59_64634_711.5612[7-2852
This two page memorandum, dated July 28, 1952, relates to increased reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Included in the record are possible explanations of increased sightings, such as technological improvements, historical records of UFOs, and U.S. Air Force opinions on UFOs.
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- War.gov PURSUE
- Type
- Report
- Classification
- Unclassified
- Agency
- Department of State
- Reference #
- RELEASE-01-FILE-012-59-64634-711-5612-7-2852
- Published
- 2026-05-08
- Content Type
- application/pdf
- Pages
- 2
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Phenomena falling within the general description of flying saucers have been reported for over 100 years.
phenomena falling ?athin the general description of flyin~ saucers have actually been known to exist and have been reported one way or another for over 100 years.
The increase in UFO sightings is attributable to improved methods of observation and reporting.
The increase in observation and in reporting and publicity on the su~ject is probably attributable in the main to vastly inproved r.iethods of observation and reportin~.
The Air Force views flying saucers as a threat because they are not understood.
The Air Force views the flying saucers as a threat only because they are not understood.
Radar observations of UFOs may have elements of electronic fluke but are corroborated by pilot observations.
The radar observation may have elements of "electronic fluke," but is sufficiently tied in with pilot observation so that it cannot be attributed entirely to this.
The possibility that UFOs are man-made or controlled is remote and not seriously considered.
General Samford did not say anything about the possibility that they were man- made or controlled, friend or foe, but the whole implication of his remarks 1"1"as that this possibility was ~ emote~ not te be se?iotmfy considered.
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Memorandum on Flying Saucers
Memorandum discussing increased reports of UFOs and Air Force opinions.
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