Joint U.S.-Canadian Aviation Projects and UFO Sighting Reports, 1954-1955

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AFOIN-2C4
Lt Col Trites/bps/52466
w/3 Aug 55

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

PROBLEM:

1. To forward to RCAF the findings of the Hq USAF Committee.

FACTS AND DISCUSSION:

2. AFOIN-2 formed a committee to evaluate two incidents. The incidents were as follows:

a. Sightings by RB-47 crews in Canadian Archipelago between 1-8 June 1955.

b. Sightings by Kc-97 crew near Newfoundland area on 6 July 1955.

3. Results of the Committee findings were forwarded and approved by AFOIN-2. AFOIN-2 recommended that RCAF be appraised of the committee findings.

4. Attached letter to Chief of Staff, RCAF, contains the committee findings.

5. This item is not suitable for inclusion in the D/I Policy Book or the Daily Staff Digest.

RECOMMENDATION:

6. That AFOIN-2 approve attached letter to Chief of Staff, RCAF.

7. Letter should be forwarded to 1B4 for further transmission to RCAF.

COORDINATION:

AFOIN-2C4 Col. MacDuff, ext. 52466
AFOIN-2C Col. Zoller, ext. 71577
AFOIN-2 Col. Morrow, ext. 71110

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