Flying Discs - Case File 62-HQ-83894, Section 4 (Serials 131-185)

Cover/folder identification page for FBI Case File 62-HQ-83894, Section 4. Shows file markings, barcode, and archival reference numbers.

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## References

FBI office memorandum from SAC Portland to Director FBI regarding flying discs observations in Portland, Oregon on September 11, 1947.

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**Adair's Account:**

**Caldwell's Account:**

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Heavily redacted or illegible continuation page. Content obscured.

Continuation of Portland flying disc case report (PD 62-1531), documenting additional witness accounts.

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## Observations

**Chief Jenkins:**

**Patrolman Raney:**

**Shaylor and Cowling:**

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FBI memorandum from SAC Anchorage to Director FBI regarding flying discs report from Bethel, Alaska.

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## Aircraft

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**General Conditions:**

**Sighting Details:**

**Physical Description:**

**Performance:**

**Assessments:**

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Brief closing paragraph of Bethel, Alaska flying disc report.

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FBI memorandum from SAC Albany to Director FBI regarding flying discs report, specifically about informant A. Courtney Parker.

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Handwritten letter regarding flying discs observation. Partially legible cursive handwriting.

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Mostly blank continuation page with minimal markings and file notation stamps.

Handwritten continuation of letter regarding flying disc observations. Cursive handwriting discusses recent sightings and objects in motion.

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Continuation of handwritten letter discussing flying disc observations and trying to reach FBI with information.

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Mostly illegible handwritten page. Text severely faded or obscured.

Official response letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to Mrs. A. McCaul in Glendale, Brooklyn, New York regarding her communication about flying discs.

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Handwritten letter from correspondent in Elizabeth, New York addressing J. Edgar Hoover at FBI Washington D.C. regarding flying disc observations and investigations.

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## Observations & Questions

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Continuation of handwritten letter from correspondent to FBI, with signature and postscript containing editorial reference.

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Official response letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to Mrs. Milo A. Durand in Elizabethtown, New York regarding her communication about flying discs and patriotic suggestions.

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## Administrative Details

Handwritten letter from Joseph W. Omtline in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, dated November 2, 1947, regarding flying discs and FBI investigation.

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## Questions Posed to FBI

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Continuation of handwritten letter providing additional details and references about flying saucer observations and research.

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Official response letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to Mr. Joseph W. Omtline in Ridgewood, Brooklyn, New York regarding his inquiry about flying discs and FBI investigation.

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Letter from Port Allegany, Pennsylvania to FBI Pittsburgh office reporting hearsay about flying saucer origin claim made by Red Cross official.

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Handwritten letter dated January 5, 1948 from citizen in Ohio describing flying disc sightings and inquiring about FBI's involvement in investigation. Recipient requested to keep correspondence original for future use.

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Handwritten letter dated approximately January 1948 describing personal observation of flying discs near home and references to magazine articles and newsreel coverage. Writer cites "Amazing Stories" magazine publication from July 1947.

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Continuation of handwritten letter describing editorial requests, additional sighting details, and personal theories about flying disc origin. Writer discusses correspondence with magazine editors and theory about government operation.

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## Theories Proposed

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Continuation of lengthy handwritten letter describing theories about flying saucers' origin and references to government and organization claiming responsibility. Includes editorial note about printing decision.

## Theories & Claims

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## Editorial Notes

## Organizations/Entities Mentioned

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Final continuation of lengthy handwritten correspondence with additional theories and request for government contact, ending with editorial commentary from magazine editor.

## Additional Theories

## Writer's Intent

## Editorial Comment (Editor's Note)

## Special Notes

## Signatures

Official response letter from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to Miss Marion Beucher in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin regarding her communication about flying saucers.

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Handwritten personal letter dated January 29, 1948 from Covington, Ohio to FBI Director in Washington D.C. describing flying disc observations and proposing various theories about origin and capabilities.

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Continuation of handwritten letter describing detailed observations of flying disc appearance and behavior, with theoretical analysis of propulsion and capabilities.

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## Theoretical Analysis

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Continuation of handwritten correspondence discussing flying disc observations and theoretical capabilities. References to "bombs" and aerial trajectories visible.

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Final page of handwritten letter with signature and routing stamps.

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## Key Content

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Page appears to be printed upside down or reversed text. Minimal legible content. Appears to be continuation of Air Force correspondence with heavy redaction/alteration.

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## Subject

"Investigation and Reporting of 'Flying Disc' Incidents"

## Key Directives

1. Numbered air forces responsible for prompt investigation and reporting of flying disc incidents within respective areas

- Air Force A-2s determine extent of investigation

- Avoid futile expenditure of military funds and manpower

2. Investigation procedures for "Flying Discs"

- Investigate as Counter Intelligence Incident Cases

- USAF Operating Intelligence Echelon structure applies

- Interview witnesses carefully (avoid redundant interviews if possible)

- If reasonable indication of hoax or publicity-seeking fabrication: no further effort but submit report to FBI office concerned

- CIC personnel may be utilized for investigation

- Coordinate with FBI office concerned per letter D 333.3 EX, "Cooperation of FBI with AAF on Investigation of Flying Disc Incidents," dated September 3, 1947

3. Reporting Requirements

- Narrative style, covering only pertinent facts

- Where source credibility cannot be established, report merely states same

- Two types of reports:

a. Spot Reports (fragmentary) on all incidents, followed by Letter Report

b. Letter Reports for completed investigations

4. Report submission procedures

- Duplicate copies submitted promptly, usually by regular mail

- Spot reports of substantial character (credible witnesses, technical data) may be transmitted by TWX

- Submitted to Headquarters USAF, Directorate of Intelligence

- One informational copy to command ATTN: AC of S, Intelligence

- Classified at least CONFIDENTIAL

## References

Continuation of Air Force Headquarters directive regarding flying disc investigation procedures.

## Additional Provisions

## Signature Authority

## Technical Requirements

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## Subject

"Flying Discs - Security Matter - X"

## Assessment & Policy Clarification

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FBI Director's response letter to Kenneth L. Fraeter regarding a matter referred by Senator Kenneth S. Wherry.

## Date

March 24, 1948

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## Content Summary

Hoover's response states that Fraeter's letter of March 14, 1948 to Senator Wherry regarding an unspecified matter has been forwarded to the FBI for attention. Hoover notes that the subject matter is outside the FBI's jurisdiction and states he has referred the communication to the Secretary of the Army at the National Defense Building, suggesting that Fraeter direct any additional information to that office.

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FBI Laboratory Work Sheet documenting petrographic-geological examination of soil samples related to Project Sign.

## Date

Recorded September 22, 1948; Examination completed September 14, 1948

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## Examination Details

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## Administrative

Handwritten letter mounted on aged paper backing with filed stamps and routing marks. Letter is attached to an illustration of a plant (appears to be a botanical specimen with green leaves and yellow/orange flower).

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Internal routing and received stamp page. Shows FBI internal mail processing with received date and department routing information.

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Letter from civilian correspondent (Mrs. Holliday) to FBI Director regarding unidentified objects. Writer thanks Hoover for acknowledgment of patriotic motives regarding subject matter mentioned.

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FBI correspondence page with substantial typewritten text. Faded but legible content with multiple routing and filing stamps visible.

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Internal FBI routing memo for document/package transmittal. References case to Air Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB. Contains standard distribution markings and special handling instructions for mailing and file management.

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FBI correspondence page with full-page typewritten text. Heavily faded with reverse-stamped classification markings. Text in reverse layout suggests it was scanned as a continuation or reverse-side document.

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Full-page FBI correspondence with heavily faded typewritten text. Contains a "RECEIVED" stamp indicating document routing and processing. Text is present throughout but faded.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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## Observations

### Negative Authentication

### Colonel Gasser's Assessment

### Technical Analysis and Theories

### Atmospheric Effects

### Russian Connection

### Missile Behavior Patterns

### Czechoslovak Incident

## Observations (continued)

### Altitude and Speed Control Capabilities

### Assessment of Threat

### Relationship to Oak Ridge

### Conclusion

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## People

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## Dates of Events

## Observations

## Film Details

## Coordination

## Administrative

Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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## Summary of Previous Section

Continuation of 12/28/48 Houston memorandum regarding Lonnie Edward Noack and flying disc investigation.

## Content appears to continue discussion of film viewing and investigation procedures

## Administrative Notes

## Observations

### Physical Details from Noack Interview

### Documentation and Distribution

### Communications Timeline

### OSI Coordination

### Contact Information

### Bureau Participation

### Physical Evidence Forwarding

## Distribution

## Administrative

## Description

Envelope or folder cover for enclosure materials related to Noack flying disc case.

## Administrative Notes

## Dates

## People Interviewed

## Interviewing Representatives

## Event Timeline

### December 6, 1948

### December 7, 1948

## Background Information

## Location Description

## Observations on Object

### Disc Structure

### Wing Details

### Control Surfaces

### Weight Estimate

### Photography

### Construction Assessment

## Film Processing and Distribution

### Film Viewing

### Press Contact

## Newspaper Contact

## Location Recovery

## Contact Information

## Statement Conclusion

## Signature

## Witnesses

Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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## Administrative Notes

Typed FBI interview document containing detailed first-person account of a disc or "flying wing" sighting and retrieval.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Enclosure cover sheet to FBI Bureau regarding flying disc complaint from Lonnie Edward Noack.

## Case Reference

## Content

Title page/enclosure sheet introducing documentation related to a flying disc complaint investigation. The sheet references Lonnie Edward Noack as the complainant in the matter being enclosed to the FBI Bureau.

## Document Type

Transmittal/cover sheet for case file enclosures

## Status Note

This page appears to be a routing/organization sheet for case materials within the FBI filing system, providing the complainant name and general subject matter classification.

Official FBI memo from SAC Houston to FBI Director regarding disposition of materials (film and parts) related to a supposed flying disc investigation. Includes routing stamps, file reference numbers, and disposition instructions.

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## Filing

Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Office Memorandum from SAC, San Antonio to FBI Director regarding Protection of Vital Installations and flying disc phenomenon, including discussion of "Green fireball phenomena" and Project Grudge.

## Date

March 22, 1949

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## People

## Locations

## Subject Matter

Flying discs investigation and interdepartmental coordination

## Content Summary

The memorandum references previous correspondence (San Antonio letter to Director, January 31, 1949) discussing "Unidentified Aircraft" or "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" (also called "flying discs," "flying saucers," and "balls of fire") in the Fourth Army Area. It notes:

## Observations - "Starvation Peak Incident" (Dr. Lincoln La Paz)

Dr. La Paz discussed his personal sighting characterized by:

1. Initial bright light with no period of intensity increase; constant intensity throughout duration

2. Yellow green color (approximately 5200 Angstroms)

3. Essentially horizontal path

4. Trajectory traversed at constant angular velocity

5. Duration approximately two seconds

6. No accompanying noise

## Assessment

Dr. La Paz's characteristics suggested the phenomenon could not be classified as a normal meteorite fall.

## File Reference

## Routing

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Office Memorandum from FBI Director to Legal Attaché, Mexico City regarding flying discs and Air Force materials.

## Date

May 4, 1949

## Organizations

## Recipient

Legal Attaché, Mexico City, D.F.

## Sender

Director, FBI

## Subject

Flying Discs

## Content Summary

The Director's response to the Legal Attaché's letter of April 5, 1949 which requested a copy of an Air Force memorandum mentioned in SAC Letter #38 (Series 1949, dated March 25, 1949).

In response, the Director encloses a pamphlet titled "Unconventional Aircraft" issued by the Department of the Air Force under date of February 15, 1949, to which reference was made in the aforementioned SAC Letter.

## Document Enclosed

## Administrative Notations

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Document page with FBI correspondence, routing stamps, and processing marks. Text content present on page.

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Not marked on visible portion

## Date

April 10, 1949

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## References

## Quotes

"It was a Disc and they ran to a telephone to report the incident"

"I am satisfied you are very much right in your statements"

## Redactions

Partial redaction of text near closing ("RECORDED" stamp visible)

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Heavily redacted/faded government document page with official classification markings

## Classification

Internal security (marked)

## Date

April 26, 1949

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## Administrative

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Faded government correspondence with redactions and administrative stamps

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Not marked

## Date

April 4, 1949

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## Dates of Observations

## Observations

## Incidents

## References

## Administrative

## Date

April 4, 1949 (letter continuation from page 145)

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## Assessments

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## Page Description

Letter to Director SA-100-7545 dated April 4, 1949 regarding Flying Discs and interest of 4th Army military authorities protecting vital installations at Los Alamos, Sandia Base, El Paso Division, Camp Hood area. References Mr. Winchell interview concerning source of "Flying discs" information emanating from Russia. Requests Bureau assistance in clarifying the matter

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Not marked

## Date

May 10, 1949

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## Administrative

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Handwritten letter from Hotel Lawrence, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas regarding flying saucers

Newspaper clipping from United Press about flying saucers and the death of pilot Thomas F. Mantell.

## Publication

Dayton Journal-Herald

## Date

April 27, 1949 (publication date)

## Headline

"New Data, Ideas About Flying Saucers and Death of Pilot Who Chased One"

## People

## Locations

## Incidents Referenced

### Fort Knox Incident (January 7, 1948)

## Content Summary

The article states that Captain Mantell "was the only airman who ever got near a flying saucer" before crashing. The article cites investigation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base documenting the incident.

## Key Findings Reported

## File Reference

## Status

Newspaper article document clipping attached to FBI case file

## Date

1949

## Organizations

## Recipients

Director, Mr. Ladd, Mr. Clegg, Mr. Gladin, Mr. Harbo, Mr. Nichols, Mr. Rosen, Mr. Tracy, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Carlson, Mr. Nease, Miss Gandy, Personnel Files Section, Records Section, Mrs. Skillman

## Notes

## Classification

Not marked

## Date

May 13, 1949

## Sender/Recipient

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## Dates of Observation

## Observations from William H. Parrott statement

## Observer Qualifications

## Assessment

## Administrative

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## Page Description

Handwritten letter to Edgar J. Hoover discussing flying saucers and alleged secret aircraft

## File Number

LA 100-2442

## Continuation of William H. Parrott Statement

## Observer Details (William H. Parrott)

## Investigation Status

## Summary

## Classification

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## Date

May 26, 1949

## Sender/Recipient

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## Background

## Investigation Details

## Findings

## Investigative Approach

## Recommendation

## Administrative

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## Page Description

Government document page with faded text

## Date

April 19, 1949 (broadcast date referenced), filed from Miami Beach, Florida

## Sender

Robert Ripley (Ripley's Believe It or Not personality)

## Recipient

Walter Winchell, Roney Plaza Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida

## Content

## Administrative

## Date

April 28, 1949 (received by Atomic Energy Liaison Section)

May 26, 1949 (Received - Fletcher)

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## Routing

## Notes

Page contains administrative routing stamps and processing marks indicating document was forwarded to Atomic Energy Commission/Liaison Section for information purposes.

## Date

May 10, 1949

## Sender/Recipient

## Content

## Previous Contact

## Administrative

Office Memorandum from V. P. Keay to Mr. Fletcher regarding flying discs, specifically addressing claims about a recovered Japanese flying saucer.

## Date

May 26, 1949

## Organizations

## People

## Subject

Flying Discs

## Background

Walter Winchell forwarded to the FBI Director a Western Union telegram he had received from Robert Ripley stating that Ripley had "the only authentic Japanese flying saucer ever recovered in this country." Winchell wrote on the telegram: "To J. Edgar Hoover - True?"

## Details of Investigation

### Army Intelligence Division

Special Agent Reynolds discussed the matter with the Intelligence Division of the Army. They advised they had no information concerning any Japanese flying saucer having been recovered in the United States.

### Air Force Inquiry

Special Agent Reynolds discussed the matter with Colonel William E. Carpenter, OSI-USAF:

### Final Air Force Response

## Investigation Notes

## Recommendation

"The foregoing is for your information and any disposition being desirable."

## Administrative

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Government document page with administrative markings

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Not marked

## Date

May 23, 1949

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## Investigation Status

## Administrative

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Government document with redactions

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Not marked

## Date

June 2, 1949

## Sender/Recipient

## Organizations

## Locations

## Dates of Sightings

## Observations (Three Flying Disc Sightings)

## Navy Assessment

## Investigation Status

## Administrative

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Government document page

## Date

May 23, 1949

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## Content

## Administrative

# Page 167

## Page Description

Government document page

## Date

May 15, 1949

## Sender/Recipient

## Origin

San Luis Obispo, California

## Content

## Product

## Administrative

## Status

Physical envelope/container page with printed return address label

## Content

## Note

This page represents the physical envelope that contained the sample "Flyin' Saucer" toy that Warren Franscioni sent to Walter Winchell with his letter on page 168.

## Content

## Note

This is the back of the envelope containing the "Flyin' Saucer" toy sample, with filing reference only.

## Product

"The Amazing FLYIN'-SAUCER" - A gyroscopic airfoil toy

## Description

## Flight Instructions

## Manufacturer

PIPCO PRODUCT, San Luis Obispo, California

## Flight Characteristics

## Instructions for Best Results

## Game Variations

## "The Game of Heckle"

## Manufacturer

PIPCO PRODUCT, San Luis Obispo, California

## Title

"Flying Saucers Come from Southern California"

## Source

Reprinted from PACIFIC PLASTICS, August 1948

## Origins of Product

## Technical Development

## Material Selection

## Manufacturing

## Marketing Challenge

## Image

Shows young man holding cellulose acetate Flyin' Saucer with radial fins visible

## Title

"'Sky Devil-Ship' Scares Pilots; Air Chief Wishes He Had One"

## Source

Atlanta Journal, Sunday, 7/25/48

By William Key

## Incident

## Object Description

## Witness Testimony

## Official Responses

## Explanations Offered

## Administrative

## Source

Atlanta Journal, Sunday, 7/25/48

## Witness Account Details

Pilots admitted they had "goose pimples riding pick-a-back on goose pimples"

## Passenger Witness (C. L. McKelvie)

## Official Military Denial

## Boeing Aircraft Response

## Official Explanations

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## Page Description

Flying Saucer toy advertising brochure - instructional materials for flying toy

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Flying Saucer toy instruction manual continuation - includes "Flight Instructions", "Sail 'em Back and Forth", "Make 'em Turn", "Make 'em Come Back", "Make 'em Skip" sections with diagrams and "The Game of Heckle" rules. Published by PIPCO Products, San Luis Obispo, California

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Atlanta Journal Sunday edition newspaper article (7/25/48) discussing pilot accounts of UAP sightings over Montgomery, witness interviews (passenger C.L. McKelvie), official responses from Gen. George C. Kenney (Strategic Air Command), William M. Allen (Boeing Aircraft), and weather balloon explanations from Maxwell Field

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