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fice Menwr& 1dui + unrrep sial ds GOVERNMENT TO : THE DIRECTOR DATE: September 25, 1947 ir. Ww. w Tolson E. a 2 fot, FROM : DP. MW, Intnl fe Ny SUBJECT: FLYING DiSCS\_, 7 meer yy A Tha Bursau was reques uo by the Air Forces Intelligence to assist: © pennTagea the Air Forces in attempting to arrive at an explanation of the above “rete. Roem phonomenae Tha Air Forcas indicated that the allagzed sightings of flying oo discs mirht have besn mado by individuals of Comaunist symrathies for the purpose of causing miss hysteria in the United States over the fear of a secret Russian weapone The Bureau arreed to assist in the investigation of the reported sirhtings, and tho Field was advised in ureau Bulletin No. 42, Series 1947, dated July 30, 19:7, that they should investignte each instance which was brought to their attention of the sighting, of a flying disc in order to ascertain whether or not it was a bona fide sightinz, an imarinary one, or @ pranke Tha reaults of the investigation conductad by the Burenu Field Offices in this matter have failed to reveal any indicrtion of subversive individuals being involved in any of the reported sightinrs. Rm ng te rae F sti daes totaal dealt teria FE Nag ee aH bet tee Y The Bureau has receivad a communication in the captioned matter from the Special Agent in Charro at Spn Francisco, dated September 19, 1947, which attechod a "restricted" letter that was furnished confidentially to tha SAC at Sen Francisco by Lieutenant Colonel Donald L. Springer, A=2, Army Air Forces, Henilton Field, California, a copy of which is attached hereto. It is noted that the letter, which is dated Saptember 3, 1947, is signed "By Command of Lisutenant General Stratemoyor" by Colonel Ra He Smith, Assistant Chief of Staff Intelligence, Hoadquarters, Air Defens? Command, Mitchel Field, Now York, and is adiressed to the Comyanding Gonerals of the various Air Forces. This letter is entitled "Cooperation of FBI with AAF on Investigations of 'Flying Dise' Incidents." ay, 2 ay This letter states in substance that it was the original intent of. the AC/AS~2, Headquarters, Anny Air Forcas that whereas the ADC Air Forces would interview responsible observers, the FBI vould investigate incidents of so«called discs being found on the ground. Further, it indicates that the services of the FBI were enlisted in order to relisve the numbered Air Forces of the task of tracking down all tho many instances which turnad out to be ‘ash can covers, . ~ > % 1 toilet seats and whatnot." nF ‘*, A ea + bene ements at _ ri canara a FCO ERDAT LON: It is rocomnended that the Bureru protest vigorously to the Assistant Chief of Air Staff = 2. It is alas rocovmended that the Bureau discontinue all ! activity in this field and that tho Pure ty Field Offices be advised to discone y tinus all investipations and to refer all complaints received to the Air Forces. SA ‘proposed Bulletin is attached for your approval, CLeH- | Oe, "attachment. . cow” AY o : _ t a f fA ea - - 4 SUREAIB Se Th Pry . 7 ay , yo. re V \ ‘ ue “SER SAS Wa ee TIS BN LS cane ee aS Ae