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He pointed out that knowledge of such a possible aircraft is not. by any means new and that it was known as early as four years ago..that some type of flying disc was being experimented with by the Russians. In addition he said that more recent reports have been received from representatives of the Central Intelligence Agency in Southern Europe and Southern Asia to the effect thatthe Russians were experimenting with some type of radical aircraft or guided missile which could be dispatched for great distances out over the sea, made to turn in flight and return to the base from which it was launched. He related that this information was extremely worthy of notice as experiments in this country have so far only developed to the point where we are concerned with delivering amissile to the required point of impact, and no consideration has been given to imparting to that missile the ability to return. He also advised that it is a known fact that the Russians are attempting to develop some type of nuclear energy, that they received a wealth of information concerning nuclear energy at. the time of their occupation in Germany, and that they have at their disposal a limited supply of fissionable materials: He pointed out that the Russians haye some very capable scientists in the field of atomic energy and that, in addition thereto, they took into their custody some of the most advanced and capable scientists of the German Nation. Colonel Gasser stated that a peculiar fact concerning these missiles is found in reports he has received,that from all appearances the missiles usually approach the United States from a northerly direction and have been reported ~ as returning in a northerly direction. He advised that none have ever been known to_crash, collide or disintegrate over American soil, but it would eppear that they come to the United States, cruise around, and go back over the North Pole. He stated that insofar as is known to him there has never been any part of a missile of this type recovered from any source whatever in order that an analytical study of its nature could be made. He stated that ong report has been received concerning a collision of these missiles with another type of aircraft. This report, according to him, emanated from Czechoslovakia and took place a short time prior to the report of numerous discs over the United States. According to Colonel Gasser a Czechoslovakian transport had reportedly collided with some unidentified missile while in mid-air over the ocean, end that the migsile and transport were completely disintegrated wit recovery of parts or survivors from either. Colonel Gasser concluded that this matter, while still purely a mtter of guesswork, is nevertheless a source of great concern to th of this country. He advised that great_efforts have been expended by the military service to determine the nature of these missiles and upon so determining, decide whether or not an adequate defense can be established. He stated that it has given impetus to the research being done by the air force in their own program of nuclear energy for the propulsion of aircraft to develop guided missiles. ACTION: None. The above is for your information.