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DOW-UAP-D086, USNavy-Report-of-Flying-Discs_1948

This document is a memorandum from the Commandant of the 5th Naval District, and it cites a memorandum related to "flying discs" from the Chief of Naval Operations. The memorandum requests that naval stations report incidents to the nearest Air Force command and to the Naval District Intelligence Office.

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Department of War
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RELEASE-03-FILE-036-DOW-UAP-D086-USNAVY-REPORT-OF-FLYING-DISCS-1948
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2026-06-12
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The Director of Intelligence, U.S. Air Force has informed the Navy Department that a cycle of reappearance of 'Flying Discs' is becoming apparent.

The Director of Intelligence, U.S. Air Force has informed the Navy Department that a cycle of reappearance of 'Flying Discs' is becoming apparent.

PredictionAsserted

The beginning of a new interval of 'Flying Discs' sightings is imminent.

The beginning of a new interval is imminent.

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Naval stations are requested to report sightings of 'Flying Discs' to the nearest Air Force command and to the Naval District Intelligence Office.

It is requested, therefore, that all stations be directed to report to the nearest Air Force command and to the Naval District Intelligence Office any reported sighting of 'Flying Discs' or other unidentified aerial objects.

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Photographic evidence of 'Flying Discs' phenomena is desired whenever possible.

It is desired, also, that photographic evidence of the phenomena be obtained whenever possible.

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13 Dec 1948

Memorandum issued by Commandant, Fifth Naval District

Commandant of the Fifth Naval District issued a memorandum regarding 'Flying Discs' based on a reference from the Chief of Naval Operations.

4 November 1948

Chief of Naval Operations memorandum

Chief of Naval Operations issued a memorandum about 'Flying Discs' to all Naval Districts.

Source material
Memorandum from Chief of Naval Operations
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CNO Conf ltr Op-322V P16-3/ON, Serial 01422P32, dtd 4 November 1948Page 16
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Distribution List (Rev. 7/1/48)

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