville and Rodney Warrick
of Ra nd.
Mrs. Littmar is a teacher and Warrick the principal at Jerome Special school in the southeastern corner of Union county.
The term is the title of an arti-
cle on such phenomenons in the
November issue of "Pageant"-
magazine.
# Jerome Teachers, Students Watch
Strange Occurrence In The Sky (cont.)
Story told by the two reliable
teachers-without their previous
knowledge-closely parallels the
previous experiences of people in
at least three countries.
The Friday phenomenon was
first observed at the Jerome ele-
mentary school when youngsters
on the playground about 3:15 p.
m. called Warrick outside.
Warrick, ill at home today-with
a cold and presumably no after-
effects of his experience-said
when he first went outside the
cigar-shaped object was hanging
motionless.
"Then it took off quite rapidly,"
he said, "disappearing in a short
time." He said it traveled horizon-
tally.
Mrs. Dittmar, in the building when Warrick called her, said she went to the fire escape but the object (said by the children to be "blinding") had already disappear- ed.
# Jerome Teachers, Students Watch
Strange Occurrence In The Sky (cont.)
have been made in California, in France and in New Guinea in the past two years.
to the spun glass fluff used in de- corating Christmas trees.
However, neither teacher had
heard of the previous accounts of
what has been dubbed as "ang-
el's hair."
McNamara also reports that some of the substance has been captured on cloth and placed in a
jar for observance.
Similar experiences to that of the
Union county group, according to
the article, have been reported as
follows:
Written by Lt. Col. James C. Mc- Namara, the article gives accounts of several witnesses to the fall of the substance termed "angel's hair" because of its resemblance
In February of this year at Puente, Calif.; Nov. 1953 in San Fernando valley, Calif.; Oct. 1952 at Gaillac, France; August 1953 at Port Moresby, New Guinea. Each account tells of the webby
# Jerome Teachers, Students Watch
Strange Occurrence In The Sky (cont.)
In its wake was a trail of webs that Warrick and Mrs. Dittmar, driving home later, said were strung from one side to the other of wires along the road all the way to the Columbus road.
Warrick said part of the cobweb- like substance fell in long strands and part of it came down in balls almost like cotton. Trees, bushes and wires were covered.
Warrick said: "It looked to be
like asbestos and felt like asbes- tos."
Both Warrick and Mrs. Dittmar to catch two ends of a strand the related that when they were able long thread-"so tough", Warrick broken." said, "that it couldn't hardly be stuff could be pulled out into a
Within less than a minute after
being touched, however, the sub-
pear. stance would completely disap-
vapor likened sometimes to "brigh
whitish filaments like glass wool"
lacy ribbons," or "a stream of
white lacy substance."
And in each case, the substance
disintegrated with the touch o
human hands leaving no trace for
laboratory analysis.
There's been no, decision on its
origin-outer space, foreign craft
or governmental experiment?
Locally it will remain a matter of conjecture and a never-to-be forgotten experience for Mrs. Ditt |mar, Warrick and their students.
# Jerome Teachers, Students Watch
Strange Occurrence In The Sky (cont.)
Both teachers also concurred in fore disentegrating. stance would roll into a ball be- the report that when only one end of a strand was touched, the sub-
touched the substance their fin- gertips would turn green. report is that when anyone even Possibly the strangest part of the
hands. He said that they broke out into a cold sweat but that the without even using soap. Warrick, as an experiment, didn't wash his to rinse the green from her hands Mrs. Dittmar said she was able green color disappeared in a half hour or 45 minutes.
Warrick said today: "I have heard of anything like it. It was never seen anything like it or saw." the most unusual sight I ever
ened. The children-all 6th, 7th, He added that no one was fright- "quite a lark" he said. and 8th graders-considered it
by the fact that similar reports and the children is strengthened Experience of the two teachers
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
INT 2-2.7 X
LLM
X Depot of the Army
IN REPLY REFER TO
AGAO-CC 095 Kruvant,
Michael W. (23 Feb 55)
1 March 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF OF STAFF, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
SUBJECT: Flying Saucer
Forwarded as a matter of primary interest to your Department. The writer has been informed of this referral.
FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL:
<signature>
1 Incl
Ltr 23 Feb 55
<signature>
Adjutant General
OIN
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Key information:
- "REC'D"
- "4 MAR 1955"
- "DIR/INT"
- "HD USAF"
- Signature: "CL"
The outer ring of the stamp has markings that appear to represent hours or divisions of a clock face.
# ம
THE SIX PILLARS OF THE:
THE MIDDLE EAST PACT: THE SEARCH FOR A NEW REGIONAL ORDER.
JAMES PATTERSON: A MEMBER OF THE PACT'S SECURITY COUNCIL AND A FORMER SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
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RECEIVED & RECORUMichael W. Kruvant
ON 764 Scotland Road
South Orange, N.J.
39 PM '55
Lm ao
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FEB 14 39 PM 39
OFFICE
SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
February 23, •955.
War Department
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am compiling data on Flying Saucer sightings and cases for the purpose of writing a book explaining the facts behind the greatest mystery of our age. This book is mostly for the benefit of the teenage part of our population. I feel that the public should be prepared for anything to come, especially the younger part of our civilization. They are now maturing and to become the people that make up our world.
me. I would appreciate any assistance that you could offer
Trusting I will hear from you in the near future,
Respectfully,
<signature>
MICHAEL W. KRUVANT
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Key information:
* **Date:** 28 FEB 1955
* **Location/Identifier:** 22 TAGO
* **Status:** Rec'd
* **Outer markings:** Numbers 05 through 24, possibly indicating time or another sequential count. There are also some markings that look like 02, 03, 04.
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SAPLL-1/Mr Wilson/kba/71304/28 Feb 55
28914 SAPLL 04140-EM
2-2-55
martanciR myr
1 MAR 1955
Dear Mr. Martaneiks
Your resant letter to The Fresident of the United States concerning unidentified flying objects has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
For your convenience, I am inclosing the Air Force Summary of Events and Information Conceming the Unidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles the latest information proven in cur investigations to date.
COORD
COMEBACK
AF Pressic
Desk
CAFOIN
SAFLI 1
Stayback
Sincerely yours,
Signed
JOS W. KELLY
Hajor General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
Inclosure
UFO Summary
Mr. Alla Martaneik
324 Boonton Avenue
Boonton, New Jersey
MR: Case in L&L & MAO 28 Feb w/susp 14 Mar. No ackl necessary. Final ltr prep & fuded 28 Feb inclosing requested info.
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* **REC'D**
* **1 MAR 1955**
* **DIR/INT**
* **HD USAF**
* A signature or initials "**CL**"
* Numbers around the outer edge of the circle, seemingly indicating hours or a timeline (from 1 to 12, and then continuing with 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
1. Introduction
2. Methodology
3. Results
4. Discussion
5. Conclusion
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BERNARD M. BARUCH, JR.
8!54 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK 21, NEW YORK
March 11, 1955
Major General John A. Samford USAF
Director of Intelligence
Department of the Air Force
'Washington 25, D. c.
Dear General Samford:
1954, concerning reports on unidentified flying ob Thank you for your letter of December 8, jects ma.de to a.ttaches at our embassies.
I ha.ve transmitted to my friend, a Science Attache at one of our European embassies, your sug gestion tha.t such reports should be made available to our Air Attache in the count-ry concerned.
ing you. I hope to again have the pleesure or see
Sincerely,
<signature>
<signature>
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<signature> Mrs
15 March 1985
Mr. Glenn Reynolds
Box 818
Pecos, Texas
Dear Mr. Reynolds:
In reply to your letter of March 11, requesting infor- mation concerning unidentified flying objects, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts the Air Force has established in this field.
ir Force has established
his matter.
<b>SIGNED</b>
<b>DIR/INT</b>
<b>HQ USAF</b>
15 MAR 1955
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Thank you for your interest in this
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
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GLENN REYNOLDS
BOX 818
PECOS, TEXAS
March 11, 1955
Department of Unidentified Flying Objects
Air Force Intelligence Headquarters
The Pentagon
Washington, D. C.
Dear Strs:
I em writing my research theme on flying saucers.
I would appreciate it if ,-ou could send me any information you might have on the subject that has or can be made public.
In the book by Major Donald E. Keyhoe, Flying Saucers From Outer Space, an Albert M. Chop Air Force Press Desk, is mentioned. If he is around somewhere, insthe Pentagon, I would appreciate it if you would give him the enclosed letter. Otherwise, I wish someone in the intelligence headquarters would answer it.
Thank you very much for your trouble.
Yours truly,
<signature>
Glenn Reynolds
P. S. I will appreciate your prompt reply, as my theme is due very shortly.
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GLENN REYNOLDS
BOX 818
PECOS, TEXAS
Dear Mr. Chop: (Or anyone else in the Department of Unidentified Flying Objects) I would appreciate it if you would answer the following questions for me.
How did you happen to get in this line of work? Did you choose it in high school, college, or later? Is a college education necessary in this line of work? How long did your education take? What college did you attend? What courses helped you most? Have you ever regretted your line of study? What are your working conditions, hours, etc.? What is the demand in the Air Force for a man of your training? Will this demand incresse? Outside of everyday work and experience, what do you do to improve your knowledge and skills?
I 'Will appreciate your prompt repl.7, as my theme is due very shortly.
Thanldng you, I am
Sincerely yours,
<signature>
Glenn Reynolds
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Is Craighead, Frank C., Dr
25 March 1955
Dr. Frank C. Craighead
Moose,
Wyoming
Dear Dr. Craighead:
Thank you your letter of March 16 in which you relayed your observation of an unidentified aerial phenomenon.
As you are possibly aware, the Air Force has had a major active program in this area for the past several years and contributions such as yours on a voluntary basis are appreciated. Your letter has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience I am attaching a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program in this area.
Thank you for your interest in the Air Force.
1 Incl
Summary
# ம (cont.)
Sincerely,
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Key Information:
- **Stamp Text:** "OUT 24 MAR 1955 DIMNT HQ USAF"
- **Context:** The surrounding text indicates this is a document related to Lt Colonel Joseph A. Bloomer, USAF, Directorate of Intelligence. An original incoming letter was forwarded with copies of this letter.
Original incoming letter forwarded
to ATIC w/cy of w/cy of this letter 1-Ref Cy Coord Cy
Cy for ATIC - Capt Hardin
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√x. Draffone, P.A.
mes,
24 March 1955
Mrs. Priscilla Alden Draffone
Brook Road
P. O. Box 164
Manomet, Massachusetts
Dear Mrs. Draffone:
Thank you for your letter of 21 March 1955 in which you describe your observation of several unidentified aerial phenomena.
For the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and all contributions such as yours, on a voluntary basis are appreciated. The infor- mation you submitted has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation,
For your convenience I am attaching a copy of the "U. 8. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program in this area.
1 Incl
UPOB Summary
JOSITE L. PLOCER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
This is a stamp with the following information:
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SAFLL 05758-KM
X
<signature>, Robert H.
Dear Mr. Rodwine:
Your recent letter to The President of the United States concerning your interest in the unidentified flying object program has been forwarded to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
I am attaching a copy of the Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles the fects which have been proven in our investigation to date.
Sincerely yours,
R. J. OLIZBE
Colonel, USAF
For and in the Abs-
JOE W. KELLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
COORD
COME BACK
[x] JOIN
SAFIS
AF Press Desk
SAFII-1
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Key Information:
* **REC'D**
* **25 MAR 1955**
* **DIR/INT**
* **HD USAF**
* **C** (with a checkmark)
The outer ring of the stamp appears to be a dial with numbers, possibly indicating hours or dates, with markings from 6 to 12 and then continuing.
TUG Tosite
NOTA: NO ES DE CULPA DE LA EMPRESA
GOTEROL S.A.
N° 1° CRISIS
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[ ] Drake, Alan L.
Mar
Mr. Alan L. Drake
13404 10th Avenue, South
Seattle 88, Washington
Dear Mr. Drake:
In reply to your letter of March 26, requesting infor- mation concerning unidentified flying objects, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Infor- mation Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which compiles the latest facts the Air Force has established in this field.
Thank you for your interest in the Air Force.
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
Sincerely,
3/JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Coord Cy
X-Ref Cy
NWW 91198
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Mar 26, 1955
Doa Sun.
I am gathing information on flying sauces &
unidutful objects & wonder if you have any
information in punt available. If so it would
be apprenatal if the information could to sett me.
Thank Jow.
<signature>
13404 10TH AVE So.
SEATTLE 88
Wn.
FLAN L. DRAKE
NW 91198
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✓ Sean Co. The
28 March 1955
Miss Dee Phillips
The Sun Company
San Bernardino, California
Dear Miss Phillips:
In reply to your letter of March 21, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. 3. Air Force Summary of Events and Infor- mation Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program,
During the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and the attached report compiles the latest facts which have been established in our investigations.
Thank you for your interest in the Air Force.
1 Incl
UPOB Summary
Very truly yours,
JOSEPH A BLOOMER
It Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
**Key Information:**
[x] Coord Cy
[ ] X-Ref Cy
Cy for Capt Hardin - ATIC
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x Kindermann,
B. Mr.
28 March 1956
Mr. Bruno Kindermann
7 Lassa Road, Eltham
London, S. 8. 9.
England
Dear Mr. Kindermann:
In reply to your letter of March 21, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. J. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program".
During the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and the attached roport compiles the latest facts which have been established.
I hope this will satisfy your requirement.
UFOB Summary
Very truly yours,
JOS578 4. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAP
Directorate of Intelligence
JOS578 4. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAP
Directorate of Intelligence
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# MEMO ROUTING SLIP
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AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT LATER THAN 1 APR 55.
SAFLL 05740-KM The President
Subject: Artile entitled "I Know Where Flying Saucers
Come From"
No ackl necessary
Inclosures
Ltr to The President from Arthur Unger, Editor of
CHALLENGE
May 1955 issue of CHALLENGE
PLEASE INDICATE ACTION OFFICERS NAME AND ESTENSION
[Redacted]
[page 85]
COPY
CHALLENGE for men
Madison Avenue New York 22, N. Y. - Murray Hill 8-9215
March 11, 1955
.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Eisenhower:
I am enclosing a copy of the May issue of CHALLENGE For Men which contains a story entitled "I know Where Flying Saucers Come From". The author is concerned with the fact that on December 15, 1954, you remarked to your press that you had been assured by the Air Force that Flying Saucers were not from outer space. He feels that the Air Force should reveal the reasoning behind this conclusión.
Will it be possible, in view os security regulations, for this information to be forthcoming?
Thank you very much for taking this into consideration.
Sincerely,
S/
Arthur Unger
Editor
AU:CG
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ADDRESS REPLY TO
DISTRICT ENGINEER
VICKSBURG DISTRICT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P. O. BOX 60
VICKSBURG. MISSISSIPPI
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U, S. ARMY
OFFlC£ OF TH£ OlSTRICT ENGINEER
VICKSBURG DISTRICT
U. S. POST OFFICE AND COURT HOUSE BLOG.
VlCKS8URC., MISSIS$1PPI
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# NEVER USE FOR APPROVALS, DISAPPROVALS,
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REFER TO FILE NO. LMKVC
8 April 1955
SUBJECT: Falling Object - Sardis Lake
TO: Intelligence Officer, U. S. Air Force, Washington, D. C.
1. Reference is made to letter of this office dated 26 January 1955, on the above subject, reporting the falling of a parachuted object which appears to be a meteorological instrument, into the Reservoir at Sardis Dam, Mississippi, an installation of this District. This object has been recovered and is being retained at the Sardis Dam Field Office pending instructions as to its disposition.
2. Reply at your earliest convenience, containing disposition instructions, will be appreciated.
FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER:
<signature>
J. E. WINDHAM
Lt. Col., Corps of Engineers
Assistant District Engineer
121
СОВЕЩАНИЕ
16.00-17.00
КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ
18.00-20.00
17.12.2023
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DISPATCHED
1955 APR 11 PM 1:14
VICKSBURG DISTRICT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
AT G
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COVER SHEET
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ORIGIN OF BASIC
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SUBJECT: <empty>
## ROUTING
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Miss Patricia Mort
Forbes Junior High School
Hooversville, Pennsylvania
Dear Miss Mort:
In reply to your letter of April 6, 1955, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program", which I hope will satisfy the requirement of your Class.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
1 Incl
UFOB Summary
SIGNED
FRANK B. CHAPPELL
Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Coord Cy
X-Ref Cy
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# April 6, 19515
Dear Sirs:
Me of the righth grade of Fabes Her High
School would likes to have some information, if
you won would be so kind.
Onstructor, Mr. Jack Dickey, is
devoting one us period a week to the study of
Flying Saucers. We have sent to to " Detroit C
Flying Sauer Elying Somen Club in Detroit, Michigan. He
would like to know if they are a ligitemato
club. Also we would like to know if the
mation they are gining us, is good.
We would appreciate it very much if
you would ginen ld give us this this information, if possible
Sincerely
P. S. Please send to: 8£ grade of Forbes High
Miss Patricia Mat
Frakes for High School
Hooversville, Pon
NW 91198
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INT 2-27
x Office of the District Engin
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APOIN
SUBJECT: Falling Object - Sardinia Lake
TO: Office of the District Engineer
Vicksburg District
U.S. PO and Court House Building
Vicksburg, Mississippi
ATTN: I/C Windham, Asst Dist Eng
1. Reference your letter of 26 January 1955, file number LMKVC, subject: Falling Object - Sardis Lake.
2. The object described is an atmospheric detecting device used by the Air Force Air Weather Service in making upper air soundings.
3. Request the instrument be sont to the following address:
Sacramento Air Materiel Area
McClellan Air Force Base
Sacramento, California
ATTN: Radiosonde Rehabilitation
4. Your assistance in the recovery of this instrument is
greatly appreciated.
FOR THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
ALBERT D. FOWLER
Major, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
* **OUT** (with an arrow pointing right)
* **APR/18 1955**
* **DIRMT**
* **HQ USAF**
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Coord Copy
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B/Ltr fr Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Subject: "Falling Object - Sardis Lake," dtd 26 Jan 55
MAXIN
3rd Ind
3 Mar 55
HQ MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT SERVICE, USAF, WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
TO: Directorate of Intelligence, Headquarters USAF, ATTN: AFOIN,
Washington 25, D.C.
Forwarded.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
<signature>
<signature> for: WILLIAM L. TRAVIS
Colonel, USAF
Chief, Intelligence Div
DCS/Plans
NW 9111198
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* **REC'D**
* **8 MAR 1955**
* **DIR/INT**
* **HD USAF**
* A signature that appears to be "CL"
The outer edge of the stamp is divided into segments marked with numbers 1 through 12, resembling a clock face.
Turer DI
MITTIVA I LUYAIZ
FOR THE COMRADES:
[Redacted]
Directorate S2, D.C.
TO: Directorate of Intelligence, Headquarters DIA, ARL, VA; ARL: ARLVA
NO MILITARY ATE EVALUATED BY DIA, DIA, WASHINGTON D.C.
MARCH 319 199 3 APR 22
SAMPLE DATA FOR DIA S2
IN THE COURSE OF DUTIES, D.C. AREA, SUBJECT: MILITARY OBJECT -
NW 91198
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ADDRESS REPLY TO:
DISTRICT ENGINEER
VICKSBURG DISTRICT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P. O. BOX 60
VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER
VICKSBURG DISTRICT
U. S. POST OFFICE ANO COURT HOUSE BLOG.
VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
t
REFER TO FILE NO. LMKVC
26 January 1955
SUBJECT: Falling Object - Sardis Lake
TO: Intelligence Officer, U. S. Army Air Force, Washington, D. C.
# April 6, 19515 (cont.)
1. On 8 December 1954 an object was found by local interests on Tract P-125, Sec. 1, T-7-S, R-5-W, Mississippi, and turned over to personnel of this District at the Sardis Dam Field Office, located approximately seven miles north of Batesville, Mississippi. The object is in fairly good shape and has a white parachute attached to it, a paper cover on it marked "Signal Corps, U. S. Army, Radiosonde AN/AMT-3, Serial No. 2295 (number blurred and somewhat doubtful), Order No. 11083-Phila 47-77, Washington Institute of Technology, Inc." Stamped on the inside of the cover of this device are the letters S-C and appearing directly under those letters are the numerals 81.
2. This object is similar to another object which was observed to fall in the same vicinity on 8 June 1954 and which was later, upon direction, turned over to Personnel of the Green- ville Air Base, Greenville, Mississippi. Report covering that object was forwarded to the Intelligence Office, U. S. Army Air Force, Washington, D. C., by letter of this office dated 6 October 1954, file LMKVE, on the subject "Fallen Object - Sardis Lake, Mississippi."
# April 6, 19515 (cont.)
3. It is requested that this office be advised as to what disposition is desired to be made of the property referred to in paragraph 1 above.
FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER:
<signature>
J. E. WINDHAM
Lt. Col., Corps of Engineers
Assistant District Engineer
NW 91198
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DISPATCHED
1955 JAN 26 PM 3:52
VICKSBURG DISTRICT
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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Bsc Ltr fr CE, U. S. Army, Vicksburg, Miss., Subj: Falling Object - Sardis Lake, dtd 26 Jan 1955
AFOIN
1st Ind
21 FEB 1955
Dept of the Air Force, Washington 25, D. C.
TO: Commander Air Weather Service, Andrews AFB, Washington 25, D. C.
Basic correspondence forwarded as a matter pertaining to your command.
BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF' OF STAFF,
<signature>
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
2
NW 91/198
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NW 9111198
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Jut 2-2-7
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Bsc Ltr fr CB, U. S. Army, Vicksburg, Miss., Subj: Falling Object Sardis Lake, dtd 26 Jan 1955
AFOIN
1st Ind
Dept of the Air Force, Washington 25, D. C.
TO: Commander Air Weather Service, Andrews AFB, Washington 25, D. C.
Basic correspondence forwarded as a matter pertaining to your command.
BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
**Key Information:**
Coord Cy
X-Ref Cy
NW 9111198
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B/Ltr fr Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army, dtd 26 Jan 55, Subji Falling Object Sardia Lake
AWSPL
2nd Ind
25 February 1955
HQ AIR WEATHER SERVICE, MATS, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington 25, D. C.
TO: Commander, Military Air Transport Service, United States Air Force,
ATTN: Intelligence Division, Washington 25, D. C.
1. The object described in Paragraph 1 of the basic letter is an atmospheric detecting device ased by the USJ.Jr .A.ir Yl'eather Service in making upper air soundings.
2. It is requested that the :i.nstrument be sent to the follavring
address:
Saeramento Air .. Materiel Area
McClellan Air Force Base
Sacramento, California
ATTN: Radiosonde Rehabilitation
3. Your assistance in the recovery of this instrument is greatly appreciated.
FOR THE COMMANDER:
<signature>
ROBERT P. CRAIG
Major, USAF
Chief, Intelligence & Communications
Division
DCS/Plans
3
NW 91198
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Int 2-2-7
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Kearney Velgr
Mr. Del Carney Jr.
1078 South Perry
Denver, Colorado
Dear Mr. Carney:
In reply to your letter of April 4, I am inclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in this area.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
- 1 Inel
UFOB Summary
Sincerely,
SIGNED
ALBERT D. FOWLER
Major, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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Del Carney Jr.
1078 S. Perry
Denver Colo
April 4, 1955
oject Saucer
Washington 25, D..C..
Director
Dear Sir:
II am highly interested in the phenomena called "Flying Saucers" and would appreciate all available reports on the flying saucers.that can be released. I know security is pretty rough and would appreciate your help..
Sincerely Yours
<signature>
Del Carney Jr.
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ATIC
INT 2-2-7
18 Apr 1955
FROM: AFOTM-201
TO: ATIC
MENU
SUBJECT: (S) SOE AAWN
FILED: INT 2-2-2 (Secret Files)
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18apr55 X
INT2-2-7
Ejido Nuevo Leon
Apdo. Postal #334
Mexicali, B. Cfa., Mexico
(no date)
U. S. Air Force
Washington, D. C.
# April 6, 19515 (cont.)
I am writing you to testify to the existence of the mysterious flying saucers. I am a Mexican, 37 years old and in full possession of my mental faculties. I am married, and the father of a large family of 6 girls and 3 boys. More than two years ago, I personally saw a flying saucer. It happened one day when I came from Mexicali im my "pick-up", at the point called Cerro Prieto. This craft came in my direction, and I was able to get a full view of its design, since I saw the flying saucer flying at an altitude of about 150 meters, at about 5 miles an hour, for about 150 meters. This happened one morning about 9 A.M. So that your government may be interested, I will describe a small part to you: It was about 12 feet in diameter and the weight about 3 tons, which defies gravity. I am telling you this because when I saw it, it was practically 10 meters from the top of Cerro Prieto, suspended in mid-air. I would appreciate your paying me a reward of $20,000 upon describing its design, which is authentic and genuine. I believe this information is worth much more, because it may be a secret weapon of some enemy nation. Please have some staff officers of your Air Force come to fetch me and please bring a commission of scientists VECOV here who can investigate the design and its workings. Also someone versed in atomic science. I hope you will consider my offer.
[page 104]
RECEIVED
1955 MAR 29 AM 8 29 AFCJA CAG MAIL FACILITY MAR 28 1955 HQ USAF ん
I
RECEIVED 1955 APR 15 13 42 HQ USAF AF DRD
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# MEMO ROUTING SLIP
NEVER USE FOR APPROVALS, DISAPPROVALS,
CONCURRENCES, OR SIMILAR ACTIONS
# MEMO ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
| 1 NAME OR TITLE<br /><br />Directorate of Intelligence | INITIALS | | CIRCULATE |
|-|-|-|-|
| ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION<br /><br />DCS/Operations | DATE | | COORDINATION |
| 2 | | | FILE |
| | | | INFORMATION |
| 3 | | | NECESSARY<br />ACTION |
| | | | NOTE AND<br />RETURN |
| 4 | | | SEE ME |
| | | | SIGNATURE |
REMARKS
Forwarded as a matter of primary interest
to your Directorate.
EDWARD W. GUEST
MAJOR, USAF
FROM NAME OR TITLE
ASEC Executive
Directorate of Research & Development
ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION
Office, Deputy Chief of Staff, Development
DATE
18 Apr 55
TELEPHONE
53834
[page 106]
1766), pohites GreI OL 2”x' doaejobmeng pobart FREI'
EDWARD M. GUEST DISPATCHED
1955 APR 19 12 59
HQ USAF
AF DRD
**Key Information:**
* **Status:** REC'D (Received)
* **Date:** 19 APR 1955
* **Recipient:** DIR/INT, HD USAF
* **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers from 1 to 12 and subdivisions, suggesting a time or date dial.
2015
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# MEMO ROUTING SLIP
NEVER USE FOR APPROVALS, DISAPPROVALS,
CONCURRENCES, OR SIMILAR ACTIONS
# MEMO ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
| 1 NAME OR TITLE<br />Lt Col R. A. Maddocks | INITIALS | | CIRCULATE |
|-|-|-|-|
| ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION<br />Dir/Research and Development | DATE | | COORDINATION |
| 2<br />Headquarters, USAF | | | FILE |
| | | | INFORMATION |
| | | X | NECESSARY<br />ACTION |
| | | | NOTE AND<br />RETURN |
| | | | SEE ME |
| | | | SIGNATURE |
RKS
In accordance with paragraph 15, section 11,
AFR 110-8 dated 25 August 1951, the following letter
is forwarded herewith:
Undated letter from Santos Ruvalcaba Gonzalez,
Ejido Nuevo Leon, Apdo. Postal #334, Mexicali, B.
Cfa., Mexico.
[page 108]
-/-
washington D. e
Presente, "a quien coresponda." Par le presente me dirije al gevierne de dos EUA la pars declarar la esistencia de los misteriosos Plates Voladores yo Mexicano, con 37 años de edad y expleno uso de mis facultades mentales, Casado, y padre, de numerong familia 6 niñar y 3. Miño, declaro ser testigo varlar de aver visto un Plato volador, ase mas de 2 años, esto ocurrio, un dia mientras vesa yo en mi pick up del pueblo -de mexicali in presixo lugar del Cerro Priito venia disha have en sentido contrario al mio of pude apraiar su diseño en total por averlo encontrado coma a unor 150 metrez cierto Lincuenta metros de altura y una misma distancia el Plato volador volaba como a of unas 5 millas por Hora su one esos momentos esto ocurrio una mañana como alas 9-A.M.
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Pare que sú govierno se interese le boy -discribir una pequeno parte miche como 12 pies en diametro y su pest cont -de 3-tonelados exempela ley de graveded. esto lo digo porque cuando yo lo vi estaba practicamente esta nave como a 10 motion de un pico de ese Cerro Prieto perado en el -aire Ageradeseria que al relater sú Diseño que es is autentico y genimno me gratificaran con veinti Mil Gollers, por que crea que vale mucho mas esta information parque esta puede ser ung army secreto de alguna nasion enernigg Le ruego vengan a buscarme los defeatado mayor de sú fair force favor traer una Comision? de cientificos en extimateria de investiganiere de diseño y su funcionamento tamien en tamien en Ciencia atomica Respective menite
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-3-
Espero de udes, tomen en cuento mi
oferta, y me repitonde uds, umilde
Ser villor y amigo. mexicali
Estado, Baja Califorma.
Ejido Muvo Leon
P.O. Box 334
Santos Ruvalcaba Gonzalez
para mi edintificasión pueden informare en la oficina de emigrasion de Calexico California ya que obtube Pasaporte Local 1934. Respectivamente
Perdone, mi ortografia.
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[x] x vegetable
SAFLL-1/Mr Wilson/kba/71304/19 Apr 55
SAFLL 07498-KM
Dear Stephan:
Your recent letter to The President of the United ing unidentified flying objects has been referred to of the Air Force for reply.
attaching a copy of the Air Force umary of Twents and Information Con the Gnidentified Flying Object Program. The wary compiles the facta which have been proven in our investigations to date.
sincerely yours,
R. J. CELESTE
Colonel, USAF
for and in the Absence of
JOHN W. KELLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
COORD
COMEBACK
SAFIS
[x] AFGIN
AF Press
Desk
SAFLL-1
Stayback
UFO Summary
5208 Carpenter Street
Philadelphia 43, Pennsylvania
[page 113]
* **REC'D**
* **20 APR 1955**
* **DIR/INT**
* **HD USAF**
There is a handwritten signature below the printed text. The outer edge of the stamp has markings that appear to be hours on a clock face, ranging from 1 to 12.
[Redacted]
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fut 2-2-7 XP/I X
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON 2.S. D. C.
6 May 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE
ATTN: LT COL BLOOMER
SUBJECT: Request for Information Regarding Flying Saucers
Inclosed correspondence, above subject, is forwarded in accordance with telephone conversation 5 May 1955 between Lt Col Bloomer, your office, and Major Ramsey, this office.
[x] 2 Incl's
1. Post card fr Mr.
Caldwell, 28 Apr 55
2. Cy ltr of ack
<signature>
JOHN W. SMITH
Lt Colonel, U. S. Air Force
Executive
Directorate of Inspection Services
The Inspector General
X23 - [signature]
For piece necessary
Reply necessary
See Bloomer
7 May 75
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This is a circular stamp with numbers around the perimeter from 1 to 12. In the center, it reads:
REC'D
6 MAY 1955
DIR/INT
HD USAF
CL
OSTETT' sa zap
T 100 CULO IL L
print gume 110*
<rfp cerebroDE GOBAGITO WA J2 pers of OCT (TOOMI' hom oziro
Tusjoner coLLeahongauce spese a loop' TE LOW GOLETICO
obert godnear Tor zurro efetarul aqui encers
1EROSTUHOM NOW INFOICE OB INSTITUTE
DESYULKEMI OF THE VIE LOUCE
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141 Wood Ave.
Syracuse 5, N.Y.
4/28/55
Dear Sirs,
Please send me information relating to Frank Scully's "Behind the Flying Saucers" story of the capture by the U.S. government of three "flying saucers" and their occupants.
Respectfully,
John Caldwell
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"Project Source"
RACUS
APR 201
10 AM
19.15
N.S
THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
The Pentagon
Washington D.
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MAY 5 1955
Mr. John Caldwell
141 Wood Avenue
Syracuse 5, New York
Dear Mr. Caldwell:
This will acknowledge receipt of your post card, dated 28 April 1955, addressed to Project Saucer, concerning your request for infor- mation regarding flying saucers.
Your letter has been referred to the responsible staff agency for appropriate action.
Sincerely,
[signed]
W. J. THOMPSON
Colonel, United States Air Force
Chief, Complaints & Investigations Div.
Directorate of Inspection Services
The Inspector General
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# MEMO ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
but 2-2-7
x Peter, Nora
X
SAFLL-1/Mr Wilson/kba/71304/2 May 55
SAPLL 08814-KM
8 MAY 1955
Dear Miss Fedens
Your recent letter to The President of the United States requesting information on unidentified flying objects has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of the Air Force Sumary of Avents and Infomation Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles the information which has been proven in our investigations to date.
Sincerely yours,
Signed
JOE V. KELLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
COORD
COMEBACK
SAPIS
AF Press Desk
AFOLN
SAPIL-1
Stayback
Inclosure
UFO Summary
Kiss Doria Teden
Box 257
Hooversville, Pennsylvania
MR: Case in LAL & MO 29 Apr w/susp 13 May.
No ackl necessary. Fight Prep & fwded
2 May providing requested infor
Herzberger, B.P.
Col. 31 prof
SAFLL-1
SAFLL
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* **REC'D**
* **3 MAY 1955**
* **DIR/INT**
* **HD USAF**
* A handwritten signature or initial.
WVA 1822
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x Bogge, Hale,
SAFLL-1/Mr Wilson/kba/71304/27 Apr 55 Honorable
SAFLL 08439-KM
x Stoeffler, A. F. (m)
28 APR 1955
Dear Mr. Boggs:
I refer to your recent expression of interest in behalf of Mr. Anthony F. Stoffler concerning his interest in unidentified flying objects.
For your convenience in replying to Mr. Stoffler I am attaching a copy of the Air pree Summary of Svents and Information Concernin/nidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles the latest information which has been proven in our investigations to date.
Sincerely yours,
2 Enclosures
1. Ltr to Rep Boggs fm Mr Stoffler dtd 16 Apr
Honorable Hale Boggs
2. Summary on UFO Program
COORD
COMBACK
SAFIS
AF Press Desk
Desk
APOIR
SAFLL-1
Stayback
[page 122]
REC'D
29 APR 1955
DIR/INT
HD USAF
There is also an arrow pointing upwards from the number 9.
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AFOIN-X/Lt Col Bloomer/tje/54738
INT2-2-7
x van Schravend
y.o. m
Key Information:
* **Date:** 11 May 1955
* **Associated Name:** Y. O. van Schravendyk
* **Address:** Valkenboskade 166, Den Haag, Netherlands
Mr. Y. O. van Schravendyk
Valkenboskade 166
Den Haag
Netherlands
Dear Mr. Schravendyk:
In response to your letter of May 3, 1955, I am enclosing a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program in this area.
Very truly yours,
1 Incl
5/
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
AFOIN-X
<signature>
Lt Col Bloomer
[x] D/I File Cy
[ ] D/I X-Ref File Cy
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y.o. van Schravendijk. Talken boskade 466.
Den Haag.
Netherlands.
Den Haag, 3-5- 1955
Department of the Air Force.
Lt. Colonel J. A. Bloomes.
Washington DC.
Dear Mr. Bloomer,
I am, because of several reasons. interested in the so called unindentified flying objects 1fb. sacers I am aware the U.S. Air Force has had a major active propan in this field for the past several years. Time is a very long list of questions & can ask you on this Subject but I'll be short. You can do me a very great pleasure when you sent me the officially released reports by the Air Force related to 4.FO.S and U. 3. Air Force Summary of Events and. Information Concerning the le to proprami» Thanking you very much.
Suneemely,
P.S. This letter goes in a
<s>envelope</s>
cover
that has a special value :
"10 years liberation stamp". <s>Y</s>
First day Cover. <s>Y</s>
Incl : 1 Inters. answer coupon.
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INT2-2-7
AFOIN-1A1/Maj Fountain/ht/72891
Wrtn 25 May 55
AFOIN-1A1
26 MAY 1966
SUBJECT: (Unc1d) Unidentified Flying Objects Reporting
TO:
Commander
Iceland Air Defense Force
ATTN:
Commander
57th Ftr Intep Sq
APO 81, New York, New York
1. Reference is made to information report, Subject: UPOB, dated 9 May 1955. Subject report was given a report number of IR-1-55.
2. All future reports submitted on AF Form 112 should cite an IR number in accordance with USAF Intelligence Collection Instructions (ICI) dated June 1954.
BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
81-18
OUT
10-1-1955
DEPT
HQ USAF
SIGNED
CLIFFORD E. GEPER
Colonel, USAF 9/1/19
D/Intelligence
No M/R or statement of policy required.
COORDINATION: AFOIN-1A1/Maj Fountain <signature>
Colonel Opper <signature>
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AFOIN-LA-P Maj Buskey/ems/54544
Wrtn 3 June 1955
INT2-2-7
x Continental Air Defense
3 JUN 1955 Command
AFOIN-LA
SUBJECT: CIRVIS Reports Over Canadian Territory
TO: Commander-in-Chief
Continental Air Defense Command
Ent Air Force Base, Colorado
Attn: Director of Intelligence
# MEMO ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
1. The Canadian Department of External Affairs has informed this Headquarters through the State Department and the Joint Chiefs of Staff that permission has been granted, as an interim measure, for United States military and civil aircraft flying over Canadian territory to report vital intelligence sightings in accordance with the following principles:
- If possible, sightings shall be reported by radio to a Royal Canadian Air Force ground station or the nearest Canadian or United States radar station.
b. If efforts to establish contact with such stations are unsuccessful, sightings may then be reported by radio directly to United States authorities.
c. If, after failing to establish contact with a Royal Canadian Air Force ground station, a United States aircraft reports directly to an authority in the United States, that authority shall transmit the information immediately to the Canadian Defense Command.
[page 127]
typed 15 Jun 55.
Int 2-2-7
Xoin-4
# AFOIN-1A1-19/Maj Fountain/sh/Annex #3/72891
MEMORANDUM FOR APODS-4
SUBJECT: (UNC1D) Theory of Flying Sensors
1. The attached correspondence from the Air Attache, Argentina, subject as above, is forwarded for information upon which this office can base reply.
2. Request that attached correspondence be handled in accordance with paragraph 3 basic letter.
3. In reply cite A-1728.
1 Incl
Ltr fr AA, Argentina,
24 May 55 w/1 inal
WILST TAYLOR
Colonel, USA
D/Intelligence
OUT
17 JUN 1993
DIP/INT
HQ USAF
7393
If Leisure No. 1 is withheld
or not attached, the classification of this
document will be downgraded to
Unclassified in accordance with
paragraph 2(e), AR 380-1.
No m/r required
AFOIN-1A1
Col Taylor/ <signature>
Maj Fountain/0 <signature>
CONFIDENTIAL
D/I FILE COPY
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INT2-2-7
x Johnson, C.
Miss
16 June 1955
Miss Claire Johnson
2606 Colidge Avenue
Wichita 4, Kansas
Dear Miss Johnson:
Thank you for your letter of June 8 which described your observation of an unidentified flying object.
As you are probably aware, the Air Force has a major active program in this area and is greatful for all reports such as yours on an initiative basis. The infor- mation you submitted has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience I am attaching a copy of the "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest known facts in our program in this area.
1 Incl
a/s
Very truly yours,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
17 JUN
AFOIN-X
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x Feletman
L. Mr.
17 June 1955
Mr. Lewis Feletman
191 8.W. 18 Road
Miami, Florida
Dear Sir:
In response to your letter of June 4, I am enclosing a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program”.
For the past several years the Air Force has had an extensive active program in this area and the attached compiles all of the facts which have been established to date by this program.
Very truly yours,
SIGNED
1 Incl
a/s
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
AFOIN-X
Lt Col Bloomer <signature>
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AFOIN-X/Lt Col Bloomer/tje/71092
INT2-2-7
x Stone, T. mr. I
Mr. Tim Stone
4015 Quentin Avenue
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Dear Sir:
In response to your letter of June 2, I am enclosing a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Objects Program.
For the past several years the Air Force has had an extensive active program in this area and the attached compiles all of the facts which have been established to date by this program.
Very truly yours,
SIGNED
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
It Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
1 Inal
a/s
AFOIN-X
Lt Col Bloomer
D/I File Cy, X2B2
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4015 Quentin Avenue
St. Louis Park, Minn.
June 2, 1955
● Dear Sirs;
I have become very interested in the subject
of flying saucers. I have obtained and read as many
fook that were within iny grasp. I am now starting my
a file on this subject and I was wondering although
you are trying to keep the сар on the lipt of it is
at all possible to send one information on the sightings.
within and through 1940 + 55. Also I would appreciate
a form that is to be filled out when a sighting
is made. I would appreciate this very much, allthough
& know this is a big order. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tim Stone
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Int 2-2-7
Baft, Glenn R.
Mr. Glenn R. Taft
801 Walnut Place
Penfield
Havertown, Pennsylvania
Dear Mr. Taft:
Thank you for your recent letter which described your observation of an unidentified flying object.
For the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and information such as yours submitted on a voluntary basis is extremely helpful. This information has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force in this program.
1 Incl
Very truly yours,
JOSEPH A. BLOOMER
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
OUT
21 JUN 1955
DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE
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ATIC
AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
WlltlGHT•PATTERSON AIR ftORCE BASE
OHIO
30 JUN 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR OF INTELLIGENCE
POLICY AND MANAGEMENT GROUP, AFOIN-X
SUBJECT: (Uncl) UFO Summary
Attached for your information is a summary of the UFO Program covering Fiscal Year 1955.
[x] Incl
Status & Info Summary
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MARY L. STORM
1st Lt USAF
Assistant Adjutant
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* **REC'D**: This indicates that the item was received.
* **5 JUL 1955**: The date the item was received.
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* **HD USAF**: This stands for Headquarters, United States Air Force.
* **Signature**: A handwritten signature is present.
* **Outer Ring**: A circular dial with numbers from 1 to 12, with tick marks between each hour, likely indicating a time or a specific department/process. The arrow points to the number 2.
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# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955
# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955 (cont.)
## A. REPORTS
1. During the reporting period specified, Project Blue Book has received a total of 430 UFO reports, processed in accordance with AFR 200-2 through appropriate military channels. Of this total, 325 or 76% of the reports were submitted by civilian observers, while 105 or 24% were sightings made by military personnel.
## B. STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN
## 1. Monthly Receipts
| July | 54 50 | Jan 55 33 | |
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| Aug | 54 - 38 | Feb 5527 | |
| Sep | 54-44 | Mar 55 - 34 | |
| Oct | 54 - 41 | Apr 5533 | |
| Nov | 54 - 40 | May 55 - 42 | |
| Dec | 54 28 | Jun 5520 | |
| | 241 | 189 | 430 |
Day Sightings - 130 or 30%
Night Sightings - 300 or 70%
ZI Sightings - 368
O/S Sightings - 62
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# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955 (cont.)
## 2. Evaluations Accomplished
| 1st Half | 2d Half | |
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| 1 July 54 thru 31 Dec 54 | 1 Jan 55 thru | 20 Jun 55 |
| Balloons 40 17% | Balloons | 52 28% |
| Astronomical 57 23% | Astronomical | - 39 21% |
| Aircraft 76 31% | Aircraft | - 44 22% |
| Other (Reflec) - 30 12% | Other (Reflec) | 36 20% |
| Insuff Data 23 10% | Insuff Data | www 12 6% |
| Unknown 15 7% | Unknown | 6 3% |
| 241 100% | | 189 100% |
The cooperative UFO Program between ATIC and the 4602d AISS (ADC) as established by AFR 200-2, dated 12 August 1954, reached its full effectiveness during this period. A series of conferences between ATIC Project Blue Book personnel and personnel of the 4602d AISS produced an evaluation guide and standard operating procedures.
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This program provides primarily for rapid "on the spot" UFO investigations and as a result the insufficient data cases.have been reduced from 1 , during the :first half of FY 1955, to 6'/o duri the last half of the year. Unknowns have been reduced from to 3 during the same time periods.
## C. GRAND BREAKOOWN
| Balloons | - | 92 | 21% |
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| Astronomical | - | 96 | 22% |
| Aircraft | - | 120 | 27% |
| Other {Reflection) | - | 66 | 16 |
| Insufficient Data for Evaluation | - | 35 | 9 |
| Unknown | - | 21 | 5% |
| | | 430 | 100 |
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AFOIN-1A-P/Maj Buskey/ram/54544/Rm 203/
Annex #3 Written 19 Jul 55
INT 2-2-7
<signature> Continental Air
<signature> Defense Command
20 JUL 1955
AFOIN-1A-P
SUBJECT: Draft of Proposed Combined CIRVIS
TO: Commander-in-Chief
Continental Air Defense Command
ATTN: Director of Intelligence
Ent Air Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado
# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955 (cont.)
## C. GRAND BREAKOOWN (cont.)
1. Inclosed are two copies of the draft for that part of the proposed combined CIRVIS which the working group has considered. Insofar as possible, the wishes of CONAD have been followed with the drafts left by Commander Thudium and other correspondence serving as guides.
2. Note that US military communications stations in Canada, Alaska and Greenland will address CIRVIS reports to the Canadian circuit as well as the US addressee list when they receive a report of sighting within or adjacent to the North American continent. This is to insure that the Canadian authorities get the report quickly to allow quicker investi- gative action than might be possible if the report were passed to them later.
3. Another item worth noting is 207a (1) which places the responsibility on one organization of making sure all addressees are notified. This will prevent several activities sending messages to one whose name might have been mistakenly left off the list. It is believed that CONAD is the appropri- ate US activity to do this.
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# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955 (cont.)
## C. GRAND BREAKOOWN (cont.)
Dear Mr. Simon:
Your recent letter to The President of the United States concerning unidentified flying objects has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
I am attaching a copy of the United States Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program. This summary compiles all the latest facts proved in their investi- gations to date. OUR
Sincerely yours,
: Info sheet
Inclosure
JOE W. KELLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
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# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955 (cont.)
## C. GRAND BREAKOOWN (cont.)
AUG 3 1955
SUBJECT: Draft of Proposed Combined CIVVIS
TOs: Commander-in-Chief
Continental Air Defense Command
ATTN: Director of Intelligence
Ent Air Force Base, Colorado
1. Forwarded herewith are three (3) copies of the final revised draft of the proposed revision to JANAP 146(c), CIRVIS. This final draft represents a few minor clarifying changes in the partial draft which was forwarded you by letter dated 20 July 1955, subject as above, plus the revision of Sections III, IV, V, and VI, all of which are very brief.
2. This draft is scheduled for review by the working group for final approval and forwarding to the Joint Communication-Electronics Committee approximately 10 August 1955. It is, therefore, requested that COMAD concurrence or comments be forwarded this headquarters by electrical means as soon as possible.
BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
1. Inol
Final Draft - CIVILS
(1n trip)
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RAYMOND B. HOLDEN
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
COORDINATION: AFOIN-1A-P <signature>
# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955 (cont.)
## C. GRAND BREAKOOWN (cont.)
<signature>
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J.C.
x Skatts, Min.
SAFLL-1/Capt Schoenberg/bjg/77695/18 Aug 55
SAFLL 15111 B-M
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x over
19 AUG 1955
Dear Mr. Watts:
Your letter to Major General John A. Samford concerning the observation of an unidentified flying object by Mr. George M. Allender of Nicholasville, Kentucky, has been referred to me for reply.
The data compiled by Mr. Allender has been given to the ap- propriate analysts for further evaluation.
devoted to your undoubtedly, ware, the My Force has a major pré-- da voluntary contibutions, such as those of Mr. Allender, are extremely beneficial.
For your convenience in replying to Mr. Allender, I am attaching a copy of United States Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Progres
I hope that this information will be of assistance to you.
MR: Case Reed in SAFLL 4 Aug 55. Recd in MO Br. on 4 Aug 55. FWDED to AFOIM for to base reply. Memo dtd 12 Aug 55 recd from AFOIN signed by Col Chappell was basis for final reply. Final 1tr prepd and fwded on 18 Aug 1955.
Sincerely yours,
R. J. CLIZBE
Colonel, USAF
COORD
COMEBACK 5D 861
AFOIN
SAFLL-1
STAYBACK
For and in the Absence of
JOE W. KELLY
Major General, USAF
Director, Legislative Liaison
# STATUS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
PROJECT BLUE BOOK
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1 JULY 1954 - 30 JUNE 1955 (cont.)
## C. GRAND BREAKOOWN (cont.)
Inclosur®****
Honorable John C. Watts
House of Representatives
****Brochure entitled @United States Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program
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INT 2-2-7
[x] x Secretary of the Air Force
[x] x Legislative Liaison
12 August 1955
APOIN-X
MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON,
OFFICE, SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
SUBJECT: Observation of Unidentified Flying Object by Mr. George M.
Allender
The following is offered as a basis for reply to Congressman Watts:
"Your letter to General Samford concerning the observation of an unidentified flying object with the accompanying data compiled by Mr. George M. Allender of Nicholasville, Kentucky, has been received and the information turned over to the appro- priate analysts for further evaluation.
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Air Force has a major active program in this area and contributions such as those of Mr. Allender on a voluntary basis are extremely beneficial.
For your convenience in replying to Mr. Allender, I am attaching a copy of U.S. Air Force Summary of Events and In- formation Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program in this area."
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AFOIN-1A-P/Maj Buskey/ram/54541 بلبا
Written 22 Aug 55
Int 2-2-7
XDCS/10
23 AUG 1955
# AFCIN-LA-P/Maj Buskey/ram/54544
MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS
ATTN: Major York, AFOACS/O
# AFCIN-LA-P/Maj Buskey/ram/54544 (cont.)
## SUBJECT: AFCIN Comments on Proposed Revision to CIRVIS
1. Reference the proposed revision to CIRVIS which is included as Enclosure "A" to Joint Communications-Electronics Committee Memo- randum for the Joint Coordinating Panel dated 9 August 1955, subject: "Communications Instructions for Reporting Vital Intelligence Sightings from Aircraft (CIRVIS)."
2. AFUIN coordinates on the proposed revision with the following Comments:
a. The title of the document should no longer contain "from aircraft," "hile airborne" or similar phrases since the paper will now cover sightings fromthe air and water and some from certain Land observers.
b. Enclosure "A" should have "JANAP 11,6(n)" removed from the upper right-hand corner of page 1-1.
c. In sub-paragraph 201a(1)(a) add "Hostile or unidentified" at the beginning of the sentence.
d. In 201a(1)(f) delete all after "unusual location."
# AFCIN-LA-P/Maj Buskey/ram/54544 (cont.)
## SUBJECT: AFCIN Comments on Proposed Revision to CIRVIS (cont.)
Momo, Subject: AFCON Comments on Proposed Revision to CINVIS (Cont'd)
Halifax, Nova Scotia." and "b. Canadian Flag Officer, Pacific Coast (CANFLAŐPAC), Esquimalt, British Columbia." in the proper marginal positions. Finally delete all of the present sub-paragraph 206b(2).
1. In 207a(1) delete "insure that all CIRVIS reports" in the first sentence and replace with "review all CIRVIS reports to ascertain that they". Also add "and forward the reports to any addressees omitted." at the end of the sentence.
j. After sub-paragraph 207a (1) add sub-paragraph (5) as follows: "(5) Sea Frontier Commands will be responsible for notifying CID concern. ing CIRVIS reports.
k. In 209a, place a ocama after "addressees" in the second line and remove the comma after "authorities" in the same line.
3. Coordination of MATS and CINCONAD has been received by AFCIN including the comments above.
MAURICE A. BERRY
Colonel, USAY
D/Intelligence
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Reader file - 1A-P
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Philmont Scout Ranch
CIMARRON, NEW MEXICO
Dear Sire;
July 31, 1955
I thought you might be interested in An incident which happened here at Philmont Scout Ranch on the night of Wednesday, July 27 at approximately 9:30a.m. At that time a gry of JIt's (no: 51) were returning to zastro after attending an astronomy lecture at Carson- Matwell. On their hike back to Zastro they were amazed and started to see approximately 8 470's race across Uracca Messa toward the East. The Uto's began an eccentric maneuver backt forth using their ground lights a great deal of the time. Since it was the first time most of Fram had ever sun a "Flying Saver": you van inmagine the fright created. The amazing
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Philmont Scout Ranch
CIMARRON, NEW MEXICO
thing, hem however was the fact that two 7 them seem to have spotted the gray A did. movements in that direction. Two of the scouts, whose names + addresses appear below, hit upon the idea of attempting some kinly communication. Since I had told them that the 270's which the air force had investigated were found to be built on the same mathematical scale as oure, they sent the Mum Pi (11) - 3,1416, Needless to pay they were all astounded. when the 470 returned the same signal. It frightened them so much that they wer hesitated about making another attempt + before long the two 270's left. The two main boup in this attempt were- -James D. Deze Kt. #1, Box 515, Brownsville, Texas, and Edward Jannes Newson, 14579 Northlawn, Detroit 38, Michigan. I hope this incident may helpson in some
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way in your "Project Saucer" investigations. 3 For
further information you may contact me here it.
Philment Scout Ranch until August 24, 1955.
disscerely yours,
Jack Gilly, B.S, M.H. A.
Curatory Museum
Carson- Maxwell
Philmont Acast Ranch
Cimarron, New Mex,
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AFOIN-X/T J Clay/tje/54738
Int 2-2-7
*kilby, Jock
24 August 1955
Mr. Jack Gilby
Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, New Mexico
Dear Mr. Gilby:
Thank you for your recent letter which described your observation of unidentified flying objects.
For the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and information such as yours submitted on a voluntary basis is extremely helpful. This information has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force in this program.
Very truly yours,
1 Incl
a/s
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
It Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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AFOIN-X/T J Clay/tje/54738
Out 2-2-7
& Schwenzer, Eugen
Mr. Eugen Schwenzer
Wegenstetten (Aarg.)
Schweis
Dear Mr. Schwenzer:
Thank you for your recent letter which described your observation of an unidentified flying object.
For the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and information such as yours submitted on a voluntary basis is extremely helpful. This information has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force in this program.
Thank you again for your interest in this matter.
Very truly yours,
1 Diel
TIMOTHY R JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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## SUBJECT: AFCIN Comments on Proposed Revision to CIRVIS (cont.)
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## SUBJECT: AFCIN Comments on Proposed Revision to CIRVIS (cont.)
AFOIN-X/T J Clay/tje/54738
Jut 2-2-7
Eusson, Richard
Mr. Richard Ericson
519 Austin Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois
Dear Mr. Ericson:
Thank you for your recent letter which described your observation of an unidentified flying object.
For the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and information such as yours submitted on a voluntary basis is extremely helpful. This information has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force in this program.
Very truly yours,
1. Inel
a/s
TIMOTHY R JOHNSONT
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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- TIMOTHY R JOHNSON
- Lt Colonel, USAF
- Directorate of Intelligence
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Int2-2-7
& Brown Emart C.R.
24 August 1955
Mr. Emest C. K. Brown
Apartado 363, Bucursal B
Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Dear Mr. Brown:
Thank you for your recent letter which described your observation of an unidentified flying object.
For the past several years the Air Force bas bad. a major active program in this area and information such as yours submitted on a voluntary basis is extremely helpful. This information has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience, I en attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force in this program.
Very truly yours,
1 Inal
a/s
TIMOTHY R JOHNSON
It Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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Schuyler Joh
Mrs
25 August 1955
Mrs. John Olwyler
Shale Top Farm
R. D. 2
Stroudsburg, Penna.
Dear Mrs. Olwyler:
Thank you for your recent letter which described your observation of an unidentified flying object.
For the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and information such as yours submitted on a voluntary basis is extremely helpful. This information has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Sumery of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force in this program.
Very truly yours,
1 Incl
5/8
THECARY R JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
VD/I File Cy, X2B2
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ATIC FILE COPY
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AFOIN-X/T J Clay/tjc/54738
Int 2-2-7
Tolson, Kurt
mostu
Master Kurt Olson
737 South Jackson Street
Hinsdale, Illinois
Dear Master Olson:
In response to your letter of July 18, I an enclosing a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Objects Program.
For the past several years the Air Force has had an extensive active program in this area and the attached compiles all of the facts which have been established to date by this program.
Thank you very much for your interest in the Air Force.
Very truly yours,
1 Incl
a/s
TIMONY R JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OP'FICE OP THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
WASHINGTON IS. D.. C.
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IN REPLY REFER TO
AGAO-CC 095 Olson, Kurt
(18 July 55)
8 August 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF OF STAFF, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
ATTENTION: Ground Observer Corps Project Office
SUBJECT: Request for Information Concerning Flying Saucers
The attached letter is forwarded as a matter perta!riug to 1aur Department. The writer has not been advised of this.referral.
F<E THE ADJUTANT GENERAL&
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AGAO-CC 095 Olson, Kurt
(18 July 55)
8 August 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF OF STAFF, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
ATTENTION: Ground Observer Corps Project Office
SUBJECT: Request for Information Concerning Flying Saucers
The attached letter is forwarded as a matter pertaining to your Department. The writer has not been advised of this referral.
FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL:
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Kurt Olson
Frank W. Morrow
Adjutant General
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LL.
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## Dear Sir:
- Chuck Skeels and I have started a Flying Saucer Spotter organisation, we are boch 11 years, we would like very much to get all he invvormation about I lying Saucers as there is. Could you send us that. Here is a picture of our poster we put up
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON IS, D. C.
<signature>
2-2-7
<signature> R. B.
FORCE
1 September 1955
Mr. R. B. Gillis
Downey, California
Dear Mr. Gillis:
Thank you for your recent letter which described your observation of an unidentified flying object.
For the past several years the Air Force has had a major active program in this area and information such as yours submitted on a voluntary basis is extremely helpful. This information has been turned over to our analysts for further evaluation.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles all of the latest facts established by the Air Force on this program.
1 Incl
a/s
# AFCIN-LA-P/Maj Buskey/ram/54544 (cont.)
## Dear Sir: (cont.)
Very truly yours,
<signature>
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
NOTE TO FILE ROOM: X2B2
Replace file cy with this original. Letter returned undelivered due to insufficient address. For future reference in event no reply is challenged.
Sgt Evans, OIN-X
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AFOIN-X/Lt Col Johnson/tje/54738
INT2-2-2
X Legislative Liaison
X Klok, R. M
1 September 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
OFFICE, SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, SATTL-1
UFO: Unidentified Flying Objects
The following is offered as a basis for reply to Miss Roberta Klok:
"Your letter to the President concerning the observation of an unidentified flying object has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
As you are undoubtedly aware, the Air Force has a major active program in this area and contributions such as yours on a voluntary basis are extremely helpful.
For your convenience I am attaching a copy of "U. S. Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program" which compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program in this area."
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TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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by Le Col Johnson, 9/2/55
AFOIN-X
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AFOIN-X/Lt Col Johnson/tje/54738
INT2-2-2
VX √x Cachor, R.,
1 September 1955
Mr. Robert Czachor
212 Lynch Street
Brooklyn 6, New York
Dear Mr. Czachor:
In response to your letter of 23 August, I an enclosing a copy of "U. S. Air Force Sumary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program.
For the past several years the Air Force has bad en extensive active program in this area and the attached compiles all of the facts which have been established to date by this program.
Very truly yours,
1 Incl
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
<u>AFOIN-X</u>
Lt Col Johnson
OUT
6 SEP 1955
DIPNT
HQ USAF
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212 Lyard St
Brooklyn, NY
August 23,1958
The very pictures. any heard mang Dear Sus, information you have about them and Iam If things saist about them. I would intrested in flying saucis. I have if you would please send me
Robert Cachor Shank you
212 Lynch St.
Brooklyn 6, N. Y.
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INT 2-2-7
xa a Argentina
AFOIN-1A1-19/Maj Fountain/egt/52618
Wrtn: 1 Sep 55
AFOIN-1A1-19
SUBJECT: (Uncl'd) Theory of Flying Saucers
TO: United States Air Attache
American Embassy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
1. Reference is made to your letter, file 197 R&D, subject as above, dated 24 May 1955.
2. Subject document has been translated and is presently being evaluated. Results of this evaluation will be forwarded to your office as soon as possible.
BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
SIG
JAMES T. BULL
Colonel, USAF
D/Intelligence
No M/R Required
COORDINATION: AFOIN-1A1
Col Opper <signature>
Maj Fountain <signature>
FILE COPY - DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE
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APOIN-X/Lt Col Johnson/tje/71092 NT2-2-7
√x Gubble, R. J. h.
Mr. Robert J. Gribble, President
International Space Observers League
P. O. Box 441
Seattle 1, Washington
Dear Mr. Gribble:
With reference to your letter of 19 July 1955, you are right in assuming that the Air Force is not firing test missiles over major American cities into the airways of major airlines. We are soon to release to the public information that has been gathered since 1948 pertaining to unidentified flying objects. This has been called Project "Bluebook.
Thank you for your interest in the Unidentified Flying Object Program and the United States Air Force.
Yours very truly,
AFOIN-X
Lt Col Johnson
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
DIRECTORATE OF INTEL
8 OUT
8 SEP 1955
DIR/INT
HQ USAF
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A "RESEARCH CLUB STUDYING THE GREATEST PHENOMENA l N HISTORY
International
# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE
P.O. Box 441
Seattle 1, Washington
July 19, 195.5
# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE (cont.)
U. s. Air Force Intelligence
The Pentagon Washington, D. c. c/o Project Bluebook
Gentlmen:
My subject is 1 Flying Saucers•. I will keep my letter short as I am aware that your time is very important.
In the August issue of' Fate Magazine, there is an article titled •Are The Saucers Mad.e On Earth?" by a James W. Moseley. In this article Mr. Moseley contends that the Saucers are made on earth, and in this country.
I have but one question to ask you. If' Mr. Moseley is right then this means that the Air Force is 1'1.ring it's test missiles, or whatever they are, over major American cities, into the airways of' the major airlines, with no regard to the hazard placed over the heads of' millions of' Americans.
I personally, have great respect f'or the U~ s. Air Force and the men who run it. I cannot make myself belieTe that the Personal at the top have all lost their marbles, and allow such a thing to ha.ppen.
Thousands et,peop1e will read that article, and thousands will be a.sking themselves th.e same question which I have asked you. Such an article is a disgrace to our Air Force and all o~ it's members. This Moseley should be slapped down publically.
Yours very truly
<signature>
Robert J. Gribble
President
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AFOIN-X/Lt Col Johnson/tje/71092
but 2-2-7
Vx welch, George D.
7 September 1955
Mr. George S. Wells
7 Hillside Lane
Mill Valley, California
Dear Mr. Wells:
Your letter of 10 July 1955 has been referred to this office and we are enclosing a copy of AFR 200-2 and AFR 200-7.
Project "Bluebook" at this time is not ready for release, however, we will send you a copy when it becomes releasable.
Very truly yours,
2 Incls
1. AFR 200-2
2. AFR 200-7
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Timothy R. Johnson
OCT 1955
T
AFOIN-X
Lt Col Johnson
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AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
WRIGHT-PATTERSON MR PORCE IASE
OHIO·
25 JUL 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT GROUP
DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE
SUBJECT: (Uncl) Request for UFO Information for Publishing Purposes
The attached letter is forwarded for your disposition
[x] 1 Incl
Ltr fr Mr. G.S. Wells
<signature>
MARY L. STORM
1st Lt. USAF
Assistant Adjutant
7 $244.9322
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ATIA
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7 Millside Lane
Mill Valley, Calif.
July 10, 1955
# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE (cont.)
Public Information Officer
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton, Ohio
Dear Sir:
I am studying the possibility of doing a magazine piece on the subject of Unidentified Flying Objects and the Air Force effort to check out all reports turned in on sightings or alleged sightings. I am especially interested in whatever units have been assigned the special task of making. such investigations and the procedures involved.
Can you send me some preliminary information on this subject and tell me what part of the operation, if any, will be classified and therefore unobtainable? I am more interested, of course, in the men who do the job, than in precise technical data. And I am sure the subject can be handled in such a way that the populace need not be disturbed, but rather reassured that the Air Force is so thoroughly on the job.
I would appreciate it if you could send me certain unclassified documents which I believe pertain to the subject. These would be AF Regulations 200-2 and 200-7, plus an account of early UFOB operations which I believe is called Project Bluebook.
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AFOIN-X/Lt Col Johnson/tje/71092
Int 2-2-7
Shoemaker, wm w
7 September 1955
Mr. William W. Shoemaker
912 Wahler Place, S.B.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Shoemaker:
As per our telephone conversation of 15 August 1955, at which time you reported an unidentified flying object, I would like to inform you that this information has been passed along to the Special Studies Group the Air Force has for such sightings. We are very interested in such sightings and I assure you proper action has been taken.
You indicated an interest in joining a Ground Observer Corps. The following officers are Ground. Observer Project Officers and if you contact them I am sure they would give you the necessary information:
| NAME ROOM NO.<br /><br />Colonel O. F. Clarke 50543<br />Captain C. H. Darling 50543<br />Captain H. F. Hauser 50543 | PHONE EXTENSION<br /><br />74009<br />73812<br />72043 |
|-|-|
Sincerely yours,
* **OUT**
* **8 SEP 1955**
* **DIRANT HQ USAF**
There are also numbers around the perimeter of the circle, and three numbers in the top left corner: 74009, 73812, and 72049.
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INT2-2.7
X Krok,
этио
SAFLL-1/Capt Schoenberg/bjg/T7695/6 Sept 55
SAFLL 16666 B-N
7 SEP 1955
Dear Miss Krok:
Your letter to The President concerning the observation of an unidentified flying object has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for reply.
As you are undoubtedly avare, the Air Force has a major program active in the field of unidentified flying objects. Voluntary contributions such as yours are extremely helpful.
For your convenience, I am attaching a copy of "United States Air Force Summary of Events and Information Concerning the Unidentified Flying Object Program." This summary compiles the latest facts established by the Air Force in its program.
The Air Force appreciates your interest and the effort you have made to furnish us with information.
[page 175]
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# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE (cont.)
There is also a handwritten mark that resembles a sideways "X" or a "K". Around the perimeter of the stamp are numbers from 1 to 12, indicating a time or date marking.
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# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE (cont.)
<b>1. TÍTULOS:</b>
<b>1.1. TÍTULOS:</b>
<b>1.1.1. TÍTULOS:</b>
Η Διοικούσα Επιτροπή του Δ.Σ. του Συλλόγου των Ελλήνων Επιστημόνων των ΗΠΑ (Hellenic Society of Scientists and Scholars in the USA) ανακοινώνει ότι η 30ή Επιστημονική Συνάντηση των Ελλήνων Επιστημόνων των ΗΠΑ (30th Annual Scientific Meeting of Hellenic Society of Scientists and Scholars in the USA) θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Παρασκευή 16 και Σάββατο 17 Αυγούστου 2019 στο New York Hilton, New York, NY.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες και εγγραφές επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα www.hssusa.org ή επικοινωνήστε με τον Γενικό Γραμματέα, Δρ. Νικόλαο Α. Καραγιάννη, [email protected].
Η Διοικούσα Επιτροπή
30th Annual Scientific Meeting
of Hellenic Society of Scientists and Scholars in the USA
ENTER FOR
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INT2-2-7
√x × Draffore, A. D.
12 September 1955
Mrs. Americo D. Draffone
P.O. Box 164
Manomet, Massachusetts
Dear Mrs. Draffone,
We have received your letter of September 1st, and have forwarded your account of the Unidentified Object sightings to the appropriate analysts for further evaluation.
As you know the Air Krce has a major active program in this field to investigate and identify all Unidentified Aerial Objects. For this reason, initiative reports such as yours are of considerable value and greatly appreciated.
I am enclosing for your convenience a Summary of information compiled from this program. I hope you find it of interest.
Thank you for your letter and assistance.
Encl
Sincerely,
16 SEP 1955
DI/INT
HQ USAF
OUT
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
No green copy for D/I File
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# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE (cont.)
Int 2-2-7
Jx Chorvat, Stefane
12 September 1955
Mr. Stefan Chorvat
6 Frederica Street
Orange, N.S.W.
Australia
Dear Mr. Chorvat;
Your letter of 3 June 1955 to General Kelsey has been referred to this office for reply.
We have read your letter with interest and have forwarded your account of sightings of Unidentified Aerial Objects to the appropriate analysts for further evaluation.
In reference to the various books you may have read on this subject, we would like to say that these writings are the authors own opinions and do not reflect the official conclusions of the United States Air Force.
I have attached for your convenience a summary of information which is the only official position of facts concerning our program of investigations.
- I hope you find the summary of interest and wish to thank you for your information.
Sincerely,
ENCL:
UFO Summary
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
OIN-X2B2 File Cy
AFOIN-4 Info Cy w/Incls
[page 178]
but 2-2-7
/x Gene, Wayne H., Mrs
13 September 1955
Mrs. Wayne H. Jens
72 Hazelton Circle
Briarcliff Manor, New York
Dear Mrs. Jens;
Your letter of August 27th, has been received by this office and forwarded to the appropriate analysts for further evaluation.
The Air Force does have an active program in effect to investigate and analyze all reported Unidentified Flying Objects. For this reason, initiative reports such as yours are of considerable value and greatly appreciated.
For your information, I am enclosing a summary of events compiled from this program. I hope you will find it of interest.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Ct Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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CONFIDENTIAL
Out 2-2-7
KAFON-+
AFOIN-283/Mr. Gilmore/edn/73530/13 Sep 55
AFOIN-2
14 SEP 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR APOIN-4
SUBJECT: (Conf) Unidentified Flying Objects
1. On 12 September 1955 Lt. R. C. Burton, USN, now stationed at the U. S. Naval Academy gave information with respect to an unidentified object sighted by his mother who lives in Canada. Lt. Burton's address is 306 Rogers Heights, Annapolis, Maryland, Telephone Co. 83716.
2. The information as reported by Lt. Burton is included in Tab "A" and is forwarded for your information and action as deemed appropriate.
1 Tool
Tab "A" (Conf)
LLEWELLYN E. HOLLINGER
Major, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
AFOIN Coord Cy
AFOIN-CrRef Cy
AFOIN-2B Cmbk Cy
AFOIN-2B3 Stbk Cy
W rtn 13 Sep 55
No M/R note or policy statement necessary
COORDINATION:
APOIN-2B3
Mr. Gilmore
<signature>
Col. Kneen by
<signature>
AFOIN-2B
<signature>
Col. Wynne
<signature>
AFOIN-2
<signature>
THOMAS R. HOLTHAUS
OUT
14 SEP 1963
DIR/INT
HQ USAF
27C3
-CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL
# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE (cont.)
## TAB "A"
Mrs. Edith B. Burton, Box 173, Chase, British Columbia, Canada, observed an unidentified object near her home on 9 August 1955. The observation was made on a clear day with only one or two small clouds in the sky. The observation was made between 5 and 6 p.m. with the sun shining brightly. According to Lt. Burton, she saw an object, saucer in shape, both on top and bottom with something on top resembling a stack. The object was silver in color and passed from east to west and was under observation for about 20 to 30 seconds. No change in speed or altitude was noted while under observa- tion. The object was estimated to be at 8,000 to 10,000 feet in altitude and about a quarter of the size of the moon in size. This sighting is the only time such an object has been sighted by this individual according to Lt. Burton, This one individual is the only person known to have observed this particular object.
CONFIDENTIAL
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INT 2-2-7
Jx Colonial Aubung den
√x Pill, J. H. Mr.
14 September 1955
Mr. J. H. O'Neill
Director of Flight Operations
COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC.
LaGuardia Airport Station
Flushing 71, New York
Dear Mr. O'Neill;
Your letter of September 8th has been forwarded to our Technical Intelligence Center for necessary evalua- tion.
Quite naturally, in view of our active program in this field and the very definite obligation of the Air Force to identify and analyze these things that happen in the air, we highly appreciate such a complete and prompt account from the highly qualified personnel of a commercial airline.
Our thanks to you, Captains Cushing and Janas and First Officers Schecht and Darby.
<b>Sincerely yours,</b>
<signature>
No green Copy for P/I File
<b>TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON</b>
<b>Lt Colonel, USAF</b>
<b>Directorate of Intelligence</b>
[x] X2B2 FILE CY
[ ] AFOIN-4 INFO CY
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September 8, 1955
Chief of Staff
United States Air Force
Washington 25, D. C.
Dear Sirs
In accordance with CIRVIS procedure for reporting vital intel- ligence sightings, attached are copies of three reports turned in by flight crews on an unidentified object sighted September 6, 1955.
If possible, we would be very interested in knowing what the object was and if there is any way we can prevent future occur- rences.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours,
COLONIAL AIRLINES, INC.
J. H. O'Neill
Director of Flight Operations
Inc.
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Director of Flight Operations
Captain F. W. Cushing
FLIGHT 14 SEPTEMBER 6, 1955
9-7-55
On Flight 14 of the 6th at approximately 1925 EST, geographical position approximately 16 nautical miles north of the POU Omni Range, 004 degree track, at 5000 ft. with a clear sky above, unlimited visibility horizontally and a smoke layer below, sighted an unidentified object with a blue-white exhaust flame between a half mile or mile directly ahead at approximately 1000 ft. above our position on what appeared to be about a 200- 210 degree heading in about a 15-20 degree angle descent.
# SPACE OBSERVERS LEAGUE (cont.)
## TAB "A" (cont.)
In approximately 3 seconds the object had moved from directly in front of us to about 100 degrees from our track placing it off our left beam and was then omitting a lot of sparks as well as the blue flame. At that time, it exploded with a blinding flash within, I would say, a half mile or mile of our position.
Flight 412, who, I believe, was in the vicinity of ALB at about 8000 ft. reported seeing the flash although he was northbound. Southbound Flight 33, who was approximately just south of Cox- sackie at about 6000 ft., also reported seeing the flash.
I could not see what the object was except that it appeared like a rocket ship - although that is, perhaps, partially imagination because all I really got a look at was this trail of flame and, just before it exploded, it seemed like pictures I have seen of a stage falling off of a rocket. I don't think it was an airplane as I did not observe any position lights. I feel certain that it was not a meteor as we had been looking in that direction and it just appeared. There was no trace of it until it got right in front of us. Its speed didnot seem to have been in excess of 400-500 mph.
FWC & GA
F. W. Cushing
A. J. Schecht
First Officer
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[page 184]
Director of Flight Operations 9-7-55
Captain G. R. Janes
At approximately 1925 EST while southbound at 6000 ft. on B 18 at Red Hook intersection, noticed a bright flash above us. Because we vere flying through slight Cu buildups with the fuselage lights oh, I attributed it to the flash of these lights while inside one of these Cu's. I thought no more of it until I heard flight 14 advise New York of his sighting and ve then advised that we had seen the flash.
G. R. Janas
NW 91198 Docld: 34745775
[page 185]
Director of Flight Operations 9-7-55
First Officer G. M. Darby
On Flight 33 over Red Hook southbound at approximately 1925 EST, there was a flash, which appeared more like an explosion rather than a lightning flish, approximately 10 or 15 degrees off our course at somewhere near our altitude of 6000 ft.
G. M. Darby
NW 91198 Doclld: 34745775
[page 186]
INT2-2-7
× Masarek, S.
Mrs. Stephen Masarek
12 Eastern Avenue
Ossining, New York
Dear Mrs. Masarek;
Thank you for your letter of August 21st describ- ing your sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object. It has been forwarded to the appropriate office for further analysis.
The Air Force does have a major active program for investigating and evaluating these sightings. For this reason, initiative reports such as yours are of considerable value and greatly appreciated.
For your information, I am enclosing a summary of events concerning the UFO Program. I hope you find it of interest.
Sincerely,
Encl:
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
X2B2 FILE COPY
AFOIN-4 INFO COPY
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[page 187]
3ND-ESF-9
# HEADQUARTERS
COMMANDER EASTERN SEA FRONTIER
90 CHURCH STREET
NEW YORK 7, N. Y.
but 2-2-7 X
ADDRESS REPLY TO
COMMANDER
EASTERN SEA FRONTIER
AND REFER TO:
ONTIER
FF15-3:32:nen
A8
Ser: 1437
16 SEP 1955
From: Commander Eastern Sea Frontier
To: Distribution List
Subj: Unidentified flying objects; reporting of
Ref: (a) COMEASTSEAFRON INST 3820.2
Encl: (1) Mr. J. H. O'Neill, Director of Flight Operations,
ltr of 8 Sep 55, with enclosures
1. Reference (a) states that the U. S. Air Force has the primary responsibility for collection of subject information and has requested the cooperation of all naval activities in reporting such information.
2. In compliance with reference (a), enclosure (1) is forwarded.
Distribution List
USAF HQ HASH, DC
ATIC ATTN: ATIAA-20
COMDR ADC
COMDR BADEF
Copy to:
ONI
Mr. J. H. O'Neill,
Director of Flight Operations
LaGuardia Airport Station
Flushing 7, New York
Authenticated:
<signature>
C. W. CANNON
Lieutenant, USN
W. C. MURPHY
Assistant Chief of Staff
* Outer ring: "BRITISH TELEPHONES LIMITED" (partially visible)
* Inner text: "HO NONS", "DIALED", "ST 26b 1822", "BEC.D"
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881 ebed
92292PIPOC 86146 MIN
16 FEB 1955
14 31
12 18
12 18
12 18
# 2AETHAUOGASH
ЯЗІТИОЯЯ Аза изТВАЯ ЯЗСИАММОР
тавяте наясно кое
YM NADY WSM .
to the extent that any information contained herein is
proprietary or confidential, it is the exclusive property of
the party providing such information. No party shall use, disclose, or
distribute such information to any third party without the prior written
consent of the providing party, except as required by law or regulation.
Any unauthorized use, disclosure, or distribution of such information
shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and may result in
injunctive relief and/or monetary damages.
Get (I) (s) vertex.
VHARUM .5 .W
12st2 to Toldo JastataaA
not good
and
there's
another job to do
without enough equipment
two sets of generators
There is also a signature within the circle, above the "DIR/INT HO USN" text. The outer edge of the circle has markings that appear to be numbers in a circular fashion.
297681706874
ВОППАО 7. 8 9
820 , 70687411
[page 190]
Director of Flight Operations
9-7-55
Captain F. W. Cushing
## FLIGHT 14-SEPTEMBER 6, 1955
On Flight 14 of the 6th at approximately 1925 EST, geographical position approximately 16 nautical miles north of the POU Omni. Range, 004 degree track, at 5000 ft. with a clear sky above, unlimited visibility horisontally and a smoke layer balow, sighted an unidentified object with a blue-white exhaust flame between a half mile or mile directly ahead at approximately 1000 ft. above our position on what appeared to be about a 200- 210 degree heading in about a 15-20 degree angle descent.
Penghten geru
# 2AETHAUOGASH
ЯЗІТИОЯЯ Аза изТВАЯ ЯЗСИАММОР
тавяте наясно кое
YM NADY WSM . (cont.)
## FLIGHT 14-SEPTEMBER 6, 1955 (cont.)
In approximately 3 seconds the object had moved from directly in front of us to about 100 degrees from our track placing it off our left beam and was then omitting a lot of sparks as well as the blue flame. At that time, it exploded with a blinding flash within, I would say, a half mile or mile of our position.
Flight 412, who, I believe, vas in the vicinity of ALB at about 8000 ft. reported seeing the flash although he was northbound. Southbound Flight 33, who was approximately just south of Cox- sackie at about 6000 ft., also reported seeing the flash.
I could not see what the object was except that it appeared like a rocket ship - although that is, perhaps, partially imagination because all I really got a look at was this trail of flame and, just before it exploded, it seemed like pictures I have seen of a stage falling off of a rocket. I don't think it was an airplane as I did not observe any position lights. I feel certain that it was not a meteor as we had been looking in that direction and it just appeared. There was no trace of it until it got right in front of us. Its speed didnot seem to have been in excess of 400-500 mph.
<b>FWC : GA</b>
<b>F. V. Cushing</b>
<b>A. J. Schecht</b>
<b>First Officer</b>
[page 191]
Director of Flight Operations
9-7-55
Captain G. R. Janas
At approximately 1925 EST while southbound at 6000 ft. on B 18 at Red Hook intersection, noticed a bright flash above us. Because we were flying through slight Cu buildups with the fuselage lights oh, I attributed it to the flash of these lights while inside one of these Cu's. I thought no more of it until I heard Flight 14 advise New York of his sighting and we then advised that we had seen the flash.
G. R. Janas
NW 91198 Docld:84745775
[page 192]
Director of Flight Operations
First Officer O. M. Darby
9-7-55
On Flight 33 over Red Hook southbound at approximately 1925 EST there was a flash, which appeared more like an explosion rather than a lightning flish, approximately 10 or 15 degrees off our course at somewhere near our altitude of 6000 ft.
G. M. Darby
NW 91198 Doclld: 34745775
[page 193]
# COVER SHEET
SUSPENSE
ORIGIN OF BASIC: <empty>
DATE: <empty>
ASSIGNED BY: <empty>
DATE: <empty>
TYPE: <empty>
NO.: <empty>
SUBJECT: <empty>
# COVER SHEET (cont.)
## ROUTING
Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial "OUT” column to denote review of completed action. (X for action; for coordination.)
# COVER SHEET (cont.)
## ROUTING (cont.)
| IN | OFFICE | OUT | IN | OFFICE | OUT | IN | OFFICE | OUT | | IN | OFFICE | OUT |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| | OIN-1 | | | OHi-i | | | OIN-J | | | | AFOlN | |
| | OIN-1X | | | OIN-2X | | | Oltf.l)( | | | | AfOIN•X | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | AFOIN•X | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | OlN-Xt | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | OIN-X:t | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | SR ARMYOff | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | SR NAVAL OFF | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | CABLES | |
| | | | | | | | | | M | | FILE 188/23/9/55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | R | | DISPATCH | |
[page 194]
Aut 2-2-7
19 September 1955
Mr. Leslie Clark
801. Morton Street
Mattapan 2k6, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Clark;
Your letter of September 8th has been received and forwarded to the appropriate analysts for further evaluation.
As you know, the Air Force has a major active program in this field, For this reason, initiative re- ports such as yours are of immense value and greatly appreicated.
For your information I am enclosing a copy of our summary of events concerning this program. Attached you will find a sample questionaire as you requested.
Thank you for your interest and prompt action.
Sincerely,
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Col, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Encl:
что 22 Sep 25
- X2B2 FILE CT
AFOM-4 INFO COPY w/Incls
NW 91198 Doclld 34745775
[page 195]
INT 2 2 7
Dobritz, G. B.m.
19 September 1955
Mr. George B. Dobrita
15 45-10 Kissene Blvd
Flushing 2, New York
Dear Mr. Dobritz;
Thank you for your reported sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object.
Your initiative and prompt action are
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
OCT
21 SEP 355
Origin
Newark
NJ
MW
[x] X2B2 FILE CY
[ ] AF01N-4 INFO CY w/Incl
NWW 91198 Doclld 34745775
# PLEASE SEND TO YOUR NEAREST AIR FORCE BASE (cont.)
AFOIN-X/Lt Col Johnson/tje/71092
Wrtn 20 Sep 55
Int 2-2-7
KOIN-4
20 SEP 1955
MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, AFOIII-4
ATTN: Mr. A. F. Arcier
SLM.TECH1 ITOS Program
1. Reference is made to our discussion, subject above, of 7 September 1955 concerning the release of ATIC Special Report No. 14.
2. Present responsibility of AFOIN-4 is to bring Special Report No. 14 up-to-date as of June 1955.
3. Twenty-five copies of this declassified document, which this Headquarters now has, will be withheld from public dissemination but will be made available on an office retention basis to interested persons in the USAF Office of Information Services and the USAP Office of Legislation and Liaison.
4. It has been agreed that Mr. Arcier and Captain Hardin will attend a discussion in Washington on 28 September 1955, at which time the final release will be given to Information Services for necessary action.
5. It is believed this release will clarify the many false impressions presently existing concerning the USAF UFOB Program.
5/
JOHN A. SAMFORD
Major General, USAF
Director of Intelligence
<signature> 21.8.95<sup>55</sup>
<u>AFOIN-X</u>
Lt Col Johnson <signature>
[x] D/I File Cy, X2B2
D/I X-Ref File Cy, X2B2
NW 91198 Doclld:34745775
[page 198]
INT22-7
AFOIN-X2/Maj Smith/sm/73929/T-20 Sept 55
[x] x DCS/O
[x] x REL H-I
<b>21 SEP 1955</b>
# MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, OPERATIONS ATTN: EXECUTIVE OFFICER (cont.)
AFOIN-1A1-19/Maj Fountain/hf/52618
Wrtn 23 Sep 55
INT 2-2-7
1x a a Argentina
26 SEP 1955
# MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, OPERATIONS ATTN: EXECUTIVE OFFICER (cont.)
AFOIN-1A1-19
SUBJECT: (Uncl) Theory of Flying Saucers
TO: United States Air Attache
American Embassy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
1. Reference is made to your letter 197-R&D, subject "Theory of Flying Saucers" dated 24 May 1955 and our interim reply of 1 Sep 1955.
Filed Int2
2. The Aerodynamics Branch, Aircraft Laboratory of the Wright Air Development Center, have submitted the following evaluation of the theory contained in Dr. Neumann's manuscript.
- The method of obtaining lift described in the report is considered very ineffective as it is based on the principle of impart- ing horisontal momentum to the jet and entrained air. Lift can only be produced by imparting vertical momentum to the air or jet stream.
b. The method described for producing translational control through introducing an assyme try in the jet should be effective. This type of control, however, does not provide all the control needed in an aircraft. In summary, this office does not consider the proposal to be worth further investigation.
3. No further action in this matter is contemplated by this head- quarters. In accordance with your request, the original manuscript is inclosed for transmission to Dr. Neumann.
D/I FILE COPY
[page 200]
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
INT 2-2-7
[x] x a a Indonesia
26 Sept 55
13 September 1955
[x] X over
# MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, OPERATIONS ATTN: EXECUTIVE OFFICER (cont.)
AFOIN-X
SUBJECT: Letter From T.M. Onverzaagt, Bandung, Indonesia
TO: U. S. Air Attache
American Embassy
Djakarta, Indonesia
The inclosed letter from Mr. T.M. Onverzaagt, Djalan Kamuning 9, Bandung, is forwarded for necessary action by your office. This Headquarters has no record of the previous letter referred to, pre- sumably delivered to your office.
2 Incls:
1. Ltr fm T.M.
Onverzaagt
2. DA Translation
<signature>
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
REL 3-2 (13 Sep 55)
1st Ind.
[page 201]
**Key Information:**
* **Stamp Type:** Received stamp
* **Date:** October 4, 1955
* **Organization:** HQ USAF, DIR/INT (likely Directorate of Intelligence)
# MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, OPERATIONS ATTN: EXECUTIVE OFFICER (cont.)
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NW 91198 Docld: 34745775
[page 202]
Ant 2-2-7
Vx Cnrrzggh, T.M.
+ AA bldoncia
13 September 1955
APOIN-X
SUBJECT: Letter From T.M. Coverzaagt, Bandung, Indonesia
TO: U. S. Air Attache
American Embassy
Djakarta, Indonesia
The inclosed letter from Mr. T.M. Onverzaagt, Djalan Kamuning 9, Bandung, is forwarded for necessary action by your office. This Headquarters has no record of the previous letter referred to, pre- sumably delivered to your office.
2 Incls:
1. Ltr in T.M.
Covered
2. DA Translation
<signature>
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence,
D/I COORD CY
D/I X-REF CY
NW 911198 Dodd 34745775
[page 203]
# SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROUTING SLIP
DATE: AUG 11 1955
# SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
| TO | TO | INITIAL | INFO<br />COPY<br />TO | ADV<br />ACTION<br />COPY TO | THIS IS AN | THIS IS AN |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| | SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | | | | ADVANCE ACTION COPY | |
| | DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE | | | | ACTION COPY | |
| | ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY | | | | INFORMATION COPY | |
| | SECRETARY OF THE ARMY | | | | FOR | |
| | SECRETARY OF THE NAVY | | | | PREPARATION OF DRAFT REPLY FOR WHITE<br />HOUSE SIGNATURE AND | |
| | SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE | | | | TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR SECRETARY OF<br />DEFENSE SIGNATURE | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (Compt) | | | | PREPARATION OF REPLY FOR SECRETARY OF<br />DEFENSE SIGNATURE | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (M&P) | | | | PREPARATION OF REPLY FOR DEPUTY<br />SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SIGNATURE | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (ISA) | | | | NOTE AND FORWARD | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (S&L) | | | | APPROPRIATE ACTION | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (R&D) | | | | REPLY DIRECT FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE<br />' forward copy of reply to Sec of Def files) | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (P&I) | | | | REPLY FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE<br />(forward copy of reply to Sec of Def files) | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (App'ns Eng) | | | | INFORMATION AND RETENTION | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (H&M) | | | | INFORMATION AND RETURN FOR SECRETARY OF<br />DEFESNE FILES | |
| | ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (L&PA) | | | | DATA ON WHICH TO BASE A REPLY | |
| | DIR., OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION | | | | COMMENT AND/OR RECOMMENDATION | |
| | GENERAL COUNSEL | | | | COORDINATION WITH | |
| | ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (AE) | | | | PREPARATION OF REPLY FOR SIGNATURE<br />OF | |
| | ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE<br />(Spec Opns) | | | | PRIORITY | |
| | SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
# SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
REMARKS
<empty>
SUSPENSE DATE: <empty>
CONTROL NUMBER: <empty>
SDI APR 55 FORM 14
PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE.
A581 82
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[page 204]
The document is a form with handwritten entries indicating an incoming communication.
Key Information:
- **INCOMING**
- **Date and Time Stamp 1:** Aug 12 14:06:55
- **Originator/Department 1:** VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, EXED SERV DIV
- **Date and Time Stamp 2:** Aug 12 12:47:55
- **Recipient/Department 2:** OFFICE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
NW 91198 Docid:34 745775
[page 205]
Bandung, 1 Augustus 55.
Underwent
Glasfriederich
Klipende
surgery
Scotland
and the title
Pal East Plesen.
with reference
Daar aan.
Raiding and mi Brief, die Deb by the Ameri
Baanse Impossades
foor van Mr. Beanstalter, dis wove ding doi 2009 en was it toll of Desen aam Das Pentagon attiek antwoord.
Dierover een antwoord te doent
ufillen soe komentar it it anders,
Jeanswoord Sliven van mijn wage Deaf.
lend zal zijn, mijn be pulled willigen, werblich mijn Hovenstaand versed Plafonde, das lt so welſwit ~ - ~ .........._.,
Flosgaelsing.
4. M. Geverdampt. New Nur der. do.
Rojalan Kamuning 9 Pas. 0145
Se Bandung. (Indonesia)
Docld:34745775
NW 91198
[page 206]
INCOMING
C20142
Aug 12 14 06 '55
VICE CHIEF OF STAFF
EXEC SERV DIV
[page 207]
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF, G-2, INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON 25, D. C .
G2 TRANSLATION NO.: G-5144
LANGUAGE: Dutch
TRANSLATOR: GCC
SUBJECT: Letter
T. M. Onverzaact
Djalan Kamuning 9 Pav.
Bandung
Indonesia
Bandung
1 August 1955
Department or Defense
Washington 251 D.C.
Subject: The manufacture of flying saucers and the like
Dear Sire,
With reference to my letter, which I personally delivered on 21 June last at the American embassy in Djakarta in the office of Mr. Beanstatter, which would attend to forwarding it to the Pentagon, and since I have not yet received an answer up to today, I ask you to please send me an answer regarding it.
Otherwise, in the case of tu previous letter remaining unanawerei, I ehall •e ccapellea to turn to another pover.
I hope that you will be so kind as to comply with the above request and remain
C20142
<signature>
Very respectfully yours,
/s/ T.M. Onverzaagt
G2 FORM 13-1
1 MAY 55
DISSEMINATION FORM FOR G2 TRANSLATION A 60810
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[page 208]
AFOIN-1B2/Maj Brame/52563/esv
W rtn 28 Sep 55
direct 2-2-7
x direct 1-23
SEP 28 1955
AFOIN-1B2/Maj Brame/52563/esv
MEMORANDUM FOR AFPOIN-
SUBJECT: Project Blue Book (Project No. 10073)
1. Twenty one (21) copies of subject report forwarded your center this date under separate cover.
2. The remaining four (4) copies, of the original twenty five (25) forwarded to this Headquarters, are accounted for as follows: One (1) copy retained by OIN-X (Lt. Col. Johnson) One (1) copy inadvertently destroyed by OIN-2X One (1) copy each is being recalled from the files of OIN-3X and OIN-LB3 and will be forvarded when made available to this office.
3. Distribution remains the same as previously furnished your center on 13 September 1955.
AFOIN 1B2 Maj Brame <signature>
Maj Bennett <signature>
WALTER W. BENNETT
Major, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
NW 911198 Docid:34745775
[page 209]
INT2-2-7
ly Batter fim.
29 September 1955
Mr. James Batts
130 South 17th Avenue
Maywood, Illinois
Dear Mr. Batts,
Your letter of September 20th has been forwarded to the appropriate agency for further analysis.
As you know, the Air Force has an active grogram in effect to investigate and evaluate all reported sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects. For this reason, initiative reports such as yours are valued and greatly appreciated.
For your information I am enclosing
summary of events concerning this program. I
hope you find it of interest.
Sincerely,
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
Encl:
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AF01N-4 INFO CY w/Incls
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[page 210]
Int 2-2-7
Chamaillard
де
29 September 1955
J. C. Chamaillard
22 rue Trachel
Nice, France
Dear Mr. Chamaillard;
Your letter of September 12th has been received and forvarded to the appropriate analysts for further evaluation.
The detailed report concerning your re- cent experience is greatly appreciated in view of our active program of evaluating such phenomena.
For your information I am enclosing a Summary of Events compiled from our investigations. The complete findings of this program will be released to the public in the near future.
Sincerely,
Encl:
TIMOTHY R. JOHNSON
Lt Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligenc
X2B2 FILE CY
AFOIN-4 INFO CY w/Incls
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[page 211]
OIN-1A-P/Mr. Nelson/ram/71067
Written 28 Sep 55
INT 2-2-7
√x Caribbean Air Command
Lt Colonel Paul N. Harlow, 5816A Headquarters, Caribbean Air Command APO 825, New Orleans, Louisiana
# SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
## OUT (cont.)
Dear Colonel Harlow:
The inclosed new copy of Project Blue Book, Special Report No. 14 is forwarded for your retention. Although the report is Unclassified, it is not releasable to the press at this time and should be handled accordingly.
Colonel Berry states that the previous report on this subject will not be approved for release and he requests that the copy forwarded to you last month be returned to him.
Sincerely,
1 Incl
Project Blue Book
Sp Rpt No 14,5 May 55
Cy No. 2
MAURICE A. BIRK
Colonel, USAF
D/Intelligence
Reader file - 1A-P
Comeback cy - 1A-P
D/I file cy
D/1 X-ref file cy
| OFFICE SYMBOL | OIN-A-P | | | 4 | | |
|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|
| Signature of<br />Responsible Officer | | | | | | |
| Internal Office | | | | | | |
| Coordination | | | | | | |
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AFOIN-1A-P/Mr. Nelson/ram/54544 Written 4 Oct 55 INT2-2-7
Caribbean Au Connend Au
AFOIN-1A-P
Lt Colonel Paul N. Harlow, 5816A Headquarters, Caribbean Air Command APO 825, New Orleans, Louisiana
Dear Colonel Harlow:
The information contained in the copy of Project Blue Book, Special Report No. 14, sent to you on 29 September has now been made available to the press in Washington. However, the previous edition has been recalled and it is still desired that the earlier copy forwarded to you in August be returned.
Sincerely,
OUT
5 OCT 1955
DIRINT
HQ USAF
MAURICE A. B
Colonel, USA
D/Intelligence
COORDINATION: AFOIN-1a-P
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D/I X-ref file cy
Comeback Cy - 1A-P
Reader file - 1A-P
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INT2-2-7
# SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
## OUT (cont.)
APOIN-2B3
<signature>
Col Marchantb.j.m 77006 6 Oct 1955
Basic ltr fr Hq CONAD, Ebt AFB, Colorado Springs, Colorado, subj (Conf)
Reporting of Intelligence Sightings by Friendly Nations
AFON-2B
1st Ind
10 OCT 1955
Dept of the Air Force, Hq USAF, Washington 25, D. C.
TO: Commander in Chief, Continental Air Defense Command,
ATTN: BCS/Intelligence, Colorado Springs, Colorado
1. The proposed Canadian-U.S. directive on an international system for reporting vital intelligence sightings is progressing favorably, and it is anticipated that an agreed draft will be referred to the JCGC for its coordination in the very near future.
2. The NATO does not have the collection capability suggested by basic communication, and the committee drafting the proposed joint Canadian-U.S. directive considered extension of the system to other nations. However, it was decided to defer this extension until the two-nation procedure had been through a trial period.
BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF:
THEODORE TREINBURGH
It Colonel, USAF
Directorate of Intelligence
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HEADQUARTERS
CONTINENTAL AIR DEFENSE COMMAND
ENT AIR FORCE BASK
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
CODOI
16 Sep 1955
SUBJECT: <s>(Confidential)</s> Reporting of Intelligence Sightings
by Friendly Nations
TO: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D. C.
# SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
## OUT (cont.)
1. Considerable effort has been expended at both Headquarters USAF and Headquarters CONAD to develop procedures for reporting vital intelli- gence sightings which are broader in scope than those presently contained in JANAP 146(C). Some progress has been made in that reporting by U.S. aircrew personnel flying over Canada, Greenland, and Iceland is now authorized. In addition, it is understood that several conferences with Canadian representatives have been held at Headquarters USAF to draft a U.S.-Canadian document which will replace JANAP 146(C) and will be directive in both countries.
# SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROUTING SLIP (cont.)
## OUT (cont.)
2. The adoption by Danada and the U.S. of a common system of reporting is considered highly desirable, and brings to mind the possi- bility that other Allied nations might also participate in such an arrangement. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization in particular may offer the framework on which such an agreement could be based. It appears that there is considerable reporting potential in the merchant, fishing, and whaling fleets of NATO countries operating in the North Atlantic and contiguous northern seas; in their extensive transatlantic airline operations; and in the recently inaugurated transpolar operations of the Scandinavian Airline System. Other factors warranting investiga- tion include the timeliness and reliability of reporting under a NATO system.
3. In view of the paramount importance of warning, it is requested that the feasibility of a NATO reporting system be examined and this headquarters be advised of your findings.
FOR THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF:
S/ROBERT TAYLOR, 3d
Brig Gen, USAF
DCS/Intelligence
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INT 2-2-7
17 Oct 1955
FROM: AFOIN-1B2
TO: BJSM
Ltr
Approximately three (3) weeks ago we furnished your office one (1) copy of the following report published by Air Technical Intel- ligence Center:
Project Blue Book
FILED: INT 1-11
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INT 2-2-7
17 Oct 1955
FROM: AFOIN-1B2
TO: Australian Joint Service Staff
Ltr
Approximately three (3) weeks ago we furnished your office one (1) copy of the following report published by Air Technical Intel- ligence Center:
Project Blue Book
FILED: INT 1-11
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AIR TECHNICAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE
OHIO
↓ INT 2-2-7
↓ x at/c x
↓ x mallory 9th.
↓ x D/I
28 OCT 1955
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# LLOYD MALLAN
Former Editor
20-04 SEAGIRT AVENUE, Apt. 2-C FAR ROCKAWAY, LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
Fawcett Books
Contributor to
The Atlantic Monthly
N. Y. Times Sunday
Magazine and
Bo Review
Harper's
Captain C.A. Hardim
AFOTN-4B-4 ATIC
WPATFB, Ohio
Adventure
Virginia Quarterly
Current History
Esquire
Business Week
October 23rd, 1955
Dear Captain Hardim,
I am writing to you at the suggestion of two persons: Captain Bob White, at the Press Desk of Air Technical Intelligence in the Pentagon, and Lew Zarem, Chief of Public Information at WADC. After speaking with both of these men, they felt that you might be amenable to an interview.
# LLOYD MALLAN (cont.)
At present, with the cooperation of USAF Hq and ARDC Hq, I am working on a book devoted to various aspects of air research and development. Included among the chapters will be one on "flying saucers." However, I should like to emphasize that this chapter will not in any way play up to the crackpot fringe of enthusiasts nor will it attempt, as so many other writers do, to imply that Air Force Intelligence is trying to hide things from the general public.
In fact, the major aim of my chapter will be quite the opposite: I want to give an honest human-interest report on how harrassing and even nerve-wracking the "saucer" situation has been to personnel of the Air Force, who are only trying their darndest to do an honest job of protecting the American people by keeping a close watch on the skies of the United States.
# LLOYD MALLAN (cont.)
Actually, I would like to present the story in human terms such as this: little anecdotes that may have happened to you and other men on the project at WPAFB--false reports, false condemnations, even false accusations by the press; the scientific techniques or systems you use to evaluate reports of "saucers"; your attitudes toward the overabundance of irresponsible writers (without naming them, of course) who cause you unnecessary trouble and take up valuable time by inspiring hysterical people throughout the U.S. to bother you, etc.
If you agree to an interview (and I sincerely hope that you will), I can promise you three things: 1. the story will be
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Captain Hardim
treated sympathetically--from your point of view; 2. it will be sent to you for review before publication--you may check Lew Zarem, who knows me well, on my integrity in this respect; and 3. I will try to take up as little of your time as possible in carrying out the interview.
I would be extremely grateful to you both for an opportunity to interview and for a reply to my request as soon as possible-- since the book is against quite a strict deadline. If you do not mind, you could give your answer to Lew Zarem and he will notify USAF Hq, which in turn will get in touch with me.
The best possible dates for an interview, in terms of my present schedule, would be any time on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, October 31st and November 1st and 2nd respectively.
Thank you very much in advance for whatever consideration you may give my request!
Cordially,
<signature>
Lloyd Mullan
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COVER SHEET
SUSPENSE
ORIGIN OF BASIC
DATE <empty>
ASSIGNED BY <empty>
DATE <empty>
TYPE <empty>
NO. <empty>
SUBJECT <empty>
# LLOYD MALLAN (cont.)
## ROUTING
Initial "IN" column to denote review prior to action. Initial “OUT” column to denote review of completed action. (X for action; for coordination.)
# LLOYD MALLAN (cont.)
## ROUTING (cont.)
| IN | OFFICE | OUT | IN | OFF'lCE | OUT | IN | OFFICE | OUT | | IN | | OFFICE | OUT |
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| | orN-t | | | OIM | | | OIN-S | | | | | AFOIN | |
| | OIN-1X | | | OM.ax | | | OIN-3X | | | | | AFOIN•X | |
| | | | | | | | | | TRO | | | A.FOIN-X , | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | SR NAVALCFF | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | CABLES | |
| | | | | | | | | | M | | ✓ | FILE 12/7/03 | |
| | | | | | | | | | &<br />R | | | DISPATCH | |
# LLOYD MALLAN (cont.)
## ROUTING (cont.)
seb
<b>TO:</b> <empty>
<b>DATE</b> <empty>
<b>FROM:</b> <empty>
<b>COMMENT NO.</b> <empty>
COMMENTS ( Use reverse, if necessary)
Several attempts were made by
L. E. Johnson to contact Mr. Whallan,
but to no avail.
AFHQ 14 JAN 53 FORM 0-86
PREVIOUS EDITIONS OF THIS FORM MAY BE USED.
GPO 888934
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* **Document Type:** Stamp * **Purpose:** Indicates "OUT" status. * **Date:** 11 JAN 1955 * **Issuing Authority:** DIRINT HQ USAF (Directorate of Intelligence, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force) * **Additional Markings:** A circular dial with numbers, likely indicating time or a date progression, and a stylized arrow above "OUT".
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10 JAN 1955
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SIGNED
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B
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The image is a circular stamp with the following text and markings: - "OUT" is prominently displayed with an upward arrow. - "II JAN 1955" indicates a date. - "DIRANT HQ USAF" suggests a location or department. - A radial scale with numbers (e.g., 11, 12, 1, 2, 18, 19) around the perimeter. - A crosshair symbol. - "JOSEPH A. BLOOMER Lt Colonel, USAF Directorate of Intelligence" is text accompanying the image.
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SIGNED
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The image is a circular stamp with the following text and markings: - "OUT" is prominently displayed with an upward arrow. - "II JAN 1955" indicates a date. - "DIRANT HQ USAF" suggests a location or department. - A radial scale with numbers (e.g., 11, 12, 1, 2, 18, 19) around the perimeter. - A crosshair symbol. - "JOSEPH A. BLOOMER Lt Colonel, USAF Directorate of Intelligence" is text accompanying the image.
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The image appears to be a rubber stamp or a circular seal. Key information visible includes:
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* **Date:** 11 JAN 1955 * **Text:** "OUT" with an arrow pointing to the right. * **Logo/Stamp:** "GIANT" is printed boldly, with "HQ USAF" underneath. * **Outer Markings:** A series of tick marks and numbers arranged in a circle, possibly indicating hours or a dial. Numbers visible include 18, 19, 20, 21, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17.
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The image appears to be a rubber stamp or a circular seal. Key information visible includes: * **Date:** 11 JAN 1955 * **Text:** "OUT" with an arrow pointing to the right. * **Logo/Stamp:** "GIANT" is printed boldly, with "HQ USAF" underneath. * **Outer Markings:** A series of tick marks and numbers arranged in a circle, possibly indicating hours or a dial. Numbers visible include 18, 19, 20, 21, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17.
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B
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- **Date:** 10 Jan 1955 - **Recipient:** Mr. Ramon Guthrie - **Location:** Norwich, Vermont - **Reference:** hut 2-2-7, wrth 10 Jan 55/AFOIN-X/kg/71092
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JOSEPH A. BLOOMER Lt Colonel, USAF Directorate of Intelligence Stamp: - Mark: "OUT" with an upward-pointing arrow - Date: 11 JAN 1955 - Text: DIRINT HO USAF
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Mr. Harry D. Krauss 202 Brookside Avenue Brack-Ex Wilmington, Delaware
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JOSEPH A. BLOCMER Lt Colonel, USAF Directorate of Intelligence Stamp details: - **Status:** OUT - **Date:** JAN 1955 - **Abbreviation:** BIRINT HQ USAF - **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers 01 through 12, indicating a circular timeline or tracking system.
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The image is a circular stamp with markings around the edge and text in the center. The text indicates "OUT" with an arrow pointing up, the date "JAN 1955", and "DIR/INT HQ USAF". The edge has numbers from 1 to 24 in increments of one, suggesting a time or date dial. The surrounding text identifies the signatory as JOSEPH A. ELOOMER, Lt Colonel, USAF, Directorate of Intelligence.
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11 JAN 1955
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The image is a circular stamp with markings around the edge and text in the center. The text indicates "OUT" with an arrow pointing up, the date "JAN 1955", and "DIR/INT HQ USAF". The edge has numbers from 1 to 24 in increments of one, suggesting a time or date dial. The surrounding text identifies the signatory as JOSEPH A. ELOOMER, Lt Colonel, USAF, Directorate of Intelligence.
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This image is a circular stamp with markings around the perimeter and text in the center.
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* **Status:** "OUT" * **Date:** JAN 1955 * **Location/Organization:** BIRD HQ USAF * **Perimeter Markings:** Numbers 1 through 18, with a pointer indicating a position between 1 and 2 on the outer edge, and another pointer within the circle pointing towards the "2".
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11 JAN 1955
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SIGNED
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This image is a circular stamp with markings around the perimeter and text in the center. **Key Information:** * **Status:** "OUT" * **Date:** JAN 1955 * **Location/Organization:** BIRD HQ USAF * **Perimeter Markings:** Numbers 1 through 18, with a pointer indicating a position between 1 and 2 on the outer edge, and another pointer within the circle pointing towards the "2".
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following information:
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. The stamp appears to be from a postal or official document. Key information visible includes: * **"SAFLL"** printed to the left of the stamp. * A circular outer ring with markings that suggest numbers or divisions, possibly indicating hours or dates. * Inner text, some of which is reversed or difficult to read clearly, but appears to include: * "1922" * "DEC. D" * "MAL & R" * "HD NAVE" * "THUMPIO"
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following information: * **REC'D** * **18 JAN 1955** * **DIR/INT** * **HD USAF** * A handwritten initial "CL" * Numbers around the perimeter, resembling a clock face.
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following details: - **Status:** OUT (with an upward arrow indicating direction) - **Date:** 19 JAN 1955 - **Issuing Authority:** DIRANT HO USAF - **Outer Ring:** Markings that appear to be hours (1-24) around the circumference.
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* **Sender:** Bill Wilson * **Address:** Box 1471, Palacios, Texas * **Request:** Latest information on UFOs (flying saucers)
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18 January 1955
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B
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✓ Coord Cy X-Ref Cy
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The image shows a circular stamp with the following information: - "OUT" with an upward arrow above it. - "20 JAN 1955" - "DRINT HQ USAF"
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The image contains a circular stamp or seal with text. The visible text includes: "ESTABLISHMENT 1872", "MERCANTILE", and what appears to be a name or location in smaller print.
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It is a circular stamp with the word "RECEIVED" in the center. Below "RECEIVED" are the words "JAN 6 1955". Around the perimeter of the circle are numbers from 1 to 19, with tick marks. There is also a small upward-pointing arrow above the word "RECEIVED".
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It is a circular stamp with the following information:
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It is a circular stamp with the following information: * **REC'D** (likely abbreviation for "Received") * **25 JAN 1955** (Date of receipt) * **DIR/INT** (Likely abbreviation for "Directorate/Intelligence" or similar) * **HD USAF** (Likely abbreviation for "Headquarters, United States Air Force") * A signature or initial "CL" * A clock-like face with numbers 1 through 12, possibly indicating a time stamp, though no specific time is marked.
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The image displays the Seal of the Department of Defense of the United States of America. It features an eagle with outstretched wings, holding an olive branch and arrows, with a shield on its chest. The words "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" are inscribed in a circular band around the central image.
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The image is a partial, stylized drawing of a circular object with text and numbers. The text "BEC,D" is prominently displayed in the upper portion. Below "BEC,D" is a small, dark arrow pointing downwards. A semi-circular band divided into segments is visible below the arrow. Segments contain Roman numerals and possibly letters: "VII", "31", "N", "FI", "72". There are also additional divisions and markings within the circular structure.
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The image is a partial, stylized drawing of a circular object with text and numbers. The text "BEC,D" is prominently displayed in the upper portion. Below "BEC,D" is a small, dark arrow pointing downwards. A semi-circular band divided into segments is visible below the arrow. Segments contain Roman numerals and possibly letters: "VII", "31", "N", "FI", "72". There are also additional divisions and markings within the circular structure.
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following information: - **Status:** REC'D - **Date:** 25 JAN 1955 - **Department:** DIR/INT HD USAF - **Additional marking:** A stylized cursive "C" and an upward-pointing arrow. - **Outer ring:** A series of numbers from 1 to 12, divided into segments, suggesting a time or index.
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The image is a close-up of a circular seal. The seal features an eagle in the center, with wings spread, perched on a branch. Rays emanate from behind the eagle. The outer rim of the seal contains text, though it is difficult to read due to the image's quality. Below the seal, there are some small, indistinct figures, possibly stamps or other markings. The surrounding text, "MYZHING LOM SE D' C ORLICE OE HVAV BEZEYBCH DESVBIWEILL OF LHE VIVAA", appears to be a foreign language and is also largely illegible.
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COPY
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COPY
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COPT
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COPY
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COPY
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COPY
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SIGNED
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JOSEPH A. BLOOMER Lt Colonel, USAF Directorate of Intelligence Stamp: OUT 25 JAN 1955 DIRANT HQ USAF Circular markings with numbers 1-24
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This image appears to be a time clock stamp.
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following text and markings: * **OUT** with an upward arrow * **25 JAN 1955** * **DIRINT** * **HQ USAF** * A circular outer ring with numbers that appear to represent hours or minutes (e.g., 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 10)
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This image appears to be a time clock stamp. Key information: * **Status:** OUT * **Date:** 27 JAN 1955 * **Stamp Imprint:** BIRTINT HQ USAF
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7. JAN 1955
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- **Type:** Rubber stamp - **Content:** "REC'D 28 JAN 1955 DIR/INT HD USAF" - **Additional Markings:** A circular dial with numbers and a checkmark.
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This image contains a circular stamp with the following information:
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* **Status:** "OUT" with an upward arrow. * **Date:** "2 FEB 1955" * **Organization:** "DIR/INT HQ USAF" * **Outer Ring:** A numbered ring from 11 to 19, with markings that appear to represent hours or days. * **Other Markings:** A diagonal cross symbol.
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SIGNED
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This image contains a circular stamp with the following information: * **Status:** "OUT" with an upward arrow. * **Date:** "2 FEB 1955" * **Organization:** "DIR/INT HQ USAF" * **Outer Ring:** A numbered ring from 11 to 19, with markings that appear to represent hours or days. * **Other Markings:** A diagonal cross symbol.
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This is an image of an insignia featuring a pair of outstretched wings. In the center, superimposed on the wings, is a circular emblem containing two smaller wings and a five-pointed star with a circle in its center. This insignia resembles U.S. Air Force aviation badges.
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SIGNED
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The image is a seal for the **Department of Defense, United States of America**. It features an eagle with outstretched wings, a shield on its chest, and arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The text "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE" encircles the top of the seal, and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircles the bottom.
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The image is a stamp with the following text:
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The image is a low-resolution, grainy, circular stamp or seal. It appears to have some text and imagery within the circle, but it is too indistinct to decipher.
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The image is a stamp with the following text: * **REC'D** * **10 FEB 1955** * **DIR/INT** * **HQ USAF** There is also a handwritten signature and a circular dial with numbers from 4 to 13 marked around it.
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MD Navl Dimini a LEB 1822 REC. D
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REC'D 9 FEB 1955 DIR/INT HD USAF CL
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The image contains the handwritten date "15 February 1955" within an oval-like shape.
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The image contains the handwritten date "15 February 1955" within an oval-like shape.
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**Key Information from Image:** * **Document Status:** OUT * **Date:** FEB 17 1955 * **Issuing Authority:** DIRANT HO USAF * **Name:** JOSEPH A. BLOOMER * **Rank:** Lt Colonel, USAF * **Department:** Directorate of Intelligence
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This image is a stamp with the following details:
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* **Status:** OUT (indicated by large text and an upward arrow) * **Date:** FEB 17 1955 * **Marking:** H DIAMINT HQ USAF * **Outer Ring:** A circular dial marked with numbers 8 through 24 (likely representing hours or time intervals).
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15 February 1956
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This image is a stamp with the following details: * **Status:** OUT (indicated by large text and an upward arrow) * **Date:** FEB 17 1955 * **Marking:** H DIAMINT HQ USAF * **Outer Ring:** A circular dial marked with numbers 8 through 24 (likely representing hours or time intervals).
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Date: 24 February 1953
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The image contains the word "The" rendered in a gothic font. This is likely a title or a prominent header from a publication.
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The image contains the following text: "yours truly R. Warrick. Evening"
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Stamp indicating "OUT" dated "FEB 25 1955". The stamp also includes "DIRANT HQ USAF". There are numbers around the edge of the stamp, possibly representing hours or dates. There is also a handwritten "X" on the left side of the stamp.
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The image contains the following text: "yours truly R. Warrick. Evening" Additionally, there are handwritten annotations: "Int 2-2- 1 March 5"
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This image is a seal. The outer ring of the seal reads "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". In the center of the seal is an eagle with its wings spread. The eagle is holding a bundle of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other. Above the eagle is a shield with stars and stripes, and above that are thirteen stars.
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This image contains a circular stamp with text. The text inside the circle appears to read: "NO DIVE CHALL S WTB 302A BEC.D"
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This image contains a circular stamp with text. The text inside the circle appears to read: "NO DIVE CHALL S WTB 302A BEC.D" Around the outer edge of the circle, there are what look like markings or numbers, possibly indicating dates or sequences. Some visible segments include "5", "1", "3", and "A".
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This image is a rubber stamp impression.
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This is a black and white, stippled image that appears to be an abstract illustration or a diagram. It depicts a circular shape with some irregular, dark-colored forms within and extending from it. There are also two small, dark dots within the circle. The overall impression is abstract and lacks clear representational elements.
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This image is a rubber stamp impression. Key information: - "REC'D" - "4 MAR 1955" - "DIR/INT" - "HD USAF" - Signature: "CL" The outer ring of the stamp has markings that appear to represent hours or divisions of a clock face.
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The image appears to be a micrograph showing a material with distinct inclusions or precipitates scattered across a background matrix. There are several dark, somewhat irregular shapes dispersed throughout the lighter, granular background. Some of these dark features are isolated, while others seem to be clustered or connected by thin lines. A larger, more amorphous dark area is also visible in the upper right portion of the image. The texture suggests a microscopic view of a solid material, possibly a metal alloy or composite.
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The image is a circular stamp with a date and some text.
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This image is a circular stamp with text. The key information is:
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* **Status:** RECEIVED * **Date:** 28 FEB 1955 * **Location/Details:** OPER. BR. AGO * **Outer Ring:** Contains numbers that appear to be a time or date marker, possibly representing hours or days of the month.
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The image is a circular stamp with a date and some text. Key information: * **Date:** 28 FEB 1955 * **Location/Identifier:** 22 TAGO * **Status:** Rec'd * **Outer markings:** Numbers 05 through 24, possibly indicating time or another sequential count. There are also some markings that look like 02, 03, 04.
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This image is a circular stamp with text. The key information is: * **Status:** RECEIVED * **Date:** 28 FEB 1955 * **Location/Details:** OPER. BR. AGO * **Outer Ring:** Contains numbers that appear to be a time or date marker, possibly representing hours or days of the month.
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The image contains a circular stamp with text inside. The visible text includes: "HD NEVE", "DIVINIAL", "T", "RAM", "2822", "BEC", and "March 4". The outer ring of the stamp appears to have markings or numbers, possibly indicating dates or times.
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following information:
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following information: * **REC'D** * **1 MAR 1955** * **DIR/INT** * **HD USAF** * A signature or initials "**CL**" * Numbers around the outer edge of the circle, seemingly indicating hours or a timeline (from 1 to 12, and then continuing with 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
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The image is a rubber stamp imprint, not a chart.
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SIGNED
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The image is a rubber stamp imprint, not a chart. Key Information: - **Stamp Text:** "OUT 24 MAR 1955 DIMNT HQ USAF" - **Context:** The surrounding text indicates this is a document related to Lt Colonel Joseph A. Bloomer, USAF, Directorate of Intelligence. An original incoming letter was forwarded with copies of this letter.
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* **Date:** 29 MAR 1955 * **Status:** OUT (with an upward arrow) * **Affiliation:** DRAFT HQ USAF * **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers indicating hours, suggesting a time stamp.
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Sincerely, SIGNED
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This is a stamp with the following information: * **Date:** 29 MAR 1955 * **Status:** OUT (with an upward arrow) * **Affiliation:** DRAFT HQ USAF * **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers indicating hours, suggesting a time stamp.
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85 MAR 1988
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The image is a rubber stamp.
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. Key elements include: * **Circular markings:** Numbers like "13", "12", "11", "10", "9", "8", "7", "6", "5", "4", "3", "2", "1", "21", "22", "23", "24", "25" are visible around the circumference. * **Central text (rotated):** "HD NEVE DINIHL THINIO 2281 RAM 52 BEC. D" * **Bottom text:** "SAFL-21" and "SA5-15"
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The image is a rubber stamp. Key Information: * **REC'D** * **25 MAR 1955** * **DIR/INT** * **HD USAF** * **C** (with a checkmark) The outer ring of the stamp appears to be a dial with numbers, possibly indicating hours or dates, with markings from 6 to 12 and then continuing.
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The image is not a chart.
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The image contains a stamp with the following information: - "OUT" - "29 MAR 1955" - "DISNT HQ USAF" - A circular dial with numbers from 0 to 23.
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28 March 1955
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The image is not a chart. The image contains a stamp with the following information: - "OUT" - "29 MAR 1955" - "DISNT HQ USAF" - A circular dial with numbers from 0 to 23.
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This image is a circular stamp with "OUT" and a date prominently displayed in the center.
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* **Status:** OUT * **Date:** 28 MAR 1955 * **Affiliation:** DMMT HQ USAF * **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers likely representing hours or a time range.
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SIGNE
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This image is a circular stamp with "OUT" and a date prominently displayed in the center. **Key Information:** * **Status:** OUT * **Date:** 28 MAR 1955 * **Affiliation:** DMMT HQ USAF * **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers likely representing hours or a time range.
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The image is a circular stamp with the following information: - **OUT** (prominently displayed) - **28 MAR 1955** (date) - **DIRINT HO USAF** (indicating Directorate of Intelligence, Headquarters, USAF) - A circular border with markings that appear to be hours or time increments.
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SIGNED
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JOS578 4. BLOOMER Lt Colonel, USAP Directorate of Intelligence The image is a circular stamp with the following information: - **OUT** (prominently displayed) - **28 MAR 1955** (date) - **DIRINT HO USAF** (indicating Directorate of Intelligence, Headquarters, USAF) - A circular border with markings that appear to be hours or time increments.
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1 APR 1955
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SIGNED
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**JOSEPH A. BLOOMER** Lt Colonel, USAF Directorate of Intelligence The image contains a circular stamp with markings around the perimeter and text in the center. * **Outer Circle:** A series of numbers appear to mark hours or divisions of a clock face, ranging from 1 to 24. * **Center Text:** * "OUT" is prominently displayed with an upward-pointing arrow. * A date appears as "1 Apr 1955". * Below this, text reads "DIRINT HO USAF".
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COPY
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DD Form 95, dated 1 FEB 50, replaces DA AGO Form 895 (1 Apr 48) and AFHQ Form 12 (10 Nov 47).
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The image appears to be a close-up of a stamp or seal with text. The text is circular and in the center, but it is very blurry and difficult to read. The outer ring of the seal contains some text, also illegible. There are also some internal markings that are not clear.
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The image appears to be a close-up of a stamp or seal with text. The text is circular and in the center, but it is very blurry and difficult to read. The outer ring of the seal contains some text, also illegible. There are also some internal markings that are not clear.
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The image is a circular stamp with text and markings. The text reads: - REC'D - 14 APR 1955 - DURANT - MD USAF
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The image is a circular stamp with text and markings. The text reads: - REC'D - 14 APR 1955 - DURANT - MD USAF There is a checkmark and a symbol that looks like an "@" sign below the "MD USAF" text. The outer edge of the circle has hour markings from 1 to 12, suggesting a time stamp function, though no specific time is indicated by a pointer.
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The image is a circular stamp with the following information: - Text: "OUT" with an upward arrow - Date: APR 17 1955 - Abbreviation: DIRINT HQ USAF - The outer ring of the stamp has markings that appear to represent hours or divisions of time.
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APR 11 1955
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This image is a circular stamp. The key information visible is:
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12 APR 1955
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This image is a circular stamp. The key information visible is: * **OUT** (with an arrow pointing right) * **APR/18 1955** * **DIRMT** * **HQ USAF** There are also numbers around the outer edge of the circle, which appear to be months or dates, but they are difficult to read clearly.
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This image is a circular stamp with text and numbers. The central text reads: "MD 0876 DILIMU 8 WVH 1822 BEOC D". The outer circle contains segmented divisions with numbers and what appear to be symbols. Some readable numbers on the outer circle are "1", "3", "11", "12", "17", "18", "19", and "21". The "WVH 1822" likely indicates a date.
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The image is a circular stamp with the following information:
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The image is a circular stamp with the following information: * **REC'D** * **8 MAR 1955** * **DIR/INT** * **HD USAF** * A signature that appears to be "CL" The outer edge of the stamp is divided into segments marked with numbers 1 through 12, resembling a clock face.
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The image is a circular stamp with numerical markings from 1 to 12 around the perimeter. Inside the circle, text reads: "REC'D 31 JAN 1955", "DIR/INT", and "HD USAF". There is also a handwritten signature or initial, appearing as "eL".
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It is a stamp with the following information: - **Status:** RECEIVED - **Date:** 24 FEB 1955 - **Origin:** HQS AWS
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This image is a stamp indicating "OUT" with the date "FEB 23 1955". Below this, it reads "DIRINT HQ USAF". The circular border of the stamp has numbers, likely representing hours or a time range.
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* **Status:** OUT * **Date:** FEB 23 1955 * **Department:** DIRINT HQ USAF
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It is a stamp with the following information: - **Status:** RECEIVED - **Date:** 24 FEB 1955 - **Origin:** HQS AWS The stamp also has a circular dial with numbers from 01 to 24, likely representing hours or days.
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21 FEB 1955
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SIGNED
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This image is a stamp indicating "OUT" with the date "FEB 23 1955". Below this, it reads "DIRINT HQ USAF". The circular border of the stamp has numbers, likely representing hours or a time range. **Key Information:** * **Status:** OUT * **Date:** FEB 23 1955 * **Department:** DIRINT HQ USAF
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The image shows a circular stamp with text. - **OUT** - **APR 14 1955** - **DIRNT** - **HQ USAF** - An arrow pointing upwards within the "O" of "OUT". - Numbers and tick marks around the perimeter, suggesting a time or date indicator.
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13 April 1955
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Coord Cy X-Ref Cy
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DD
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1 FEB 50 FORM
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95 95
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This image is a circular stamp with a date and recipient information.
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This image is a circular stamp with a date and recipient information. **Key Information:** * **Status:** REC'D (Received) * **Date:** 19 APR 1955 * **Recipient:** DIR/INT, HD USAF * **Outer Ring:** Marked with numbers from 1 to 12 and subdivisions, suggesting a time or date dial.
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FORM DD FEB 50 95 1
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* **Location:** Approximately 15 miles from Mexicali City. * **Roads:** * Highway San Felipe * New Road in Construction * By side of Canal Road * By bank of canal * **Features:** * Mexicali City * Canal (Alfitara Canal) * Concrete Bridge * Cerro Prieto * Ejido * **Notes:** * Mentions "my name is Santos Rualcaba Gonzalez" (handwritten text).
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80 APR 1986
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This image is a circular stamp. The text within the stamp reads:
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. The outer ring of the stamp contains numbers from 10 to 12, and then seemingly to 2. The inner text appears to be partially obscured or stylized. Visible elements include "HO NEVE" (likely "HO NEVE", meaning "new home" in some Slavic languages), "DIMAIQ" (possibly "DIMAIQ" or a similar word), "50 YBB 1322", and "VBC.D" with an arrow beneath it. The context provided ("MR: Case in L&L & N&O 19 Apr w/susp 3 May. Final ltr prep & fwded 19 Apr fwding info requested.") suggests this is likely a document stamp related to a case, possibly with a date or tracking code.
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This image is a circular stamp. The text within the stamp reads: * **REC'D** * **20 APR 1955** * **DIR/INT** * **HD USAF** There is a handwritten signature below the printed text. The outer edge of the stamp has markings that appear to be hours on a clock face, ranging from 1 to 12.
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30 V 18
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The image is a seal for the Department of Defense, United States of America. It features an eagle with its wings spread, clutching arrows and an olive branch, against a shield. The text "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE" is in the upper semicircle, and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is in the lower semicircle.
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The image is a circular emblem or seal. The text around the outer edge is difficult to read due to low resolution and stippling. However, parts of what appear to be words or phrases are visible in the center and around the perimeter. The overall impression is of an official or institutional insignia.
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This is a circular stamp with numbers around the perimeter from 1 to 12. In the center, it reads: REC'D 6 MAY 1955 DIR/INT HD USAF CL
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This image is of a United States postal card. It features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin and is marked with "2 CENTS" and "POSTAL CARD". The postal card is over-stamped with cancellation lines.
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. Key information: - "MAY1965" - "IN AF CIS" - Numbers "1-12", "31-12", and a sequence of numbers from 3 to 9 and then 10 to 31. - An arrow pointing upwards. - A curved marking at the top left.
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Id 2
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The image appears to be a stamp or seal with text arranged in a circular pattern. The visible text includes "HD nave", "TIMILL", and the year "1822". There are also numerical markings around the outer edge of the circle, some of which are partially legible, appearing to be "1", "2", "3", "4", and possibly "13", "14", "15", "16".
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The image appears to be a stamp or seal with text arranged in a circular pattern. The visible text includes "HD nave", "TIMILL", and the year "1822". There are also numerical markings around the outer edge of the circle, some of which are partially legible, appearing to be "1", "2", "3", "4", and possibly "13", "14", "15", "16".
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The image contains a circular stamp with time markings around the perimeter from 1 to 12. In the center, text indicates:
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JOS W. KELLY Major General, USAF Director, Legislative Liaison
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The image contains a circular stamp with time markings around the perimeter from 1 to 12. In the center, text indicates: * **REC'D** * **3 MAY 1955** * **DIR/INT** * **HD USAF** * A handwritten signature or initial.
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The image is a circular stamp with markings around the edge from 1 to 12. The center of the stamp contains the following text:
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The image is not a chart. It contains a circular stamp with text and numbers. The text appears to be in a foreign language and is difficult to read due to the image quality and orientation. Key information visible: * **Circular markings:** There are numbers and symbols arranged in a circle, resembling a clock face or a dial. Numbers like 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 are discernible. * **Central text:** Within the circle, there is handwritten text, some of which is inverted. Parts of it appear to read "HD nevé", "DIMIHLA", "S & YBB 1822", and "BEC.D".
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The image is a circular stamp with markings around the edge from 1 to 12. The center of the stamp contains the following text: REC'D 29 APR 1955 DIR/INT HD USAF There is also an arrow pointing upwards from the number 9.
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The image shows the date "11 May 1955" within an oval shape.
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This image is a circular stamp. The center contains the word "OUT" with an upward-pointing arrow above it. To the right of "OUT" are the words "MAY 1955". Below "OUT" are the words "DNMT HQ USAF". The outer ring of the stamp has markings that appear to be dates or numbers, ranging from 13 to 31, with some partial numbers visible.
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The image shows the date "11 May 1955" within an oval shape. Key Information: * **Date:** 11 May 1955 * **Associated Name:** Y. O. van Schravendyk * **Address:** Valkenboskade 166, Den Haag, Netherlands
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15 JUN 1960
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The image appears to be a stamp or seal with the date "20 JUN" visible. There are also numbers arranged in a circular pattern, possibly representing days or hours, with visible markings for 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23. Some faint text is also present, but it is illegible.
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The image contains a circular stamp. The visible text reads "20 JUN 1915" and "DEFENSE" followed by "NO. 14". The outer edge of the stamp has markings that appear to be numbers, possibly indicating a date or a sequence.
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27-June-1955
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17 June 1955
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. The outer ring of the stamp appears to have some characters, possibly a date or an identifier, but they are difficult to read clearly. The inner area of the stamp contains what seems to be handwritten or printed text, including the words "DRAMA" and a date, "1922". There might also be a name or a location, but the resolution is too low to decipher fully.
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The image is a circular stamp with the following information:
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The image is a circular stamp with the following information: * **REC'D**: This indicates that the item was received. * **5 JUL 1955**: The date the item was received. * **DIR/INT**: This is likely an abbreviation for Directorate/Intelligence or a similar internal designation. * **HD USAF**: This stands for Headquarters, United States Air Force. * **Signature**: A handwritten signature is present. * **Outer Ring**: A circular dial with numbers from 1 to 12, with tick marks between each hour, likely indicating a time or a specific department/process. The arrow points to the number 2.
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Inch I'
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25 JUL 1953
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. The text around the outer edge appears to be numerical, possibly a date or time indicator, with markings for each hour. Inside the circle, there is more text that is difficult to read due to the image quality and stamp impression. However, some legible parts suggest it may contain a location or organization name. The surrounding text mentions "Mr. Roger Simon," an address in "Longmeadow, Massachusetts," and "SAFL & M&O Branch" with dates "99 Jul w/susp 2Aug."
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. The text around the outer edge appears to be numerical, possibly a date or time indicator, with markings for each hour. Inside the circle, there is more text that is difficult to read due to the image quality and stamp impression. However, some legible parts suggest it may contain a location or organization name. The surrounding text mentions "Mr. Roger Simon," an address in "Longmeadow, Massachusetts," and "SAFL & M&O Branch" with dates "99 Jul w/susp 2Aug."
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- **Document Type:** Stamp or Seal - **Date:** JUL 1955 - **Status:** REG'D - **Entity:** DIRINT HD USAF
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The image is a circular stamp. The text within the stamp reads: "OUT" "14 AUG 1955" "DIR/INT" "HQ USAF" The outer edge of the stamp has numbers and markings that suggest a clock face or a date indicator, with numbers like 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, 4 visible.
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following visible information: * **Date:** 15 AUG 1955 * **Location/Identifier:** O UT. and a partial word that may be "DUBLIN". * **Other markings:** A series of numbers around the outer edge, possibly indicating days of the month (e.g., 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19). There are also some unreadable characters and symbols within the stamp.
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The image contains a rubber stamp impression, likely from a passport or official document. It features a circular design with text and numbers. Key information visible: * **Date:** "25 AUG" (August 25th) * **Text:** "EMBASSY" and "HQ USA" * **Outer Ring:** Contains a series of numbers or markings, partially visible as "1/6/1/8" or similar.
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This image contains a circular stamp with text. Key information visible includes: * A date: "25 AUG" * Text possibly indicating a division or department: "DIR" and "HQ" * A series of numbers and letters around the outer edge of the circle, including "17/18", "1/2", and "1/6". * Partial text "OUT" at the top.
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24 August 1955
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The image shows a circular stamp with text. Key visible information includes: - Date: "25 AUG" - Text that appears to be "PO BOX" - Other text in a circular pattern around the stamp.
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24 August 1955
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The image shows a circular stamp with text. Key visible information includes: - Date: "25 AUG" - Text that appears to be "PO BOX" - Other text in a circular pattern around the stamp. There is also a name and title overlayed on the image that is not part of the stamp itself: - TIMOTHY R JOHNSON - Lt Colonel, USAF - Directorate of Intelligence
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This image contains stamped text. - "25 AUG" is stamped. - A circular stamp with numbers appears to be present, but the numbers are partially obscured and difficult to decipher. It seems to contain a date or sequence of numbers. - "THECARY R JOHNSON" - "Lt Colonel, USAF" - "Directorate of Intelligence" - "VD/I File Cy, X2B2" - "D/I X-Ref File Cy, X2B2" - "ATIC FILE COPY"
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This image contains stamped text. - "25 AUG" is stamped. - A circular stamp with numbers appears to be present, but the numbers are partially obscured and difficult to decipher. It seems to contain a date or sequence of numbers. - "THECARY R JOHNSON" - "Lt Colonel, USAF" - "Directorate of Intelligence" - "VD/I File Cy, X2B2" - "D/I X-Ref File Cy, X2B2" - "ATIC FILE COPY"
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The image shows a circular stamp with the text "25 AUG" prominently displayed. There is also text around the outer edge of the circle, which appears to be a date, possibly "17.8.181" or "17.8.1811". The overall impression is that of a date stamp.
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25 August 1955
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The image contains the seal of the Department of Defense, United States of America. Above the seal, handwritten text reads "5C 543".
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The image is a black and white, grainy photograph of a circular object, possibly a cross-section of a biological specimen. There are concentric rings visible, and a radial pattern emanating from the center. Some small dark specks are present on the surface. The surrounding text appears to be a series of unrelated words and numbers, likely captions or labels not directly pertaining to the image content itself.
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This image is a document, not a chart.
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This image is a document, not a chart. Key information: - **Status:** DISPATCHED - **Date and Time:** Aug 8, 3:20 PM '55 - **Issuing Department:** DEPT. OF ARMY, TAGO OPERATIONS BRANCH - **Page Number:** 169 - **Document ID/Code:** NW 91198 Dodid/34745775
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The image displays the Seal of the Department of Defense of the United States of America. It features an eagle with outstretched wings, a shield on its chest, and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch. The words "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE" are inscribed in an arc above, and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" are inscribed in an arc below.
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1 SEP 1935
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OUT 2 SEP 1955 DIR/INT HD USAF
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7 September 1955
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The image contains a circular stamp or seal. The outer ring has segmented markings and text that is difficult to decipher. Inside, there is text written diagonally. The visible words are: "COLLECTOR", "1821", "JUL 1968", and "SASU, OR".
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1081X
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This is a circular stamp with markings that appear to indicate time or a sequential number. Text within the circle reads: "REC'D 26 JUL 1955 DIR/INT HD USAF".
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It is a circular stamp with text and numbers. The text includes: * "RECEIVED" * "19 JUL. 1955" * "[ATIC]" The stamp also has numbers around its perimeter, from 1 to 12, with tick marks indicating divisions.
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The image shows a circular stamp with the following text:
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The image shows a circular stamp with the following text: * **OUT** * **8 SEP 1955** * **DIRANT HQ USAF** There are also numbers around the perimeter of the circle, and three numbers in the top left corner: 74009, 73812, and 72049.
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The image contains a circular stamp with text. The text within the circle is partially obscured and appears to be in a foreign language, possibly Latin or an older form of English. Some legible parts include "HD nève", "DIUMJ", "4 2EB 1822", and "REG.D". The outer ring of the stamp has markings that resemble numbers or divisions, with "15" being partially visible. The stamp's design and markings suggest it may be a date stamp or a seal from a historical document.
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This image is a circular stamp with the following text: - REC'D - 7 SEP 1955 - DIR/INT - HD USAF
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This image is a circular stamp with the following text: - REC'D - 7 SEP 1955 - DIR/INT - HD USAF There is also a handwritten mark that resembles a sideways "X" or a "K". Around the perimeter of the stamp are numbers from 1 to 12, indicating a time or date marking.
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A circular stamp indicates "OUT" with an arrow pointing to the right. The date "16 SEP 1955" is stamped below it. In the lower left quadrant, the text reads "HQ DEPT INT HQ USAF". The outer edge of the circle has markings that appear to be hours, with "18", "19", "10", "12", and "11" visible.
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following information: - **Date:** 16 SEP 1955 - **Status:** OUT - **Issuing Authority:** DRAFTING HQ USAF - **Time Markers:** A circular dial with numbers 1-12 and possibly hours, suggesting a time stamp.
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- **Status:** OUT - **Date:** 16 SEP 1955 - **Issuing Office:** DIR/INT HO USAF
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The image shows a circular stamp with the following information: - **Status:** OUT - **Date:** 16 SEP 1955 - **Issuing Office:** DIFINT HQ USAF - **Outer Ring:** A time scale or numbering system, with some numbers visible (e.g., 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20).
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14 September 1955
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following text:
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The image contains a circular stamp with the following text: * Outer ring: "BRITISH TELEPHONES LIMITED" (partially visible) * Inner text: "HO NONS", "DIALED", "ST 26b 1822", "BEC.D"
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The image is a circular stamp. The stamp contains the following text: - "REC'D" - "21 SEP 1955" - "DIR/INT HO USN"
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The image is a circular stamp. The stamp contains the following text: - "REC'D" - "21 SEP 1955" - "DIR/INT HO USN" There is also a signature within the circle, above the "DIR/INT HO USN" text. The outer edge of the circle has markings that appear to be numbers in a circular fashion.
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This image is a stamp with the following information: - **OUT** (with an arrow pointing up) - **22 SEP 1955** - **DIRINT HQ USAF** There is also a circular outer ring with markings that appear to represent dates or numbers, but they are difficult to decipher fully. The visible markings include parts of "4/1/6", "15/16", "17/18", and "10/1".
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The image displays the Great Seal of the Department of Defense of the United States of America. It features an eagle with outstretched wings, holding an olive branch and thirteen arrows. The outer ring of the seal contains the text "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
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The image is a circular stamp with a date and organizational information.
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The image is a circular stamp with a date and organizational information. **Key Information:** * **Stamp Type:** Received stamp * **Date:** October 4, 1955 * **Organization:** HQ USAF, DIR/INT (likely Directorate of Intelligence)
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The image is a black and white photograph of a bronze age monument, likely a stone circle or henge. It appears to be an aerial view. The text "sanal .. 19 13 copper 7222" is present in the surrounding text.
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The image is a black and white photograph of a bronze age monument, likely a stone circle or henge. It appears to be an aerial view. The text "sanal .. 19 13 copper 7222" is present in the surrounding text.
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This image is a stamp or seal. - **Status:** OUT - **Date:** 15 SEP 1955 - **Department/Division:** DIR/INT - **Organization:** HD USAF - **Circular markings:** Numbers 1 through 12 are present around the circumference, likely representing hours or a similar cycle.
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The document is a form with handwritten entries indicating an incoming communication. Key Information: - **INCOMING** - **Date and Time Stamp 1:** Aug 12 14:06:55 - **Originator/Department 1:** VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, EXED SERV DIV - **Date and Time Stamp 2:** Aug 12 12:47:55 - **Recipient/Department 2:** OFFICE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
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The image is a circular stamp. - **Date:** 29 SEP 1955 - **Text:** "DIRINT HQ USAF", "OUT" - **Numbers around the edge:** 16, 17, 18, 19, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10
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This image is a stamp with the following details: - **Status:** OUT - **Date:** 30 SEP 1955 - **Location:** DIRINT HO USA
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The image is not a chart. It contains a circular stamp with text. The text visible includes "OUT", "80", and "B9955". There are also markings around the circumference, some of which appear to be numbers or letters, but are not fully legible.
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29 SEP 1955
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The image is a rubber stamp impression. Key information includes: - **Status:** OUT - **Date:** 30 SEP 1955 - **Issuing Authority:** DIRINT HQ USAF - **Indicator:** A circular dial with numbered segments (likely indicating time, with some segments filled or marked). - **Annotation:** "cc:"
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The image is a rubber stamp impression. Key information includes: - **Status:** OUT - **Date:** 30 SEP 1955 - **Issuing Authority:** DIRINT HQ USAF - **Indicator:** A circular dial with numbered segments (likely indicating time, with some segments filled or marked). - **Annotation:** "cc:"
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4 OCT 1955
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CONFIDENTIAL
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It is a rubber stamp impression. Key information: - **Status:** OUT - **Date:** 11 OCT 1985 - **Department:** DIR/INT, HQ USAF - **Number:** 3348
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CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL
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LLOYD MALLAN Telephone: FAr Rockaway 7-5853
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A scanned archival document page, appearing to be a typed letter or memorandum. The page is largely faded and difficult to read, with most of the typed text being illegible due to poor scan quality or the document being a carbon copy or reverse side. A circular ink stamp is prominently visible near the top center of the page. Two circular hole-punch marks are visible on the left margin. Near the bottom right, there is a partially legible stamped notation. At the very bottom of the image, there is a footer bar with archival reference information.
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A scanned archival letter on grey-toned paper, typed in black ink, dated 15 February 1955. The letter is addressed to Miss Laura H. Weiss and signed by Joseph A. Bloomer, Lt Colonel, USAF, Directorate of Intelligence. A circular outgoing mail stamp reading "OUT FEB 17 1955 DIRINT HQ USAF" is visible in the lower center of the page. Handwritten annotations appear at the top of the page. A date oval stamp reading "15 February 1955" appears near the top right area of the letter body. At the bottom of the page are archival identifiers.
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A scanned archival document page showing a typed memorandum continuation page. The page contains several paragraphs of typed text, a signature block, carbon copy (cc) notations, a circular ink stamp, and a page number at the bottom. The document appears to be page 2 of a memorandum. At the very bottom of the page is a label strip with archival reference information.
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A scanned archival letter on plain paper, dated 24 August 1955, addressed to Mr. Richard Ericson of Park Ridge, Illinois. The letter is from Timothy R. Johnson, Lt. Colonel, USAF, Directorate of Intelligence. It thanks the recipient for a letter describing an observation of an unidentified flying object and mentions the Air Force's active program in this area. A circular ink stamp dated "25 AUG" is visible near the bottom center of the page. Handwritten annotations appear at the top of the page. A document identifier and page number appear at the bottom.
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A scanned archival letter on a single page, typed on what appears to be standard letter paper. The document is a military correspondence dated 7 September 1955, addressed to Mr. William W. Shoemaker. The letter references a telephone conversation about an unidentified flying object sighting and provides information about Ground Observer Corps officers. A circular ink stamp reading "OUT" with "SEP 1955" is visible in the lower right area of the letter body. Handwritten annotations appear at the top right of the page. A document identifier bar appears at the bottom of the page.