Correspondence Regarding Identification of Recovered Object — Belle Vernon, Pa., August 1950

This document file contains correspondence regarding a civilian report of a strange object found in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, on August 2, 1950. A farmer discovered the object and, having read about 'flying saucers' in a magazine, wrote to the Technical Intelligence Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for guidance. The witness provided a detailed description of the object, which consisted of a wood framework covered in white and silver waterproof paper, marked with various initials and numbers including 'CAGH', '7720', and 'DAFFY'. The witness noted that the object could fold into a triangle measuring 4 feet by 3 feet. Following the report, the Air Force conducted an evaluation. On August 4, 1950, Colonel Bryan L. Davis, Air Adjutant General, responded to the witness. The official conclusion stated that the object was a pilot balloon target, used in conjunction with a free-rising balloon to track wind speed and direction via electronic means. The Air Force informed the witness that the item was expendable and unclassified, and that they were free to dispose of it as they saw fit. The file includes the original inquiry from the witness, the detailed physical description of the object, and the formal response from the Air Force.