U.S. Air Force Flying Discs File, 1952

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AFOIN-2A2

Maj Fournet/dbv/71016
wrtn 8 Sep 52

(Unclassified) Suggested Reply to Mr. Berridge (Partial)

AF Press Desk, OSAF-OPI

Deputy Director for Estimates, D/I, DCS/O

SEP - 9 1952

Maj Fournet/dbv/71016
AFOIN-2A2

1. In addition to the usual comments to be incorporated into a reply to Mr. Berridge by your office, it is suggested that the following paragraph be included:

"The details of the observation which you made were referred to our Intelligence analysts for their study and comment. They have informed me that, although the object could possibly have been a high altitude balloon ascending through different wind strata, they find it impossible to arrive at a definite conclusion. However, they were happy to receive the information and to add it to the data from other sightings which they process and analyze constantly."

2. It is also recommended that appropriate comments be made regarding General Samford's statements during his recent press conference, particularly those dealing with current USAF attitude towards the subject and plans for the future. Stressing his statement about "adequate but not frantic attention" should also help.

3. Mr. Berridge's letter is returned herewith.

1 Incl

Ltr fr Wm. A. Berridge

dtd 30 Jul 52

WILLIAM W. WILCOX

Colonel, USAF

Chief, Policy and Management Group

Office, Deputy Director for Estimates

Directorate of Intelligence

COUPON DESIGNATION MADE

COORDINATION: AFOIN-2A2

AFOIN-2A

AFOIN-2

H/c by Mrs Glower AFOIN-X2-B(MA)
10 Sept 52

10 o'clock A.M.

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