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4-564 (12-22-55) SERIALS 246-301 62-HQ-83894 *62-HQ-83894-6 SECTION 6 + SERIALS 246-301 SECTION 6 8/11/1274188 110V 27 0062 83894 9 246 301 Class/Case # Sub Vol. Serial # FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ-HEADQUARTERS Declassification authority derived from FBI Automatic Declassification Guide, issued May 24, 2007. ment of Justice OVED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILE) ID FOR IPA BY R BUREAU COPIED pr МАЯ 2 1978 34 295 -INVESTIGATION COPIED FOR JAN 19.1979 BY229 230 COPIED FOR RRP003IXGU Dere creal 218 C COPIED FOR APR 13 1977 BY D USE CARE IN HANDLING. THIS FILE DO NOT Transfer-Call 293 TROY FOIPA #99305 STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : D. M. Ladd FROM : A. H. Belmont SUBJECT: SUMMARY OF AERIAL PHENOMENA IN NEW MEXICO MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING Discs Flying 7-217 Banskito PURPOSE DATE: August 23, 1950 Ladd Clegg Glavin Nichols Rosen Tracy Harbo Belmont Mohr Tele. Room lease Gandy Motstel Mo To advise that: (1) OSI has expressed concern in connection with the continued appearance of unexplained phenomena described as green fireballs, discs and meteors in the vicinity Me of sensitive installations in New Mexico. (2) Dr. Lapaz, Meteor Expert of the University of New Mexico, reported that the phenomena does not appear to be of meteoric origin. (3) OSI has contracted with Land-Air Inc., Alamogordo, New Mexico, to make scientific study of the unexplained phenomena. NATURE OF PHENOMENA Jessly Observations of aerial phenomena occurring within the vicinity of sensitive installations have been recorded by the Air Force since December, 1948. The phenomena have been classified into 3 general types which are identified as follows: 1. Green fireballs, objects moving at high speed in shapes resembling half moons, circles and discs emitting green light. 2. of meteoric origin. (3) OSI has contracted with Land-Air Inc., Alamogordo, New Mexico, to make scientific study of the unexplained phenomena. NATURE OF PHENOMENA Jessly Observations of aerial phenomena occurring within the vicinity of sensitive installations have been recorded by the Air Force since December, 1948. The phenomena have been classified into 3 general types which are identified as follows: 1. Green fireballs, objects moving at high speed in shapes resembling half moons, circles and discs emitting green light. 2. Discs, round flat shaped objects or phenomena moving at fast velocity and emitting a brilliant white light or reflected light. 3. Meteors, aerial phenomena resembling meteoric material moving at high velocity and varying in color. The above phenomena have been reported to vary in color from brilliant white to amber, red and green. Since 1948, approximately 150 observations of aerial phenomena referred to above have been recorded in the vicinity of installations in New Mexico. A number of observations have been reported by different reliable individuals at approximately the same time. 62-83894-246 RECORDED - 2 KWD/mp INDEXED - 2 SEP8 1950 52 SEP 181950 Cth --- OCR Start --- RECEIVED-LADD FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE SEP 5 9 32 AM 50 REC'D BELMONT F. B. I. DEPT. OF JUSTICE SEP 5 11 02 AM '50 U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE RECEIVED-LADD FBI AUG 23 2 41 PM *50 SEP 2 12 16 PM '50 U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI RECEIVED-TOLSON AUG 24 2 50 PM 50 12 42 PM *50 RECEIVED U.S.DEPT. OF JUSTICE REC'D BELMONT F. B. I. US. DEPT OF JUSTICE FBI AUG23 10 05 AM '50 RECEIVED-TOLSONEP F AC123 SRECIO ESPIONAGE 27 AM 50 U.S.DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI DIRECTOR SEP 1 6 59 PM 50 --- OCR End --- RESULTS OF AN INQUIRY BY PROFESSOR LINCOLN LA PAZ Dr. Lapaz, Director, Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico, submitted an analysis of the various observations FBI RECEIVED-TOLSON AUG 24 2 50 PM 50 12 42 PM *50 RECEIVED U.S.DEPT. OF JUSTICE REC'D BELMONT F. B. I. US. DEPT OF JUSTICE FBI AUG23 10 05 AM '50 RECEIVED-TOLSONEP F AC123 SRECIO ESPIONAGE 27 AM 50 U.S.DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI DIRECTOR SEP 1 6 59 PM 50 --- OCR End --- RESULTS OF AN INQUIRY BY PROFESSOR LINCOLN LA PAZ Dr. Lapaz, Director, Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico, submitted an analysis of the various observations on May 23, 1950. He concluded, as a result of his investigation, that approximately half of the phenomena recorded were of meteoric origin. The other phenomena commonly referred to as green fireballs or discs he believed to be U.S. guided missiles being tested in the neighborhood of the installations. Dr. Lapaz pointed out that if he were wrong in interpreting the phenomena as originating with U.S. guided missiles that a systematic investigation of the obser- vations should be made immediately. Dr. LaPaz pointed out that missiles moving with the velocities of the order of those found for the green fireballs and discs could travel from the Ural region of the USSR to New Mexico in less than 15 minutes. He suggested that the observations might be of guided missiles launched from bases in the Urals. On the basis of the investigations made by Dr. Lapaz and the Air Force, it was concluded that the occurrence of the unexplained phenomena in the vicinity of sensitive installations was a cause for concern. The Air Force entered into a contract with Land-Air, Incorporated, Alamogordo, New Mexico, for the purpose of making scientific studies of the green fireballs and discs. It was pointed out in the summary furnished by OSI on July 19, 1950, that the unexplained greenfireballs and discs are still observed in the vicinity of sensitive military and Government installations. RESULTS OF AIR FORCE INVESTIGATION The Air Force together with Land-Air, Incorporated, have established a number of observation posts in the vicinity of Vaughn, New Mexico, for the purpose of photographing and determining the speed, height and nature of the unusual phenomena referred to as green fireballs and discs. On May 24, 1950, the summary furnished by OSI on July 19, 1950, that the unexplained greenfireballs and discs are still observed in the vicinity of sensitive military and Government installations. RESULTS OF AIR FORCE INVESTIGATION The Air Force together with Land-Air, Incorporated, have established a number of observation posts in the vicinity of Vaughn, New Mexico, for the purpose of photographing and determining the speed, height and nature of the unusual phenomena referred to as green fireballs and discs. On May 24, 1950, personnel of Land-Air, Incorporated, sighted 8 to 10 objects of aerial phenomena. A 24-hour day watch is being maintained and has been designated Project Twinkle." -2- CONCLUSIONS The Albuquerque Office, in a letter dated August 10, 1950, advised that there have been no new developments in connection with the efforts to ascertain the identity of the strange aerial phenomena referred to as green fireballs and discs. The Albuquerque Office advised that Dr. Anthony O. Mirarchi, Project Engineer, had been informed of the Bureaus jurisdiction relative to espionage and sabotage and arrangements have been made so that the Bureau will be promptly advised in the event additional information relative to this project indicates any jurisdiction on the part of the Bureau. ACTION None. The above is for your information. - 3 - September 8, 1950 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force The Pentagon Washington, D. C. From: John Edgar Hoover Subject: FLYING SAUCERS CONFIDENTIAL Dewhove 2070 8/31/72 HTPM Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation There is attached hereto for your consideration and attention a copy of a self-explanatory letter dated August 29, 1950, received by this Bureau from Mr. Walter D. Jones, of 36 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For your information, the letter from Mr. Jones has been acknowledged by this Bureau, and he has been informed his communication has been referred to your Department. Attachment. APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF 2040 EHM:eas RECORDED - 5 son vin hols ont Room 8337 O SEP 101950 DATE, 9/1/77 MAILED SEP 11 1950 COMM - FBI 5 624389 SEPI141950 by this Bureau from Mr. Walter D. Jones, of 36 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For your information, the letter from Mr. Jones has been acknowledged by this Bureau, and he has been informed his communication has been referred to your Department. Attachment. APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF 2040 EHM:eas RECORDED - 5 son vin hols ont Room 8337 O SEP 101950 DATE, 9/1/77 MAILED SEP 11 1950 COMM - FBI 5 624389 SEPI141950 R47 API CA ENN per wak. ৩/৪ VDAIRED BA ЗГІЬ (2) Ок DHITUOR VED LIEFD OL OLLIGEZ VELKOLKIVIE VOENCIES STAC FBI CEIVED-MAIL RO 3 12 PM SDF USTICE COWW AR To Lad Cle Nic Ros Tra ar ell Moh Tel Teas and STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Merandum • UNITED STATES GO TO : MR. A. H. BELMONT a FROM : MR. L. L. LAUGHLIN SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS G. L. R.-1 DATE: September 27, 1950 14-1 SAC Cornelius of Philadelphia called at 10:45 A.M. today and stated that yesterday evening while two officers of the Philadelphia Police Department were cruising in their scout car they saw through the windshield an object descending slowly to the earth which appeared at first glance to be a parachute. When the officers first noticed the object, it was at tree-top level and was described as being six feet in diameter. It landed in a field near-by and the officers, upon examining it, noted that it gave out a purplish glow which was almost a mist. The officers summoned two other police officers. After looking at the object for some time they attempted to pick it up. The object broke, leaving a slight odorless residue. Over a period of about 25 minutes which the officers spent watching the object it completely disintegrated. The officers further commented that the object was so light that when it hit the field, it did not even bend the weeds or the grass it fell on. Tolson Clegg Glavin Nichols Rosen Tracy Harbo Belmont Mohr Tele. police officers. After looking at the object for some time they attempted to pick it up. The object broke, leaving a slight odorless residue. Over a period of about 25 minutes which the officers spent watching the object it completely disintegrated. The officers further commented that the object was so light that when it hit the field, it did not even bend the weeds or the grass it fell on. Tolson Clegg Glavin Nichols Rosen Tracy Harbo Belmont Mohr Tele. Room Nease Gandy Mr. Cornelius said that he has called the local office of the Air Force but the individual with whom he spoke there said he knew nothing about them and was not aware that his office was looking into reports of this type. Mr. Cornelius desired to know what further action should be taken by him. I told Mr. Cornelius that he was correct in referring this matter to the local office of OSI and that he should direct a letter to the Bureau incorporating all available information concerning the matter and that we here, upon its receipt, in turn would bring it to the attention of OSI Headquarters. LLL:mer may, саббисти 9.29-50 51 OCT 10 1950 RECORDED - 84 162-838944 EX-29 OCT 4 1950 14 CORRELATION - LIAISON F. B. I. J. S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Oct 6 4 43 PM '50 SEP 28 9 08 AM '50 U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE F. B. I. CORRELATION-LIAISON SEP 27 5 13 PM '50 U. S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE F B I RECEIVED-LADD CONFIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON 25, D. C. DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 90986 Hon. J. Edgar Hoover Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Washington 25, D. C. Dear Mr. Hoover: Oflying Discs The inclosed letter, subject: "Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft," is forwarded for your information and any cooperation you may be able to extend. As indicated in the letter it is desired to place this subject in its proper perspective as part of the normal USAF requirement for information of air technical intelligence interest. Respectfully yours, C. P. 90986 Hon. J. Edgar Hoover Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Washington 25, D. C. Dear Mr. Hoover: Oflying Discs The inclosed letter, subject: "Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft," is forwarded for your information and any cooperation you may be able to extend. As indicated in the letter it is desired to place this subject in its proper perspective as part of the normal USAF requirement for information of air technical intelligence interest. Respectfully yours, C. P. CABELL Major General, USAF Director of Intelligence M DELLE LICE 1226.20 1 Incl: a/s Besse Letter # 38 bo 1949 Senerated 3/20/49 9-25-50 RECORDED-108 20 3394-249 1950 "This document contains information affecting the national defense of the United States within the meaning of the Espionage Laws. Title 18 U.S.C., Sections 793 and 794. Its transmission or the revelation of its contents in cny manner to an uncharted person is prohibited by lo"," 498 5 OCT 231950 CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON 25, D. C. AFOIC-CC-1 8 September 1950 SUBJECT: Reporting of Information on Unconventional Aircraft TO: Commanding Generals, Major Air Commands, ZI and Overseas All United States Air Attaches 1. The United States Air Force has a continuing requirement for the reporting and technical analysis of observations of uncon- ventional aircraft which might indicate an advance in technological progress of a foreign power. An unconventional aircraft, within the meaning of this directive, is defined as any aircraft or air- borne object which by performance, aerodynamic characteristics, or unusual features, does not conform to any presently known aircraft type. 2. It is desired that information on unconventional aircraft be reported in the following manner: a. A separate report of each incident will be forwarded. No information other than that bearing on the unconventional air- craft will be included in this report. b. Priority of transmission accorded the report will be that appropriate in the judgment of the forwarding agency, accord- ing to its apparent authenticity and importance as intelligence. c. Reports will be forwarded to Commanding General, Air Materiel Command, Attention: MCIS. d. that information on unconventional aircraft be reported in the following manner: a. A separate report of each incident will be forwarded. No information other than that bearing on the unconventional air- craft will be included in this report. b. Priority of transmission accorded the report will be that appropriate in the judgment of the forwarding agency, accord- ing to its apparent authenticity and importance as intelligence. c. Reports will be forwarded to Commanding General, Air Materiel Command, Attention: MCIS. d. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission will include, as far as possible: (1) A brief description of the object(s); its shape, size, color, number, formation if more than one, aerodynamic features, trail or exhaust, propul- sion system, speed, sound, maneuvers, manner of disappearance, and other pertinent or unusual features. (2) Time sighted in 24-hour clock zonal time, and length of time observed. CONFIDENTIAL ENCLOSURE 62-83894-249 Ind.1 CONFIDENTIAL (3) Manner of observation; visual or electronic, from air (give speed, altitude, and type of aircraft), or surface. Any type of optical or electronic equipment used should be described. (4) Location of observer during sighting, giving exact lati- tude and longitude as closely as feasible, and/or reference to a known landmark. Location of object(s) with respect to observer, giving distance, direction, and altitude. (5) Identifying information on observer(s) and witnesses, estimate of reliability and experience, and any factors bearing on estimated reliability of the sighting. (6) Weather and wind conditions (teletype sequences) at time and place of sightings. (7) Any activity or condition, meteorological or otherwise, which might account for the sighting. (8) Existence of any physical evidence; fragments, photo- graphs and the like, of the sighting. (9) Interception or identification action taken. (Such action should be taken whenever feasible, complying with existing air defense directives.) e. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission will be followed up within ten (10) days by a written report on AF Form 112. This report will contain the same information specified in subparagraph 2d above in greater detail, and where feasible will include sketches and signed attested narrative statements of observers. f. Written reports of sightings, where no previous electrically transmitted report has been submitted, will follow the same action should be taken whenever feasible, complying with existing air defense directives.) e. Reports forwarded by electrical transmission will be followed up within ten (10) days by a written report on AF Form 112. This report will contain the same information specified in subparagraph 2d above in greater detail, and where feasible will include sketches and signed attested narrative statements of observers. f. Written reports of sightings, where no previous electrically transmitted report has been submitted, will follow the same form as the written follow-up report described in subparagraph 2e above. g. Any physical evidence of the sighting will be forwarded by most expeditious means to Commanding General, Air Materiel Command, Attn: MCIS, under cover of a letter identifying the shipment with the report of sighting. Mention of the method and time of shipping of this evidence will be included in written report of the sighting. 3. It is desired that no publicity be given this reporting or analysis activity. BY COMMAND OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF: Info copies to: Dir/Int, G-2, Army Dir/Naval Int. Commandant (INT) US Coast Guard Sp Asst for Research & Intel, State Director FBI Director of CIA CPCaber C. P. CABELL Major General, USAF Director of Intelligence -CONFIDENTIAL STANDARD FORM NO, 64 Ofte Memorandum JJ TO : THE DIRECTOR FROM : MR. D. M. LADD SUBJECT: O FLYING SAUCERS FLYING DISCS GREEN FIREBALLS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT DATE: October 9, 1950 ✓ Tolson Ladd Clegg Glavin N Rosen Tracy Harbo Mohr Tele. Room Nease PURPOSE Gandy To advise you of the most recent information known to the Bureau concerning the captioned aerial phenomena. 11: BACKGROUND You will recall that on August 23, 1950, I furnished to you a memorandum regarding Project Twinkle set up by the Department of the Air Force, with the assistance of Land-Air, Inc., at Vaughn, New Mexico, for the purpose of obtaining data regarding these unusual aerial phenomena which had been seen in the vicinity of sensitive installations in New Mexico. To date the Air Force has not advised us of any new developments in connection with this project. Dr. Anthony 0. Mirarchi, Project Engineer of Project Twinkle, has been contacted by the Albuquerque Office and arrangements have been made in order that of the Air Force, with the assistance of Land-Air, Inc., at Vaughn, New Mexico, for the purpose of obtaining data regarding these unusual aerial phenomena which had been seen in the vicinity of sensitive installations in New Mexico. To date the Air Force has not advised us of any new developments in connection with this project. Dr. Anthony 0. Mirarchi, Project Engineer of Project Twinkle, has been contacted by the Albuquerque Office and arrangements have been made in order that the Bureau will be advised in the event any information relative to these phenomena indicates any jurisdiction on the part of the Bureau. According to Bureau files, an average of approximately three or four complaints have been received per month from June through September. These complaints were brought to the attention of OSI. A review of Bureau files does not indicate that there has been any increase in the sightings of these phenomena during or as a result of the war in Korea. JURISDICTION FOR INVESTIGATION OF THESE PHENOMENA You will recall the investigation to obtain information concerning these aerial phenomena is the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force. The Department of the Air Force is aware of our jurisdiction in matters relating to espionage, sabotage and internal security, and we have contacted OSI and requested them to advise us of any developments in connection with these phenomena which would be of interest to us as a result of our jurisdiction. EHM:de 162-83894-250 148 RECORDED - 105 6 OCT/10 1950 Ент 52 OCT 16 1950 WEDE UNILLED ДУНЕЗ СОЛЕНИWEAL DYLE Oopopes J020 S BOBIECE Ост 9 6 55 РМ 50 OCT 16 CEIVED-TOLSON USDERT OF FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTP Ост 9 7 53 РМ '50 FBI RECEIVED NICHOLS US DEPT OF JUSTI POSSIBLE ORIGIN OF THESE AERIAL PHENOMENA The Bureau has been advised in the past by OSI that many of the sightings reported to them were determined by investigation to have been of weather balloons, falling stars, meteorological phenomena and other air-borne objects. INFORMATION OBTAINED BY BUREAU LIAISON FROM OSI, WASHINGTON, D. C. RE THE CAPTIONED MATTERS ON OCTOBER 9, 1950. Bureau liaison determined U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTP Ост 9 7 53 РМ '50 FBI RECEIVED NICHOLS US DEPT OF JUSTI POSSIBLE ORIGIN OF THESE AERIAL PHENOMENA The Bureau has been advised in the past by OSI that many of the sightings reported to them were determined by investigation to have been of weather balloons, falling stars, meteorological phenomena and other air-borne objects. INFORMATION OBTAINED BY BUREAU LIAISON FROM OSI, WASHINGTON, D. C. RE THE CAPTIONED MATTERS ON OCTOBER 9, 1950. Bureau liaison determined on the morning of October 9, 1950 from OSI headquarters that the investigations of these aerial phenomena are being handled by OSI, Wright Field, Ohio. Their investigation of these phenomena fails to indicate that the sightings involved space ships or missiles from any other planet or country. According to OSI, the complaints received by them have failed to indicate any definite pattern of activity. OSI further advised they are closely following the investigation of the captioned matters, and they will advise this Bureau of any matters of interest. ACTION None. The above is for your information. -2- THE DIRECTOR MR. D. M. LACE FIZING SAUCERS FENTINI ILGOS GREEN TREBALLS October 9, 1950 PURPOSE To advise you of the most recent information Imom to the Surean concerning the captioned aerial phenostrest. BACKGROUND You will recall that on August 23, 1950, I furnished to you a honorandun regarding Project Trinkle set up by the Department of the Air Force, with the assistance of Land Air, Inc., at Vaughn, lieu Maxico, for the purpose of dotaining data regarding these unusual aerial phenomena which had been seen in the vicinity of sensitivo installations in Now Mexico. To date the Air Force has not advised us of any new developmenta in connection with this project. Dr. Anthony 0. Brarchi, Project Engineer of Project Twinkle, has been contacted by the Albuquerque office and arrangements have been made in order that the Bureau will be advised in the ovent any inforintion relative to these phanamna indicatos any jurisdiction on the part of the Bureau. According to Bureau files, an average of approximately three or four complaints have been received per month from Juns through captamber. These complainte vere brought to the attention of connection with this project. Dr. Anthony 0. Brarchi, Project Engineer of Project Twinkle, has been contacted by the Albuquerque office and arrangements have been made in order that the Bureau will be advised in the ovent any inforintion relative to these phanamna indicatos any jurisdiction on the part of the Bureau. According to Bureau files, an average of approximately three or four complaints have been received per month from Juns through captamber. These complainte vere brought to the attention of OST. A revion of Bureau files kloes not indicate that there has been any increase in the sightings of these phenomena during or as a result of the war in Korea. JURISDICTION FOR INVESTIGATION OF THESE PHERISIA You will recall the investigation to obtain information concerning these acrial phenomen is the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force. The Department of the Air Force is aware of our jurisdictim in matters relating to espionage, sabotage and internal security, and we have contacted 051 and requested them to advise us of any developments in connection with these phenoma hich would be of Interest to us as a rendt of our jurisdiction. Tolson Ladd Clegg Glavin Mchols Rosen Tracy Harbo Belmont Mohr ele. Hoom andy de 39 9 OCT 23 1950 62-83894-250 POSSIBLE ORIGIN OF THESE AERIAL PHENOMENA The Bureau has been advised in the past by OSI that many of the sightings reported to them were determined by investigation to have been of weather balloons, falling stars, meteorological phenomena and other air-borne objects. INFORMATION OBTAINED BY BUREAU LIAISON FROM OSI, WASHINGTON, D. C. RE THE CAPTIONED MATTERS ON OCTOBER 9, 1950. Bureau liaison determined on the morning of October 9, 1950 from OSI headquarters that the investigations of these aerial phenomena are being handled by OSI, Wright Field, Ohio. Their investigation of these phenomena fails to indicate that the sightings involved space ships or missiles from any other planet or country. According to OSI, the complaints received by them have failed to indicate any definite pattern of activity. OSI further advised they are closely following the investigation of the captioned matters, and they will advise this Bureau of any matters of interest. ACTION None. The above is for your information. -2- STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Wright Field, Ohio. Their investigation of these phenomena fails to indicate that the sightings involved space ships or missiles from any other planet or country. According to OSI, the complaints received by them have failed to indicate any definite pattern of activity. OSI further advised they are closely following the investigation of the captioned matters, and they will advise this Bureau of any matters of interest. ACTION None. The above is for your information. -2- STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: October 2, 1950 FROM : SAC, PHILADELPHIA ATTENTION: MR. LEO LAUGHLIN SUBJECT: FLYING DISC REPORTED AT PHILADELPHIA ON 9/26/50 OFLYING SAUCERS During the late evening hours of September 26, 1950, two Phila- delphia police officers observed a peculiar phenomenon on Vare Boulevard near 26th Street when they saw a round object about six feet in circumference slowly float down to the ground. The object had the appearance of a parachute and landed in a field, it being so light it did not even depress the weeds in the field. The object was lavender in color, described by the officers as dewy, sort of like soap suds, and evaporating within fifteen or twenty minutes after it landed. When touched by the officers, the substance composing the object disappeared, leaving nothing but a slight sticky substance. This matter was reported to this office by the Philadelphia Police and for that matter, was subsequently carried in the Philadelphia press as "Flying Saucer Just Dissolves". Cuec Mr. LAUGHLIN of the Bureau was telephonically advised of the above by this office and issued instructions that the matter should be referred to Air Force Intelligence for handling and any investigation. Accordingly, Major WATTS of the Philadelphia Office of OSI was telephonically advised of the above and no further action was taken by this office. FMK/mmd 98-0 B RECORDED 80 62-88894-251 OCTI 1950 12 7 Laughlin & FIVE 124 55 OCT 181950 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ---------- OCTOBER 5, 1950 ---------- F. B. I. REC'D BELMONT OCT 5 3 13 PM 1950 DEPT. OF JUSTICE ---------- REC'D ESPIONAGE the matter should be referred to Air Force Intelligence for handling and any investigation. Accordingly, Major WATTS of the Philadelphia Office of OSI was telephonically advised of the above and no further action was taken by this office. FMK/mmd 98-0 B RECORDED 80 62-88894-251 OCTI 1950 12 7 Laughlin & FIVE 124 55 OCT 181950 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ---------- OCTOBER 5, 1950 ---------- F. B. I. REC'D BELMONT OCT 5 3 13 PM 1950 DEPT. OF JUSTICE ---------- REC'D ESPIONAGE OCT 6 12 25 PM 1950 RECEIVED U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE --- OCR Start --- • Me Or EL. eltm 71950 413 drving ane. Glendale Calif. EットWELTOI my thiry of the flying saucer is. It gets its power from electricity generated by a gen generator, The generator tor i is num from a revolving disc, therefore giving the flying saucers va disc like appearance. OFLYING DISes By the use of gears the rovolving disc is able to generate 10 or 20 times more power than is necked. The faster the disc goss, the more of the new power. By use light weigh electric motors, there is less weight, and less spare taken. The revolving disc is in side of light shell. Foreward motion of ship allows disc to revolve, generating ebet priver. This way, the flying disc could fly, RECORDED - 125 62-83894-A Loftimi? almost any length of time Compressed. power disc 50CT 251950 INDEXED 125 OCT 13 air could be unice to start EX-29 used --- OCR End --- RECEIVED RECORDS SECTION OCT 11 14 42 '50 INDEXED IS2 BECOBUED - IS2 MR. JONES. Oct 11 3 42 PM '50 FBI S DEPT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CC-150 To: COMMUNICATIONS SECTION. OCTOBER 13, 1950 URGENT Transmit the following message to: SAC, LOS ANGELES OFLYING SAUCERS. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DISCREETLY time Compressed. power disc 50CT 251950 INDEXED 125 OCT 13 air could be unice to start EX-29 used --- OCR End --- RECEIVED RECORDS SECTION OCT 11 14 42 '50 INDEXED IS2 BECOBUED - IS2 MR. JONES. Oct 11 3 42 PM '50 FBI S DEPT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CC-150 To: COMMUNICATIONS SECTION. OCTOBER 13, 1950 URGENT Transmit the following message to: SAC, LOS ANGELES OFLYING SAUCERS. YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DISCREETLY DETERMINE TH