Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Correspondence regarding Flying Saucer inquiry by Mr. F.B. Hubbard
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The Australian Department of Defence responded to a press inquiry from the Chicago Daily News in 1952, stating that they had no reports of 'flying saucers' that warranted investigation.
This document file contains internal administrative correspondence within the Australian Department of Defence regarding an inquiry from Mr. F.B. Hubbard, a correspondent for the Chicago Daily News. In a letter dated August 13, 1952, Mr. Hubbard requested information from the Minister for Defence, Philip A. McBride, regarding the 'flying saucer' situation. Hubbard sought to determine if Australia had developed missiles that might account for reported sightings, whether the government possessed evidence regarding the existence of such objects, and if the Department was conducting any investigations into the phenomena. The Department of Defence prepared a response, which was discussed with the Defence Scientific Adviser, Professor Martin. The final reply, signed by P. A. McBride, informed Mr. Hubbard that the Department had not received any reports of 'flying saucers' in Australia that were considered to warrant further investigation.
I have made enquiries into this matter and find that my Department has not received any reports of "flying saucers" in Australia which were considered to warrant further investigation.
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Official Assessment
The Department has not received any reports of "flying saucers" in Australia which were considered to warrant further investigation.
The Australian Department of Defence stated it had no reports of flying saucers that required further investigation.
Key Persons
- F. B. HubbardDaily News Correspondent
- Professor MartinDefence Scientific Adviser