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Flying Discs
Correspondence between Air Materiel Command and USAF Chief of Staff regarding Flying Discs, including Col. H.M. McCoy confirming continued collection and analysis of flying disc reports, and Maj. Gen. L.C. Craigie directing AMC to establish a project (later known as Project Sign) to collect, evaluate, and distribute information on atmospheric sightings of national security concern.
Analysis
The U.S. Army Air Force formally established Project Sign in late 1947 to investigate flying disc reports after Lieutenant General N. F. Twining concluded the phenomenon was real and "not visionary or fictitious." Declassified memos from senior Air Materiel Command officials document the initial scientific assessment of dozens of verified sightings describing metallic, disc-shaped objects capable of extreme maneuvers and speeds exceeding 300 knots. Air Force leadership coordinated with Army, Navy, Atomic Energy Commission, and RAND to gather intelligence while explicitly confirming no classified U.S. aircraft program matched the observed characteristics. The collection establishes the military's early institutional response to UAP sightings before public awareness of the "flying saucer" phenomenon peaked in the summer of 1947.
Key Findings
- Lieutenant General N. F. Twining's September 23, 1947 assessment declared flying discs were real and possibly either domestic high-security projects, foreign technology with nuclear propulsion, or natural phenomena—but explicitly ruled out hallucinations or lies by observers.
- The Air Force documented consistent physical descriptions across independent sightings: metallic or light-reflecting surfaces, circular or elliptical shapes, flat bottoms with domed tops, formation flights of 3-9 objects, and unusual maneuverability including evasive actions when contacted by friendly aircraft.
- General Curtis LeMay, Deputy Chief of Air Staff for Research and Development, formally confirmed the Army Air Forces had no research project with the reported characteristics, eliminating the domestic secret program hypothesis.
- Project Sign was established December 30, 1947 with Priority 2A classification as "RESTRICTED," requiring monthly progress reports and multi-agency data sharing among Army, Navy, AEC, JRDB, Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, NACA, RAND, and NEPA projects.
- Civilian witness reports, such as Mary L. Herren's 1946 photographs from Oregon, were evaluated and dismissed as film defects, while speculative theories (like Mrs. Merchant's claims of Russian flying disc bases in Mexico) were documented but not pursued as engineering matters.
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classificationDeclassified, Authority NND 700188
page_descriptionAir Materiel Command headquarters memorandum dated December 19, 1947, transmitting reports concerning flying discs to the Chief of Staff.
dates
- 1947-12-19 | date of memo
- 1947-12-09 | conversation date between undersigned and Major General L. C. Craigie
people
- L. C. Craigie | Major General | U.S. Air Force | recipient mentioned
- H. M. McCoy | Colonel, USAF | Chief of Intelligence | author
organizations
- Air Materiel Command | military
- U.S. Air Force | military
references
- Letter to CG, AAF, dated 23 Sept 47, subject "AMC Opinion Concerning Flying Discs"
- Letter to CG, AAF, dated 24 Sept 47, subject "Flying Discs"
quotes
- "Confirming the recent conversation of the undersigned with Major General L. C. Craigie, 9 December 1947, attached as listed below are copies of the reports from this Headquarters concerning Flying Discs." | Colonel McCoy
- "Continued and recent reports from qualified observers concerning this phenomenon still makes this matter one of concern to Headquarters, Air Materiel Command." | McCoy
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page_descriptionIndex card or routing form for memorandum on analysis of flying disc reports.
dates1947-12-22 | date shown on form
references"Analysis of 'Flying Disc' Reports" | referenced document
organizationsHQ AAF | military
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classificationSECRET
page_descriptionAir Force memo dated December 30, 1947, outlining policy on flying discs and establishing Project Sign (Project Saucer).
dates
- 1947-12-30 | date of memo
- 1946-11-05 to 1946-11-12 | date range when photographs were taken (referenced document)
people
- L. C. Craigie | Major General | U.S. Air Force | recipient
- Mary L. Herren | citizen | source of photographs
organizations
- Air Force | military
- Air Materiel Command | military
locationsJefferson, Oregon | where photographs taken
observations
- Objects referred to appear in sky area of accompanying photographs
- Uniformity of markings suggests camera or film defect rather than actual objects
- No incidents of flying discs reported from vicinity on or about dates mentioned
assessmentsObjects are believed to be defects in film, paper, or camera; not pictures of flying discs | AFOIR-CO-5
references
- Photographs forwarded by Mary L. Herren, 1728 S.W. Bidwell Avenue, Portland 2, Oregon
- Fourth Air Force case from Hamilton Field, California
quotes"The uniformity of the markings would tend to indicate that the cotton or film used to take these pictures was possibly defective." | AFOIR-CO-5
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page_descriptionPolicy memo establishing Air Force project for collecting and analyzing flying disc reports, with security classification guidance.
dates1947-12-30 | date of memo
people
- L. C. Craigie | Major General | U.S. Air Force | recipient
- Dr. Carroll | mentioned as plotting flying disc incidents
organizations
- Air Force | military
- Air Materiel Command | military
- Army | military
- Navy | military
- Atomic Energy Commission | government agency
- JRDB | government agency
- Air Force Scientific Advisory Group | military
- NACA | agency
- RAND project | research
- NEPA project | research
assessments
- Air Force policy is not to ignore reports of sightings but to recognize collection, collation, evaluation as part of mission
- It is desired that Air Materiel Command set up project for this purpose
- Data with classification higher than Restricted should be classified accordingly
recommendations
- Air Materiel Command should set up project to collect, collate, evaluate and distribute information on sightings and phenomena
- Preparation and distribution of initial report recommended, with subsequent quarterly reports
- Priority 2A with security classification "Restricted" and Code Name "SIGN"
quotes"It is Air Force policy not to ignore reports of sightings and phenomena in the atmosphere but to recognise that part of its mission is to collect, collate, evaluate and act on information of this nature." | memo author
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classificationSECRET
page_descriptionContinuation of policy memo on flying disc investigation project, including recommendations for multi-agency coordination.
references
- Project Sign (codenamed "SIGN")
- Essential Elements of Information to be formulated
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classificationCONFIDENTIAL
page_descriptionFourth Air Force intelligence office memo dated December 5, 1947, regarding photographs submitted by Mary L. Herren claiming to show flying discs.
dates
- 1947-12-05 | date of memo
- 1946-11-05 to 1946-11-12 | dates photographs taken
people
- Mary L. Herren | citizen | source of photographs, address: 1728 S.W. Bidwell Avenue, Portland 2, Oregon
- Donald L. Springer | Lt. Colonel, USAF | AC of S, A-2 | author
locationsJefferson, Oregon | vicinity where photographs taken
observations
- Photographs submitted showing objects in sky area
- Uniformity of markings suggests defective camera or film
- No incidents of flying discs reported from that vicinity on dates mentioned
assessments
- Objects believed to be defects in film, paper, or camera, not pictures of flying discs
- No further investigation recommended
quotes"The uniformity of the markings would tend to indicate that the cotton or film used to take these pictures was possibly defective." | Springer
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page_descriptionAir Materiel Command memo dated November 18, 1947, regarding flying disc reports and investigative matters.
dates
- 1947-11-18 | date of memo
- 1947-11-12 | date Seattle incident appeared in Dayton Journal
people
- George Garrett | Lt. Colonel | recipient
- Lionel Shapiro | journalist | author of story
- George McDom | General | U.S. Air Force
- Dr. Carroll | mentioned as plotting flying disc incidents
locations
- Seattle | location of reported incident
- Spain | location of alleged war weapons development
- Alaska | location of flying disc incident
observations
- Seattle incident reported in Dayton Journal on November 12, 1947
- War weapons allegedly developed in Spain per Lionel Shapiro story
- German scientists reportedly working in Spain
- Close range sighting in Alaska in September with more detailed observation than reported
assessments
- German scientists at HQ indicate no important scientists from Germany working in Spain
- Those mentioned in article not known to them
references
- Newspaper clippings on Seattle incident
- Shapiro article on Spanish weapons
- Alaska flying disc incident from USAF AC/AS-2
- Flying disc plotting being done by Dr. Carroll
quotes"The close range sighting reported should render a more detailed observation than what was reported, which also suggests a follow-up." | memo
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page_descriptionClassification instruction memo dated November 24, 1947, requesting Secret classification for flying disc correspondence.
dates
- 1947-11-24 | date of memo
- 1947-11-18 | reference date of prior letter
classificationsU-48983 | Secret classification number assigned
people
- George Garrett | Lt. Colonel | recipient/author reference
- H. M. McCoy | Colonel, USAF | Chief of Intelligence
referencesLetter dated November 18, 1947, subject "Flying Discs"
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page_descriptionAir Materiel Command opinion memo dated September 23, 1947, analyzing flying disc phenomenon and presenting conclusions.
dates1947-09-23 | date of memo
people
- George Schulgen | Brig. General | AC/AS-2 | recipient
- N. F. Twining | Lieutenant General, U.S. Army | Commanding | author
organizations
- Air Institute of Technology | military
- Intelligence T-2 | military organization
- Aircraft Laboratory | military
- Engineering Division T-3 | military
assessments
- Phenomenon reported is something real and not visionary or fictitious
- Objects probably approximating shape of disc, size comparable to man-made aircraft
- Possibility some incidents caused by natural phenomena (meteors)
- Reported operating characteristics suggest objects controlled manually, automatically or remotely
- Possibility objects of domestic origin from high security project unknown to AC/AS-2
- Lack of physical evidence (crash recovered exhibits)
- Possibility foreign nation has nuclear propulsion outside U.S. knowledge
observations
- Apparent common description: metallic or light reflecting surface
- Circular or elliptical shape, flat on bottom and domed on top
- Formation flights of three to nine objects
- Normally no associated sound except three instances with substantial rumbling roar
- Level flight speeds normally above 300 knots estimated
- Absence of trail except few instances when operating under high performance
- Two tabs at rear symmetrical about axis of flight mentioned in some reports
quotes
- "The phenomenon reported is something real and not visionary or fictitious." | Twining
- "The reported operating characteristics such as extreme rates of climb, maneuverability (particularly in roll), and action which must be considered evasive when sighted or contacted by friendly aircraft and radar, lend belief to the possibility that some of the objects are controlled either manually, automatically or remotely." | Twining
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page_descriptionContinuation of AMC opinion memo with detailed recommendations for multi-agency investigation and considerations.
assessments
- Possible within present U.S. knowledge to construct piloted aircraft with general description of object capable of range of 7000 miles at subsonic speeds
- Any developments in this country would be extremely expensive, time consuming, and costly
- Detailed knowledge and extended development would be required
recommendations
- Headquarters Army Air Forces should issue directive assigning priority, security classification and Code Name for detailed study
- Complete sets of all available and pertinent data should be made available to Army, Navy, Atomic Energy Commission, JRDB, Air Force Scientific Advisory Group, NACA, RAND and NEPA projects
- Preliminary report within 15 days of receipt of data
- Detailed reports every 30 days as investigation develops
- Complete interchange of data should be effected
- AMC will continue investigation within current resources
quotes"It is possible within the present U.S. knowledge - provided extensive detailed development is undertaken - to construct a piloted aircraft which has the general description of the object in subparagraph (e) above which would be capable of an approximate range of 7000 miles at subsonic speeds." | Twining
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page_descriptionContinuation of September 23, 1947 AMC opinion memo showing final signature and coordination details.
peopleN. F. Twining | Lieutenant General, U.S. Army | Commanding | author
quotes"Awaiting a specific directive AMC will continue the investigation within its current resources in order to more closely define the nature of the phenomenon." | Twining
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page_descriptionDuplicate/copy version of September 23, 1947 AMC opinion memo with SECRET COPY marking.
dates1947-09-23 | date of memo
people
- George Schulgen | Brig. General | AC/AS-2 | recipient
- N. F. Twining | Lieutenant General, U.S. Army | author
referencesSame content as page_009
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page_descriptionPoorly scanned/degraded copy of flying disc opinion memo showing object descriptions and technical assessments.
observations
- Metallic or light reflecting surface noted
- Circular or elliptical shape, flat on bottom and domed on top
- Several reports of well kept formation flights (three to nine objects)
- Normally no associated sound except three instances with substantial rumbling roar
- Level flight speeds normally above 300 knots estimated
assessments
- Objects possibly of domestic origin from high security project
- Lack of physical evidence in shape of crash recovered exhibits
- Possibility foreign nation has nuclear propulsion outside U.S. knowledge
- Recommended headquarters Army Air Forces issue directive assigning priority, security classification and Code Name
recommendations
- Detailed study with preparation of complete sets of data
- Available to Army, Navy, Atomic Energy Commission, JRDB, Air Force Scientific Advisory Group, NACA, RAND and NEPA projects
- Preliminary report within 15 days
- Detailed reports every 30 days
referencesCG, AMC, WF to CG, AAF, Wash. D.C. subject "AMC Opinion Concerning Flying Discs"
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page_descriptionContinuation of AMC opinion showing final recommendations and signature section.
peopleN. F. Twining | Lieutenant General, U.S. Army | Commanding
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page_descriptionAir Materiel Command memo dated September 24, 1947, transmitting German flying wing documents in relation to flying disc phenomenon.
dates1947-09-24 | date of memo
people
- George McDonald | Major General | U.S. Air Force | recipient
- H. M. McCoy | Colonel, Air Corps | Deputy Commanding General Intelligence | author
- Herbert C. Gee | Lt. Colonel | mentioned
- Horten Brothers | aircraft designers | mentioned
organizations
- Air Materiel Command | military
- Royal Aircraft Establishment | British organization
- Patent Office | government agency
locationsGermany | origin of aircraft designs
references
- "Loedding Flying Disc" drawing designated LD-2
- Royal Aircraft Establishment Technical Note AERO 1703 describing Hortense aircraft
- T-2 report "German Flying Wings Designed by Horten Brothers" No. F-SU-1110-HD
- Horten VIII design (six engine pusher, wing spread 131 feet, gross weight approximately 33,000 pounds)
- Russian version jet propelled, reference report V-32291-8
- Horten IX versions
- Horten "Parabola"
observations
- Recent report from U.S. Military attache Moscow, USSR, dated June 9, 1947
- 1800 aircraft directly or indirectly based on Horten VIII design being built for bomber squadron use
- Russian version is jet propelled
quotes"In compliance with General McDonald's telephone conversation, this date, to Colonel H. M. McCoy, T-2, Hq. AMC, attached herewith is a copy of a drawing entitled, 'Loedding Flying Disc', designated LD-2." | memo
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page_descriptionContinuation of Horten flying wing memo providing page references and additional document information.
references
- Page 69, The Horten VIII
- Pages 71 and 72, Photographs of the Horten IX Versions
- Page 74, Drawing of the "Parabola"
- Pages identified for detailed study of Horten brothers design work
- RAE Tech Note AERO 1705
- T-2 Report No. F-SU-1110-HD
peopleH. M. McCoy | Colonel, Air Corps | Deputy Commanding General Intelligence | author
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page_descriptionRouting and correspondence reference form dated October 30, 1947, regarding intelligence requirements on flying saucer type aircraft.
dates1947-10-30 | date of form
organizations
- CSGID, Plans and Collection Branch | military
- Chief, Air Intelligence Requirements Division | military
- AC/S-2 | military
references
- Intelligence Requirements on Flying Saucer Type Aircraft
- File designation 350.09 Intelligence
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page_descriptionAir Force memo dated October 22, 1947, recommending no further interrogation of Mrs. Merchant regarding flying disc theories.
dates1947-10-22 | date of memo
people
- Lt. Colonel Herbert C. Gee | O-19717 | formerly Commanding Officer at Los Alamos | now stationed Office of Chief of Engineers, Civil Works Division, Washington D.C.
- Mrs. Merchant | civilian | theory proponent
- General Brentnall | AMC | interviewed Mrs. Merchant
- Douglass W. Eiseman | Lt. Colonel, Air Corps, USAF | author
organizations
- Air Force | military
- Air Materiel Command | military
assessments
- Mrs. Merchant's theory on flying discs deemed not engineering matter
- No further interrogation recommended
- Case should be closed
referencesFlying disc theories from Mrs. Merchant
quotes"It is recommended that no action be taken to interrogate Mrs. Merchant and that this case be closed." | Eiseman
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page_descriptionRouting form memo dated September 29, 1947, regarding investigation of alleged Russian flying disc theory from Mrs. Merchant in New Mexico.
dates1947-09-29 | date of memo
people
- General Brentnall | Commanding General | interviewed Mrs. Merchant
- Mrs. Madeline Gwynne Merchant | civilian | Santa Fe, New Mexico | theory proponent
- Col. Howard G. Bunker | Commanding Officer Operating Location No. 16, 731st AAFBU, Kirtland Field, Albuquerque, New Mexico
organizations
- 731st AAFBU (101st AACS Sq) | military
- Operating Location No. 16 | Kirtland Field | military
locations
- Las Vegas, Nevada | where General Brentnall was contacted
- Central Mexico | alleged location of Russian laboratory
- Kirtland Field | military installation
- Albuquerque, New Mexico | location
observations
- Mrs. Merchant claims flying discs are being fired from Central Mexico laboratory operated by Russians
- Claims they are aimed at U.S. atomic energy and aircraft installations for sighting purposes
assessments
- General Brentnall has no further interest in interrogation as it is not engineering matter
- Recommends contacting Col. Howard Bunker to determine identity of colonel at Las Vegas with knowledge of case
- No direct contact will be made with Mrs. Merchant
quotes"General Brentnall states that he does not have any further interest in an interrogation of Mrs. Merchant since it is not an engineering matter." | memo
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page_descriptionAir Materiel Command response memo dated October 13, 1947, providing corrections on Mrs. Merchant investigation and officer information.
dates
- 1947-10-13 | date of memo
- 1947-10-02 | date of Kirtland Field response
people
- Lt. Col. Herbert C. Gee | O-19717 | formerly Commanding Officer at Los Alamos | now stationed Office of Chief of Engineers, Civil Works Division, Washington D.C.
- Brig. Gen. Brentnall | AMC | conducted interview
- Howard G. Bunker | Colonel | Commanding Officer Kirtland Field
locations
- Los Alamos | corrected location (not Las Vegas as previously stated)
- Washington D.C. | current location of Lt. Col. Gee
assessments
- No replacement for Lt. Col. Gee at Los Alamos
- No information available indicating other individual in vicinity with more knowledge than Gen. Brentnall regarding Mrs. Merchant's theory
quotes"The officer referred to in Par. 3 is Lt. Col. Herbert C. Gee, O-19717, who was formerly Commanding Officer at Los Alamos rather than Las Vegas, as stated." | Bunker
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page_descriptionRouting and record sheet form from Army Air Forces dated August 22, 1947, regarding flying saucer phenomena investigation.
dates1947-08-22 | date of report
people
- Robert Taylor 3RD | Colonel, Air Corps | Chief, Collection Branch | author
- Lt. Col. Garrett | researcher
organizations
- Air Intelligence Requirements Division | military
- AC/AS-2 | military
- Collection Branch | military
observations
- From detailed study of selected reported observations on flying saucers
- Several aspects of appearance have common pattern
- Surface appears metallic
- Trails observed are lightly colored blue-brown haze, similar to rocket engine exhaust
- Fuel may be throttled, suggesting liquid rocket engine
- Objects circular or elliptical, flat on bottom and slightly domed on top
- Size estimates near C-54 or Constellation at 10,000 feet altitude
- Some reports describe two tabs at rear symmetrical about axis of flight
- Flights reported containing three to nine objects in good formation, speeds above 300 knots
- Discs oscillate laterally while flying
assessments
- Study from detailed observations of veracity and reliability
- Common patterns evident in appearance
- Request assurance no AAF research project has these characteristics
quotes
- "From a detailed study of certain reported observations on the flying saucers, selected for their veracity and reliability, it is apparent that several aspects of their appearance have a common pattern." | Taylor
- "Before pursuing its investigation of these objects any further, this Office requests assurance that no research project of the Army Air Forces, at present being flown, has the following characteristics and that it may therefore be assumed recent flying saucer 'mystery' is not of United States origin" | Taylor
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page_descriptionContinuation of flying saucer phenomena routing sheet with observations and characteristics listing.
observations
- Surface metallic, indicating metallic skin
- Trail when observed is lightly colored blue-brown haze
- Similar to rocket engine exhaust with possible throttled fuel (liquid rocket engine)
- Circular or elliptical shape, flat on bottom and slightly domed on top
- Size comparable to C-54 or Constellation at 10,000 feet
- Two tabs at rear, symmetrical about axis of flight
- Flights of three to nine objects, good formation, speeds above 300 knots
- Lateral oscillation while flying (snaking motion)
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page_descriptionArmy Air Forces correspondence reference form dated August 5, 1947, regarding request for FBI investigation of flying disc witnesses.
dates1947-08-05 | date of form
organizations
- Chief, Intelligence Group, Intelligence Division, War Dept Gen Staff | recipient
- Executive, Air Intel, Requirements Division, AC/AS-2 | sender
referencesRequest for F.B.I. Investigation on Background of Certain Witnesses to "Flying Discs"
file_designation333.5 Investigation
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page_descriptionArmy Air Forces routing and record sheet dated August 29, 1947, confirming no AAF research project with flying disc characteristics.
dates1947-08-29 | date of response
peopleCurtis E. LeMay | Major General, U.S. Army | Deputy Chief of Air Staff for Research and Development | respondent
organizations
- Deputy Chief of Air Staff for Research & Development | military
- Air Intelligence Requirements Division | military
assessments"The Army Air Forces has no research project with the characteristics described in Comment No. 1."
quotes"The Army Air Forces has no research project with the characteristics described in Comment No. 1." | LeMay
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page_descriptionAir Force routing sheet dated September 8, 1947, requesting information on radar sighting of flying disc in Japan.
dates
- 1947-09-08 | date of memo
- 1947-09-05 | date of conference
people
- George Schulgen | Brig. General | AC/AS-2 | attendee at conference
- Dr. Charles Carroll | mentioned as presenting information at conference
- A.D. Loedding | T-2 representative | attendee
organizations
- Air Materiel Command | military
- T-2 | military organization
- Air Force | military
locationsJapan | location of radar sighting
observations
- Radar station in Japan reported flying disc sighting
- Close range sighting reported
- Mentioned during conference in Brig. Gen. Schulgen's office on September 5, 1947
referencesFlying disc incident in Japan mentioned by Dr. Carroll
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classificationRESTRICTED
page_descriptionAir Force memo dated September 11, 1947, regarding compilation and distribution of flying disc sighting reports.
dates
- 1947-09-08 | original date
- 1947-09-11 | response date
people
- Lt. Col. Garrett | researcher
- Douglass W. Eiseman | Lt. Colonel, Air Corps, USAF | Executive Air Intel Requirements Division
organizations
- Air Materiel Command | military
- T-2 | military intelligence
- Air Force | military
observations
- Complete file of flying disc sightings maintained by office
- File forwarded for photostat copying to provide duplicate sets
- Extra copy to be returned for office records
referencesComplete file on reported sightings of flying discs
quotes
- "As arranged verbally with Mr. Loedding, inclosed is the complete file maintained by this Office on reported sightings of Flying Discs." | memo
- "This file is forwarded so that photostats may be made in order to provide your Command with a duplicate set of these sightings." | memo
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classificationRESTRICTED
page_descriptionArmy Air Forces memo dated September 11, 1947, forwarding complete file of flying disc sighting reports for photostat duplication.
dates1947-09-11 | date of memo
peopleGeneral Spaatz | General, U.S. Air Force | author
organizations
- Air Materiel Command | military
- Air Force | military
referencesComplete file on reported sightings of flying discs maintained by office
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page_descriptionArmy Air Forces routing and record sheet dated August 29, 1947, confirming AAF has no research project matching flying disc characteristics.
dates1947-08-29 | date of routing sheet
peopleCurtis E. LeMay | Major General, U.S. Army | Deputy Chief of Air Staff for Research and Development
organizations
- Deputy Chief of Air Staff for Research & Development | military
- Air Intelligence Requirements Division | military
- Collection Branch | military
assessments
- Army Air Forces has no research project with characteristics described in Comment No. 1
- Confirms flying saucers are not of AAF origin