Scientific Advisory Panel on Unidentified Flying Objects, Report, 1952-1953

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13
rch 1953
The Honorable
The Seer ta.ry of Defense
Depart nt of Def nae
Washington 25, D. Q.
Dear Mr. Secretary:
The Director of Central Intelligence has asked
t you be
furnished a copy of the attached report prepared by a 1.)SJlel of
scientists on the subject of 11Unid ntified Flying Objects," This
panel was convened at the direction of General Smith, following the
racommendation of the Intelligence Advisory Committee.
The conclusions and recommendations may be of interest to you,
in that they point out certain potential dangers to national security,
which are related to the ubject and sUggest ways of their elimination.
AJ.though this Agency does not consider problems arising from
sightings o'f" "flying saucers" primarily its concern, ve shall be
pleased to assist in any appropriate action that you may deem ad­
visable.
Copies of this report are also being sent to the
..>efaga• and to the Chairman, ational Security Resources Board.
incerely yours,
RICHARD D. DRAIN
Secretary
Intelligence Advisory Co ittee
Enclosure
Distribution:
Orig and 1 -- Dddressee
l -- DCI
1 -- DD/I
1 -- Ad.min Files
1 -- AD/SI
OIC:RDD:KR (13 March 1953)