Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Recent Sightings of Unexplained Objects
AI-Generated Summary
A July 1952 memorandum from the Acting Assistant Director of Scientific Intelligence confirms an ongoing review of radar and visual sightings of unidentified aerial objects. A special study is in progress with a report expected by mid-August.
This memorandum, dated July 29, 1952, is addressed to the Deputy Director of Intelligence from Ralph L. Clark, the Acting Assistant Director of Scientific Intelligence. The document serves as an internal update regarding a recent surge in reports of unidentified aerial objects. Clark notes that over the preceding several weeks, there has been an increase in both radar and visual sightings of these objects. He informs the recipient that his office has been maintaining a continuous review of such sightings for the past three years. Furthermore, he states that a special study is currently underway to examine this subject. The memorandum concludes by noting that the office of Scientific Intelligence will participate in this study alongside other entities, and that a report on the matter is expected to be completed by mid-August.
In the past several weeks a number of radar and visual sightings of unidentified aerial objects have been reported.
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Official Assessment
The office is conducting a review of sightings reported over the past three years and is preparing a report due in mid-August.
Key Persons
- Ralph L. ClarkActing Assistant Director, Scientific Intelligence