Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Memorandum for the Director of Central Intelligence: Interview with [illegible]
AI-Generated Summary
A CIA memorandum from Herbert Scoville, Jr. concludes that a 'Flying Saucer' sighting likely involved conventional jets. The author advises against joint witness interviews to ensure independent testimony.
This memorandum, authored by Herbert Scoville, Jr., Assistant Director of Scientific Intelligence, addresses the Director of Central Intelligence regarding the investigation of a 'Flying Saucer' event. Following interviews with three of the four observers involved, Scoville reports that there is no evidence to confirm the existence of unconventional aircraft. He posits that the objects observed were likely normal jets or aircraft with a high rate of climb. The document highlights concerns regarding the primary individual responsible for sending the original dispatcher, noting that this person should be interviewed separately to obtain expert testimony regarding complexes not previously mentioned. Scoville expresses concern that G-2 is withholding information by delaying interviews in favor of a joint session, a procedure he explicitly recommends avoiding.
After interviews with three of the four observers involved in the 'Flying Saucer' event, there still appears nothing to confirm the existence of these or other particularly unconventional type aircraft.
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Official Assessment
there still appears nothing to confirm the existence of these or other particularly unconventional type aircraft. It appears more likely that the aircraft observed were normal jets or at the very best aircraft with high rate of climb.
The author concludes that the 'Flying Saucer' event lacks evidence of unconventional aircraft, suggesting the objects were likely conventional jets.
Key Persons
- [illegible]Prime mover in sending the original dispatcher