18_100754_ General 1946-7_Vol_2

The phenomenon reported is something real and not visionary or fictitious.

It is the opinion that: a. The phenomenon reported is something real and not visionary or fictitious.

There are objects probably approximating the shape of a disc, of such appreciable size as to appear to be as large as man-made aircraft.

b. There are objects probably approximating the shape of a disc, of such appreciable size as to appear to be as large as man-made aircraft.

Some of the incidents may be caused by natural phenomena, such as meteors.

c. There is a possibility that some of the incidents may be caused by natural phenomena, such as meteors.

The reported operating characteristics such as extreme rates of climb, maneuverability, and evasive action lend belief to the possibility that some of the objects are controlled either manually, automatically or remotely.

d. The reported operating characteristics such as extreme rates of climb, maneuverability (particularly in roll), and action which must be considered evasive when sighted or contacted by friendly aircraft and radar, lend belief to the possibility that some of the objects are controlled either manually, automatically or remotely.

It is possible within the present U. S. knowledge to construct a piloted aircraft which has the general description of the object.

f. It is possible within the present U. S. knowledge -- provided extensive detailed development is undertaken —- to construct a piloted aircraft which has the general description of the object in sub-paragraph (e) above which would be capable of an approximate range of 7000 miles at subsonic speeds.