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STANDARD FORM NO, 84
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DATB:September 25, 1947
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The Air Forces indicated that the alleged sightings of flying l:'1••~m...
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discs might have been made by i ndividuals of Commum.st sympathies for the ___-_-_-_­
purpose of causing ma.ss hysteria in the United States over the fear of a secret
Russian weapon.
The Bureau agreed to assist in the investigation of the reported
sightings, and the Field was advised in Bureau Bulletin No. 42, Series 1947, dated
July 30, 1947, that they should investigate each instance which was brought to
their attention of the sighting of a flying disc in order to ascertain whether or
not it was a bona fide sighting, an imaginary one, or a prank.
The results of the
investigation conducted by the Bureau Field Offices in this matter have failed to
f reveal any indication of subversive individuals being involved in any of the
1) reported sightings.
The Bureau has received a communication in the captioned matter from
the Special Agent in Charge at San Francisco, dated September 19, 1947, which
attached a "restricted" letter that was furnished confidentially to the SAC at
San Franoisoo by Lieutenant Colonel Donald L. Springer, A-2, Ar-my Air Foroes,
Hamilton Field, California, a copy of which is attached hereto. It is noted
that the letter, which is dated September 3, 1947, is signed "By Command of
Lieutenant General Stratemeyer11 by Colonel R. H. Smith, Assistant Chief of Staff
Intelligence, Headquarters, Air Defense Command, Mitchel Field, New York, and is
addressed to the Connnanding Generals of the various Air Forces.
This letter is
entitled "Cooperation of FBI with A.AF on Investigations of 'Flying Disc' Incidents. "
This letter states in substance that it was the original intent of the
A.C/AS-2, Headquarters, Arrey A.ir Forces that whereas the ADC A.ir Foroes would
interview responsible observers, the FBI would investigate incidents of so-called
discs being found on the ground. Further, it indicates that the services of the
FBI were enlisted in order to relieve the numbered A.ir Forces of the task of
tracking down all the many instances which turned out to be "ash can covers,
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toilet seats and whatnot. "
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RECOMMENDATIONs
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It is reoonnn.ended that the Bureau protest vigorously to the Assistant
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activity in this field and that the Bureau Field Offices be advised to discon­
tinue all investigations and to refer all complaints received to the .A'ir Forces.
( A proposed Bulletin is attached for your approval. $J) t .:2, -
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