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

This file is an archival collection of U.S. Air Force Director of Intelligence records relating to reported “flying disc” incidents during the period from September through December 1952. Drawn from multiple governmental and non-governmental sources, it compiles a wide range of material associated with reported sightings and official handling of those observations, rather than presenting a single analytical conclusion on the nature or origin of “flying discs.” The contents include correspondence, memoranda, reporting forms, case summaries, distribution and routing material, and other administrative or intelligence-related documentation tied to flying-disc reporting and review during that period. Pages 26-36 of the file refer to an incident reported near Tremonton, Utah, in July 1952, in which a U.S. Navy Warrant Officer recorded film of unidentified objects that the Air Force later assessed were likely seabirds. Overall, the file is a broad documentary collection reflecting how such reports were recorded, circulated, and evaluated in late 1952.

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(Uncl.asai:!ied) Transmittal of FLYOBRPT1a
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4 Incle~ (W/orig only) WILLIAU A. ADAUS
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dtd 10 Dec 52 Chier, Topical Division
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18 Dec 52 Directorate o! Intelligence, DCS/0
3. Comment No. 2
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Capt Smith/AC/75990
19 December 1952
Public Information Division
United States Coast Guard
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Attn: Mrs. )lary M. Mead
Dear Mrs. Mead:
In oompliance with your telephone request of 15 December, ,
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Capt Smith/AC/75990
19 December 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
PROBLEM:
1. To return a photographic negative purported to be
ot "flying saucers" taken by a member of the USCG at Salem
Air Station, Massachusetts, on 16 July 1952.
FACTS AND DISCUSSION:
2. On 15 December 1952, Mrs. Mead of the Public Intonna­
tion Division ot the USCG here in Washington telephoned Captain
Smith of AFOIN-2A2 and requested return of subject negative.
3. Captain Smith contacted Captain Ruppelt o! ATIC on
16 December 1952 by telephone and requested he bring the negativ~
to HQ USAF on a sta.tf visit which he was to make on 17-18 December.
4. Captain Ruppelt stated that ATIC was finished with
analyzing the photograph and that he would bring it with him
for return to the USCG.
ACTION:
; . Subject negative returned by attached letter in com­
pliance with the request of the USCG.
COORDrnA.TION:
AFOIN-2A2, Col. W. H. Smith, Ext. 71016
AFOIN-2A, Col. W. A. Adams, Ext. 74072

HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND
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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
3 0 S DEC 1952
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SUBJECT: (Unclassified) FLYOBRPT
TO: Director of Intelligence
Headquarters USAF
Washington 25, D.C.
The attached Air Intelligence Information Reports are forwarded
as per instructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT.
FOR THZ COMl,IANDING GENERAL:
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1. IR-166-52
2. IR-167-52



HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIC A.IR COMMAND
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
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SUBJECT, (Unclaasified.) FLYOBRPT
TOa Director of Intelligence
Headquarters USAF
Wa~hing1ion 25, l>.C.
The attached ilr Intelligence Information Reports are tor~nrded
as per inetructions AFL 200-5, dated 29 April 1952, subject, FLYOBRPT.
FOR 'l'HC CO MNDIOO GENERAL,
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2. IR-167-52 (2 oys)
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Maj Fournet/ dbv/ 71379
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Ocitlemen:
fh• Secretary or Detense has asked me to rep}¥ to your letter
of 13 Uovember 1952, tile DS, forwarding a report, of an observation
of an unidentified .tlying object eutmitted b7.Mr. Jacques Petitjean
Roget ot Martinique, F. W. I .
~The Air Force ha• been given pri.larr responsibility tor the
production ot intelligence on this subject.. We were ver,- pleased
to receiye tbie report. and would apprac1at• &n7additional. report•
which the Consulate at ltartin1~e 1• able to turnish us.
\fe appreci&t.e ,-our cooperation in thie matter.
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COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbY/71379
2 December 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
PROBUX:
1. To prepare a letter to the Department of State tor the Secretary
of Detonse.
FACTS AND DISCUSSION:
2. In a letter dated 13 November 1952, the Department of State
transmitted to the Secretary of Defense, a copy of a letter trom Mr.
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Jacques Petitjean Roget of Martinique, F. I. reporting the obserYation
of an unidentified flying object. 'lbe Department of State requested
in!ormation regarding our desire to obtain additional reports ot this
nature.
3. The Office of the Secretary ot De.tense instructed the Air Force
to prepare direct reply to the Department of State.
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4. 'lb• attached reply to the Dapartnlent of State expresses the
appreciation ot the Air Force tor their cooperation in this matter and
indicates our desire to receive additional reports which they mention
are &Tailable from this area.
5. Subject matter is not considered suitable tor inclusion in the
Daily Staff Digest.
RECCIOO:NDATIONS:
6. Approval, signature and forwarding of attached reply.
COORDINATION: ,/
AFOIN-2Ai, Col Smith, Ext. 71016 Jtt//~
AFOIN-2A, Col Adams, Ext. 74072 ~

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SUBJ a ~eonf!dbliC!Bl ) Background Investigation or Des Vergers, D.s., for
Project Blue Book
1. The inolosed report was prepared by the Directorate of Special
Investigations, this Hq, in compliance with a specific request from thi s
office. It is for your informatjon and retention•
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FILED UNDER 383.4 L~VESTIGATJONS CIVILIANS

AFOIN-2A2
Maj Fournet/dbv/71379
w/2.8 Nov 52
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Mr. Ken Purdy'
Editor, True Magazine
Fawcett Buildi,ng
67 West 44th Street
New York 36, N. Y. . . -/
Dear Mr. ~1 / _·
I appreciated your letter ot 7er 14 forwarq.ing a
copy ot the December issue of yoUY magazine. Many thanks.
COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2 AFOIN-2A AFOIN-2 AFOIN