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JOINT COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE

SECRET

IN MESSAGE

T.O.O: 080800 Aug. 1947

REC'D: 1200 EDT 9th Aug.

SECRET

FROM: A.M. LONDON

TO: FAFDEL

CYPHER MESSAGE

AIX 6328 Aug. 8th 1947

Your AIX 14 July 29th.

During normal night flying practice at 2230 hours on 16th January, 1947, one of our Mosquitos was vectored on to an unidentified aircraft at 22,000 feet. A long chase ensued commencing over the North Sea about 50 miles from the Dutch coast and ending at 2300 hours over Norfolk. Two brief AI contacts were made but faded quickly. The unidentified aircraft appeared to take efficient controlled evasive action.
2. No explanation of this incident has been forthcoming nor has it been repeated.

ACTION COPY

A.C.M.

A.M.

C.I.O. (Action) 3

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