Guided Missiles in Afghanistan

This memorandum, dated November 10, 1955, from the Assistant Director of Scientific Intelligence (OSI), addresses reports of guided missiles in Afghanistan. The document references two previous internal memos from October 1955. The OSI states that they are unable to determine the nature of the observed object but express a strong interest in acquiring any further details or physical debris, which they deem potentially valuable. The document highlights a perceived similarity between the reports received and a United Press article from October 1955 regarding flying objects in Afghanistan. The attached report describes an incident in the 'Afghan corridor' where over 1000 residents reportedly witnessed a strange craft. The witnesses described the object as a bottle-shaped craft, approximately 20 feet high, with fire shooting from the top and bottom. The craft reportedly hovered at a low altitude, moved up and down, and eventually sped away to the north at high speed. The witnesses also noted a blue band around the middle of the craft and the presence of port holes. The report mentions that the local population was familiar with modern aircraft, but this sighting was distinct from their previous experiences.