Case File · Department of State · First Saucer Wave (1947-1952) Declassified May 8, 2026 · PURSUE Release 01

64634 711.5612[7-2852 (1952)

UFO Visual Sighting

This two page memorandum, dated July 18, 1952, relates to increased reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Included in the record are possible explanations of increased sightings, such as technological improvements, historical recor…

1952
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Source Document

This case is drawn from 59_64634_711.5612[7-2852 — a primary-source declassified document published as part of the Department of War PURSUE release on May 8 2026, or the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) public document set.

Description

This two page memorandum, dated July 18, 1952, relates to increased reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Included in the record are possible explanations of increased sightings, such as technological improvements, historical records of UFOs, and U.S. Air Force opinions on UFOs.

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