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STANEARD FORM 50. 64 s ® “PO fice Memorandum ¢ UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT To +: DM. IAD (jh DATE? Augw8t 19, 19 Jd FROM : E, G. FITCH 7 AS : SUBJECT: “PLY ING DISCS a Special Agent S. We Reynolds of the Liaison Section, while dis- cussing the above captioned phenomena with Lieutenant Colonel7 Car rett of the Air Forces Intelligence, expressed the possibility that flying discs were, in fact, a very highly classified experiment of the Army or \ Navy. Mr. Reynolds was very much surprised when Colonel Garrett not onl agreed that this was a possibility, but confidentially stated it was his personal opinion that such was a probability. Colonel Garrett indicated confidentially that a Mr.€arroll, who is a scientist attached to the a? Forces Intelligence, was of the same opinion. Colonel Garrett stated that he based his assumption on the following: He pointed out that when flying objects were reported seen over Sweden, the "high brass" of the War Department exerted tremendous pressure on the Air Forces Intelligence to conduct research and collect information in an effort to identify these sightings. Colonel Garrett stated that, in contrast to this, we have reported sightings of unknown objects over the United States, and the "high brass" appeared to be totally unconcerned. He indicated this led him to believe that they knew enough about these objects to express no concern. Colonel Garrett pointed out further that the objects in question have been seen by many individuals who are what he terms "trained observers," such as airplane pilots. He indicated also that several of the individuals are reliable members of the community. He stated it is his conclusion that these individuals saw something. He stated the above has led him to come to the conclusion that there were objects seen which somebody in the Government knows all about. Mr. Reynolds pointed out to Colonel Garrett that if it is a fact experimentations are being conducted by the United States Government, then it does not appear reasonable to request the FBI to spend money and precious time conducting inquiries with respect to this matter. Colonel Garrett stated that he agreed with Mr. Reynolds in this regard and indicated that it would ve fo extremely embarrassing to the Air Forces Intelligence if it later is learned that these flying discs are, in fact, an experiment of the United States Government. Mr. Reynolds subsequently discussed this matter with Colonel lL. R. Forney of the Intelligence Division of the War Department. Colonel Forney stated that he had discussed the matter previously with General Chamberlin. Colonel Forney indicated to Mr. Reynolds that he has the assurance of General hie RECORDED eZ 2- Lh § th $b 5 64 (INDEXED A = 3 9 WQaifcorn TROYED 270. NOV 18 1864