Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Memorandum for the Director of Central Intelligence regarding Interview with [illegible]
AI-Generated Summary
A CIA memorandum assessing a 'Flying Saucer' sighting, concluding that the objects were likely conventional jet aircraft. It also outlines procedural recommendations for future witness interviews.
This memorandum, authored by Herbert Scoville, Jr., Assistant Director of Scientific Intelligence, addresses the Director of Central Intelligence regarding a "Flying Saucer" event. Following interviews with three of the four observers involved in the incident, the author concludes that there is no evidence to support the existence of unconventional aircraft. Instead, the assessment suggests that the objects observed were likely normal jet aircraft or, at most, conventional aircraft capable of a high rate of climb. The document highlights procedural concerns regarding the investigation, specifically noting that a certain individual, identified as the prime mover behind the original dispatch, should be interviewed alone to provide expert testimony regarding specific complexes. Furthermore, the author expresses concern over the involvement of G-2, noting that their current approach of holding back on interviews for a joint session is inefficient and should be avoided.
It appears more likely that the aircraft observed were normal jets or at the very best aircraft with high rate of climb.
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Official Assessment
It appears more likely that the aircraft observed were normal jets or at the very best aircraft with high rate of climb.
Interviews with three of the four observers have yielded no evidence to confirm the existence of unconventional aircraft.
Witnesses
Key Persons
- [illegible]Prime mover in sending the original dispatch