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Declassified Secret memorandum with handwritten notes.

Declassified Secret memorandum with handwritten notes.

Official description

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.

Reproduced verbatim from the releasing agency.

AI summary

This memorandum, dated July 28, 1952, discusses the rise in reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and explores different explanations for these increased sightings, including advances in technology, historical instances of UFO occurrences, and opinions from the U.S. Air Force. Its relevance lies in its insight into early government perceptions and analyses of UFO phenomena during a period of heightened public interest.

Source

View original on war.gov

Record details

Agency
Department of State
Release date
May 8, 2026
Incident date
7/28/52
VIRIN
260508-S-D0360-1002
Redaction
No redaction flag

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