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Memorandum from July 1952 summarizing a conversation with Air Force A-2 General Samford about flying saucers. Samford states the phenomena are an enigma, reported for over 100 years, and viewed as a threat only because they are not understood.
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A.F. July 28, 1952 MEMORANDUM To: Mr. Armstrong Paul Nitze asked me what the Air Force thought about the flying saucers, and I suspect that the others would be interested. I recommend, therefore, that you pass on the gist of the attached at the morning meeting tomorrow. Samfo…
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July 28, 1952 MEMORANDUM Subject: Flying Saucers General Samford, A-2, in response to my inquiry, said that there is very little that can be said to clarify the flying saucer business: It is still a complete enigma. He did, however, point out that phenomena falling within the…
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